Common use of Women’s Advocate Clause in Contracts

Women’s Advocate. 19.13.01 The Company agrees to recognize that employees sometimes face situations of violence or abuse in their personal life that may affect their attendance or performance at work. For that reason, the Company and the Union agree, when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (i.e. doctor, lawyer, registered counsellor), an employee who is in an abusive or violent situation will not be subjected to discipline if the absence can be linked to the abusive or violent situation. Absences which are not covered by sick leave or disability insurance will be granted as absent with permission without pay. 19.13.02 The Company and the Union recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman, matters such as violence or abuse at home or events in the workplace. For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of a female member to be the Women’s Advocate in each of the five (5) regions of the Country. The Women’s Advocate in the eastern region must be bilingual. 19.13.03 Each Women’s Advocate will be designated, by joint agreement by the Company and the Union, from within the female members of the Unifor / Air Canada bargaining unit that are recommended by the Unifor, based upon the candidates qualifications, experience and aptitudes. 19.13.04 The Company agrees to provide the Women’s Advocate with a guarantee of two

Women’s Advocate. 19.13.01 The Company agrees to recognize that employees sometimes face situations of violence or abuse in their personal life that may affect their attendance or performance at work. For that reason, the Company and the Union agree, when there is adequate verification from a recognized professional (i.e. doctor, lawyer, registered counsellor), an employee who is in an abusive or violent situation will not be subjected to discipline if the absence can be linked to the abusive or violent situation. Absences which are not covered by sick leave or disability insurance will be granted as absent with permission without pay. 19.13.02 The Company and the Union recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman, matters such as violence or abuse at home or events in the workplace. For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of a female member to be the Women’s Advocate in each of the five (5) regions of the Country. The Women’s Advocate in the eastern region must be bilingual. 19.13.03 Each Women’s Advocate will be designated, by joint agreement by the Company and the Union, from within the female members of the Unifor CAW / Air Canada bargaining unit that are recommended by the UniforCAW, based upon the candidates qualifications, experience and aptitudes. 19.13.04 The Company agrees to provide the Women’s Advocate with a guarantee of two