Common use of Framework Clause in Contracts

Framework. It is recognized that the purpose of the EMAC is to promote joint problem solving. (a) The Union and Management recognize that effective labour relations depend on co-operation and good communications between the parties. They will meet on a quarterly or as required basis if initiated by either party, subject to an agenda to resolve issues of common concern. (b) It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. (c) The EMAC will operate in an open forum in which the free exchange of ideas will encourage understanding and lead to the resolution of issues. (d) The EMAC shall not have jurisdiction over any matter contained in the Collective Agreement, including its administration or negotiation. The EMAC shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Employer. (e) The EMAC shall be comprised of three (3) representatives of the Chapter who are employed with the Employer (Union members) and three (3) Employer representatives. Either party may have alternate(s) attend in the place of their regular representative. Either Party may have alternate(s) attend in the place of their regular representatives. (f) A Union Representative has the right to attend EMAC meetings. (g) The EMAC shall meet within fourteen (14) calendar days upon the request of either party. (h) The Parties shall finalize an agenda five (5) calendar days before the scheduled meeting and ensure a copy is placed in the EMAC binder located in the staff room or another mutually agreeable location(s). (i) If either party objects to a proposed agenda item, the matter shall first be subject to further discussions between the Parties outside the EMAC level to resolve any concerns. (j) EMAC timelines may be amended by mutual agreement of the Parties. (k) Minutes of each meeting will be kept. The minutes shall be subject to approval by both parties and upon approval by both parties, the approved minutes shall be posted, within 14 days, on the Union bulletin board and in the EMAC binder located in the staff room or another mutually agreeable location(s). (l) When an item is unresolved for more than three (3) regular meetings, the Union may request and shall have the right to present their concerns to the Regional Director of Extendicare Canada Inc. The Regional Director shall meet with the Union and reply to the Union within thirty (30) days. (m) An Employee shall not suffer any loss of pay for attending EMAC meeting(s).

Framework. It is recognized that the purpose of the EMAC is to promote joint problem solving. (a) The Union and Management recognize that effective labour relations depend on co-operation and good communications between the parties. They will meet on a quarterly or as required basis if initiated by either party, subject to an agenda to resolve issues of common concern. (b) It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its it’s Employees. (c) The EMAC will operate in an open forum in which the free exchange of ideas will encourage understanding and lead to the resolution of issues. (d) The EMAC shall not have jurisdiction over any matter contained in the Collective Agreement, including its administration or negotiation. The EMAC shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Employer. (e) The EMAC shall be comprised of three (3) representatives of the Chapter who are employed with the Employer (Union members) and three (3) Employer representatives. Either party may have alternate(s) attend in the place of their regular representative. Either Party may have alternate(s) attend in the place of their regular representatives. (f) A Union Representative has the right to attend EMAC meetings. (g) The EMAC shall meet within fourteen (14) calendar days upon the request of either party. (h) The Parties shall finalize an agenda five (5) calendar days before the scheduled meeting and ensure a copy is placed in the EMAC binder located in the staff room or another mutually agreeable location(s). (i) If either party objects to a proposed agenda item, the matter shall first be subject to further discussions between the Parties outside the EMAC level to resolve any concerns. (j) EMAC timelines may be amended by mutual agreement of the Partiesparties. (k) Minutes of each meeting will be kept. The minutes shall be subject to approval by both parties and upon approval by both parties, the approved minutes shall be posted, within 14 days, on the Union bulletin board and in the EMAC binder located in the staff room or another mutually agreeable location(s). (l) When an item is unresolved for more than three (3) regular meetings, the Union may request and shall have the right to present their concerns to the Regional Director of Extendicare Canada Inc. The Regional Director shall meet with the Union and reply to the Union within thirty (30) days. (m) An Employee shall not suffer any loss of pay for attending EMAC meeting(s).

Framework. It is recognized that the purpose of the EMAC is to promote joint problem solving. (a) The Union and Management recognize that effective labour relations depend on co-operation and good communications between the parties. They will meet on a quarterly or as required basis if initiated by either party, subject to an agenda to resolve issues of common concern. (b) It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. (c) The EMAC will operate in an open forum in which the free exchange of ideas will encourage understanding and lead to the resolution of issues. (d) The EMAC shall not have jurisdiction over any matter contained in the Collective Agreement, including its administration or negotiation. The EMAC shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Employer. (e) The EMAC shall be comprised of three (3) representatives of the Chapter who are employed with the Employer (Union members) and three (3) Employer representatives. Either party may have alternate(s) attend in the place of their regular representative. Either Party may have alternate(s) attend in the place of their regular representatives. (f) A Union Representative has the right to attend EMAC meetings. (g) The EMAC shall meet within fourteen (14) calendar days upon the request of either party. (h) The Parties shall finalize an agenda five (5) calendar days before the scheduled meeting and ensure a copy is placed in the EMAC binder located in the staff room or another mutually agreeable location(s). (i) If either party objects to a proposed agenda item, the matter shall first be subject to further discussions between the Parties outside the EMAC level to resolve any concerns. (j) EMAC timelines may be amended by mutual agreement of the Partiesparties. (k) Minutes of each meeting will be kept. The minutes shall be subject to approval by both parties and upon approval by both parties, the approved minutes shall be posted, within 14 days, on the Union bulletin board and in the EMAC binder located in the staff room or another mutually agreeable location(s). (l) When an item is unresolved for more than three (3) regular meetings, the Union may request and shall have the right to present their concerns to the Regional Director of Extendicare Canada Inc. The Regional Director shall meet with the Union and reply to the Union within thirty (30) days. (m) An Employee shall not suffer any loss of pay for attending EMAC meeting(s).

Framework. It is recognized that the purpose of the EMAC is to promote joint problem solving. (a) The Union and Management recognize that effective labour relations depend on co-co- operation and good communications between the parties. They will meet on a quarterly or as required basis if initiated by either party, subject to an agenda to resolve issues of common concern. (b) It is the function of EMAC to consider matters of mutual concern affecting the relationship of the Employer to its Employees and to advise and make recommendations to the Employer and the Union with a view to resolving difficulties and promoting harmonious relations between the Employer and its Employees. (c) The EMAC will operate in an open forum in which the free exchange of ideas will encourage understanding and lead to the resolution of issues. (d) The EMAC shall not have jurisdiction over any matter contained in the Collective Agreement, including its administration or negotiation. The EMAC shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Employer. (e) The EMAC shall be comprised of three (3) representatives of the Chapter who are employed with the Employer (Union members) and three (3) Employer representatives. Either party may have alternate(s) attend in the place of their regular representative. Either Party may have alternate(s) attend in the place of their regular representatives. (f) A Union Representative has the right to attend EMAC meetings. (g) The EMAC shall meet within fourteen (14) calendar days upon the request of either party. (h) The Parties shall finalize an agenda five (5) calendar days before the scheduled meeting and ensure a copy is placed in the EMAC binder located in the staff room or another mutually agreeable location(s). (i) If either party objects to a proposed agenda item, the matter shall first be subject to further discussions between the Parties outside the EMAC level to resolve any concerns. (j) EMAC timelines may be amended by mutual agreement of the Parties. (k) Minutes of each meeting will be kept. The minutes shall be subject to approval by both parties and upon approval by both parties, the approved minutes shall be posted, within 14 days, on the Union bulletin board and in the EMAC binder located in the staff room or another mutually agreeable mutuallyagreeable location(s). (l) When an item is unresolved for more than three (3) regular meetings, the Union may request and shall have the right to present their concerns to the Regional Director of Extendicare Canada Inc. The Regional Director shall meet with the Union and reply to the Union within thirty (30) days. (m) An Employee shall not suffer any loss of pay for attending EMAC meeting(s).