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WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Laborers Distribution Pipeline Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement

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WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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. B6.8 Whenever an employee is assigned to a crossover shift (eg. Day to night, night to day) and loses a shift as a result, the employee will be paid (4) four hours at straight time pay if a shift was lost. B6.9 If the Employer requests a person to provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment the person shall be reimbursed the cost of obtaining a driver’s abstract.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Laborers Distribution Pipeline Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 A6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 A6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 A6.3 The operation, maintenance and repair of small machines which come under the jurisdiction of the Union such as pumps, air compressors, concrete mixers and well point systems and the maintenance and repair of welding machines and pneumatic tools shall be assigned to an employee who is a member of the Union. In accordance with Articles A6.1 and A6.2, there shall be no limitation upon the number of such machines placed under the operation, maintenance and repair of any employee, it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. A6.4 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisionsUnion, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no provided however, the classifications of employees referenced in Article A5.5 may not be changed without the consent of the Local Union having jurisdiction. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an any employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 A6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. B6.6 On jobs where camps are A6.6 Upon commencement of employment, the employee shall make an inventory in duplicate on a form provided by the Employer of all tools including tool boxes which the employee is required to bring to the job. The employee and the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory sign and retain one copy of such personal effects is filed with inventory which shall be amended to include any additional tools required to be brought to the Employerjob. The Employer shall ensure the replacement of the inventoried tools and/or tool boxes when lost by fire, flood or theft by forcible entry. B6.7 A6.7 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. Roll-over protection devices and canopies for cabs will meet CSA standards as a minimum when these standards are available. A6.8 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate or repair equipment which does not provide reasonable protection from weather elements. Such protection may be provided by available factory accessories or reasonable substitutes but this clause shall not be interpreted so as to make the installation of cabs mandatory. An employee may refuse to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. A6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls overalls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. dope and gloves for all mechanics, welders and servicemen. A6.10 In the event that an employee does not return is sued in conjunction with the foregoing items supplied to him by Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall charge have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expense incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defense on behalf of the employee. A6.11 If the Employer requests a person to provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment the person shall be reimbursed the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employeeobtaining driver’s abstract.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Operating Engineers Distribution Pipeline Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees are employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.5 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for all earnings due them at the time of layoff or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time for each day up to and including the date upon which the payment is delivered. 6.6 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. All cheques must be clearly marked as to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday pay. B6.6 6.7 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.8 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.9 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.10 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker's Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and firstaid regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. 6.12 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Union of Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Government representative on project inspection. 6.13 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation and when employed under the terms of this Agreement, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.14 Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union and Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.16 On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.002,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall provide gloves gloves, coveralls, and coveralls rubber boots, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, sandblasting, or any other substance or procedure of a toxic, corrosive or abrasive or otherwise hazardous nature. The Employer shall replace any such protective clothing that becomes deteriorated or inadequate due to use during the course of the employment. In the event 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. 6.18 In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. 6.19 No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. 6.20 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.21 Employees requiring off-site medical attention which necessitates no return to work on that day, or where a qualified firstaid attendant recommends rest until the next day, then the (injured) employee shall be paid for the full shift. 6.22 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones, iPads or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth-type), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 A6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 A6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 A6.3 The operation, maintenance and repair of small machines which come under the jurisdiction of the Union such as pumps, air compressors, concrete mixers and well point systems and the maintenance and repair of welding machines and pneumatic tools shall be assigned to an employee who is a member of the Union. In accordance with Articles A6.1 and A6.2, there shall be no limitation upon the number of such machines placed under the operation, maintenance and repair of any employee, it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. A6.4 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisionsUnion, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no provided however, the classifications of employees referenced in Article A5.5 may not be changed without the consent of the Local Union having jurisdiction. No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an any employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 A6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. B6.6 On jobs where camps are A6.6 Upon commencement of employment, the employee shall make an inventory in duplicate on a form provided by the Employer of all tools including tool boxes which the employee is required to bring to the job. The employee and the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory sign and retain one copy of such personal effects is filed with inventory which shall be amended to include any additional tools required to be brought to the Employerjob. The Employer shall ensure the replacement of the inventoried tools and/or tool boxes when lost by fire, flood or theft by forcible entry. B6.7 A6.7 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. Roll-over protection devices and canopies for cabs will meet CSA standards as a minimum when these standards are available. A6.8 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate or repair equipment which does not provide reasonable protection from weather elements. Such protection may be provided by available factory accessories or reasonable substitutes but this clause shall not be interpreted so as to make the installation of cabs mandatory. An employee may refuse to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. A6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls overalls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. dope and gloves for all mechanics, welders and servicemen. A6.10 In the event that an employee does not return is sued in conjunction with the foregoing items supplied to him by Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall charge have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expense incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defense on behalf of the employee. A6.11 If the Employer requests a person to provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment the person shall be reimbursed the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employeeobtaining driver’s abstract.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Master Agreement, Operating Engineers Distribution Pipeline Agreement, Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees are employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices.. 2013/2018 - 16 - LA-M B6.3 6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.5 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for all earnings due them at the time of layoff or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time for each day up to and including the date upon which the payment is delivered. 6.6 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. 2013/2018 - 17 - LA-M Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. All cheques must be clearly marked as to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday pay. B6.6 6.7 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.8 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.9 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.10 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker's Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and firstaid regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. 2013/2018 - 18 - LA-M 6.12 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Union of Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Government representative on project inspection. 6.13 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation and when employed under the terms of this Agreement, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.14 Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union and Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.16 On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.002,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall 2013/2018 - 19 - LA-M provide gloves gloves, coveralls, and coveralls rubber boots, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, sandblasting, or any other substance or procedure of a toxic, corrosive or abrasive or otherwise hazardous nature. The Employer shall replace any such protective clothing that becomes deteriorated or inadequate due to use during the course of the employment. In the event 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. 6.18 In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. 6.19 No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. 6.20 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.21 Employees requiring off-site medical attention which necessitates no return to work on that day, or where a qualified firstaid attendant recommends rest until the next day, then the (injured) employee shall be paid for the full shift. 6.22 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones, iPads or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth-type), will not be used during the workday except 2013/2018 - 20 - LA-M during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the C4.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 C4.2 The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices, it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. B6.3 At C4.3 Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. C4.4 An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion may determine. C4.5 An employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a 2020/2023 - C3 - TM-D higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hour, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. C4.6 During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full dayfullshift. B6.5 C4.7 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. C4.8 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 C4.9 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to him by the Employer, all Fuel Truck Drivers. C4.10 If the Employer requests a person to provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment the person shall charge be reimbursed the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employeeobtaining driver’s abstract.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Teamsters Distribution Pipeline Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of the pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. B6.2 6.2 It is recognized that because of the specialized nature of distribution pipeline construction work, it is necessary that the Employer have available experienced and qualified employees, and that both Parties shall cooperate to the end that all of the employees hired hereunder shall be capable of performing such work in a competent manner. 6.3 On distribution mains, short main extensions, revisions thereto and upon all other work associated with distribution pipelines, the diameter of the pipe being installed shall not be the governing factor in determining the number of Union personnel involved. Rather the daily rate of progress shall determine the additional personnel to be employed to augment the minimum requirement of one Journeyman. On distribution mains and short extensions of four inch (4”) in diameter and above the minimum requirement will be one Journeyman and one UA helper. 6.4 Each base of operations shall employ one Journeyman and one Helper and a minimum of one Helper for each additional three Journeymen. In no event will a Welder- Journeyman be required to weld steel pipe without a UA assistant. 6.5 The Employer shall notify the Local Business Manager having jurisdiction prior to commencement of the work in his area on distribution pipelines. This notice to be in writing, a copy of which can be sent to the International Union Representative if so required. 6.6 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.7 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.8 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.9 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.10 With mutual consent from the Employer and the Local Union the company may introduce electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining his hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. 6.11 When an employee terminates employment voluntarily, the employee shall receive by electronic transfer or be sent, to the employee’s last known address by Priority Post, the cheque(s) for wages and allowances due and the record of employment form on the Employer’s next regular payday following such termination, or in accordance with written instructions from the employee to the Employer’s representative on the job site. 6.12 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours of written request with a cheque in the equivalent of the subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are not provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.13 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.14 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.15 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.16 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions, and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.17 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on any project inspection. 6.18 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.19 The Employer shall provide rain suits, safety certified rubber boots, gloves, and fire retardant coveralls, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.20 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running potable tap water is available. 6.21 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.22 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.23 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.24 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.25 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight (8) consecutive hours of rest in any twenty-four (24) period. In the event an employee does not receive eight (8) consecutive hours of rest prior to his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight (8) consecutive hours of rest. This clause does not apply to emergency call-backs. 6.26 Personal cell phones, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment, will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Master Agreement, Distribution Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. In addition to the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders and their Helpers, the Employer shall be required to employ a minimum of five (5) Journeymen on jobs where pipe is greater than 14" in diameter, four (4) of whom shall be used in the pipe gang, and the fifth Journeyman to be used either in the pipe gang, bevelling ahead of the pipe gang, in the bending crew, in the tie-in crew, in stress relieving, or in preheating with oxy-acetylene torches; on pipe 14" in diameter or less the Employer shall be required to employ two (2) Journeymen other than the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders, and their Helpers; provided however, that in the event an inside clamp is being used on pipe 14" in diameter and less, the Employer shall also be required to employ one (1) Helper. If outside clamps are used, a Welder Helper shall be assigned to handle such clamps. On pipelines of 14" in diameter or less, the operation of the bending mandrel and the handling of clamps shall be performed by a Helper. On pipelines of greater than 14" in diameter the handling of clamps and the operation of bending mandrels shall be performed by Journeymen. If any additional employees are needed, they shall be employed as Journeymen or Helpers depending on what work is involved. All tie-in crews shall employ one (1) Non-Welder Journeyman. B6.2 6.2 On small jobs when less than five (5) Welders are employed, the Welder Xxxxxxx will be allowed to work with the tools, at the discretion of the Employer. This provisions may be modified at the Pre-job Conference. 6.3 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At 6.4 As mutually agreed between the discretion of Employer and the EmployerLocal Union, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full dayUnion. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, pay he shall receive such higher rate. 6.5 Xxxxxxxx bead and hot-pass welders and helpers can be required to weld back on incompleted welds, as long as their wage rate is not lowered. Such welders and helpers will be paid for the full dayhours received by the pipe gang plus the hours engaged in welding back and there shall be no restriction as to the location where such "welding back" may begin. B6.5 6.6 In the event back welding of each weld is performed inside the pipe as a regular procedure, one welder will be selected each day to perform all of such back welding. This condition is not intended to apply to occasional back welding performed by the pipe gang to repair a bead, to rectify a "hi-lo" condition or wall thickness change, etc. 6.7 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may utilize electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining the hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions, and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. Where the Employer elects to pay by cheque, and insofar as job conditions permit, employees shall receive their pay cheques during their regular shift and in any event not later than within twenty (20) minutes of their return to the warehouse following said shift. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time pay for each day up to and including the date upon which payment is delivered. 6.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.10 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall provide safety equipment to all employees when there is a risk of being exposed to hazardous fumes. This safety equipment must be worn by the employees. 6.12 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.13 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.14 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 The Employer shall provide a safety hat, gloves, and special protective clothing or special safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the owner’s requirements, except safety footwear, at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns these items on termination of employment. 6.16 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.18 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.19 On jobs where camps are provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. 6.20 On any day a helicopter/plane is used by the Employer to transport employees to and from their place of work on the jobsite, or from the warehouse and/or marshalling point of the Employer, each employee so transported shall receive one (1) hours pay for that day. The hour is in addition to his regular pay for that day. The Employer shall ensure that each employee required to travel by helicopter/plane will be covered by a minimum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) accidental death insurance. 6.21 In the event that an employee is sued in conjunction with the Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expenses incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defence on behalf of the employee. 6.22 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation, the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.23 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight consecutive hours of rest in any period of 24 hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight consecutive hours of rest prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight consecutive hours of rest. 6.24 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth- type), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work 2007/2010 - 13 - UA-M of handling clamps, lining up of pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. In addition to the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders and their Helpers, the Employer shall be required to employ a minimum of five (5) Journeymen on jobs where pipe is greater than 14" in diameter, four (4) of whom shall be used in the pipe gang, and the fifth Journeyman to be used either in the pipe gang, bevelling ahead of the pipe gang, in the bending crew, in the tie-in crew, in stress relieving, or in preheating with oxy-acetylene torches; on pipe 14" in diameter or less the Employer shall be required to employ two (2) Journeymen other than the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders, and their Helpers; provided however, that in the event an inside clamp is being used on pipe 14" in diameter and less, the Employer shall also be required to employ one (1) Helper. If outside clamps are used, a Welder Helper shall be assigned to handle such clamps. On pipelines of 14" in diameter or less, the operation of the bending mandrel and the handling of clamps shall be performed by a Helper. On pipelines of greater than 14" in diameter the handling of clamps and the operation of bending mandrels shall be performed by Journeymen. If any additional employees are needed, they shall be employed as Journeymen or Helpers depending on what work is involved. All tie-in crews shall employ one (1) Non-Welder Journeyman. B6.2 6.2 On small jobs when less than five (5) Welders are employed, the Welder Xxxxxxx will be allowed to work with the tools, at the discretion of the Employer. This provisions may be modified at the Pre-job Conference. 6.3 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At 6.4 As mutually agreed between the discretion of Employer and the EmployerLocal Union, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full dayUnion. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, pay he shall receive such higher rate. 2007/2010 - 14 - UA-M 6.5 Xxxxxxxx bead and hot-pass welders and helpers can be required to weld back on incompleted welds, as long as their wage rate is not lowered. Such welders and helpers will be paid for the full dayhours received by the pipe gang plus the hours engaged in welding back and there shall be no restriction as to the location where such "welding back" may begin. B6.5 6.6 In the event back welding of each weld is performed inside the pipe as a regular procedure, one welder will be selected each day to perform all of such back welding. This condition is not intended to apply to occasional back welding performed by the pipe gang to repair a bead, to rectify a "hi-lo" condition or wall thickness change, etc. 6.7 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. Insofar as job conditions permit, employees shall receive their pay cheques during their regular shift and in any event not later than within twenty (20) minutes of their return to the warehouse following said shift. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that the Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered on the same date. If the payment due to the employee at time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to waiting time or reporting time, subsistence allowance, or camp privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee's cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further waiting or reporting time, subsistence allowance, or camp privileges, however, this final cheque must be mailed to the employee's home address within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge. 6.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques 2007/2010 - 15 - UA-M or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.10 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The parties hereto recognize that the employees covered by this Agreement may be exposed to hazardous fumes in the workplace and undertake to make every effort to minimize such exposure. Safety equipment supplied by the Employer must be worn by the employees who are exposed to hazardous fumes. 6.12 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.13 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.14 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 2007/2010 - 16 - UA-M 6.15 The Employer shall provide a safety hat, gloves, and special protective clothing or special safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the owner’s requirements, except safety footwear, at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns these items on termination of employment. 6.16 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.18 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.19 On jobs where camps are provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. 6.20 On any day a helicopter/plane is used by the Employer to transport employees to and from their place of work on the jobsite, or from the warehouse and/or marshalling point of the Employer, each employee so transported shall receive one (1) hours pay for that day. The hour is in addition to his regular pay for that day. The Employer shall ensure that each employee required to travel by helicopter/plane will be covered by a minimum of two 2007/2010 - 17 - UA-M hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) accidental death insurance. 6.21 In the event that an employee is sued in conjunction with the Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expenses incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defence on behalf of the employee. 6.22 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation, the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.23 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight consecutive hours of rest in any period of 24 hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight consecutive hours of rest prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight consecutive hours of rest. 6.24 Personal cell phones will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there if it is required that an employee be moved from one piece of equipment to another, the first piece of equipment shall not be operated by any person other than a member of the Union. There shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery toolsmachinery, tools or labour saving devices, it being the intention of the parties that there be no abuse of this provision by either party. B6.3 At 6.3 Each employee shall be advised of the discretion specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion, to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. 6.4 An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion, may determine. 6.5 As mutually agreed between the Employer and the Local Union, an employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the Union. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hours, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. 6.6 During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full dayshift. B6.5 6.7 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time for each day up to and including the date upon which the payment is delivered. 6.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.10 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight [8] hours of any twenty-four [24] hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.11 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.12 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.13 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Union of Operating Engineers; or the Laborers International Union of North America, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Workers' Compensation Board representative on project inspection. 6.14 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two (2) weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each employee who month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.15 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.16 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.17 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets or an available substitute. 6.18 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. 6.19 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight (8) consecutive hours of rest in any period of twenty-four (24) hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight (8) consecutive hours of rest prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight (8) consecutive hours of rest. 6.20 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones, iPads or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth- type), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there if it is required that an employee be moved from one piece of equipment to another, the first piece of equipment shall not be operated by any person other than a member of the Union. There shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery toolsmachinery, tools or labour saving devices, it being the intention of the parties that there be no abuse of this provision by either party. B6.3 At 6.3 Each employee shall be advised of the discretion specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion, to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. 6.4 An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion, may determine. 6.5 As mutually agreed between the Employer and the Local Union, an employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the Union. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hours, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. 6.6 During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full dayshift. B6.5 6.7 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for all earnings due them at the time of lay- off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time for each day up to and including the date upon which the payment is delivered. 6.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps 6.9 The Employer will make available all site specific Safety Plans and Procedures for all Members dispatched. 6.10 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight [8] hours of any twenty-four [24] hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.11 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.12 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.13 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Union of Operating Engineers; or the Laborers International Union of North America, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Workers’ Compensation Board representative on project inspection. 6.14 A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two (2) weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. 6.15 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are provided such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall insure provide or, at his option, reimburse the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory cost of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dopeclothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.16 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.17 The Employer shall provide drinking water in suitable containers or bottled water where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets or an available substitute. 6.18 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. 6.19 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight (8) consecutive hours of rest in any period of twenty-four (24) hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight (8) consecutive hours of rest prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight (8) consecutive hours of rest 6.20 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones, iPads or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetoothtype), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees are employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be 2018/2023 - 16 - LA-M no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.5 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for all earnings due them at the time of layoff or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time for each day up to and including the date upon which the payment is delivered. 6.6 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any 2018/2023 - 17 - LA-M employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. All cheques must be clearly marked as to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday pay. B6.6 6.7 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.8 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.9 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.10 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker's Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and firstaid regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. 2018/2023 - 18 - LA-M 6.12 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Union of Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Government representative on project inspection. 6.13 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation and when employed under the terms of this Agreement, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.14 Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union and Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.16 On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.002,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall 2018/2023 - 19 - LA-M provide gloves gloves, coveralls, and coveralls rubber boots, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, sandblasting, or any other substance or procedure of a toxic, corrosive or abrasive or otherwise hazardous nature. The Employer shall replace any such protective clothing that becomes deteriorated or inadequate due to use during the course of the employment. In the event 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. 6.18 In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. 6.19 No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. 6.20 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.21 Employees requiring off-site medical attention which necessitates no return to work on that day, or where a qualified firstaid attendant recommends rest until the next day, then the (injured) employee shall be paid for the full shift. 6.22 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones, iPads or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth-type), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor. 2018/2023 - 20 - LA-M

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift.. 2007/2010 - 61 - MAST-D B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. In addition to the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders and their Helpers, the Employer shall be required to employ a minimum of five (5) Journeymen on jobs where pipe is greater than 14" in diameter, four (4) of whom shall be used in the pipe gang, and the fifth Journeyman to be used either in the pipe gang, bevelling ahead of the pipe gang, in the bending crew, in the tie-in crew, in stress relieving, or in preheating with oxy-acetylene torches; on pipe 14" in diameter or less the Employer shall be required to employ two (2) Journeymen other than the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders, and their Helpers; provided however, that in the event an inside clamp is being used on pipe 14" in diameter and less, the Employer shall also be required to employ one (1) Helper. If outside clamps are used, a Welder Helper shall be assigned to handle such clamps. On pipelines of 14" in diameter or less, the operation of the bending mandrel and the handling of clamps shall be performed by a Helper. On pipelines of greater than 14" in diameter the handling of clamps and the operation of bending mandrels shall be performed by Journeymen. If any additional employees are needed, they shall be employed as Journeymen or Helpers depending on what work is involved. All tie-in crews shall employ one (1) Non-Welder Journeyman. B6.2 6.2 On small jobs when less than six (6) Welders are employed, the Welder Xxxxxxx will be allowed to work with the tools, at the discretion of the Employer. This provisions may be modified at the Pre-job Conference. 6.3 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At 6.4 As mutually agreed between the discretion of Employer and the EmployerLocal Union, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full dayUnion. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, pay he shall receive such higher rate. 6.5 Xxxxxxxx bead and hot-pass welders and helpers can be required to weld back on incompleted welds, as long as their wage rate is not lowered. Such welders and helpers will be paid for the full dayhours received by the pipe gang plus the hours engaged in welding back and there shall be no restriction as to the location where such "welding back" may begin. B6.5 6.6 In the event back welding of each weld is performed inside the pipe as a regular procedure, one welder will be selected each day to perform all of such back welding. This condition is not intended to apply to occasional back welding performed by the pipe gang to repair a bead, to rectify a "hi-lo" condition or wall thickness change, etc. 6.7 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may utilize electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining the hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions, and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. Where the Employer elects to pay by cheque, and insofar as job conditions permit, employees shall receive their pay cheques during their regular shift and in any event not later than within twenty (20) minutes of their return to the warehouse following said shift. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for wages due at the time of lay- off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time pay for each day up to and including the date upon which payment is delivered. 6.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.10 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall provide safety equipment to all employees when there is a risk of being exposed to hazardous fumes. This safety equipment must be worn by the employees. 6.12 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.13 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.14 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 The Employer shall provide a safety hat, gloves, and special protective clothing or special safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the owner’s requirements, except safety footwear, at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns these items on termination of employment. 6.16 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.18 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.19 On jobs where camps are provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. 6.20 On any day a helicopter/plane is used by the Employer to transport employees to and from their place of work on the jobsite, or from the warehouse and/or marshalling point of the Employer, each employee so transported shall receive one (1) hours pay for that day. The hour is in addition to his regular pay for that day. The Employer shall ensure that each employee required to travel by helicopter/plane will be covered by a minimum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) accidental death insurance. 6.21 In the event that an employee is sued in conjunction with the Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expenses incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defence on behalf of the employee. 6.22 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation, the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.23 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight consecutive hours of rest in any period of 24 hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight consecutive hours of rest prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight consecutive hours of rest. 6.24 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth-type), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement, Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject (A) The time of the men shall start when the men leave the warehouse and shall end when the equipment is stored or parked at the warehouse or in the field. The lunch period shall be excluded when computing working time. (B) The payday shall be once each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, payday may be once every two weeks. All Employees shall be paid by (1) check, or by (2) direct deposit of wages to the terms bank or financial institution of this AgreementEmployee’s choice or (3) a cash/debit card on a weekly basis, in which case pay stubs will be provided to the Employee. Employees are to be paid at the end of their regular shift whether working in Employer's yard or in the field. When employees are laid off or discharged, they must be paid wages due them at the time of the layoff or discharge. (C) Employer shall determine only be obligated to make arrangements in remote locations where there are no check cashing facilities available to enable employees to cash their paychecks at no cost to the number of employees requiredemployees. In all other areas, Employees will be responsible for check cashing. B6.2 There (D) The Union shall be place no inequitable minimum or maximum limitation upon the amount of work which an employee may be required to shall perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour labor saving devices. B6.3 At ; at the discretion of the Employer, employees men may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered Union, and, during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work; provided that where an employee is so changed and assigned to work in a classification carrying a higher wage rate he shall be paid such higher wage rate for the period so changed or assigned. (E) The Employer shall have the right to make and revise, providedfrom time to time, safety rules and working rules which are not inconsistent with any of the terms of this Agreement or with existing laws. Xxxxx agrees to cooperate in the enforcement of such safety and working rules. Provisions for first aid will be made available on each job. (F) Where special safety equipment is required by the circumstances under which the employee is working, it shall be the responsibility of the Employer to furnish such equipment at no cost to the employee. Employer will pay a line item lump sum payment of $ 10.00 per week to each Employee for any week in which the Employee works to cover the cost and maintenance of steel toe boots and prescription safety glasses. When notified of this requirement at the pre- job conference, the Employee must come to the Project with the required steel toe boots and/or prescription safety glasses. (G) The Employer may, at its discretion, appoint Straw-Bosses or Xxxxx-Xxxxxxx ("Straws"). Straws are typically employees with increased responsibility and/or supervisory employees responsible for directing the work of others, maintaining productivity, ensuring a safe work environment, determining work techniques to be used, and apportioning the work among Employees, among other responsibilities and may also perform covered work falling under this Agreement. The appointment of any Straws is the responsibility of the Employer. Such appointments shall not be interfered with by the Union. Straws may be salaried or paid on an hourly basis with a minimum of the applicable Group 1 rate plus top premium; provided however, that no employee's hourly rate if salaried, fringe benefit contributions and dues shall be lowered capped at the hours of the job is set up on as established at the pre-job conference but in no event more than 60 hours per week. Straws will not be included as a direct Employer hire for purposes of the hiring ratio. (H) The Employer may not discipline or terminate an Employee except for just cause. Discipline or termination issued under this provisionArticle shall be subject to review under the grievance and arbitration process set out in Article XI. The discipline or termination will be upheld unless it is determined that the Employer lacked just cause. Just cause includes, but is not limited to, initiation of workplace violence, harassment, discrimination, theft, fraud or deceit, repeated instances of careless or negligent work, unsafe performance and/or violation of Employer driver or safety policies, improper communication or contact with a client or customer, etc. (I) Background checks consistent with this Article IV(I) may be conducted. (1) Employers shall have the right to conduct background checks of Employees’ criminal conviction records when required by the client or state or federal law. Employers shall notify the Union at or prior to the pre-job conference of any client or legal background check requirements, including an explanation of what convictions are considered disqualifying for employment, and provided further that in provide a copy of the event an employee is assigned to work called for applicable client policy and / or the applicable state and/or federal law. When the client requires a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilitiesbackground check, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort efforts to obtain an explanation of what convictions are considered disqualifying for employment on the job and provide cheque cashing facilitiesthis information. If such information is not available from the client, it being understood that where it is impracticable the Employer will so inform the Union at the pre-job conference and the parties will discuss how background check results will be handled. Failure to do so, suitable substitute provisions pass a required criminal conviction background check shall be agreed considered just cause for discharge (if the Employee has begun to perform Covered Work) or refusal to hire (if the offer of employment was contingent on passing the background check). (2) Employers shall also have the right to conduct driving record checks, irrespective of whether such checks are required by the client or state or federal law, for the purpose of evaluating whether to remove an Employee’s driving duties. Employers may adopt driver safety/performance policies, including but not limited to, policies that grade or evaluate driver records and performance, and such policies may be the basis to remove an Employee's driving duties. A copy of the Employer’s adopted driver safety / performance policies will be provided to the Union at or before the Prepre-job Conferenceconference. All cheques The foregoing driving record checks and policies shall be applied in an even-handed manner to all Employees with driving duties and the removal of an Employee’s driving duties pursuant to such checks and policies shall not be considered just cause for discharge or refusal to hire unless driving is to be negotiable at parone the Employee’s primary job duties. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided (3) No background check described above shall be conducted unless the Employee executes an authorization form allowing such background check. The authorization forms furnished to the Employees by the Employer shall insure comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to the personal effects Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and such authorization form shall not require any Employee to waive rights available to him or her under FCRA or other applicable law. Refusal of each an employee against loss by fire in to sign an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed authorization form that complies with the Employerforegoing requirements may be considered just cause for discharge. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to him (4) It is agreed by the Employerparties to this Agreement that except for the background checks specifically authorized above, no other background checks of any kind whatsoever shall be performed on any Employee absent mutual agreement of the Employer shall charge the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employeeparties.

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Samples: National Pipe Line Agreement, National Pipe Line Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the I The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there if it is required that an employee be moved from one piece of equipment to another, the first piece of equipment shall not be operated by any person other than a member of the Union. There shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery toolsmachinery, tools or labour saving devices. B6.3 At , it being the discretion intention of the parties that there be no abuse of this provision by either party. Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion, to whom he is assigned and responsible and whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx. which the Employer, employees in his discretion, may determine. As mutually agreed between the Employer and the Local Union, an employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the Union. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hours, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly . No rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 shift. The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their cheques for all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered on the same date. If the cheques due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge are not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to Waiting time or Reporting time and Subsistence Allowance or Camp Privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee’s cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further waiting or reporting time, subsistence allowance, or camp privileges, however, this final cheque must be mailed to the employee’s home address within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge. Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours 24)hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 . The Employer shall provide a copy of the “Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. The parties hereto shall comply with any .,occupational health and safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight hours of any twenty-four hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body havingjurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Industry of the States and Canada; the International Union of shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Workers’ Compensation Board representative on project inspection. A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two (2) weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that any employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employee. at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets or an available substitute. On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.

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Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.5 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged, their cheques for all earnings due them at the time of layoff or discharge must be delivered on the same date. If the cheques due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge are not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to Waiting time or Reporting time and Subistence allowance or Camp Privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that the Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee’s cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further I997/2000 - l 4 - LA-M Waiting or Reporting time, Subsistence allowance, or Camp Privileges, however, this final cheque must be mailed to the employee’s home address within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge. If the final cheque is not mailed within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge, Waiting Time shall apply. 6.6 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, . it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. All cheques must be clearly marked as to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday pay. B6.6 6.7 The Employer shall provide a copy of the “Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.8 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.9 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.10 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker’s Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or I997/2000 - 1 5 - LA-M continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and firstaid regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. 6.12 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Union of Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Workers’ Compensation Board representative on project inspection. 6.13 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation and when employed under the terms of this Agreement, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.14 Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union and Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.16 On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.002,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed tiled with the Employer.. 1997/2000 - 16- LA-M B6.7 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall provide gloves gloves, coveralls, and coveralls rubber boots, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, sandblasting, or any other substance or procedure of a corrosive or abrasive nature. The Employer shall replace any such protective clothing that becomes deteriorated or inadequate due to use during the course of the employment. In the event 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. 6.18 In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. 6.19 No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. 6.20 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees’ use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.21 Employees requiring off-site medical attention which necessitates no return to work on that day, or where a qualified firstaid attendant recommends rest until the next day, then the (injured) employee shall be paid for the full shift.

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Samples: Labor Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the A. The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there if it is required that an employee be moved from one piece of equipment to another, the first piece of equipment shall not be operated by any person other than a member of the Union. There shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery toolsmachinery, tools or labour saving devices. B6.3 At , it being the discretion intention of the parties that there be no abuse of this provision by either party. Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion, to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion, may determine. X. Xx mutually agreed between the Employer and the Local Union, an employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the Union. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4)hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a of four (4) hours, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 shift. The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are employed to enable such employees to cash laid off or discharged their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed for all earnings due them at the Pre-job Conferencetime of or discharge must be delivered on the same date. All If the cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to him by the Employer, the Employer shall charge the cost of same due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge are not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to Waiting time or Reporting and deduct Subsistence Allowance or Camp Privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee’s cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further waiting or reporting time, subsistence allowance, or camp privileges. however, this cost from any money owing final cheque he mailed to the employee.’s home address within two

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Teamsters Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of the pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. B6.2 6.2 It is recognized that because of the specialized nature of distribution pipeline construction work, it is necessary that the Employer have available experienced and qualified employees, and that both Parties shall cooperate to the end that all of the employees hired hereunder shall be capable of performing such work in a competent manner. 6.3 On distribution mains, short main extensions, revisions thereto and upon all other work associated with distribution pipelines, the diameter of the pipe being installed shall not be the governing factor in determining the number of Union personnel involved. Rather the daily rate of progress shall determine the additional personnel to be employed to augment the minimum requirement of one Journeyman. On distribution mains and short extensions of four inch (4”) in diameter and above the minimum requirement will be one Journeyman and one UA helper. 6.4 Each base of operations shall employ one Journeyman and one Helper and a minimum of one Helper for each additional three Journeymen. In no event will a Welder- Journeyman be required to weld steel pipe without a UA assistant. 6.5 The Employer shall notify the Local Business Manager having jurisdiction prior to commencement of the work in his area on distribution pipelines. This notice to be in writing, a copy of which can be sent to the International Union Representative if so required. 6.6 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.7 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.8 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.9 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.10 With mutual consent from the Employer and the Local Union the company may introduce electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining his hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. Employers will work towards providing more information on the employee’s paycheque during the term of the agreement. 6.11 When an employee terminates employment voluntarily, the employee shall receive by electronic transfer or be sent, to the employee’s last known address by Priority Post, the cheque(s) for wages and allowances due and the record of employment form on the Employer’s next regular payday following such termination, or in accordance with written instructions from the employee to the Employer’s representative on the job site. 6.12 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours of written request with a cheque in the equivalent of the subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are not provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.13 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.14 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.15 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.16 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions, and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.17 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on any project inspection. 6.18 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.19 The Employer shall provide rain suits, safety certified rubber boots, gloves, and fire retardant coveralls, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.20 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running potable tap water is available. 6.21 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.22 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.23 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.24 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.25 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight (8) consecutive hours of rest in any twenty-four (24) period. In the event an employee does not receive eight (8) consecutive hours of rest prior to his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight (8) consecutive hours of rest. This clause does not apply to emergency call-backs. 6.26 Personal cell phones, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment, will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At , it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion may determine. An employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hour, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 shift. employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.within

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject A. The shall be the sole judge as to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable ine- quitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machi- nery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At , it being the discretion intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. Each employee shall be advised of the spe- cific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion, to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accor- dance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superin- tendent or assistant superintendent. An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion, may determine. E. An employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four hours, if he works more than four hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 shift. The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned: under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. In the event of an unscheduled lay-off or discharge, employees for all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than two of the Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide pro- vide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions provi- sions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association, to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight hours of any twenty-four hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. After due warning any refusal by an employee to abide by an applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another Committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, the International Union of Operating Engineers, or the Laborers International Union of North America, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Workers' Compensation Board representative on project inspect ion. A Job Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two weeks after the commen- cement of the job and thereafter at least once each employee who month. A copy of the Minutes shall be forwarded promptly to the Local Union. Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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 owning to the employee. The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable con- dition subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. The Employer shall provide gloves to all Fuel Truck Drivers.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 . There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 . Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 . The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 . On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire tire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a sufficient number of employees are employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 . Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 . The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged, their cheques for all earnings due at the time of layoff or discharge must be delivered on the same date. If the cheques due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge are not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to Waiting time or Reporting time and allowance or Camp Privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Conference that the Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee's cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further Waiting or Reporting time, Subsistence allowance, or Camp Privileges, however, this final cheque must be sent by registered mail or its equivalent to the employee's home address within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge. If the final cheque and all termination documents are not sent by registered mail or its equivalent within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge, Waiting Time shall apply. Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 par be accompanied by a proper statement. All cheques must be clearly marked as to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday pay. The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker's Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Union of Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the to accompany any authorized Government representative on project inspection. The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation and employed under the terms of this Agreement, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union and Local Union promptly each month. Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with continuous performance of the work. On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.002,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall provide gloves gloves, coveralls, and coveralls rubber boots, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, sandblasting, or any other substance or procedure of a toxic, corrosive or abrasive or otherwise hazardous nature. The Employer shall replace any such protective clothing that becomes deteriorated or inadequate due to use during the course of the employment. In the event 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. In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. I Employees requiring off-site medical attention which necessitates no return to work on that day, or where a qualified attendant recommends rest until the next day, then the (injured) employee shall be paid for the full shift.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the C4.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 C4.2 The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices, it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. B6.3 At C4.3 Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. C4.4 An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion may determine. C4.5 An employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hour, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. C4.6 During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full dayshift. B6.5 C4.7 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. C4.8 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 C4.9 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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 employeeall Fuel Truck Drivers.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject A. The time of men shall start at the job site and shall end at quitting time on the job site; however, the lunch period shall be excluded. B. The pay day shall be once a week. Employees are to be paid at the terms end of this Agreementtheir regular shift, whether working in Employer's yard or in the field. When the services of an employee are no longer required, he shall receive a full day's pay for the day he is terminated and receive all of his wages before his quitting time or by mail postmarked within twenty-four (24) hours after his quitting time. If not paid within said twenty-four hours, the Employer shall determine pay penalty of four (4) hours of pay to such employee at the number straight time rate of employees requiredpay for such succeeding twenty-four (24) hours of delay. It is understood that said twenty-four (24) hour periods shall not include Sundays or Holidays. Employees shall not be called at home and terminated. If an Employee is discharged/fired for cause, he shall be paid wages due at the time of discharge. However, if an employee is receiving wages by direct deposit, payment of any wages for the week due at the time of termination shall be satisfied by direct deposit. B6.2 There C. The Union shall be place no inequitable minimum or maximum limitation upon the amount of work which an employee may be required Employee shall perform or the types of equipment to perform which he is assigned during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery toolsmachinery, tools or labour labor-saving devices. B6.3 . At the discretion of the Employer, employees men may be changed from one classification machine to another within without restriction, provided they are paid the jurisdiction higher rate, if applicable, so long as such action is not used for reduction of agreed upon work force. D. In the operation, care and maintenance of welding machines, pumps, air compressors, concrete mixers and small secondary equipment, a man or men will be employed at the appropriate rate to perform such work, such rate to be decided upon at the pre-job conference, and in no case will there be any limitation upon the number of such machines placed under the operation, care and maintenance of any one or more men. It is the intention of the Union provided parties hereto that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate there shall be lowered during no abuse by either party of this condition. It is not the shift under these provisions, and if meaning of this paragraph to require the Employer to hire or use an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay Employee exclusively for the full shiftperformance of this work. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: National Distribution and Utilities Construction and Maintenance Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required.required provided that a sufficient number of employees are employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union.. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. 2003/2007 - 16 - LA-M 6.5 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged, their cheques for all earnings due them at the time of layoff or discharge must be delivered on the same date. If the cheques due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge are not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to Waiting time or Reporting time and Subistence allowance or Camp Privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that the Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee's cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further Waiting or Reporting time, Subsistence allowance, or Camp Privileges, however, this final cheque must be sent by registered mail or its equivalent to the employee's home address within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge. If the final cheque and all termination documents are not sent by registered mail or its equivalent within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge, Waiting Time shall apply. B6.5 The 6.6 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. All cheques must be 2003/2007 - 17 - LA-M clearly marked as to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday pay. B6.6 6.7 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.8 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.9 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.10 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker's Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and firstaid regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. 6.12 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Union of 2003/2007 - 18 - LA-M Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Government representative on project inspection. 6.13 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation and when employed under the terms of this Agreement, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.14 Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union and Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.16 On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.002,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall provide gloves gloves, coveralls, and coveralls rubber boots, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, sandblasting, or any other substance or procedure of a toxic, corrosive or abrasive or otherwise hazardous nature. The Employer shall replace any such protective clothing that becomes deteriorated or inadequate due to use during the 2003/2007 - 19 - LA-M course of the employment. In the event 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. 6.18 In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. 6.19 No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. 6.20 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.21 Employees requiring off-site medical attention which necessitates no return to work on that day, or where a qualified firstaid attendant recommends rest until the next day, then the (injured) employee shall be paid for the full shift.

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Samples: Laborers Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the A. The Employer shall determine be sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At , it being the intention of the parties that shall no abuse of this provision by either party. Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion may determine. E. An employee may be changed from one classification changedfrom the classificationfor which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hour, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall he paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 shift. The regular pay day shall not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. In the event of an unscheduled lay-off or discharge, employees cheques for earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than two (2) of the Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 I. The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association, to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations or without adequate rest (up to eight (8) hours of any twenty-four hour period) shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. After due warning any refusal by an employee to by an applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. The Employer shall not requireany employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another Committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Industry of the United states and Canada, the International Union of Operating Engineers, or the InternationalUnion of North America, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Worker's Compensation Board representative on project inspection. A Safety Committee meeting shall be held within two (2) weeks after the commencement of the job and thereafter at least once each employee who month. A copy of the Minutes shall forwarded to the Local Union. Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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 owning to the employee. The Employer provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. The shall provide gloves to all Fuel Truck Drivers.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the I The Employer shall determine be the solejudge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 . It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of the pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. It is recognized that because of the specialized nature of distribution pipeline construction work, it is necessary that the Employer have available experienced and qualified employees, and that both Parties shall cooperate to the end that all of the employees hired hereunder shall be capable of performing such work in a competent manner. On distribution mains, short main extensions, revisions thereto and upon all other work associated with distribution pipelines, the diameter of the pipe being installed shall not be the governing factor in determining the number of Union personnel involved. Rather the daily rate of progress shall determine the additional personnel to be employed to augment the minimum requirement of one Journeyman. Each base of operations shall employ one Journeyman and one Helper and a minimum of one Helper for each additional three Journeymen. In no event will a Welder- Journeyman be required to weld steel pipe without a UA assistant. The Employer shall notify the Local Business Manager having jurisdiction prior to commencement of the work in his area on distribution pipelines. This notice to be in writing, a copy of which can be sent to the International Union Representative if so required. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction thejurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 . Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 . The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned: under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are employed to enable laid off or discharged their cheques for wages due them at the time of lay- off or discharge must be mailed as soon possible, but no later than two (2) of the Employer's scheduled working days following such employees to cash their pay termination. If cheques orare delayed, where it is impracticable to do so, there will provide any employee within twenty-four be a penalty of two (242) hours written request with time pay per day until the monies are delivered. With mutual consent from the Employer and the Local Union the company may introduce electronic banking for all employees wages and allowances on a cheque in the equivalent weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining his hours of subsistence allowance payablework each week, a breakdown of all deductions and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilitiesWhen an employee terminates employment voluntarily, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions employee shall be agreed at issued the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided for wages and I allowances due and the Employer shall insure the personal effects record of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.employment form within five

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the establishedjurisdiction of the Union. The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At , it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion to whom he is assigned and responsible and whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion may determine. An employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hour, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 shift. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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 employeeall Fuel Truck Drivers.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 A. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 . There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an au employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher suchhigher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 . Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform Perform the work, no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he full The regular pay day shall receive be not later than of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned, under such higher rate conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged, their cheques for all due them at the full day.time of or must be B6.5 A. to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday I. The Employer shall make arrangements provide drinking water in each locality approved sanitary containers and paper cups where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it no running tap water is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in available. During the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, summer months the Employer shall make every reasonable effort supply salt tablets. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to provide cheque cashing facilitiesabide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker’s jurisdiction, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed cause for discharge. Employer shall not requite any employee to operate unsafe or loaded or to work or continue to work under conditions. No employee he discharged-because he fails to workunder unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the Pre-job Conference. All cheques accident prevention and regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be negotiable a breach of this Agreement. Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, of Operating depending nature of shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any Workers’ Compensation Board representative on project inspection. Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of Job Safety Committee meetings shall be . 1 and 1 I Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at par. B6.6 their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 The . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Conference, are such as to special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls coveralls, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, or sandblasting. In in the event 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.employee In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. In Ontario, the Employer shah provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on right-of-way near the main . pipe gang for the employees’ use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum will consist of chemical flush toilets. Effective these will apply to all areas covered by this

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement

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WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 . There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . The operation, maintenance and repair of small machines come under the jurisdiction of the Union such as pumps, air compressors, concrete mixers and well point systems and the maintenance and repair of welding machines and pneumatic tools shall be assigned to an employee who is a member of the Union. In accordance with Articles and there shall be no limitation upon the number of such machines placed under the operation, maintenance and repair of any employee, it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisionsUnion, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no provided however, the classifications of employees referenced in Article may not be changed without the consent of the Local Union having jurisdiction. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an any employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are par and be accompanied by a proper statement. Upon commencement of employment, the employee shall make an inventory in duplicate on a form provided by the Employer of all tools including tool boxes which the employee is required to bring to the job. The employee and the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory sign and retain one copy of such personal effects is filed with inventory which shall be amended to include any additional tools required to be brought to the Employer. B6.7 job. The Employer shall ensure the replacement of the inventoried tools and/or tool boxes when lost by fire, flood or theft by forcible entry. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. Roll-over protection devices and canopies for cabs will meet standards as a minimum when these standards are available. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate or repair equipment which does not provide reasonable protection from weather elements. Such protection may be provided by available factory accessories or reasonable substitutes but this clause shall not be interpreted so as to make the installation of cabs mandatory. An employee may refuse to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls overalls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dopedope and gloves for all mechanics, welders and servicemen. In the event that an employee does not return is sued in conjunction with the foregoing items supplied to him by Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall charge have the cost right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expense incurred in the preparation and filing of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to a statement of defense on behalf of the employee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees are employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.5 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for all earnings due them at the time of layoff or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time for each day up to and including the date upon which the payment is delivered. 6.6 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. All cheques must be clearly marked as to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday pay. B6.6 6.7 The Employer shall provide a copy of the “Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.8 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee’s earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.9 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.10 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker’s Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and firstaid regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. 6.12 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Union of Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Government representative on project inspection. 6.13 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation and when employed under the terms of this Agreement, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.14 Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union and Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.16 On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.002,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall provide gloves gloves, coveralls, and coveralls rubber boots, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, sandblasting, or any other substance or procedure of a toxic, corrosive or abrasive or otherwise hazardous nature. The Employer shall replace any such protective clothing that becomes deteriorated or inadequate due to use during the course of the employment. In the event 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. 6.18 In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. 6.19 No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. 6.20 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash- up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-ofway near the main pipe gang for the employees’ use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.21 Employees requiring off-site medical attention which necessitates no return to work on that day, or where a qualified firstaid attendant recommends rest until the next day, then the (injured) employee shall be paid for the full shift. 6.22 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones, iPads or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth- type), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Labor Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of the pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. B6.2 6.2 It is recognized that because of the specialized nature of distribution pipeline construction work, it is necessary that the Employer have available experienced and qualified employees, and that both Parties shall cooperate to the end that all of the employees hired hereunder shall be capable of performing such work in a competent manner. 6.3 On distribution mains, short main extensions, revisions thereto and upon all other work associated with distribution pipelines, the diameter of the pipe being installed shall not be the governing factor in determining the number of Union personnel involved. Rather the daily rate of progress shall determine the additional personnel to be employed to augment the minimum requirement of one Journeyman. On distribution mains and short extensions of four inch (4”) in diameter and above the minimum requirement will be one Journeyman and one UA helper. 6.4 Each base of operations shall employ one Journeyman and one Helper and a minimum of one Helper for each additional three Journeymen. In no event will a Welder- Journeyman be required to weld steel pipe without a UA assistant. 6.5 The Employer shall notify the Local Business Manager having jurisdiction prior to commencement of the work in his area on distribution pipelines. This notice to be in writing, a copy of which can be sent to the International Union Representative if so required. 6.6 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.7 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.8 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.9 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.10 With mutual consent from the Employer and the Local Union the company may introduce electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining his hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. Employers will work towards providing more information on the employee’s paycheque during the term of the agreement. 6.11 When an employee terminates employment voluntarily, the employee shall receive by electronic transfer or be sent, to the employee’s last known address by Priority Post, the cheque(s) for wages and allowances due and the record of employment form on the Employer’s next regular payday following such termination, or in accordance with written instructions from the employee to the Employer’s representative on the job site. 6.12 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours of written request with a cheque in the equivalent of the subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are not provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.13 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the “Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.14 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.15 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.16 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions, and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.17 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on any project inspection. 6.18 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.19 The Employer shall provide rain suits, safety certified rubber boots, gloves, and fire retardant coveralls, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.20 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running potable tap water is available. 6.21 Employees will be permitted a fifteen-minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.22 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-Job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.23 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.24 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.25 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight (8) consecutive hours of rest in any twenty-four (24) period. In the event an employee does not receive eight (8) consecutive hours of rest prior to his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight (8) consecutive hours of rest. This clause does not apply to emergency call- backs. 6.26 Personal cell phones, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or headsets (such as Bluetooth-type) or similar equipment, will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods.

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Samples: Distribution Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. In addition to the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders and their Helpers, the Employer shall be required to employ a minimum of five (5) Journeymen on jobs where pipe is greater than 14" in diameter, four (4) of whom shall be used in the pipe gang, and the fifth Journeyman to be used either in the pipe gang, bevelling ahead of the pipe gang, in the bending crew, in the tie-in crew, in stress relieving, or in preheating with oxy-acetylene torches; on pipe 14" in diameter or less the Employer shall be required to employ two (2) Journeymen other than the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders, and their Helpers; provided however, that in the event an inside clamp is being used on 2013/2018 - 14 - UA-M pipe 14" in diameter and less, the Employer shall also be required to employ one (1) Helper. If outside clamps are used, a Welder Helper shall be assigned to handle such clamps. On pipelines of 14" in diameter or less, the operation of the bending mandrel and the handling of clamps shall be performed by a Helper. On pipelines of greater than 14" in diameter the handling of clamps and the operation of bending mandrels shall be performed by Journeymen. If any additional employees are needed, they shall be employed as Journeymen or Helpers depending on what work is involved. All tie-in crews shall employ one (1) Non-Welder Journeyman. B6.2 6.2 On small jobs when less than five (5) Welders are employed, the Welder Xxxxxxx will be allowed to work with the tools, at the discretion of the Employer. This provisions may be modified at the Pre-job Conference. 6.3 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At 6.4 As mutually agreed between the discretion of Employer and the EmployerLocal Union, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full dayUnion. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, pay he shall receive such higher rate. 6.5 Xxxxxxxx bead and hot-pass welders and helpers can be required to weld back on incompleted welds, as long as their wage rate is not lowered. Such welders and helpers will be paid for the full dayhours received by the pipe gang plus the hours engaged in welding back and there shall be no restriction as to the location where such "welding back" may begin. B6.5 6.6 In the event back welding of each weld is performed inside the pipe as a regular procedure, one welder will be selected each day to perform all of such back welding. This condition is not intended to apply to occasional 2013/2018 - 15 - UA-M back welding performed by the pipe gang to repair a bead, to rectify a "hi-lo" condition or wall thickness change, etc. 6.7 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may utilize electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining the hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions, and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. Where the Employer elects to pay by cheque, and insofar as job conditions permit, employees shall receive their pay cheques during their regular shift and in any event not later than within twenty (20) minutes of their return to the warehouse following said shift. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time pay for each day up to and including the date upon which payment is delivered. 6.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.10 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations 2013/2018 - 16 - UA-M applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall provide safety equipment to all employees when there is a risk of being exposed to hazardous fumes. This safety equipment must be worn by the employees. 6.12 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.13 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.14 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 The Employer shall provide a safety hat, gloves, and special protective clothing or special safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the owner’s requirements, except safety footwear, at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns these items on termination of employment. 6.16 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, 2013/2018 - 17 - UA-M reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.18 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.19 On jobs where camps are provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. 6.20 On any day a helicopter/plane is used by the Employer to transport employees to and from their place of work on the jobsite, or from the warehouse and/or marshalling point of the Employer, each employee so transported shall receive one (1) hours pay for that day. The hour is in addition to his regular pay for that day. The Employer shall ensure that each employee required to travel by helicopter/plane will be covered by a minimum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) accidental death insurance. 6.21 In the event that an employee is sued in conjunction with the Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expenses incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defence on behalf of the employee. 6.22 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation, the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.23 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight consecutive hours of rest in any period of 24 hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight consecutive hours of rest 2013/2018 - 18 - UA-M prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight consecutive hours of rest. 6.24 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth- type), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor.

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Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work 2003/2007rev - 13 - UA-M of handling clamps, lining up of pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. In addition to the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders and their Helpers, the Employer shall be required to employ a minimum of five (5) Journeymen on jobs where pipe is greater than 14" in diameter, four (4) of whom shall be used in the pipe gang, and the fifth Journeyman to be used either in the pipe gang, bevelling ahead of the pipe gang, in the bending crew, in the tie-in crew, in stress relieving, or in preheating with oxy-acetylene torches; on pipe 14" in diameter or less the Employer shall be required to employ two (2) Journeymen other than the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders, and their Helpers; provided however, that in the event an inside clamp is being used on pipe 14" in diameter and less, the Employer shall also be required to employ one (1) Helper. If outside clamps are used, a Welder Helper shall be assigned to handle such clamps. On pipelines of 14" in diameter or less, the operation of the bending mandrel and the handling of clamps shall be performed by a Helper. On pipelines of greater than 14" in diameter the handling of clamps and the operation of bending mandrels shall be performed by Journeymen. If any additional employees are needed, they shall be employed as Journeymen or Helpers depending on what work is involved. All tie-in crews shall employ one (1) Non-Welder Journeyman. B6.2 6.2 On small jobs when less than five (5) Welders are employed, the Welder Xxxxxxx will be allowed to work with the tools, at the discretion of the Employer. This provisions may be modified at the Pre-job Conference. 6.3 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At 6.4 As mutually agreed between the discretion of Employer and the EmployerLocal Union, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full dayUnion. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, pay he shall receive such higher rate. 2003/2007rev - 14 - UA-M 6.5 Xxxxxxxx bead and hot-pass welders and helpers can be required to weld back on incompleted welds, as long as their wage rate is not lowered. Such welders and helpers will be paid for the full dayhours received by the pipe gang plus the hours engaged in welding back and there shall be no restriction as to the location where such "welding back" may begin. B6.5 6.6 In the event back welding of each weld is performed inside the pipe as a regular procedure, one welder will be selected each day to perform all of such back welding. This condition is not intended to apply to occasional back welding performed by the pipe gang to repair a bead, to rectify a "hi-lo" condition or wall thickness change, etc. 6.7 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. Insofar as job conditions permit, employees shall receive their pay cheques during their regular shift and in any event not later than within twenty (20) minutes of their return to the warehouse following said shift. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that the Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered on the same date. If the payment due to the employee at time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to waiting time or reporting time, subsistence allowance, or camp privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee's cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further waiting or reporting time, subsistence allowance, or camp privileges, however, this final cheque must be mailed to the employee's home address within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge. 6.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any 2003/2007rev - 15 - UA-M employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.10 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The parties hereto recognize that the employees covered by this Agreement may be exposed to hazardous fumes in the workplace and undertake to make every effort to minimize such exposure. Safety equipment supplied by the Employer must be worn by the employees who are exposed to hazardous fumes. 6.12 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.13 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.14 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 2003/2007rev - 16 - UA-M 6.15 The Employer shall provide a safety hat, gloves, and special protective clothing or special safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the owner’s requirements, except safety footwear, at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns these items on termination of employment. 6.16 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.18 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.19 On jobs where camps are provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. 6.20 On any day a helicopter/plane is used by the Employer to transport employees to and from their place of work on the jobsite, or from the warehouse and/or marshalling point of the Employer, each employee so transported shall receive one (1) hours pay for that day. The hour is in addition to his regular pay for that day. The Employer shall ensure that each employee required to travel by helicopter/plane will be covered by a minimum of two 2003/2007rev - 17 - UA-M hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) accidental death insurance. 6.21 In the event that an employee is sued in conjunction with the Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expenses incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defence on behalf of the employee. 6.22 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation, the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.23 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight consecutive hours of rest in any period of 24 hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight consecutive hours of rest prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight consecutive hours of rest.

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Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees are employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. 2007-2010 rev 2008-04-28 - 16 - LA-M 6.5 The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged, their cheques for all earnings due them at the time of layoff or discharge must be delivered on the same date. If the cheques due to the employee at the time of lay-off or discharge are not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to Waiting time or Reporting time and Subistence allowance or Camp Privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that the Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Pre-job Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee's cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further Waiting or Reporting time, Subsistence allowance, or Camp Privileges, however, this final cheque must be sent by registered mail or its equivalent to the employee's home address within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge. If the final cheque and all termination documents are not sent by registered mail or its equivalent within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge, Waiting Time shall apply. B6.5 The 6.6 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at parpar and be accompanied by a proper statement. All cheques must be 2007-2010 rev 2008-04-28 - 17 - LA-M clearly marked as to breakdown of hours and overtime rates, vacation and holiday pay. B6.6 6.7 The Employer shall provide a copy of the "Approved Safety Guide for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.8 The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the employee returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. 6.9 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.10 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Worker's Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction, shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Parties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and firstaid regulations issued by the appropriate governmental regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. 6.12 The Job Xxxxxxx or another employee so designated by the Union shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; or the International Union of 2007-2010 rev 2008-04-28 - 18 - LA-M Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Government representative on project inspection. 6.13 The certified health and safety representative, where required by legislation and when employed under the terms of this Agreement, will not be excluded from overtime work, by crew or project, provided he is able to perform the work required and shall be one of the last three employees retained by the Employer if competent to perform the available work remaining. 6.14 Job Safety meetings shall be held once each month and a copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union and Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.16 On jobs where camps are provided provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($750.002,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall provide gloves gloves, coveralls, and coveralls rubber boots, and any other necessary protective clothing, to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope, mastics, epoxies, sandblasting, or any other substance or procedure of a toxic, corrosive or abrasive or otherwise hazardous nature. The Employer shall replace any such protective clothing that becomes deteriorated or inadequate due to use during the 2007-2010 rev 2008-04-28 - 19 - LA-M course of the employment. In the event 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. 6.18 In the event of an illegal work stoppage by employees covered by the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those employees not performing work during the work stoppage shall not receive any compensation whatsoever for days not worked. 6.19 No employee shall be required to work alone in seclusion. 6.20 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.21 Employees requiring off-site medical attention which necessitates no return to work on that day, or where a qualified firstaid attendant recommends rest until the next day, then the (injured) employee shall be paid for the full shift.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Labor Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At , it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion may determine. An employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hour, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 shift. The Employer shall make not require anyemployee tooperate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. shallmake arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable areemployed such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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 employeeall Fuel Truck Drivers.

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Samples: Master Distribution Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 required provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At , it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion may determine. An employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hour, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 shift. employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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 employeeall Fuel Truck Drivers.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 A6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 A6.2 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 A6.3 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift.. 2004/2007 - 24 - MAST-D B6.4 A6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 A6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 A6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 A6.7 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of the pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. B6.2 6.2 It is recognized that because of the specialized nature of distribution pipeline construction work, it is necessary that the Employer have available experienced and qualified employees, and that both Parties shall cooperate to the end that all of the employees hired hereunder shall be capable of performing such work in a competent manner. 6.3 On distribution mains, short main extensions, revisions thereto and upon all other work associated with distribution pipelines, the diameter of the pipe being installed shall not be the governing factor in determining the number of Union personnel involved. Rather the daily rate of progress shall determine the additional personnel to be employed to augment the minimum requirement of one Journeyman. 6.4 Each base of operations shall employ one Journeyman and one Helper and a minimum of one Helper for each additional three Journeymen. In no event will a Welder- Journeyman be required to weld steel pipe without a UA assistant. 6.5 The Employer shall notify the Local Business Manager having jurisdiction prior to commencement of the work in his area on distribution pipelines. This notice to be in writing, a copy of which can be sent to the International Union Representative if so required. 6.6 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no 2007/2010 - 12 - UA-D restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.7 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.8 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.9 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their cheques for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge and the Record of Employment must be mailed as soon as possible, but no later than two (2) of the Employer's scheduled working days for the cheques, and no later than five (5) of the Employer’s scheduled working days for the Record of Employment, following such termination. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.10 With mutual consent from the Employer and the Local Union the company may introduce electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining his hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. 6.11 When an employee terminates employment voluntarily, the employee shall be issued the cheque(s) for 2007/2010 - 13 - UA-D wages and allowances due and the record of employment form within five (5) regular working days of such termination to the employee’s last known address by Priority Post, or in accordance with written instructions from the employee to the Employer’s representative on the job site. 6.12 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours of written request with a cheque in the equivalent of the subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are not provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.13 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.14 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.15 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.16 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions, and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.17 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any 2007/2010 - 14 - UA-D authorized governmental representative on any project inspection. 6.18 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.19 The Employer shall provide rain suits, safety certified rubber boots, gloves, and fire retardant coveralls, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.20 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running potable tap water is available. 6.21 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.22 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.23 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.24 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.25 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight (8) consecutive hours of rest in any twenty-four (24) period. In the event an employee does not receive eight (8) consecutive hours of rest prior to his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight (8) consecutive hours of rest. This clause does not apply to emergency call-backs. 2007/2010 - 15 - UA-D 6.26 Personal cell phones will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the I The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 . It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. In addition to the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders and their Helpers, the Employer shall be required to employ a minimum of five (5) Journeymen on jobs where pipe is greater than 14" in diameter, four (4) of whom shall be used in the pipe gang, and the fifth Journeyman to be used either in the pipe gang, bevelling ahead of the pipe gang, in the bending crew, in the tie-in crew, in stress relieving, or in preheating with oxy-acetylene torches; on pipe 14" in diameter or less the Employer shall be required to employ two (2) Journeymen other than the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders, and their Helpers; provided however, that in the event an inside clamp is being used on pipe 14" in diameter and less, the Employer shall also be required to employ one Helper, If outside clamps are used, a Welder Helper shall be assigned to handle such clamps. On pipelines of 14" in diameter or less, the operation of the bending mandrel and the handling of clamps shall be performed by a Helper. On pipelines of greater than in diameter the handling of clamps and the operation of bending mandrels shall be performed by Journeymen. If any additional employees are needed, they shall be employed as Journeymen or Helpers depending on what work is involved. All tie-in crews shall employ one Non-Welder Journeyman. On small jobs when less than five (5) Welders are employed, the Welder Xxxxxxx will be allowed to work with the tools, at the discretion of the Employer. This provisions may be modified at the Conference. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At . As mutually agreed between the discretion of Employer and the EmployerLocal Union, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full dayUnion. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, pay he shall receive such higher rate. Xxxxxxxx bead and hot-pass welders and helpers can be required to weld back on incompleted welds, as long as their wage rate is not lowered. Such welders and helpers will be paid for the full day. B6.5 hours received by the pipe gang plus the hours engaged in welding back and there shall be no restriction as to the location where such "welding back" may begin. In the event back welding of each weld is performed inside the pipe as a regular procedure, one welder will be selected each day to perform all of such back welding. This condition is not intended to apply to occasional back welding performed by the pipe gang to repair a bead, to rectify a "hi-lo'' condition or wall thickness change, etc. The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. Insofar as job conditions permit, employees shall receive their pay cheques during their regular shift and in any event not later than within twenty (20) minutes of their return to the warehouse following said shift. The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Conference that the Employer may use electronic transfer of payroll. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered on the same date. If the payment due to the employee at time of lay-off or discharge is not delivered on the date of lay-off or discharge, the employee shall be entitled to waiting time or reporting time, subsistence allowance, or camp privileges, where applicable, for each day up to and including the date upon which the cheques are delivered, The Employer and the Local Union may agree at the Conference that, on jobs with less than one hundred (100) employees, if the Employer is unable to deliver the employee's cheque for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge, the employee will not be eligible for further waiting or reporting time, subsistence allowance, or camp privileges, however, this final cheque must be mailed to the employee's home address within two (2) working days of the date of lay-off or discharge. Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. The parties hereto recognize that the employees covered by this Agreement may be exposed to hazardous fumes in the workplace and undertake to make every effort to minimize such exposure. Safety equipment supplied by the Employer must be worn by the employees who are exposed to hazardous fumes. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. The Employer shall provide a safety hat, gloves, and special protective clothing or special safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the owner’s requirements, except safety footwear, at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns these items on termination of employment, The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees‘ use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. On jobs where camps are provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. On any day a is used by the Employer to transport employees to and from their place of work on the or from the warehouse and/or marshalling point of the Employer, each employee so transported shall receive one hours pay for that day. The hour is in addition to his regular pay for that day. The Employer shall ensure that each employee required to travel by will be covered by a minimum of two hundred and thousand dollars ($250,000) accidental death insurance. In the event that an employee is sued in conjunction with the Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expenses incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defence on behalf of the employee. The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation, the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight consecutive hours of rest in any period of hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight consecutive hours of rest prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight consecutive hours of rest.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. B6.2 . It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of the pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. It is recognized that because of the specialized nature of distribution pipeline construction work, it is necessary that the Employer have available experienced and qualified employees, and that both Parties shall cooperate to the end that all of the employees hired hereunder shall be capable of performing such work in a competent manner. On distribution mains, short main extensions, revisions thereto and upon all other work associated with distribution pipelines, the diameter of the pipe being installed shall not be the governing factor in determining the number of Union personnel involved. Rather the daily rate of progress shall determine the additional personnel to be employed to augment the minimum requirement of one Journeyman. Each base of operations shall employ one Journeyman and one Helper and a minimum of one Helper for each additional three Journeymen. In no event will a Welder-Journeyman be required to weld steel pipe without a UA assistant. The Employer shall notify the Local Business Manager having jurisdiction prior to commencement of the work in his area on distribution pipelines. This notice to be in writing, a copy of which can be sent to the International Union Representative if so required. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he e shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 . Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 . The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their cheques for wages due them at the time of lay- off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than (2) of the Employer’s scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours of written request with a cheque in the equivalent of the subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are not provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the “Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada” issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions, and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on any project inspection. A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. The Employer shall provide rain suits, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee who normally comes provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. The Employer shall provide drinking water in contact approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with hot dopecontinuous performance of the work. Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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.. The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Distribution Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the C4.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees requiredrequired provided that a sufficient number of employees is employed to cover the work coming within the established jurisdiction of the Union. B6.2 C4.2 The Employer will maintain a minimum of one Teamster per crew. There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work within the jurisdiction of the Union which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions restriction imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices, it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. B6.3 At C4.3 Each employee shall be advised of the specific xxxxxxx, as designated by the Employer in his discretion to whom he is assigned and responsible and from whom he shall take his instructions, and he may be discharged in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement only by said xxxxxxx or job superintendent or assistant superintendent. C4.4 An employee shall be clearly advised of any reassignment to another xxxxxxx, which the Employer, employees in his discretion may determine. C4.5 An employee may be changed from one the classification for which he was hired to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that if such change is acceptable to and acknowledged in writing by the employee. Where an employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's works in a higher hourly rate wage classification for four (4) hours or less he shall be lowered during paid the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling higher rate for a minimum of four (4) hour, if he works more than four (4) hours he shall be paid the higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full his entire shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. C4.6 During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no . No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full dayshift. B6.5 C4.7 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. C4.8 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, or where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 C4.9 The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event that an employee does not return the foregoing items supplied to him by the Employer, all Fuel Truck Drivers. C4.10 If the Employer requests a person to provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment the person shall charge be reimbursed the cost of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to the employeeobtaining driver’s abstract.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Teamsters Distribution Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 . There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 . The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 . On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. In addition to the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders and their Helpers, the Employer shall be required to employ a minimum of five (5) Journeymen on jobs where pipe is greater than 14" in diameter, four (4) of whom shall be used in the pipe gang, and the fifth Journeyman to be used either in the pipe gang, bevelling ahead of the pipe gang, in the bending crew, in the tie-in crew, in stress relieving, or in preheating with oxy-acetylene torches; on pipe 14" in diameter or less the Employer shall be required to employ two (2) Journeymen other than the Welder Xxxxxxx, the Welders, and their Helpers; provided however, that in the event an inside clamp is being used on pipe 14" in diameter and less, the Employer shall also be required to employ one (1) Helper. If outside clamps are used, a Welder Helper shall be assigned to handle such clamps. On pipelines of 14" in diameter or less, the operation of the bending mandrel and the handling of clamps shall be performed by a Helper. On pipelines of greater than 14" in diameter the handling of clamps and the operation of bending mandrels shall be performed by Journeymen. If any additional employees are needed, they shall be employed as Journeymen or Helpers depending on what work is involved. All tie-in crews shall employ one (1) Non-Welder Journeyman. B6.2 6.2 On small jobs when less than five (5) Welders are employed, the Welder Xxxxxxx will be allowed to work with the tools, at the discretion of the Employer. This provisions may be modified at the Pre-job Conference. 6.3 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be 2010/2013 - 14 - UA-M no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 At 6.4 As mutually agreed between the discretion of Employer and the EmployerLocal Union, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full dayUnion. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, pay he shall receive such higher rate. 6.5 Xxxxxxxx bead and hot-pass welders and helpers can be required to weld back on incompleted welds, as long as their wage rate is not lowered. Such welders and helpers will be paid for the full dayhours received by the pipe gang plus the hours engaged in welding back and there shall be no restriction as to the location where such "welding back" may begin. B6.5 6.6 In the event back welding of each weld is performed inside the pipe as a regular procedure, one welder will be selected each day to perform all of such back welding. This condition is not intended to apply to occasional back welding performed by the pipe gang to repair a bead, to rectify a "hi-lo" condition or wall thickness change, etc. 6.7 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. The Employer may utilize electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining the hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions, and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. Where the Employer elects to pay by cheque, and insofar as job conditions permit, employees shall receive their pay cheques during their regular shift and in any event not later than within twenty (20) minutes of their return to the warehouse following said shift. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment for wages due at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If the payment due to the employee at time of lay-off or discharge is not 2010/2013 - 15 - UA-M delivered by the next regular payday, the employee shall be entitled to two (2) hours straight time pay for each day up to and including the date upon which payment is delivered. 6.8 Unless otherwise agreed by the Employer and the Local Union at the Pre-job Conference, the Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.9 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.10 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be reason for discharge. After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.11 The parties hereto recognize that the employees covered by this Agreement may be exposed to hazardous fumes in the workplace and undertake to make every effort to minimize such exposure. Safety equipment supplied by the Employer must be worn by the employees who are exposed to hazardous fumes. 6.12 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.13 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another 2010/2013 - 16 - UA-M committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on project inspection. 6.14 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.15 The Employer shall provide a safety hat, gloves, and special protective clothing or special safety equipment required by the Workers’ Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act or the owner’s requirements, except safety footwear, at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns these items on termination of employment. 6.16 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During summer months the Employer shall supply salt tablets. 6.17 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.18 The Employer shall provide water flush toilets and wash-up facilities at the yard and, where right-of-way conditions make it practicable and feasible, on the right-of- way near the main pipe gang for the employees' use. Where employees are required to work at locations away from the main pipe gang, the minimum facility will consist of chemical flush toilets. 6.19 On jobs where camps are provided, the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. 2010/2013 - 17 - UA-M 6.20 On any day a helicopter/plane is used by the Employer to transport employees to and from their place of work on the jobsite, or from the warehouse and/or marshalling point of the Employer, each employee so transported shall receive one (1) hours pay for that day. The hour is in addition to his regular pay for that day. The Employer shall ensure that each employee required to travel by helicopter/plane will be covered by a minimum of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) accidental death insurance. 6.21 In the event that an employee is sued in conjunction with the Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall have the right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expenses incurred in the preparation and filing of a statement of defence on behalf of the employee. 6.22 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation, the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.23 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight consecutive hours of rest in any period of 24 hours. In the event an employee does not receive eight consecutive hours of rest prior to the commencement of his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight consecutive hours of rest. 6.24 Personal cell phones, Blackberries, iPhones or similar electronic devices, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that may utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as Bluetooth- type), will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods, in emergencies, or with the express permission of the employee’s supervisor. 2010/2013 - 18 - UA-M

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Mainline Pipeline Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 . There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . The operation, maintenance and repair of small machines which come under the jurisdiction of the Union such as pumps, air compressors, concrete mixers and well point systems and the maintenance and repair of welding machines and pneumatic tools shall be assigned to an employee who is a member of the Union. In accordance with Articles and there shall be no limitation upon the number of such machines placed under the operation, maintenance and repair of any employee, it being the intention of the parties that there shall be no abuse of this provision by either party. At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisionsUnion, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 Subject subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no provided however, the classifications of employees referenced in Article may not be changed without the consent of the Local Union having jurisdiction. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an any employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are par and be accompanied by a proper statement. Upon commencement of employment, the employee shall make an inventory in duplicate on a form provided by the Employer of all tools including tool boxes which the employee is required to bring to the job. The employee and the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory sign and retain one copy of such personal effects is filed with inventory which shall be amended to include any additional tools required to be brought to the Employer. B6.7 job. The Employer shall ensure the replacement of the inventoried tools and/or tool boxes when lost by fire, flood or theft by forcible entry. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. Roll-over protection devices and canopies for cabs will meet standards as a minimum when these standards are available. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate or repair equipment which does not provide reasonable protection from weather elements. Such protection may be provided by available factory accessories or reasonable substitutes but this clause shall not be interpreted so as to make the installation of cabs mandatory. An employee may refuse to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls overalls to each employee who normally comes in contact with hot dopedope and gloves for all mechanics, welders and servicemen. In the event that an employee does not return is sued in conjunction with the foregoing items supplied to him by Employer for any action taken or omitted at the express direction of the Employer, then the Employer shall charge have the cost right to select legal counsel and shall cover all reasonable expense incurred in the preparation and filing of same to the employee and deduct this cost from any money owing to a statement of defense on behalf of the employee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 A. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Employer shall determine the number of employees required. B6.2 . There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work ofwork which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 . At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 . Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's ’s hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to assignedto work called for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 E. The regular pay day shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. In the event of an unscheduled lay-off or discharge, employees cheques for all earnings due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be delivered as soon as possible, but not later than two (2) of the Employers scheduled working days following such termination. The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours written request with a cheque in the equivalent of subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. The Employer shall copy Manual for Pipeline in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. The Employer shall provide safety hats at cost, such cost to be deducted from the employee's earnings and refunded at such time as the returns his hat in reasonable condition subject to normal wear and tear. B6.6 I. The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running tap water is available. During the summer months, the Employer shall supply salt tablets. After due warning, any by an employee to abide by any applicable accident prevention regulations of the Workers' Compensation Board or appropriate governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions. No employee shall be discharged because he fails to work under unsafe conditions. The Patties hereto shall at all times comply with the accident prevention and first-aid regulations issued by the appropriate government regulatory body and any refusal on the part of an employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a of this Agreement. The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member United Associationof Journeymenand Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada; the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America; or the Union of Operating Engineers, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized Workers’ Compensation Board representative on project inspection. A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Union promptly each month. Employees will be permitted time to drink coffee at their work stations during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 . Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally in the possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. The Employer shall provide gloves and coveralls to each employee who employeewho normally comes in contact with hot dope. In the event 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.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Labor Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of the pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. B6.2 6.2 It is recognized that because of the specialized nature of distribution pipeline construction work, it is necessary that the Employer have available experienced and qualified employees, and that both Parties shall cooperate to the end that all of the employees hired hereunder shall be capable of performing such work in a competent manner. 6.3 On distribution mains, short main extensions, revisions thereto and upon all other work associated with 2013/2016 - 12 - UA-D distribution pipelines, the diameter of the pipe being installed shall not be the governing factor in determining the number of Union personnel involved. Rather the daily rate of progress shall determine the additional personnel to be employed to augment the minimum requirement of one Journeyman. On distribution mains and short extensions of four inch (4”) in diameter and above the minimum requirement will be one Journeyman and one UA helper. 6.4 Each base of operations shall employ one Journeyman and one Helper and a minimum of one Helper for each additional three Journeymen. In no event will a Welder- Journeyman be required to weld steel pipe without a UA assistant. 6.5 The Employer shall notify the Local Business Manager having jurisdiction prior to commencement of the work in his area on distribution pipelines. This notice to be in writing, a copy of which can be sent to the International Union Representative if so required. 6.6 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.7 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.8 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. 2013/2016 - 13 - UA-D 6.9 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their payment(s) for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be made by electronic transfer or mailed, and the Record of Employment must be mailed to the employee’s last known address as soon as possible, but no later than the Employer’s next regular payday. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. B6.5 6.10 With mutual consent from the Employer and the Local Union the company may introduce electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining his hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. 6.11 When an employee terminates employment voluntarily, the employee shall receive by electronic transfer or be sent, to the employee’s last known address by Priority Post, the cheque(s) for wages and allowances due and the record of employment form on the Employer’s next regular payday following such termination, or in accordance with written instructions from the employee to the Employer’s representative on the job site. 6.12 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within twenty-four (24) hours of written request with a cheque in the equivalent of the subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are not provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.13 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 2013/2016 - 14 - UA-D 6.14 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.15 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.16 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions, and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.17 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on any project inspection. 6.18 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.19 The Employer shall provide rain suits, safety certified rubber boots, gloves, and fire retardant coveralls, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 6.20 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running potable tap water is available. 6.21 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.22 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements 2013/2016 - 15 - UA-D and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.23 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.24 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.25 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight (8) consecutive hours of rest in any twenty-four (24) period. In the event an employee does not receive eight (8) consecutive hours of rest prior to his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight (8) consecutive hours of rest. This clause does not apply to emergency call-backs. 6.26 Personal cell phones, and any electronic equipment such as audio or video players that utilize head phones, ear phones, ear buds, remote ear or head sets (such as BlueTooth-type) or similar equipment, will not be used during the workday except during lunch and break periods.

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Samples: Distribution Agreement

WORKING RULES. B6.1 Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the 6.1 The Employer shall determine be the sole judge as to the number of employees required. It is recognized that the work of handling clamps, lining up of the pipe and the making of joints is the work of the Union. B6.2 6.2 It is recognized that because of the specialized nature of distribution pipeline construction work, it is necessary that the Employer have available experienced and qualified employees, and that both Parties shall cooperate to the end that all of the employees hired hereunder shall be capable of performing such work in a competent manner. 6.3 On distribution mains, short main extensions, revisions thereto and upon all other work associated with distribution pipelines, the diameter of the pipe being installed shall not be the governing factor in determining the number of Union personnel involved. Rather the daily rate of progress shall determine the additional personnel to be employed to augment the minimum requirement of one Journeyman. 6.4 Each base of operations shall employ one Journeyman and one Helper and a minimum of one Helper for each additional three Journeymen. In no event will a Welder- Journeyman be required to weld steel pipe without a UA assistant. 6.5 The Employer shall notify the Local Business Manager having jurisdiction prior to commencement of the work in his area on distribution pipelines. This notice to be in writing, a copy of which can be sent to the International Union Representative if so required. 6.6 There shall be no inequitable minimum or maximum amount of work which an employee may be required to perform during the working day, day and there shall be no restrictions imposed against the use of any type of machinery machinery, tools, or labour saving devices. B6.3 6.7 At the discretion of the Employer, employees may be changed from one classification to another within the jurisdiction of the Union provided that the employee is capable and qualified to perform the work. No employee's 2004/2007rev05/05 - 12 - UA-D hourly rate shall be lowered during the shift under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full shift. B6.4 6.8 Subject to the employee being capable and qualified to perform the work, no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under these provisions, and if an employee is assigned to work calling for a higher rate of pay he shall receive such higher rate of pay for the full day. During emergencies, any employee of the Employer employer may be assigned to any work, provided, however, that no employee's hourly rate shall be lowered under this provision, and provided further that in the event an employee is assigned to work called calling for a higher rate of pay, he shall receive such higher rate for the full day. B6.5 6.9 The regular payday shall be not later than Thursday of each week, unless the Employer agrees to allow employees to draw on money earned; under such conditions, pay day may be once every two weeks. When employees are laid off or discharged their cheques for wages due them at the time of lay-off or discharge must be mailed as soon as possible, but no later than two (2) of the Employer's scheduled working days following such termination. If cheques are delayed, there will be a penalty of two (2) hours straight time pay per day until the monies are delivered. 6.10 With mutual consent from the Employer and the Local Union the company may introduce electronic banking for all employees’ wages and allowances on a weekly basis, ensuring that each employee will be given a pay stub outlining his hours of work each week, a breakdown of all deductions and a year to date statement of total wages and deductions. 6.11 When an employee terminates employment voluntarily, the employee shall be issued the cheque(s) for wages and allowances due and the record of employment form within five (5) regular working days of such termination to the employee’s last known address by Priority Post, or in accordance with written instructions from the employee to the Employer’s representative on the job site. 6.12 The Employer shall make arrangements in each locality where employees are employed to enable such employees to cash their pay cheques or, where it is impracticable to do so, will provide any employee within 2004/2007rev05/05 - 13 - UA-D twenty-four (24) hours of written request with a cheque in the equivalent of the subsistence allowance payable. Where camps are not provided in remote areas devoid of normal banking facilities, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort to provide cheque cashing facilities, it being understood that where it is impracticable to do so, suitable substitute provisions shall be agreed at the Pre-job Conference. All cheques to be negotiable at par. B6.6 On jobs where camps are provided the Employer shall insure the personal effects of each employee against loss by fire in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) provided an inventory of such personal effects is filed with the Employer. B6.7 6.13 The Employer shall provide gloves a copy of the "Approved Safety Manual for Pipeline Construction in Canada" issued by the Association to the Job Xxxxxxx and, upon request, to any other employee. 6.14 The parties hereto shall comply with any governmental occupational health and coveralls safety regulations applicable to the work. Any refusal by the employee to work in contravention of such regulations shall not be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement and shall not be a reason for discharge. 6.15 After due warning, any refusal by an employee to abide by any applicable regulation of a governmental body having jurisdiction shall be cause for discharge. 6.16 The Employer shall not require any employee to operate unsafe or improperly loaded equipment, or to work or continue to work under unsafe conditions, and an employee may refuse, for valid reasons, to operate such equipment until defects have been remedied. 6.17 The Job Xxxxxxx shall represent the Union as a member of any Job Safety Committee and he, or another committee member representing one of the Unions, depending upon the nature of the inspection, shall be made freely available by the Employer to accompany any authorized governmental representative on any project inspection. 6.18 A copy of the Minutes of all Job Safety Committee meetings shall be forwarded to the Local Union promptly each month. 6.19 The Employer shall provide rain suits, safety certified rubber boots, gloves, and fire retardant coveralls, when required, and safety hats at no cost to the employee who provided the employee returns same on termination of employment. 2004/2007rev05/05 - 14 - UA-D 6.20 The Employer shall provide drinking water in approved sanitary containers and paper cups where no running potable tap water is available. 6.21 Employees will be permitted a fifteen minute work break for each half shift worked during working hours provided that this will be done in such a manner as will least interfere with the continuous performance of the work. 6.22 Where the nature and location of the work, as determined at the Pre-job Conference, are such as to require special clothing for protection from adverse weather elements and such clothing is not normally comes in contact with hot dopethe possession of the employee, the Employer shall provide or, at his option, reimburse the cost of such clothing. In the event that an any 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. 6.23 The Employer will provide parking at the warehouse and/or marshalling point. During cold weather operation the Employer will provide for vehicle starting. 6.24 The Employer shall provide portable sanitary facilities for all employees where necessary. 6.25 The Employer shall not require any employee to work for periods that do not allow the employee eight (8) consecutive hours of rest in any twenty-four (24) period. In the event an employee does not receive eight (8) consecutive hours of rest prior to his next shift, he shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate until he receives at least eight (8) consecutive hours of rest. This clause does not apply to emergency call-backs.

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Samples: Distribution Agreement

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