Common use of Introductory Principles Clause in Contracts

Introductory Principles. (i) The parties have collectively bargained the following Article with the intent that when the provisions for hours of work and overtime are considered together, they meet or exceed the requirements of the relevant sections of the Employment Standards Act (ii) In particular, the parties recognize that the nature of both the work environment and the responsibilities of the position for most staff members provides for a high degree of self-direction in setting work priorities and establishing work schedules. Consistent with the professional nature of the work of staff members, it is also recognized that staff members may from time to time be expected to work in excess of an average work schedule (see Article 10