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WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. It is agreed that the Company and the Union shall co-operate collectively in improving safety and first-aid practices. The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee in each camp to promote safe working conditions and practices. There will be at least two (2) meetings of the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. The position of Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office and the Camp Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification training. A member of the Committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. The Company agrees that it will maintain good work trails, and will also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in each camp, such First Aid Man to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp access roads in good condition when in use. It is agreed that there shall be emergency first aid kits and two-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation of men. All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses shall be either or spring filled mattresses. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, such changes shall be effected within the term of this Agreement. In construction of new camps, the Company agrees to construct all living quarters into suitable rooms housing not more than one (1) employee per room. It is agreed that the relocation of Camp will not require the modifications to a single room. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets and one (1) clean pillowcase per week and to supply a bed cover for each bed. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in camp. Bed covers will be changed at least once each month, and blankets as conditions warrant. All beds and bed clothing shall be of a good quality and in a serviceable condition at all times. The Company agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. is agreed that the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanliness, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets and showers, laundry and washing and machines. As sets require replacement, colour sets will be purchased. A lock-up storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car plug-ins and electricity shall be provided for employees in all camps. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried out regularly during the summer operating season, and camp pest control as required.

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Samples: negotech.labour.gc.ca

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WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. It is agreed that the Company and the Union shall co-operate collectively in improving safety and first-first - aid practices. The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee safety in each camp to promote safe working conditions and arid practices. There will w i l l be at least two (2) meetings of the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. The position of the Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office Office, and the Camp Bulletin Board. All members A his of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification training. A member of the Committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. The Company agrees that it will w i l l maintain good work trails, and will w i l l also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in each camp, such First Aid Man to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp access roads in good condition when in use. It is i s agreed that there shall be emergency first aid kits First Aid Kits and two2-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation of men. All not camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All A l l mattresses shall be either or spring filled mattresses. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, camps such changes shall be effected within the term of this Agreement. In construction of new camps, the Company agrees to construct all living quarters into suitable rooms housing than two (2) per room. In the case of personnel, the Company agrees to provide, in the construction of new suitable living quarters housing not more than one (1) employee per room. It is agreed that the relocation of Camp will not require the modifications to a single roomsuch cookery staff are currently available, they shall be so arranged and provided. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets and one (1) clean pillowcase pillow case per week and to supply a bed cover for each bed. Clean bedding will w i l l be supplied to employees newly arrived in at camp. Bed covers will w i l l be changed at least once each month, and blankets as conditions warrant. All beds and bed clothing shall be of a good quality and in a serviceable condition at all times. The Company agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. It is agreed that the Company will w i l l maintain good conditions in respect to cleanliness, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will w i l l be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will w i l l continue to provide improved camp carp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable receivable, and will w i l l provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets toilets, showers and showers, laundry and washing and drying machines. As sets require replacementDuring the first year of this agreement, colour sets will a Satellite Dish w i l l be purchasedinstalled at all year-round Live- in carps. A lock-up lockup storage type locker will w i l l be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will w i l l be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will w i l l provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car plug-plug- ins and electricity shall be provided for employees in all camps. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. bunkhouses will l l w i l l be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. The Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried out regularly during at regular intervals the summer operating season, season and camp pest control as required. Night watchmen shall be employed in all major operating during the heating season unless an Underwriter approved fire detection and fire warning system is installed.

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Samples: negotech.labour.gc.ca

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. It is agreed that the Company and the Union shall co-co- operate collectively in improving safety and first-aid practices. The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee in each camp to promote safe working conditions and practices. There will shall be at least two (2) meetings one meeting of the Safety Committee each calendar quartersafety committee every month. The position of the Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairmanChairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office Office, and the Camp Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification trainingBoards. A member Member of the Committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. Two members of the Joint Health Safety Committee elected by the Union will be trained as certified members. They will serve in these functions for a period of two (2) years. The Company agrees that it will maintain good work trails, and will also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in each campMan, such First Aid Man man to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp access roads in good condition when in use. It is agreed that there shall be emergency first aid kits and two-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation of mensites. All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses There shall be either a coffee break on Company at approximately mid point of each half shift. If reasonably possible, employees shall be paid every second Thursday and this payment will include all payroll credits up to and including the Wednesday of the preceding week. Should a paid Holiday occur on Thursday payday or spring filled mattressesFriday, payment will be made on Wednesday of that week. Payroll cheque stubs and/or payroll should be provided to all employees showing the rates of pay, days worked, earnings and deductions. Explanation of payroll codes shall be posted in each department. The Company shall include on each employee’s Income Tax slip the amount of Union dues deducted in the calendar year. Interim advances will be made only in instances of evident emergency. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, such changes shall be effected within twenty-four (24) hours notice of termination of employment by the term Company of this Agreement. In construction of new campsthe employee is rendered, the Company agrees that every reasonable effort will be made to construct make a full settlement within twenty-four (24) hours after such termination. Sundays and legal Holidays excepted. All hand tools, rain coats, oilers, aprons, and equipment required on the job will be made available to employees. All hand tools and such equipment will be charged to the employee’s account at the time of issue. When an operator of equipment is required by the Company to do a mechanical repair job, he will be furnished such tools as are required. Full credit will be given for all living quarters into suitable rooms housing tools All tools not more than one returned will be charged for in full. Worn out or broken tools (1with no warranty) employee per room. It is agreed will be replaced with tools of the same brand or better value, free of charge, provided that the relocation worn out or broken tools are returned and provided such tools are listed on an Employee’s tool inventory. No person shall be required to own or rent any tools or equipment as a condition of Camp unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. it is agreed, however, that employees as provided for in Section shall supply hand tools normally required by their trade. The Company will not require the modifications supply tools up to a single roomvalue of three hundred and twenty-five ($325.00) dollars per year for new tools normally required by the tradesperson. tool allowance is only available when an Employee is in a trades classification. The allowance is only to be used for the purchase of tools related to the Employee’s trade. Effective September amend three hundred and twenty-five dollars ($325.00) to three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00). Effective September amend three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00) to three hundred and seventy-five dollars ($375.00). The Company agrees to supply discuss with the Union in each particular operation, ways and means of improving conditions for all employees covered by this Agreement, and also the interpretation of this Agreement. The Company agrees that it will provide free insurance coverage against loss by fire of the personal belongings for employees while on authorized Company property, to a maximum amount of two hundred dollars (2$200.00) clean sheets per employee. The Company further agrees that it will provide tradesmen (Machinists, Millwrights, Mechanics, Electricians, Carpenters, Welders, Filers, and one (1Setters) clean pillowcase per week free insurance coverage against loss by fire, theft, or of the tools normally required by such tradesmen, to the full value of such tools. Coverage for such losses will only apply if and to supply the extent that the employee has provided the Company a bed cover for each bedtool inventory list describing in detail the tools on the property or work sites. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in camp. Bed covers will be changed Employees may update such list at least once each monthany time before a claim is Lunch rooms and toilet facilities with hot and cold running water comprised of urinals, toilets, sink and blankets as conditions warrant. All beds and bed clothing drinking fountains, shall be of a good quality provided at appropriate locations and maintained in a serviceable clean and disinfected condition at all times. The Company agrees A parking lot or lots, to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. is agreed that accommodate the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanlinessparking of the employees’ cars while on shift, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets and showers, laundry and washing and machines. As sets require replacement, colour sets will be purchased. A lock-up storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car sufficient car plug-ins and electricity during cold weather, shall be provided for employees in all campsand maintained at the mill site by the Company. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. The Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried it will furnish on loan, all safety equipment and personal safety apparel save and except safety boots. The Company further agrees to reimburse Employees fifty-five dollars ($55.00) towards the cost of safety boots upon presentation of a receipt to the Company. Effective September amend fifty-five dollars ($55.00) to five dollars ($65.00). The Company also agrees to supply, free of charge, two pairs of gloves and/or mitts per month to men, on the replacement basis. The wearing of safety equipment and apparel will not become a condition of employment unless it has been agreed to by the Company and the Union or is mandatory under Government legislation. The Company will supply mechanics, welders, machinists, millwrights, electricians and other employees who perform maintenance or dirty work, suitable coveralls. The Company will supply gloves at no charge to employees who are required to handle materials, products or tools. Employees are required to return damaged or worn out regularly gloves for replacement. The Company will supply insulated coveralls to electricians, filers, millwrights, oilers and welders who are required to work outside during the summer operating seasonwinter months. The Company agrees to replace free of charge pitted prescription safety glasses for millwrights, welders and camp pest control as requiredfilers limited to one (1) pair per employee per year. Going forward, all new equipment purchased will have air conditioning and the Company will maintain all units.

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Samples: Saturday Sunday

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. It is agreed that the Company and the Union shall co-operate collectively in improving safety and first-aid practices. practices The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee safety committee in each camp to promote safe working conditions and practices. There will be at least two (2) meetings of the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. The position of Chairman the shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairmanChairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office and the Camp Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification training. A member of the Committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. The Company agrees that it will maintain good work trails, and will also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man an in each camp, such First Aid Man to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp imp access roads in good condition when in use. It is agreed that there shall be emergency first aid kits First Aid its and two2-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation of men. , All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses shall be either or spring filled mattresses. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, camps such changes shall be effected within the term of this Agreement. In construction of new camps, the Company agrees to construct all living quarters into suitable rooms housing not more than one (12) employee per room. It is agreed that In the relocation case of Camp will cookery personnel, the agrees to provide, in the construction of new camps, living quarters housing not require the modifications to a single roommore than one employee per Where such cookery staff accommodations are currently they shall be arranged and provided. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets and one (1) clean pillowcase pillow case per week and to supply a bed cover :over for each bed. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in at camp. Bed covers will be changed at least once each month, and blankets as conditions warrant. All beds and bed clothing shall be of a good quality and in a serviceable condition at all times. The Company agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. It is agreed that the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanliness, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable receivable, and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets toilets, showers and showers, laundry and washing and drying machines. As sets require replacementDuring the first year of this agreement, colour sets a Satellite Dish will be purchasedinstalled at all year-round live-in camps. A lock-up storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car plug-ins and electricity shall be provided for employees in all camps. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. All bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. The Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried out regularly at regular intervals during the summer operating season, season and camp pest control as required. Night watchmen shall be employed in all major operating camps during the heating season unless an Underwriter approved fire detection and fire warning system is installed. All night shift workers shall have separate sleeping quarters apart from other shift workers, where practical and as arranged on a camp basis by majority vote. AMP FEEDING Refrigeration will be provided for all perishable as required, in operating camps. All perishable foods shall handled in a sanitary manner during transportation at all times. sewed to the employees in the camps shall, at all times, be of quality and of sufficient quantity and shall include, fresh fruits, and greens. Butter shall be supplied on the tables at all meals id on coffee tables and shall not be mixed with any substitute. will be made available to employees on request. Fruit juices shall be supplied at all meals, served in allowing self service, for consumption at the table. Fresh shall be supplied at all meals and coffee times in the cookery. Each man shall pack his own lunch, unless other arrangements have been made. The preparation of lunches hall be supervised. Waxed paper shall be supplied for the ‘rapping of lunches. The lunch table shall include a variety of meats and fresh fruit. O e) Suitable heated lunch shacks shall be provided on mechanical operations. Such shacks to have protective during the summer months. The Company will provide cut and skid crew with a suitable lunch building for year-round There shall be coffee breaks in the morning, and in the evening; coffee, cakes and lunch to be provided the Company and served in the cookery. During work hours, breaks shall be on Company time. The charge for board and lodging shall be Dollar and Seventy-Five Cents ($1.75) per calendar day. It is agreed that present standards of service be maintained with respect to transportation, medical laundry, recreation and motion pictures. It is understood that showing of moving pictures will be discontinued where coloured is available. The Company agrees to provide adequate facilities the transportation of injured or sick employees. Any charge for services shall not be increased unless mutually agreed to. The Company agrees to supply kitchen personne with white aprons, and smocks, on loan, and other apparel, at cost, and provide for the laundering of such clothing without charge. Washing and drying machine facilities be supplied for the use of the cookery personnel. The Company will provide free insurance against loss by of employee's personal belongings and loss fire or theft of employee-owned power saws to a maximum of Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Additional free insurance against loss by fire or theft of tradesmen's tools will be provided It the full value of such tools while on Company property or worksite: and as documented by the tool inventory list maintained on file. understood that coverage for theft of power saws and tools shall apply where they are stored in a designated place of safety within control of the Company. Damage to employee-owned power due to Company negligence will be compensated for by Company at their depreciated value. An employee who causes a willfully or through gross negligence will not be reimbursed for an! resultant loss. Suitable arrangements for protection against theft employee-owned power saws will be made at camp level the Company and the Union.

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Samples: Agreement

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. It is agreed that the Company and the Union shall co-operate cooperate collectively in improving safety and first-aid practices. The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee safety committee in each camp to promote safe working conditions and practices. There will be at least two (2) meetings of the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. The position of the Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman Chairman and a Union Co-chairmanChairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office Office, and the Camp Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification training. A member of the Committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. The Company agrees that it will maintain good work trails, and will also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in each camp, such First Aid Man to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp access roads in good condition when in use. It is agreed that there shall be emergency first aid kits First Aid Kits and twoP-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation of men. All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses shall be either or spring filled mattresses. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, camps such changes shall be effected within the term of this Agreement. In construction of new camps, the Company agrees to construct all living quarters into suitable rooms housing not more than two employees per room. In the case of cookery personnel, the Company agrees to provide, in the construction of new camps suitable living quarters housing not more than one (1) employee per room. It is agreed that the relocation of Camp will not require the modifications to a single roomWhere such cookery staff accommodations are currently available, they shall be so arranged and provided. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets and one (1) clean pillowcase pillow case per week and to supply a bed cover for each bed. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in at camp. Bed covers will be changed at least once each month, and blankets as conditions warrant. All beds and bed clothing shall be of a good quality and in a serviceable condition at all times. The Company agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. It is agreed that the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanliness, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a TV set where TV programs are receivable receivable, and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets toilets, showers and showers, laundry and washing and drying machines. As sets require replacementDuring the first year of this agreement, colour sets a T.V. Satellite Dish will be purchasedinstalled at all year-round live-in camps. A lock-up lockup storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car plug-ins and electricity shall be provided for employees in all camps. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. All bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. The Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried out regularly at regular intervals during the summer operating season, season and camp pest control as required. Night watchmen shall be employed in all major operating camps during the heating season unless an Underwriter approved fire detection and fire warning system is installed. All night shift workers shall have separate sleeping quarters apart from other shift workers, where practical and as arranged on a camp basis by majority vote. Refrigeration will be provided for all perishable food, as required, in all operating camps. All perishable foods shall be handled in a sanitary manner during transportation at all times. Food served to the employees in the camps shall, at all times, be of high quality and of sufficient quantity and shall include, fresh fruits, vegetables and greens. Butter shall be supplied on the tables at all meals and on coffee tables and shall not be mixed with any substitute. Margarine will be made available to employees on request. Fruit juices shall be supplied at all meals, served in containers allowing self service, for consumption at the table. Fresh milk shall be supplied at all meals and coffee times in the cookery. Each man shall pack his own lunch, unless other mutual arrangements have been made. The preparation of lunches shall be supervised. Waxed paper shall be supplied for the wrapping of lunches. The lunch table shall include a variety of cooked meats and fresh fruit. Suitable heated lunch shacks shall be provided on all mechanical operations. Such shacks to have protective screening during the summer months. The Company will provide each cut and skid crew with a suitable lunch building for year-round use. There shall be coffee breaks in the morning afternoon and in the evening; coffee, cakes and lunch to be provided by the Company and served in the cookery. During work hours, coffee breaks shall be on Company time. The charge for board and lodging shall be One Dollar and seventy-five Cents per calendar day. It is agreed that present standards of service will be maintained with respect to transportation, medical service, laundry, recreation and motion pictures. It is understood that the showing of moving pictures will be discontinued where coloured TV is available. The Company agrees to provide adequate facilities for the transportation of injured or sick employees. Any charge for such services shall not be increased unless mutually agreed to. The Company agrees to supply kitchen personnel with white aprons, and smocks, on loan, and other suitable uniform apparel, at cost, and provide for the laundering of such exterior clothing without charge. Washing and drying machine facilities will be supplied for the use of the cookery personnel. The Company will provide free insurance coverage against loss by fire of employee’s personal belongings and loss by fire or theft of employee-owned power saws to a maximum of Two Thousand Dollars Additional free insurance coverage against loss by fire or theft of tradesmen’s tools will be provided to the full value of such tools while on Company property or worksites and as documented by the tool inventory list maintained on file. It is understood that coverage for theft of power saws and tools shall only apply where they are stored in a designated place of safety within the control of the Company. Damage to employee-owned power saws due to Company negligence will be compensated for by the Company at their depreciated value. An employee who causes a fire willfully or through gross negligence will not be reimbursed for any resultant loss. Suitable arrangements for protection against theft of employee-owned power saws will be made at camp level between the Company and the Union. SCALING AND SETTLEMENT Employees shall be paid every second Thursday. Interim advances will be made only in instances of evident emergency. Should a paid holiday occur on Thursday pay day or Friday, payment will be made on Wednesday of that week. In instances of extended leave of absence, cash advances will be issued to the extent of the employees’ payroll credit. A Time and Earnings Statement will be provided to each employee for each pay period. This statement will carry complete detail of rates of pay, hours worked, earnings, accrued Vacation Pay credit, and deductions, covering the period. Explanations of payroll codes will be posted in each camp. Where twenty-four hours notice of termination of employment by the Company or the employee is rendered the Company agrees that every reasonable effort will be made to make a full settlement within twenty-four hours after such termination, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays excepted. The Company will provide each pieceworker with a minimum of one scale per week. and will provide each pieceworker with a scale slip after each scale. Scale slips shall be given to each pieceworker at least forty-eight hours prior to the wood being moved. Scale slips will provide the following information, where applicable: Number of cords or number of pieces (Tree Length), Riding and/or Walking Bonus, Footage of strip or Main Road Cut; and Poor Xxxx Bonus. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT All hand tools and equipment required on the job will be made available to pieceworkers and others on loan. When an operator of equipment is required by the Company to do a minor mechanical repair job, he will be furnished such tools as are required on loan. All tools and equipment not returned will be charged for in full. Worn out or broken tools will be replaced with serviceable tools free of charge, provided that the worn out or broken tools are returned. No person shall be required to own or rent any tools or equipment, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. No employee shall operate a tractor or like equipment owned or leased by himself or by another employee in the cut and skid operations of the Company. Pieceworkers and others using power saws will be provided with free chain saw files in addition to other hand tools and equipment required on the job, and will be issued, on loan, the following.

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Samples: Agreement

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. Subject to the exception mentioned in the second sentence of this paragraph, it is understood and agreed that clause of the main Agreement does not in any way restrict the Company’s right to continue the estab- lished practice of employing owner-operators together with their equipmentwhen such equipmentis requiredor the right of the owner-operator to be so employed pro- vided that all applicable provisions of the A shall apply to such employees. However,the agrees and undertakesthat no employee shall operate a tractor owned by himself or by another employee in the skidding operations of the Company. RE WAGE SCHEDULE Cook It is agreed that a cook who has been employed on the Company and the Union higher rate shall co-operate collectively in improving safety and first-aid practicesmaintainsuch rate when cooking for men or less. The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee in each camp to promote safe working conditions and practices. There will be at least two (2) meetings of the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. The position of Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office and the Camp Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification training. A member of the Committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. The Company agrees that it will maintain good work trails, and will also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in each camp, such First Aid Man to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp access roads in good condition when in use. Operator Bulldozer It is agreed that there an operator who has been on the higher rate shall maintain such rate operating a bulldozersmaller than a or equivalent. Cookery Schedule Changes upward or downward in cookery staff strengths will be emergency first aid kits made at approximately the mid-point between the low and two-way radios at high figure, designating each classification of camp strength with the exception of fourteen men or near work sites less requiring one cook and in all vehicles regularly used the requirement for the transportation addition of one when the camp strength reaches fifteen men. All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in widthSIGNED AT THIS DAY OF AUGUST, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses shall be either or spring filled mattresses. Where these conditions require changes in present campsPresident, such changes shall be effected within Local I W A Canada Vice President Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx of Canada Limited June Xxxx President, Local I W A Canada BOX Thunder Bay, Ontario Dear Sir: Consistent with the term Company’s policy to ensure to the utmost extent the safety and physical welfare of this Agreement. In construction employees the Company will, on purchase of new campsmobile equipment, provide for suitable cabs with climatic controls. This will include the Company agrees to construct all living quarters into suitable rooms housing not more than one (1) employee per room. It is agreed that the relocation of Camp will not require the modifications to a single roominstallationof air conditioning in new buses. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets and one (1) clean pillowcase per week and to supply a bed cover for each bed. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in camp. Bed covers will be changed at least once each month, and blankets as conditions warrant. All beds and bed clothing shall be of a good quality and in a serviceable condition at all times. The Company further agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workersstudy ways and means to generally improve operator comfort on current equipment. is agreed that the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanliness, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets and showers, laundry and washing and machines. As sets require replacement, colour sets will be purchased. A lock-up storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car plug-ins and electricity shall be provided for employees in all camps. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried out regularly during the summer operating season, and camp pest control as required.Yours very truly,

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Samples: negotech.labour.gc.ca

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. Subject to the exception mentioned in the second sentence of this paragraph, it is understood and agreed that clause of the main Agreement does not in any way restrict the Company’s right to continue the estab- lished practice of employing owner-operators together with their equipmentwhen such equipmentis requiredor the right of the owner-operator to be so employed pro- vided that all applicable provisions of the A shall apply to such employees. However,the agrees and undertakesthat no employee shall operatea tractor owned by himself or by another employee in the skidding operations of the Company. RE WAGE SCHEDULE Xxxx It is agreed that a xxxx who has been employed on the higher rate shall maintainsuch rate when cooking for men or less. Operator Bulldozer It is agreed that an operator who has been on the higher rate shall maintain such rate operating a bulldozersmaller than a or equivalent. Cookery Schedule Changes upward or downward in cookery staff strengths will be made at approximately the mid-point between the low and high figure, designating each classification of camp strength with the exception of fourteen men or less requiring one xxxx and the requirement for the addition of one when the camp strength reaches fifteen men. SIGNED AT THIS DAY OF AUGUST, President, Local I W A Canada Vice President Woodlands Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx of Canada Limited June Xxxx President, Local I W A Canada BOX Thunder Bay, Ontario Dear Sir: Consistent with the Company’s policy to ensure to the utmost extent the safety and physical welfare of employees the Company will, on purchase of new mobile equipment, provide for suitable cabs with climatic controls. This will include the installationof air conditioning in new buses. The Company further agrees to continue to study ways and means to generally improve operator comfort on current equipment. Yours very truly, A. Vice President Woodlands LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN XXXXXXXX-XXXXX OF CANADA LIMITED AND LOCAL I W A CANADA In order to combat ever increasing costs the Union shall coCompany proposes continuous operation or scheduling in the following area: Headquarters Watchman: To increase the present complement of watchmen from to and put these men on a three shift, seven day week. SIGNED AT ONTARIO THIS 16th DAY OF AUGUST, President, Local I W A Canada Vice President Woodlands Xxxxxxxx-operate collectively in improving safety and firstXxxxx of Canada Limited LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN XXXXXXXX-aid practices. XXXXX OF CANADA LIMITED AND LOCAL I W A CANADA HOURS OF WORK The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee in each camp to promote safe working conditions and practices. There will be at least two (2) meetings of that the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. The position of Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate copies going to work week for the Company Office, the Union Office and the Camp Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification training. A member of the Committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as Maintenance Shop may be properscheduled from Sunday midnight to Friday midnight. The Company agrees that it will maintain good work trailsDATED AT ONTARIO THIS 16th DAY OF AUGUST, and will also maintain good and safe transportation practicesPresident, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in each camp, such First Aid Man to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp access roads in good condition when in use. It is agreed that there shall be emergency first aid kits and twoLocal IW A Canada Vice President Woodlands Xxxxxxxx-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation of men. All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses shall be either or spring filled mattresses. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, such changes shall be effected within the term of this Agreement. In construction of new camps, the Company agrees to construct all living quarters into suitable rooms housing not more than one (1) employee per room. It is agreed that the relocation of Camp will not require the modifications to a single room. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets and one (1) clean pillowcase per week and to supply a bed cover for each bed. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in camp. Bed covers will be changed at least once each month, and blankets as conditions warrant. All beds and bed clothing shall be of a good quality and in a serviceable condition at all times. The Company agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. is agreed that the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanliness, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets and showers, laundry and washing and machines. As sets require replacement, colour sets will be purchased. A lockClarkof Canada Limited LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN XXXXXXXX-up storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car plug-ins and electricity shall be provided for employees in all camps. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried out regularly during the summer operating season, and camp pest control as required.XXXXX OF CANADA LIMITED AND

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WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. It is agreed that the Company and the Union shall co-operate collectively col- lectively in improving safety and first-aid First Aid practices. .The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee in each camp group to promote safe safety working conditions and practices. .There will shall be at least two one (21) meetings meeting of the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. every month.The position of Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate with sufficient copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office and the Camp Mill Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification trainingBoards. A member of the Committee committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. The Company agrees that it will maintain good work trails, conditions and will also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in Aider on each campshift, such First Aid Man Aider to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp mill access roads road in good condition when in use. It is agreed that there The Company agrees to maintain a properly equipped First Aid Station in the Mill. There shall be emergency first aid kits and twoa rest break on Company time at approximately the mid-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation point of meneach half shift. All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses Employees shall be either paid by cheque every second Thursday, after Should a paid holiday occur on a Thursday payday or spring filled mattressesFriday, payment will be made on Wednesday of that week. Payroll cheque stubs and/or payroll sheets shall be provided to all employees showing the rates of pay, days worked, earn- ings and deductions. Explanations of payroll codes shall be post- ed. Interim advances will be made only in instances of evident emergency. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, such changes shall be effected within forty-eight (48) hours Notice of Terminationof Employment by the term Company of this Agreement. In construction of new campsthe employee is rendered, the Company agrees that every reasonable effort will be made to construct make a full settlement forty-eight (48) hours after such termination. Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays excepted. All hand tools, rain coats, oilers, apron and equipment required on the job will be made available to employees. All hand tools and such equipment will be charged to the employee's account at the time of issue. When an operator of equipment is required by the Company to do a mechanical repair job, he will be furnished such tools as are required. Full credit will be given for all living quarters into suitable rooms housing tools returned. tools not more than returned will be charged for in full. Worn out or broken tools will be replaced with serviceable tools free of charge, pro- vided that the worn or broken tools are returned. No person shall be required to own or rent any tools or equipment as a of employment, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. The Company will supply coveralls to employees who are per- forming their regular jobs as electricians, filers, millwrights, oilers and welders. The Company will supply insulated coveralls to Electricians, Filers, Millwrights, Oilers and Welders who are required to work outside during winter months. Arrangements will be made to provide for the laundering of coveralls, one (1) pair per employee per roomweek. It is agreed that The cost of the relocation of Camp above will not require be paid by the modifications to a single roomCompany. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets replace free of charge pitted safety glasses for Xxxxxxxxxxx and Filers limited to one (1) clean pillowcase pair per week employee per year. The Company agrees to discuss with the Union in each particular operation ways and to supply a bed cover means of improving conditions for each bed. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in camp. Bed covers will be changed at least once each monthall employ- ees covered by this Agreement, and blankets as conditions warrantalso the interpretation of this Agreement. All beds The Company agrees that it will provide free insurance coverage against loss by fire of the personal belongings for employees, while on authorized Company property, to a maximum amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per employee. The Company further agrees that it will provide tradesmen free insurance coverage against loss by fire, theft or damage of the tools normally required by such tradesmen, to the full value of such tools. Theft shall mean loss of a complete tool kit. Lunch rooms and bed clothing toilet facilities with hot and cold running water comprising urinals, toilets, sink and drinking fountains shall be of a good quality provided at appropriate locations and maintained in a serviceable clean and disinfected condition at all times. The Company agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. is agreed that A parking lot or lots, lo accommodate the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanlinessparking of the employ- ees cars while on shift, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets and showers, laundry and washing and machines. As sets require replacement, colour sets will be purchased. A lock-up storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car sufficient car plug-ins and electricity during cold weather, shall be provided for employees in all campsand maintained at the mill site by the Company. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. The Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried it will furnish on loan, all safety and safety apparel, save and except boots. The Company agrees to arrange with to sell safety boots to employees. The Company will subsidize the employees for these boots at thirty dollars ($30.00) per pair, effective the date of ratification, 'and increase to forty dollars ($40.00) effective September The Company will supply at no charge gloves to employees who are required to handle materials, products or tools. Employees are required to return damaged or worn out regularly during gloves for replacement. The wearing of safety equipment and apparel will not become a condition of employment unless it has been agreed to by the summer operating season, Company and camp pest control as requiredthe Union or is mandatory under Government leg- islation.

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Samples: Agreement

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. It is agreed that the Company and the Union shall co-operate collectively col- lectively in improving safety and first-aid First Aid practices. .The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee in each camp group to promote safe safety working conditions and practices. .There will shall be at least two one (21) meetings meeting of the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. every month.The position of Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate with sufficient copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office and the Camp Mill Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification trainingBoards. A member of the Committee committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. The Company agrees that it will maintain good work trails, conditions and will also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in Aider on each campshift, such First Aid Man Aider to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp mill access roads road in good condition when in use. It is agreed that there The Company agrees to maintain a properly equipped First Aid Station in the Mill. There shall be emergency first aid kits and twoa rest break on Company time at approximately the mid-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation point of meneach half shift. All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses Employees shall be either paid by cheque every second Thursday, after Should a paid holiday occur on a Thursday payday or spring filled mattressesFriday, payment will be made on Wednesday of that week. Payroll cheque stubs and/or payroll sheets shall be provided to all employees showing the rates of pay, days worked, earn- ings and deductions. Explanations of payroll codes shall be post- ed. Interim advances will be made only in instances of evident emergency. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, such changes shall be effected within forty-eight (48) hours Notice of Terminationof Employment by the term Company of this Agreement. In construction of new campsthe employee is rendered, the Company agrees that every reasonable effort will be made to construct make a full settlement forty-eight (48) hours after such termination. Saturdays, Sundays and Legal Holidays excepted. All hand tools, rain coats, oilers, apron and equipment required on the job will be made available to employees. All hand tools and such equipment will be charged to the employee's account at the time of issue. When an operator of equipment is required by the Company to do a mechanical repair job, he will be furnished such tools as are required. Full credit will be given for all living quarters into suitable rooms housing tools returned. tools not more than returned will be charged for in full. Worn out or broken tools will be replaced with serviceable tools free of charge, pro- vided that the worn or broken tools are returned. No person shall be required to own or rent any tools or equipment as a of employment, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. The Company will supply coveralls to employees who are per- forming their regular jobs as electricians, filers, millwrights, oilers and welders. The Company will supply insulated coveralls to Electricians, Filers, Millwrights, Oilers and Welders who are required to work outside during winter months. Arrangements will be made to provide for the laundering of coveralls, one (1) pair per employee per roomweek. It is agreed that The cost of the relocation of Camp above will not require be paid by the modifications to a single roomCompany. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets replace free of charge pitted safety glasses for Millwrights and Filers limited to one (1) clean pillowcase pair per week employee per year. The Company agrees to discuss with the Union in each particular operation ways and to supply a bed cover means of improving conditions for each bed. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in camp. Bed covers will be changed at least once each monthall employ- ees covered by this Agreement, and blankets as conditions warrantalso the interpretation of this Agreement. All beds The Company agrees that it will provide free insurance coverage against loss by fire of the personal belongings for employees, while on authorized Company property, to a maximum amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per employee. The Company further agrees that it will provide tradesmen free insurance coverage against loss by fire, theft or damage of the tools normally required by such tradesmen, to the full value of such tools. Theft shall mean loss of a complete tool kit. Lunch rooms and bed clothing toilet facilities with hot and cold running water comprising urinals, toilets, sink and drinking fountains shall be of a good quality provided at appropriate locations and maintained in a serviceable clean and disinfected condition at all times. The Company agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. is agreed that A parking lot or lots, lo accommodate the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanlinessparking of the employ- ees cars while on shift, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets and showers, laundry and washing and machines. As sets require replacement, colour sets will be purchased. A lock-up storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car sufficient car plug-ins and electricity during cold weather, shall be provided for employees in all campsand maintained at the mill site by the Company. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. The Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried it will furnish on loan, all safety and safety apparel, save and except boots. The Company agrees to arrange with to sell safety boots to employees. The Company will subsidize the employees for these boots at thirty dollars ($30.00) per pair, effective the date of ratification, 'and increase to forty dollars ($40.00) effective September The Company will supply at no charge gloves to employees who are required to handle materials, products or tools. Employees are required to return damaged or worn out regularly during gloves for replacement. The wearing of safety equipment and apparel will not become a condition of employment unless it has been agreed to by the summer operating season, Company and camp pest control as requiredthe Union or is mandatory under Government leg- islation.

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Samples: Agreement

WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS. It is agreed that the Company and the Union shall co-operate collectively in improving safety and first-first - aid practices. The Company and the Union agree to set up and maintain a joint Safety Committee safety committee in each camp to promote safe working conditions and practices. There will be at least two (2) meetings of the Safety Committee each calendar quarter. The position of o f the Chairman shall alternate between a Company Co-chairman and a Union Co-chairman. The Chairman of each meeting shall make a report in triplicate copies going to the Company Office, the Union Office Office, and the Camp Bulletin Board. All members of the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall receive certification training. A member of the Committee is entitled to such time from his work as is necessary to attend meetings of the Committee, and the time so spent shall be deemed to be work time, for which he shall be paid by the Company at his regular or premium rate as may be proper. The Company agrees that it i t will maintain good work trails, and will also maintain good and safe transportation practices, and further agrees that there shall be a qualified First Aid Man in each camp, such First Aid Man to have proper visible identification. It is the intention of the Company to maintain its camp access roads in good condition when in use. It is i s agreed that there shall be emergency first aid kits First Aid Kits and two2-way radios at or near work sites and in all vehicles regularly used for the transportation of o f men. All camps shall have one tier single beds at least inches in width, spaced at least inches apart. All mattresses shall be either or spring filled mattresses. Where these conditions require changes in present camps, camps such changes shall be effected within the term of this Agreement. In construction of new camps, the Company agrees to construct all living quarters into suitable rooms housing not more than two (2) employees per room. In the case of cookery personnel, the Company agrees to provide, in the construction of new camps, suitable living quarters housing not more than one (1) employee per room. It is agreed that the relocation of Camp will not require the modifications to a single roomWhere such cookery staff accommodations are currently available, they shall be so arranged and provided. The Company agrees to supply two (2) clean sheets and one (1) clean pillowcase pillow case per week and to supply a bed cover for each bed. Clean bedding will be supplied to employees newly arrived in at camp. Bed covers will be changed at least once each month, and blankets as conditions warrant. All beds and bed clothing shall be of a good quality and in a serviceable condition at all times. The Company agrees to continue to provide separate quarters for shift workers. It is agreed that the Company will maintain good conditions in respect to cleanliness, sanitation and health. Employees' living and service quarters will be washed and disinfected at least once each week. The Company will continue to provide improved camp facilities, including recreational rooms with a set where programs are receivable receivable, and will provide separate drying rooms, washrooms, inside toilets toilets, showers and showers, laundry and washing and drying machines. As sets require replacementDuring the first year of this agreement, colour sets a Satellite Dish will be purchasedinstalled at all year-round live- in camps. A lock-up lockup storage type locker will be provided for each man in his bunkhouse. Separate sanitation facilities will be provided for catering staffs. Air conditioning will be maintained in cookeries, and humidifiers in all bunkhouses. These will be inspected on a regular basis. In cold weather, the Company will provide facilities to assist in starting employees' cars parked in the camp lots. Car plug-ins and electricity shall be provided for employees in all camps. A Satellite Dish will be installed at all year round live-in camps which are not presently equipped with a Satellite Dish. All bunkhouses will be supplied with water coolers and paper drinking cups, except where drinking fountains are provided in the bunkhouse. The Company agrees that fly control measures shall be carried out regularly at regular intervals during the summer operating season, season and camp pest control as required. Night watchmen shall be employed in all major operating camps during the heating season unless an Underwriter approved fire detection and fire warning system i s installed. All night shift workers shall have separate sleeping quarters apart from other shift workers, where practical and as arranged on a camp basis by majority vote. CAMP FEEDING Refrigeration will be provided for all perishable food, as required, in all operating camps. All perishable foods shall be handled in a sanitary manner during transportation at all times. Food served to the employees in the camps shall, at all times, be of high quality and of sufficient quantity and shall include, fresh fruits, vegetables and greens. Butter shall be supplied on the tables at all meals and on coffee tables and shall not be mixed with any substitute. Margarine will be made available to employees on request. Fruit juices shall be supplied at all meals, served in containers allowing self service, for consumption at the table. Fresh milk shall be supplied at all meals and coffee times in the cookery. Each man shall pack his own lunch, unless other mutual arrangements have been made. The preparation o f lunches shall be supervised. Waxed paper shall be supplied for the wrapping of lunches. The lunch table shall include a variety of cooked meats and fresh fruit. Suitable heated lunch shacks shall be provided on all mechanical operations. Such shacks to have protective screening during the summer months. The Company will provide each cut and skid crew with a suitable lunch building for year-round use. There shall be coffee breaks in the morning, afternoon and in the evening; coffee, cakes and lunch to be provided by the Company and served in the cookery. During work hours, coffee breaks shall be on Company time. The charge for board and lodging shall be One Dollar and Seventy-Five Cents ($1.75) per calendar day. I t i s agreed that present standards of service will be maintained with respect to transportation, medical service, laundry, recreation and motion pictures. It is understood that the showing of moving pictures will be discontinued where coloured i s available. The Company agrees to provide adequate facilities for the transportation of injured or sick employees. Any charge for such services shall not be increased unless mutually agreed to. The Company agrees to supply kitchen personnel with white aprons, and smocks, on loan, and other suitable uniform apparel, at cost, and provide for the laundering of such exterior clothing without charge. Washing and drying machine facilities will be supplied for the use of the cookery personnel. The Company will provide free insurance coverage against loss by fire of employees' personal belongings and loss by fire or theft of employee-owned power saws to a maximum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) and will provide additional free insurance coverage against loss by fire or theft of tradesmen's tools normally required by tradesmen to the full value of such tools, while on company property or work sites. I t is understood that coverage for theft of power saws and tools shall only where they are stored in a designated place of safety within the control of the Company. Damage to employee-owned power saws due t o Company negligence will be compensated for by the Company at their depreciated value. An employee who causes a fire wilfully or through gross negligence will not be reimbursed for any resultant loss. Suitable arrangements for protection against theft of employee-owned power saws will be made at camp level between the Company and the Union. SCALING AND SETTLEMENT Employees shall be paid every second Thursday. Interim advances will be made only in instances of evident emergency. Should a paid holiday occur on Thursday pay day or Friday, payment will be made on Wednesday of that week. In instances of authorized extended leave of absence, cash advances will be issued to the extent of the employees’ payroll credit. A Time and Earnings Statement will be provided to each employee for each pay period. This statement will carry complete detail of rates of pay, hours worked, earnings, accrued Vacation Pay credit, and deductions, the period. of payroll codes be posted in each camp. Where twenty-four (24) hours notice of termination of employment by the Company or the employee is rendered the Company agrees that every reasonable effort will be made to make a full settlement within twenty-four (24) hours after such termination, Saturdays, Sundays and legal excepted. The Company will provide each pieceworker with a minimum of one (1) scale per week, and will provide each pieceworker with a scale slip after each scale. Scale slips shall be given to each pieceworker at least forty- eight (48) hours prior to the wood being moved. Scale slips will provide the following information, where applicable: Number of cords or number of pieces (Tree Length), Riding and/or Walking Bonus, Footage of strip or Main Road Cut; and Poor Xxxx Bonus. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT All hand tools and equipment required on the job will be made available to pieceworkers and others on loan. When an operator of equipment is required by the Company to do a minor mechanical repair job, he will be furnished such tools as are required on loan. All tools and equipment not returned will be charged for in full. Worn out or broken tools will be replaced with serviceable tools free of charge, provided that the worn out or broken tools are returned. No person shall be required to own or rent any tools or equipment, unless otherwise specified in this Agreement. No employee shall operate a tractor or like equipment owned or leased by himself or by another employee in the cut and skid operations of the Company. Pieceworkers and others using power saws will be provided with free chain saw files in addition to other hand tools and equipment required on the job, and will be issued, on loan, the following: Light metal power saw wedges, same to be replaced when returned in a worn out or broken condition.

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Samples: negotech.labour.gc.ca

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