Common use of ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Clause in Contracts

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of the immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer her or designatehis immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties immediate supervisor will deliver her or his decision writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or designate who will deliver a decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to her or him. The may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second third step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretationinter- pretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to t o whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of her immediate decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designateher supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which are alleged grievance was presented to be violatedher. Failing settlement, then : nine (9) calendar days the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written ‘grievance to the Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which written grievance was presented to her. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, thenthen : Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ ! Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second third step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released fora right under this Agreement. A by who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the with the Hospital at Step (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. I,the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the I processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes It is the desire of this Agreementthe parties hereto that complaints of the nurses will be adjusted as quickly as possible and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until the cornplaint has been first discussed with the Unit Manager, a A grievance is shall be defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether Collective Agreement. A nurse having a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed complaint or at any stage one designated member of the grievance procedurea group having a complaint shall, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine seven (97) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have the complaint having occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of If the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. there is no settlement complaint not adjusted by the Unit Manager within nine seven (97) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, grievance signed by the nurse, nurse involved to the Chief Nursing Officer or designateDirector of Resident Care within seven (7) days after the period allowed to the Unit Manager to adjust the complaint. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall the nature Director of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate Resident Care will deliver her or his decision in writing to the nurse within nine seven (97) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or himpresented to her. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the The grievance may be submitted in writing to by the Hospital nurse alone or with a nurse representative within seven (7) days thereafter Administrator or designate. A her designate who shall call a meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator or designate and with the Grievance Committee which meeting shall be held within nine seven (97) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by written agreement of the parties. , It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. , The decision of the Hospital Employer shall be delivered in writing to the nurse and the nurse representative within nine seven (97) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step all Step grievance reply will replies shall be provided sent to the Labour Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between If the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretationdecision is unsatisfactory, application or alleged it may be referred to arbitration. violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital Employer shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:Local President

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. \ The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so SO desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a -a difference arising artsing-between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first f t given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall hall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days advice of her immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner -manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designateher supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall the nature of the grievance and the remedy ? sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate immediate supervisor will deliver de her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or himpresented to her. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is 'the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the to, processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity o of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in advice of her immediate supervisor's decision n the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designateher immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify immediate supervisor will de her decision in writin within nine (9) calendar days following the provisions day on Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision in writin within nine (9) calendar days from the Agreement which are alleged date on w the written grievance was presented to be violatedher. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing writin to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement a of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a ▇▇▇▇ t at a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association ' and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing writin within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association on concerning the the. interpretation, application a plication or alleged violation -violation of the the, Agreement shall be e originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the following.the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be e filed with h the Bargaining Unit President Local or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in In writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or her designate within wit in fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to come o the attention of of-the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall all then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released forfor exercising a right under this A A claim by a nurse who has completed her pro period that she has- been unjustly or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a writ en statement of such grievance is lodged by the nurse with the Hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that understoodthat a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT MARCH adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement ‘which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint cornplaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to reasonablyto have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. I The that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local AssociationUnion. Hospital Central Agreement -March The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the AssociationUnion, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing to the Labour Relations Officer and the local Union representative within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association Union concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance Hospital Central Agreement -March have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. The Hospital agrees that where a nurse is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a good labour relations practice, it will inform the nurse of the purpose of the meeting. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that understoodthat a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question quest-ion as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At A t the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of the immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer her or designatehis immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate immediate supervisor will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or designate who will deliver a decision writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to her or him. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a t i m e and place suitable to both parties. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second third step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretationinter- pretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being being. initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of the immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer her or designatehis immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The immediate supervisor will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or designate who will deliver a decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to her or him. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator HospitalAdministrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second third step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation(theinterpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint plaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint c shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or r ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. there If is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the be on a form grievance parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or in writing within nine (9) grievance was presented through the Association, signed designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identi the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising g directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretationretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated originate at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances circumstance giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of immediate decisi-on in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designateher immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. e immediate supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to her. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, thenthen : Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second third step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning concerning. the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the nurse with the a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do t Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be subject to settled under the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released forGrievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to reasonablyto have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. , At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of her immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designateher immediate supervisor. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and and-the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated, The immediate supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to her. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate and the Grievance Committee committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second third step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released forfor exercising a right under this Agreement. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the nurse with the Hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the t h e parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also advance It the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9( 9 ) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in following advice of her supervisor's decision the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designateher supervisor. The grievance shall grievance, be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of of, the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on the grievance was presented to her. Failing then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance to the Vice President, Nursing or her designate will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to her. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate and the Grievance Committee committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. .. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Vice President, Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released forexercising a right under this Agreement. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance a written statement of such grievance lodged by the nurse with the Hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, procedure a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, discharge the Hospital Home shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the Director of Nursing the opportunity of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her the Director of Nursing or his immediate supervisor designate within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9( 9 ) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of the Director of Nursing's decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, grievance signed by the nurse, nurse to the Chief Nursing Officer or designateDirector of Nursing. The grievance Grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify must specify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or himpresented to her. Failing settlement, settlement then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the nurse may submit the written grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Home Administrator or designateher designee. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Home Administrator or designate her designee and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ ' Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Home Administrator or designate her designee may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital Home shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital Home and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by It is expressly understood, however, that the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply may not be used with respect to a grievance directly affecting a nurse which such nurse could herself institute and the processing of such grievanceregular grievance procedure shall not be thereby bypassed. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless procedure. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is lodged by the probationary nurse with the Home at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is released foreffected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For the purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including ineluding the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union nurse representative. , In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also the local Association. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar 9)calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice nurse and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of her supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. her supervisor, The grievance shall be on OR a form referred to in Article and shall identify the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The supervisor will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presented to her. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. I, the nurse may submit the written to the Director of Nursing or her designate who will deliver her decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days from the date on which the written grievance was presented to The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under in Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or her designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or her designate and the Grievance Committee committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step No. unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a representative of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or her designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second third step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Employment Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. , A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit Local President or her designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief of Nursing Officer or her designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse eased for exercising a right under this Agreement. A claim by a nurse who has completed her probationary period that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended shall be treated as a grievance if a written statement of such grievance is released forlodged by the nurse with the Hospital at Step No. within seven (7) calendar days after the date the discharge or suspension is effected. Such special grievance may be settled under the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure by:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes It is the intent of this Agreementgrievance procedure to provide for the successful administration of this Agreement by providing a procedure to be utilized for the prompt discussion and final and binding settlement of any grievance, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to from the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement this Agreement, including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. The parties agree that it is their intent to resolve grievances without recourse to arbitration, wherever possible. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse an employee is entitled to be represented by her or his union Union representative. In At the case time of suspension or discharge, the Hospital Employer shall notify the nurse employee of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will to also notify the local Association. The Hospital further agrees that where an employee is required to attend a meeting with the Hospital that may lead to disciplinary action, as a labour relations practice, it will inform the employee of the purpose of the meeting. The Employer agrees to provide written reasons within seven (7)calendar days to the affected employee in the case of discharge or suspension and further agrees that it will not suspend, discharge or otherwise discipline an employee who has completed her probationary period, without just cause. It is the intent mutual desire of the parties hereto that complaints of nurses employees shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse employee has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the her complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice employee and assistance from others. there is no failing settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days following advice of her immediate supervisor's decision in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for:

ARTICLE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. For purposes of this Agreement, a grievance is defined as a difference arising between the parties relating to the interpretation, application application, administration or alleged violation of the Agreement including any question as to whether a matter is arbitrable. At the time formal discipline is imposed or at any stage of the grievance procedure, including the complaint stage, a nurse is entitled to be represented by her or his union representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the nurse of this right in advance, . The Hospital also agrees, as a good labour relations practice, in most circumstances it will also notify the local Association. It is the intent of the parties that complaints of nurses shall be adjusted as quickly as possible, and it is understood that a nurse has no grievance until she or he has first given her or his immediate supervisor the opportunity of adjusting the complaint. Such complaint shall be discussed with her or his immediate supervisor within nine (9) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to it have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the nurse. This discussion may include consultation, advice and assistance from others. If there is no settlement within nine (9) calendar days, it shall then be taken up as a grievance within nine (9) calendar days in the following manner and sequence: The nurse may submit a written grievance, through the Association, signed by the nurse, to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate. The grievance shall be on a form referred to in Article and shall the nature of the grievance and the remedy sought and should identify the provisions of the Agreement which are alleged to be violated. The parties may, if they so desire, meet to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both parties. The Chief Nursing Officer or designate will deliver her or his decision in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the day on which the grievance was presentedto presented to her or him. Failing settlement, then: Within nine (9) calendar days following the decision under Step No. the grievance may be submitted in writing to the Hospital Administrator or designate. A meeting will then be held between the HospitalAdministrator Hospital Administrator or designate and the Grievance Committee within nine (9) calendar days of the submission of the grievance at Step unless extended by agreement of the parties. It it is understood and agreed that a of the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the may be present at the meeting. It is further understood that the Hospital Administrator or designate may have such counsel and assistance as she or he may desire at such meeting. The decision of the Hospital shall be delivered in writing within nine (9) calendar days following the date of such meeting. A copy of the second step grievance reply will be provided to the Labour Relations Officer. A complaint or grievance arising directly between the Hospital and the Association concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of the Agreement shall be originated at Step No. within fourteen (14) calendar days following the circumstances giving rise to the complaint or grievance. A grievance by the Hospital shall be filed with the Bargaining Unit President or designate. Where a number of nurses have identical grievances and each nurse would be entitled to grieve separately they may present a group grievance in writing signed by each nurse who is grieving to the Chief Nursing Officer or designate within fourteen (14) calendar days after the circumstances giving rise to the grievance have occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of the The grievance shall then be treated as being initiated at Step No. and the applicable provisions of this Article shall then apply with respect to the processing of such grievance. The release of a probationary nurse for reasons based on performance and ability to do the job, including skills, suitability and availability shall not be subject to the grievance procedure unless the probationary nurse is released for: