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WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes each, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be taken. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Standard Pile Driving and Related Work Agreement, Standard Pile Driving, Dipper, Clamshell and Related Work Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

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WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 9.01 Lunch periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two 9.02 The Employer shall allow each employee two (2) breaks of ten (10) minutes each, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular more in a work shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon upon. 9.03 Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, protective vests or leather jackets, noise abatement devices, and rainwear shall be supplied at no charge to the entire crew may take employee. In the break simultaneouslyevent that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to him by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. 9.04 Chemical or flush toilets shall be provided from the commencement of work on all jobs. Where work is scheduled the sewer or chemical toilets are not available, sanitary toilet facilities shall be provided as called for a period of ten (10) hoursin local sanitary regulations. Toilet houses shall be painted, a third rest break at least on the inside, and cleaned out daily. Toilet paper will be takenprovided. 8.03 9.05 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water Salt tablets shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied during the summer months. 9.06 If requested by the Employer. 8.04 If requested Union or employee, the Employer shall will provide within three (3) calendar days, a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, ’s termination and whether or not the employee he is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 9.07 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of picking up tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will 9.08 A lock-up shall be provided by the Employer on all jobsfor employees for drying clothes, and dressing room, as well as lunch room. The lock-up shall have tables, and benches with provision for drying clothes. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, windows and venting with adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous heat twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothinga day. It The Employer shall be responsible for having the lock-up cleaned out daily and kept clear cleared of building material and other construction materials and equipmentparaphernalia. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must Additional shelters shall be providedprovided for employees to eat their lunch as may be required. 8.07 9.09 In case of fire, fire or burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's ’s work clothes up to a total of six three hundred and fifty dollars ($600.00350.00). The Employer shall also provide fire and burglary insurance for the employees' employees required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their his rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work(a) All mechanics, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxxwelders, servicemen, tire servicemen, drill doctors, steel sharpeners, bodymen painters, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch mechanics and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers welder apprentices who request coveralls shall have these supplied and cleaned by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tearEmployer. Mechanics There shall be supplied with rain gear by one change a week available in the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tearemployee’s proper size. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them him by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money monies owing to the employee. Life jacketsWhen requested, hard hatscoveralls shall be supplied on a temporary basis to employees who assist on work as described above, suspensions or where the Employer and the Union mutually agree that coveralls are required. (b) Employees entitled to receive coveralls as provided herein may obtain an additional change of coveralls in any one week providing the condition of the coveralls requires a change. The shop xxxxxxx shall use discretion in authorizing the additional change. (c) All shops shall provide adequate clean-up facilities. 9.11 The Employer shall pay the cost of obtaining operators’ licences other than those required under the Motor Vehicles Act for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets employees covered by this Agreement. 9.12 No employee will be provided permitted to use his own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interest of the Union. 9.13 Each employee being terminated will be given one (1) hour’s notice of termination by the Employer where necessary on or one (1) hour’s pay allowed in lieu thereof. Heavy duty mechanics and apprentice mechanics may utilize this hour to gather together their tools and put them in shape for their next job. 9.14 When a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in mechanic leaves the employ of the Employer, the Employer shall be required to pay cost of shipping mechanic’s tools. Tools shall be shipped within forty-eight (48) hours of his leaving his employment, subject to the same conditions as govern transportation. When an Operating Engineer elects to transport his own tools to and from the jobsite, the employee shall be paid the rate of two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) per one hundred (100) pounds per one hundred (100) miles. (e.g. $2.75 x 528 pounds x 273 miles = $39.64). Where the Employer fails to comply with the above, the employee shall be deemed to be still on the payroll of the Employer and shall receive his usual wages and all other conditions of this Agreement until there is compliance with these provisions. 9.15 Where an employee is involved in an accident while on the job and as a result is unable to perform his work, he shall receive a full day’s pay for the day of the accident.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Road Building Industry Standard Agreement, Road Building Industry Standard Agreement, Road Building Industry Standard Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two breaks 1. Employees’ linens, uniforms or other articles of ten (10) minutes each, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be taken. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied wearing apparel required by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall be furnished, maintained and laundered at the Employer’s expense. The University shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee is eligible for rehireemployees with one pair of working shoes once per calendar year. A copy of the termination slip The working shoes shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of worn while at work. Employees who work in the Union. 8.05 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing dining room will be provided with regularly laundered aprons at the Employer’s expense. Kitchen Employees’ linens, uniforms or other articles of wearing apparel required by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials furnished, maintained and equipmentlaundered at the Employer’s expense. Where flush toilets Employee name and title will be included on uniforms for the Sous Chef and Garde Manger. 2. All full-time employees shall receive, without charge, two (2) meals per day. Part-time Employees shall receive without charge, one (1) meal per day. Each meal period shall be one half (1/2) hour duration. 3. The Employer agrees to provide sanitary and safe lockers, which are not availableaccessible to the public, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case and to insure safeguarding of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by possessions of employees on the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00)premises. The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools sanitary and clothing is filed with the Employeradequate dressing rooms and space where employees may eat their meals. 4. The Employer shall supply not deduct any money from the wages or collect any money from any Employee for busboy’s breakage or any other purpose except as required forms and obtain by law. 5. Employees shall make reasonable effort to process credit card charges accurately, where such practices now prevails, but in no event shall they assume responsibility for the inventory from each employeevalidity of the card or the failure of the Employer to be reimbursed for the amount of said charges for any reasons. 6. The employee Employer shall receive a signed copy of offer Employees, whose regular job classification duties are not required during special banquets or catering functions, the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory opportunity to work, with the Employerfollowing understanding: (a) The Employees must be qualified to perform the duties and this determination is within management’s sole discretion. Where an employee fails Crossing training will be provided at no cost to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving Faculty House, cross training, will take place during the Employees’ own time or during slow work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, -time periods and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx onlyat management’s sole discretion. 8.09 If a crew (b) The Employees’ primary job responsibilities take priority at all times and such determination is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided abovewithin management’s sole discretion. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods 17:01 On all energized circuits and portions of equipment (excluding neon signs and circuit testing) carrying four hundred (400) volts or over, as a safety measure two (2) or more Journeymen must work together. In no event shall Apprentices work on energized circuits. a) If an Employee is not instructed to go direct to a jobsite, in town, at the start of a day's work, and reports to the shop instead, his time for pay purposes will include travel time to the jobsite, sites, and return to the shop. b) In no event will an Employee be required to travel on his own time to return an Employer's vehicle and/or pick up his own vehicle. a) Journeymen and Apprentices shall be at mid-shiftrequired to provide themselves with the tools as listed on Appendix "B" as attached and forming part of this Agreement. 8.02 Two breaks b) At no time shall a Journeyman be required to supply tools for an Apprentice. a) The Employer shall supply all necessary tools not on the Tool List. The Employees may be required to sign for these tools. It will be the duty of ten the Employee to exercise reasonable care and custody of the tools and equipment furnished by the Employer, and he must report any loss or damages to such tools and equipment immediately to his superior or he may be held responsible for such loss or damage. b) The Employer shall pay a Tool Allowance, in addition to the regular hourly rate, the sum of twenty cents (10$0.20), effective December 26, 2010, for each hour worked or portion thereof to each Employee engaged in work performed in or on producing Potash Mines. c) minutes eachWhen Employees are required to work in excessively dirty areas or other conditions where coveralls are necessary, but not more, a clothing allowance of twenty cents ($0.20) cents per hour shall be allowed during paid to each Employee in lieu of supplying coveralls. Disputes to be referred to the regular shift. Time of these breaks Joint Conference Committee. a) Each Employer shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneouslyso equipped as to provide all workmen with a safe place for storing personal tools. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break Insurance will be takencarried to cover loss by fire and/or forcible entry. Insur- ance will also be carried for damage to Employee tools when such tools are stored in Employer Tool Lockup. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water availablea) The Employer shall provide an adequate lunch room with proper tables and chairs, drinking water adequately heated in approved cold weather, ventilated in the summer and kept clean. Seatings at the table shall not be less than thirty (30) inches per person. Employees shall cooperate with the Employer in maintaining these facilities. The lunch area shall not be used as a place to store tools and/or equipment. b) The Employer will cooperate with the Union in securing proper sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will facilities to be supplied by the EmployerPrime Contractor. 8.04 If requested c) Where running water is not available, the Employer shall supply suitable dry type hand cleaner and toweling. d) On jobsites where there is contamination due to gases, chemicals or excessively dirty conditions, the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason heated area for the employee's termination, and whether or Employee to hang clothing which will not infringe on the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Unionproper place to eat. 8.05 Adequate time 17:07 Unless an Employer policy allows for it, the use of cellular devices will be allowed prior restricted to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipmentcoffee or lunch breaks. Where flush toilets are not availablethere is a more restrictive Employer or site policy, portable facilities must be providedthat policy will apply. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Provincial Electrical Agreement, Provincial Electrical Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes each, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be taken. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Salt tablets shall be supplied during the summer months. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three two dollars ($23.00) 22.00). If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Standard Pile Driving, Dipper, Clamshell and Related Work Agreement, Standard Pile Driving, Dipper, Clamshell and Related Work Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes each, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be taken. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six eight hundred dollars ($600.00800.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee meal will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three five dollars ($23.00) 25.00). If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a hot meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a hot meal within four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Standard Pile Driving, Dipper, Clamshell and Related Work Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes each, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be taken. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Salt tablets shall be supplied during the summer months. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three two dollars ($23.00) 22.00). If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Standard Pile Driving, Dipper, Clamshell and Related Work Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods 17:01 On all energized circuits and portions of equipment (excluding neon signs and circuit testing) carrying four hundred (400) volts or over, as a safety measure two (2) or more Journeymen must work together. In no event shall Apprentices work on energized circuits. a) If an Employee is not instructed to go direct to a jobsite, in town, at the start of a day's work, and reports to the shop instead, his time for pay purposes will include travel time to the jobsite, sites, and return to the shop. b) In no event will an Employee be required to travel on his own time to return an Employer's vehicle and/or pick up his own vehicle. a) Journeymen and Apprentices shall be at mid-shiftrequired to provide themselves with the tools as listed on Appendix "B" as attached and forming part of this Agreement. 8.02 Two breaks b) At no time shall a Journeyman be required to supply tools for an Apprentice. a) The Employer shall supply all necessary tools not on the Tool List. The Employees may be required to sign for these tools. It will be the duty of ten (10the Employee to exercise reasonable care and custody of the tools and equipment furnished by the Employer, and he must report any loss or damages to such tools and equipment immediately to his superior or he may be held responsible for such loss or damage. b) minutes eachThe Employer shall pay a Tool Allowance, but not morein addition to the regular hourly rate, the sum of , effective December 26, 2010, for each hour worked or portion thereof to each Employee engaged in work performed in or on producing Potash Mines. c) When Employees are required to work in excessively dirty areas or other conditions where coveralls are necessary, a clothing allowance of cents per hour shall be allowed during paid to each Employee in lieu of supplying coveralls. Disputes to be referred to the regular shift. Time of these breaks Joint Conference Committee. a) Each Employer shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneouslyso equipped as to provide all workmen with a safe place for storing personal tools. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break Insurance will be takencarried to cover loss by fire and/or forcible entry. Insur- ance will also be carried for damage to Employee tools when such tools are stored in Employer Tool Lockup. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water availablea) The Employer shall provide an adequate lunch room with proper tables and chairs, drinking water adequately heated in approved cold weather, ventilated in the summer and kept clean. Seatings at the table shall not be less than thirty (30) inches per person. Employees shall cooperate with the Employer in maintaining these facilities. The lunch area shall not be used as a place to store tools and/or equipment. b) The Employer will cooperate with the Union in securing proper sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will facilities to be supplied by the EmployerPrime Contractor. 8.04 If requested c) Where running water is not available, the Employer shall supply suitable dry type hand cleaner and toweling. d) On jobsites where there is contamination due to gases, chemicals or excessively dirty conditions, the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason heated area for the employee's termination, and whether or Employee to hang clothing which will not infringe on the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Unionproper place to eat. 8.05 Adequate time 17:07 Unless an Employer policy allows for it, the use of cellular devices will be allowed prior restricted to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipmentcoffee or lunch breaks. Where flush toilets are not availablethere is a more restrictive Employer or site policy, portable facilities must be providedthat policy will apply. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

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Samples: Provincial Electrical Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods 14.01 A heated area for eating meals (apart and separate from the work area) and adequate sanitary facilities shall be at mid-shiftprovided on each jobsite. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes each14.02 In the event that the above facilities cannot be provided no employee will be penalized for temporarily leaving the jobsite to gain access to proper facilities. 14.03 Where a lockup room is not provided, but not more, a lock-box shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be takenprovided. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, 14.04 Cool drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups provided where same is not available from taps. 14.05 It is understood that the Employer shall provide to his/her employees all tools and equipment required for all work to be performed.‌ 14.06 Where the following are required by jobsite conditions the Employer shall supply safety glasses, adequate hearing protection, gloves, rubber boots, waterproof aprons and adequate respiratory protection. 14.07 An employee who is injured in the course of performing his/her duties on the job, and where said injury results in the employee being later placed on compensation, shall be paid for that portion of the regular work day for which the employee was unable to continue work. 14.08 Coveralls will be supplied and maintained by the Employer or, where required by the owner/client, Fire Retardant or other types of coveralls will be supplied, while an employee is working in an area where there is a reasonable apprehension of a hazard to an employee's health if coveralls were not worn, and in areas where the work is excessively dirty. Drinking water If disposable coveralls are supplied because of owner/client requirements, cloth coveralls will also be made available. Coveralls supplied under this clause must be returned to the Employer at the completion of the project or upon termination (whichever is the earlier) or the employee agrees the cost of replacing the coverall may be deducted from his pay. 14.09 Upon request from the Union, the Employer shall endeavor to make available for inspection the Material Safety Data Sheets on any products currently being used within the scope of this Agreement to the extent such information is available from the manufacturers and/or suppliers. 14.10 The Parties agree that it is in the best interests of all concerned to promote a safe working environment. Accordingly the Union has no objection to pre- employment and post incident substance abuse testing. The cost of such testing to be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied paid for by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the 14.11 When an employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 Adequate time sent to a work site where an on-site Union charges a monthly work permit, that permit will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided paid by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods Section 8:01 Call Out – Compensation (a) Twelve-month employees who receive holiday pay for school holidays listed in the Agreement (e.g. New Year’s Day, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx Day) and who are called out to their worksites to perform work on such holidays will be paid double time for all time worked in addition to their holiday pay. (b) Twelve-month employees who are not on duty and are called out to their worksites to perform work on a non-holiday (e.g. after regular working hours, weekends, scheduled day off) shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes eachcompensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for guaranteed a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be taken. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will hour minimum. (c) Custodians responsible for turning off alarms shall be provided by compensated in accordance with the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they FLSA but shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have guaranteed a hot meal, a meal allowance minimum. Section 8:02 Duty Schedule Bargaining Unit members shall be included assigned a schedule of specific duties to be performed on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance a routine basis. Section 8:03 Employee Training Employees shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) trained to perform duties which are new to them. Training shall take place during regular working hours. If not, employees will be compensated for training time spent outside of regular working hours. Section 8:04 Employee Uniforms The Board will provide new uniform shirts, for custodial employees, every year which will be required to be worn while at work. Additional shirts can be bought by the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they at the Board’s cost. Section 8:05 Equitable Distribution of Overtime Overtime shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter offered on an equitable basis, but nothing herein shall require the same basis as provided aboveemployer to equalize overtime among members of the Bargaining Unit. 8.10 The Employer Section 8:06 Facilities (a) Telephone messages shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreementbe conveyed to employees. Emergency messages shall be conveyed immediately. 8.11 No employee (b) Separate restrooms for adults and students shall be maintained at each school site. (c) A telephone will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle made available for necessary calls during duty time in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests some appropriate area of the Unionschool. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls (d) Employees shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees access to employee lounges at their worksites. (e) When parking facilities are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that available for teachers in an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at costexisting school location, such cost facilities shall also be available to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employercustodians.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch 13:01 The Employer agrees to grant rest periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes eacheach half shift, but not more, provided that the shift exceeds two (2) hours. The Employer further agrees that the rest periods shall be allowed during given as close to midway in the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall shift as possible or such other time as may be mutually agreed upon by the two parties. In cases where coffee or other beverages are to be purchased, one (1) employee may be designated to perform such purchases and return to the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be takenemployees in their working unit. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available13:02 The Employer agrees to furnish a dry, locked shed or room for safekeeping of all xxxxxxxxx tools on all jobs to be kept locked when carpenters are not working. 13:03 The Employer shall provide adequate toilet facilities separate from lunchroom facilities, on all job sites, same to be kept clean and sanitary and heated when necessary. 13:04 The Employer shall provide sanitary drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied by the Employerfacilities on all job sites. 8.04 If requested the A. The Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state clean lunch and rest room that: (1) does not have a door opening directly into a toilet facility; (2) is separate from any place where there is the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy possibility of the termination slip shall be supplied within three food being contaminated by a dangerous substance; and (3) calendar days upon request is not used for any purpose that is incompatible with its use as a lunchroom; B. The Employer shall provide a clean lunch and restroom that is adequately provided with: (1) light, heat and ventilation; (2) hand cleansing and drying facilities in close proximity; (3) sufficient tables and seating facilities for the use of the Unionemployees; (4) suitable covered receptacles for the disposal of food; and (5) is kept in a sanitary condition. 8.05 Adequate time will 13:06 The Employer shall provide, where necessary, rain coats, rubber boots, safety helmets, eye and ear protection for use of all employees, such equipment to be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup under the care of toolsthe employee and shall be returned in good condition, save normal wear and tear, on termination of employment and/or at the Employers request. 8.06 Suitable accommodation 13:07 The Employer shall supply all power tools, miter boxes and staplers if required on the job site. 13:08 An employee injured while performing his work for meals the Employer shall suffer no loss of earnings for the hours he would have worked but were necessarily lost on the day that the accident occurred, if on medical advice, he is sent home or to the hospital or for medical aid. 13:09 The Employer shall supply proper and a place for employees' sufficient power tools and clothing will accessories as well as adequate power supply to productively and safely perform the required tasks by carpenters. 13:10 Skill saws and drills when required shall be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date rate of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived.one 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of (1) saw and/or drill per two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided abovecarpenters. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 9.01 Lunch periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two 9.02 The Employer shall allow each employee two (2) breaks of ten (10) minutes each, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular more in a work shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon upon. 9.03 Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, protective vests or leather jackets, noise abatement devices, and rainwear shall be supplied at no charge to the entire crew may take employee. In the break simultaneouslyevent that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to him by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. 9.04 Chemical or flush toilets shall be provided from the commencement of work on all jobs. Where work is scheduled the sewer or chemical toilets are not available, sanitary toilet facilities shall be provided as called for a period of ten (10) hoursin local sanitary regulations. Toilet houses shall be painted, a third rest break at least on the inside, and cleaned out daily. Toilet paper will be takenprovided. 8.03 9.05 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water Salt tablets shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied during the summer months. 9.06 If requested by the Employer. 8.04 If requested Union or employee, the Employer shall will provide within three (3) calendar days, a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, ’s termination and whether or not the employee he is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 9.07 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of picking up tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will 9.08 A lock-up shall be provided by the Employer on all jobsfor employees for drying clothes, and dressing room, as well as lunch room. The lock-up shall have tables, and benches with provision for drying clothes. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, windows and venting with adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous heat twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothinga day. It The Employer shall be responsible for having the lock-up cleaned out daily and kept clear cleared of building material and other construction materials and equipmentparaphernalia. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must Additional shelters shall be providedprovided for employees to eat their lunch as may be required. 8.07 9.09 In case of fire, fire or burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's ’s work clothes up to a total of six three hundred and fifty dollars ($600.00350.00). The Employer shall also provide fire and burglary insurance for the employees' employees required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their his rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work(a) All mechanics, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxxwelders, servicemen, tire servicemen, drill doctors, steel sharpeners, bodymen painters, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch mechanics and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers welder apprentices who request coveralls shall have these supplied and cleaned by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tearEmployer. Mechanics There shall be supplied with rain gear by one change a week available in the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tearemployee’s proper size. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them him by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money monies owing to the employee. Life jacketsWhen requested, hard hatscoveralls shall be supplied on a temporary basis to employees who assist on work as described above, suspensions or where the Employer and the Union mutually agree that coveralls are required. (b) Employees entitled to receive coveralls as provided herein may obtain an additional change of coveralls in any one week providing the condition of the coveralls requires a change. The shop xxxxxxx shall use discretion in authorizing the additional change. (c) All shops shall provide adequate clean-up facilities. 9.11 The Employer shall pay the cost of obtaining operators’ licences other than those required under the Motor Vehicles Act for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets employees covered by this Agreement. 9.12 No employee will be provided permitted to use his own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interest of the Union. 9.13 Each employee being terminated will be given one (1) hour’s notice of termination by the Employer where necessary on or one (1) hour’s pay allowed in lieu thereof. Heavy duty mechanics and apprentice mechanics may utilize this hour to gather together their tools and put them in shape for their next job. 9.14 When a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in mechanic leaves the employ of the Employer, the Employer shall be required to pay cost of shipping mechanic’s tools. Tools shall be shipped within forty-eight (48) hours of his leaving his employment, subject to the same conditions as govern transportation. When an Operating Engineer elects to transport his own tools to and from the jobsite, the employee shall be paid the rate of two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) per one hundred (100) pounds per one hundred (100) miles. (e.g. $2.75 x 528 pounds x 273 miles = $39.64). Where the Employer fails to comply with the above, the employee shall be deemed to be still on the payroll of the Employer and shall receive his usual wages and all other conditions of this Agreement until there is compliance with these provisions. 9.15 Where an employee is involved in an accident while on the job and as a result is unable to perform his work, he shall receive a full day’s pay for the day of the accident. 9.16 The Employer shall allow time off work without pay for any man who is serving on a Union Committee, or for purpose of serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function provided that this can be done without cost to the Employer. Any employee who acts within the scope of the above paragraph shall not lose his job, or be discriminated against for so acting.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods 14.01 A heated area for eating meals (apart and separate from the work area) and adequate sanitary facilities shall be at mid-shiftprovided on each jobsite. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes each14.02 In the event that the above facilities cannot be provided no employee will be penalized for temporarily leaving the jobsite to gain access to proper facilities. 14.03 Where a lockup room is not provided, but not more, a lock-box shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be takenprovided. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, 14.04 Cool drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups provided where same is not available from taps. 14.05 It is understood that the Employer shall provide to his/her employees all tools and equipment required for all work to be performed. 14.06 Where the following are required by jobsite conditions the Employer shall supply safety glasses, adequate hearing protection, gloves, rubber boots, waterproof aprons and adequate respiratory protection. 14.07 An employee who is injured in the course of performing his/her duties on the job, and where said injury results in the employee being later placed on compensation, shall be paid for that portion of the regular work day for which the employee was unable to continue work. 14.08 Coveralls will be supplied and maintained by the Employer or, where required by the owner/client, Fire Retardant or other types of coveralls will be supplied, while an employee is working in an area where there is a reasonable apprehension of a hazard to an employee's health if coveralls were not worn, and in areas where the work is excessively dirty. Drinking water If disposable coveralls are supplied because of owner/client requirements, cloth coveralls will also be made available. Coveralls supplied under this clause must be returned to the Employer at the completion of the project or upon termination (whichever is 14.09 Upon request from the Union, the Employer shall endeavor to make available for inspection the Material Safety Data Sheets on any products currently being used within the scope of this Agreement to the extent such information is available from the manufacturers and/or suppliers. 14.10 The Parties agree that it is in the best interests of all concerned to promote a safe working environment. Accordingly the Union has no objection to pre- employment and post incident substance abuse testing. The cost of such testing to be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied paid for by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the 14.11 When an employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 Adequate time sent to a work site where an on-site Union charges a monthly work permit, that permit will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided paid by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 Lunch periods Section 9:01 Call Out – Compensation (a) Twelve-month employees who receive holiday pay for school holidays listed in the Agreement (e.g. New Year’s Day, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxx Day) and who are called out to their worksites to perform work on such holidays will be paid double time for all time worked in addition to their holiday pay. (b) Twelve-month employees who are not on duty and are called out to their worksites to perform work on a non-holiday (e.g. after regular working hours, weekends, scheduled day off) shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes eachcompensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, but not more, shall be allowed during the regular shift. Time of these breaks shall be mutually agreed upon and the entire crew may take the break simultaneously. Where work is scheduled for guaranteed a period of ten (10) hours, a third rest break will be taken. 8.03 Where there is no running tap water available, drinking water in approved sanitary containers shall be provided. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied by the Employer. 8.04 If requested the Employer shall provide a termination slip upon termination, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee is eligible for rehire. A copy of the termination slip shall be supplied within three (3) calendar days upon request of the Union. 8.05 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will be provided by the Employer on all jobs. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be provided. 8.07 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will hour minimum. (c) Custodians responsible for turning off alarms shall be provided by compensated in accordance with the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they FLSA but shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have guaranteed a hot meal, a meal allowance minimum. Section 9:02 Duty Schedule Bargaining Unit members shall be included assigned a schedule of specific duties to be performed on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance a routine basis. Section 9:03 Employee Training Employees shall be twenty-three dollars trained to perform duties which are new to them. Training shall take place during regular working hours. If not, employees will be compensated for training time spent outside of regular working hours. Section 9:04 Equipment Needed The Board shall provide each employee with materials, supplies and equipment with which to perform his duties. Section 9:05 Equitable Distribution of Overtime Overtime shall be offered on an equitable basis, but nothing herein shall require the employer to equalize overtime among members of the Bargaining Unit. Section 9:06 Facilities ($23.00a) If Telephone messages shall be conveyed to employees. Emergency messages shall be conveyed immediately. (b) Separate restrooms for adults and students shall be maintained at each school site. (c) A telephone will be made available for necessary calls during duty time in some appropriate area of the school. (d) Employees shall have access to employee continues lounges at their worksites. (e) When parking facilities are available for teachers in an existing school location, such facilities shall also be available to custodians. Section 9:07 Health and Safety (a) The Board shall provide a place to work after this lunch or meal, they which is safe in terms of and relative to the duties an employee is required to perform. (b) Employees shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on trained in the same basis as provided aboveappropriate methods and procedures for handling potentially hazardous waste including blood, body fluids and excretions. 8.10 (c) The Employer Board shall provide for fingerprinting of new employees as required by law. This shall be at no cost to the employee; the Board shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under expenses for the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreementfingerprinting procedure. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s helmet while in the employ of the Employer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

WORKING CONDITIONS. 8.01 15.01 Lunch periods shall be at mid-shift. 8.02 15.02 Two breaks of ten (10) minutes each, but not more, each shall be allowed during the regular taken in a work shift. Time of these breaks the first work break shall be mutually agreed upon at one-quarter (1/4) of the scheduled shift or as near that period as possible; the second work break shall be at three-quarters (3/4) of the scheduled shift or as near that period as possible. 15.03 Where possible each workplace shall be equipped with adequate lunch room facilities, and where practicable a proper dry room and locker room or similar facility for the entire crew may take the break simultaneouslyto dry and keep their clothes. Where The Employer shall provide lunchroom facilities complete with heat and light, separate from any tool and storage facilities. 15.04 Employees who work is scheduled for a period of beyond ten (10) hourshours shall be entitled to a meal after ten (10) hours worked and every four (4) hours worked thereafter. If more than one (1) meal occurs in the period worked by the employee and the work is expected to continue, a third rest break will the Employer, where possible, shall provide the additional meal at no expense to the employee. The employee shall be takenconsidered working during the time spent consuming the meal. Where mutually agreed between the employee and Employer, fifteen dollars ($15.00) non-taxable (added to net pay) may be paid in lieu of each meal. 8.03 Where there is (a) The Employer shall supply and replace protective clothing, essential to the protection of employees and their regular work clothes from circumstances such as caustic chemicals, oil spills etc. (i. e. slickers, gloves, hip boots, coveralls, welders leather gloves, vests or leather jackets), at no running tap water cost to the employees. The employees shall contact their immediate supervisor to advise of the item in need of replacement and return the items to be replaced. (b) The Employer shall supply and replace rubber boots, that are insulated, oil and acid resistant, steel toed and steel shanked, to employees, at no cost to the employees. The employees contact their immediate supervisor to advise of the item in need of replacement and return the items to be replaced. (c) The Employer shall ensure that four (4) pair of coveralls are available, drinking water per regular employee. The employees shall contact their immediate supervisor to advise of the item in approved sanitary containers need of replacement and return the items to be replaced. The Employer shall be providedhave coveralls repaired and laundered, at no cost to the employees. Paper cups will be supplied. Drinking water The Employer shall be local potable water - if not available, purified bottled water will be supplied by the Employerprovide clean coveralls for casual or temporary employees. 8.04 If requested the 15.06 The Employer shall will provide a termination slip upon terminationwithin three (3) calendar days, if requested by the Union or the employee, which shall state the reason for the employee's termination, and whether or not the employee he is eligible for rehire. A copy . 15.07 One (1) hour's notice of the termination slip shall be supplied within three given by the Employer. This hour shall be used by the employee to gather his belongings together and to turn in any tools or goods belonging to the Employer. If such notice is not given then one (31) calendar days upon request of the Unionhour at straight time shall be paid in lieu thereof. 8.05 15.08 Adequate time will be allowed prior to quitting time for pickup of tools. 8.06 Suitable accommodation for meals and a place for employees' tools and clothing will toilet facilities shall be provided by the Employer on all jobsand kept in sanitary condition. Such lock-up shall have tables, benches, adequate lighting and ventilation and provision for continuous twenty-four (24) hours per day heat for drying clothing. It shall be kept clear Employees will cooperate by observing the simple rules of construction materials and equipment. Where flush toilets are not available, portable facilities must be providedcleanliness. 8.07 15.09 Waterless hand cleaner will be supplied at all mechanical operations covered by this Agreement. 15.10 In case of fire, burglary or marine wreck (as defined by the Insurance Act) on property or premises provided by the Employer, the Employer shall protect the value of an employee's work clothes up to a total of six three hundred and fifty dollars ($600.00). 350.00) The Employer shall also provide insurance for the employees' required tools to a total value of the tools, tool for tool, make for make, provided an inventory of tools and clothing is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall supply the required forms and obtain the inventory from each employee. The employee shall receive a signed copy of the inventory from the Employer. Coverage will commence at the date of the filing of the inventory with the Employer. Where an employee fails to file an inventory their his rights to submit a claim shall be waived. 8.08 On pile driving work, crane operators will come under the authority of the pile driving xxxxxxx, and will be expected to take orders from this xxxxxxx only. 8.09 If a crew is required to work after the regular shift in excess of two (2) hours overtime, a lunch and hot coffee will be provided by the Employer. There will be no loss of time to the employees during this period and work will continue. If the Employer takes the employees to a restaurant in lieu of the above, they shall not be considered working during that period. Where it is impractical to have a hot meal, a meal allowance shall be included on the next regular pay cheque. The meal allowance shall be twenty-three dollars ($23.00) If the employee continues to work after this lunch or meal, they shall be provided with a meal at four (4) hour intervals thereafter on the same basis as provided above. 8.10 The Employer shall pay all costs of obtaining operators' licences required under the Motor Vehicle Act for employees covered by this Agreement. 8.11 No employee will be permitted to use their own motor vehicle in a manner which is unfair to other members or against the best interests of the Union. 8.12 All Operating Engineers who request coveralls shall have these supplied by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Mechanics shall be supplied with rain gear by the Employer and replaced upon normal wear and tear. Employees are expected to take reasonable care of coveralls supplied. Shop crews only shall have coveralls supplied and cleaned by the Employer. In the event that an employee does not return the coveralls or rain gear supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall deduct this cost from the employee. Essential protective clothing including welder’s gloves, rigging gloves, rigging belts, respirators, high visibility vests, protective vests or leather jackets and noise abatement devices shall be supplied at no charge to the employee. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to them by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. Life jackets, hard 15.11 Hard hats, suspensions for hard hats, welder’s goggles, fire retardant coveralls for welders welders’ gloves and magnifying glasses for welder’s helmets welders’ goggle will be provided by the Employer where necessary on a charge out basis at cost, such cost necessary. The employees shall contact their immediate supervisor to be deducted from advise of the employee’s earnings need for replacement and refunded at such time as the employee returns return the items to the Employer in reasonable condition, subject to normal wear and tearbe replaced. The Employer agrees to the replacement of glass and other reasonable repairs to welding helmets for damage occurring to the employee’s 's helmet while in the employ of the Employer. Employees shall receive one hundred twenty five ($125.00) per year as a Safety Boot Allowance, payable upon completion of two hundred (200) hours worked per year.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

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