Common use of Woman’s Advocate Clause in Contracts

Woman’s Advocate. The Company and Union agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman, matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. For the term of this contract the parties agree to recognize a CAW female member who will serve in the role of the Women’s Advocate. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Union will inform the Board in writing of the person selected as Woman’s Advocate. • The Advocate shall receive release time during her regular workday after giving notice to her Supervisor in order to deal with urgent issues. • The Advocate shall not be entitled to time in lieu or pay for consultations outside of her normal workday. • The Advocate may participate in an annual training program of up to two days. The Board will pay the Advocate her regular wages (up to two days) for such training, and will pay training costs to a maximum of $250.00 per annum. All per diem or other expenses of the Advocate will be paid by the Union, except that travel costs will be reimbursed by the Board on a mileage/kilometer basis at the rate provided by Board policy in effect at the particular time. • The training program shall be provided to the Board in advance to the Board in advance to ensure that it contains no conflict with Board policies or programs. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the advocacy role. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING - PDT

Woman’s Advocate. The Company and Union agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman, matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. For the term of this contract the parties agree to recognize a CAW Unifor female member who will serve in the role of the Women’s Advocate. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Union will inform the Board in writing of the person selected as Woman’s Advocate. •  The Advocate shall receive release time during her regular workday after giving notice to her Supervisor in order to deal with urgent issues. •  The Advocate shall not be entitled to time in lieu or pay for consultations outside of her normal workday. •  The Advocate may participate in an annual training program of up to two days. The Board will pay the Advocate her regular wages (up to two days) for such training, and will pay training costs to a maximum of $250.00 per annum. All per diem or other expenses of the Advocate will be paid by the Union, except that travel costs will be reimbursed by the Board on a mileage/kilometer basis at the rate provided by Board policy in effect at the particular time. •  The training program shall be provided to the Board in advance to the Board in advance to ensure that it contains no conflict with Board policies or programs. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the advocacy role. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING - PDT.

Woman’s Advocate. The Company and Union agree that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman, matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about special resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these or other issues. For the term of this contract the parties agree to recognize a CAW Unifor female member who will serve in the role of the Women’s Advocate. The female advocate will meet with female members as required to discuss problems with them in a private area provided for confidentiality. The Union will inform the Board in writing of the person selected as Woman’s Advocate. •  The Advocate shall receive release time during her regular workday after giving notice to her Supervisor in order to deal with urgent issues. •  The Advocate shall not be entitled to time in lieu or pay for consultations outside of her normal workday. •  The Advocate may participate in an annual training program of up to two days. The Board will pay the Advocate her regular wages (up to two days) for such training, and will pay training costs to a maximum of $250.00 per annum. All per diem or other expenses of the Advocate will be paid by the Union, except that travel costs will be reimbursed by the Board on a mileage/kilometer basis at the rate provided by Board policy in effect at the particular time. •  The training program shall be provided to the Board in advance to the Board in advance to ensure that it contains no conflict with Board policies or programs. The Women’s Advocate will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the advocacy role. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING - PDT