Purpose of the Committee. In order to xxxxxx better relations between the parties, the purpose of the Committee shall be to discuss matters of mutual concern including matters pertaining to the improvement of quality health care and safe nursing practice. The Committee shall have the power to make recommendations to the Union and to the Employer.
Purpose of the Committee. (a) At the request of either the Union, or the Employer's senior nursing management representative, a Nursing Advisory Committee (NAC) shall be established to:
(i) Review and make recommendations relative to those unresolved issues relating to workload and staffing including documented workload staffing reports.
(ii) Provide a forum for discussion and make recommendations on issues relative to nursing professional practice such as nursing standards, nursing functions, physical planning and layout of facilities as they relate to nursing and other matters of concern.
(b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment.
(c) It is further agreed it is in the best interests of the Employer, the facilities and the nurses to work together to resolve the issues relative to staffing and scheduling, prolonged periods of work (consecutive hours and consecutive shifts), standby assignments, agency nurse utilization and the use of part time additional shifts and casual shifts as it relates to the creation of permanent positions.
(d) It is further agreed that to facilitate the effective functioning of the NAC, the NAC as a committee may request and obtain data related to use of additional and/or casual shifts, overtime hours, and vacancies, with a view to making recommendations relative to the creation of positions and service delivery strategies to ensure the highest quality of patient/client/resident care and compliance with professional nursing standards.
(e) The parties further agree that the cost of producing the Workload staffing reports will be shared equally. A working group will be established and meet within sixty (60) days of ratification for the purpose of reviewing and revising as necessary, the Workload Staffing Report form. Further, the working group will review current use of the form and jointly develop an education plan directed to nurses, managers and employers. The working group shall complete the joint education plan, including situations for the completion of the form, for implementation no more than one hundred and eighty (180) days after ratification.
(f) Any information shared with NAC cannot be used or shared by NAC members for any purpose other than that set out in this article.
Purpose of the Committee. (a) The parties agree that a Regional Nursing Advisory Committee (NAC) will be established for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and the facilities/sites affiliated therein which are party to this collective agreement. Note: facilities/sites to be listed.
(b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment.
(c) It is further agreed it is in the best interests of the Regional Health Authority, the facilities and the nurses to work together to resolve the issues relative to staffing and scheduling, prolonged periods of work (consecutive hours and consecutive shifts), standby assignments, agency nurse utilization and the use of part-time additional shifts and casual shifts as it relates to the creation of permanent positions.
(d) It is further agreed that the Regional NAC will review data relative to use of additional and/or casual shifts and agency nurse utilization with a view to making recommendations relative to the creation of positions.
(e) It is agreed this structure shall not preclude issues as noted above being brought forward and/or resolved at the facility NAC in accordance with the provisions of 1103.
Purpose of the Committee. 1 A The purpose of the Joint Insurance Committee is to facilitate communication between the Council and OPSEU on the subject of group insurance applicable to the Academic Staff Bargaining Unit, including Basic Life, Supplementary Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Extended Health Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, the Dental Plan and such other negotiated benefits that may, from time to time, be included in the group insurance plan.
Purpose of the Committee. The Committee acts as an advisory body and assists the Council in ensuring the appropriate benefit design and cost effectiveness of the group insurance benefit plans available for all eligible retirees.
Purpose of the Committee. The University and the Union agree to create a Labor-Management Committee for the purpose of identifying issues of concern to either party and to jointly procure solutions to such concerns. The Committee shall also serve as a forum of discussion for any issues associated with the implementation of any aspect of this MOU. However, the Committee shall not serve as a substitute for formal negotiations when such is necessary and required.
Purpose of the Committee. (a) At the request of either the Union, or the Employer's senior nursing management representative, a Nursing Advisory Committee (NAC) shall be established to:
(i) Review and make recommendations relative to those unresolved issues relating to workload and staffing including documented workload staffing reports.
(ii) Provide a forum for discussion and make recommendations on issues relative to nursing professional practice such as nursing standards, nursing functions, physical planning and layout of facilities as they relate to nursing and other matters of concern.
(b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment.
Purpose of the Committee. (a) In addition, at the request of either the Union or the Employer’s senior nursing management, an Employers Organization Nursing Advisory Committee (EO NAC) shall be established to address issues as outlined in Article 1103 (a) above which have regional impact, as well as the following:
(b) The parties mutually recognize that resolving nurses’ workplace issues supports the delivery of effective patient/resident/client care and contributes to a healthy work environment.
(c) It is further agreed it is in the best interests of the Employers Organization, the facilities/sites/programs and the nurses to work together to resolve the issues relative to staffing and scheduling, prolonged periods of work (consecutive hours and consecutive shifts), standby assignments, and the use of part time additional shifts and casual shifts as it relates to the creation of permanent positions.
(d) It is further agreed that the Employers Organization NAC will review data relative to use of additional and/or casual shifts, with a view to making recommendations relative to the creation of positions.
(e) It is agreed this structure shall not preclude issues as noted above being brought forward and/or resolved at the facility/site/program NAC in accordance with the provisions of Article 1103.
Purpose of the Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to promote the cooperative resolution of workplace issues, to respond and adapt to changes in the economy, to xxxxxx the development of work-related skills and to promote workplace productivity.
Purpose of the Committee. The University and the Union hereby acknowledge that each of the parties expressly intends to authorize the use of the Labor-Management Problem Solving Committee (LMPSC) during the term of this MOU as a means of reviewing, by mutual agreement, the operations of the MOU. It is understood that any agreements reached cannot be implemented without prior written approval by the Union and the University.
