Common use of PREAMBLE AND TERM OF AGREEMENT Clause in Contracts

PREAMBLE AND TERM OF AGREEMENT. 1.01 Pro Vita Care Management Inc. Century Park and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1099 are entering into a Collective Agreement setting forth ongoing means of communication between the Union and the Employer and the prompt disposition of grievances and the final settlement of disputes and to establish and maintain mutually satisfactory wages, hours of work and other conditions of employment in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, and the Parties agree to provide a high standard of care for Residents to meet their physical, emotional and spiritual needs in a safe comfortable environment, treating the Residents and their family members with the respect and dignity they deserve. The Employer and Union further agree that they use their best efforts to provide the highest level of resident care and that they will work together to improve the lives of the people and communities they serve by respecting the inherent value and worth of each person; working together with people who support common values and visions to achieve shared goals; acting in ways that demonstrate compassion and promote respect for all persons and each other; cultivating the resources entrusted to promote healing and wholeness; and exceeding expectations through teamwork and innovation. 1.02 Except where otherwise stated in this Collective Agreement, this Collective Agreement, including appendices hereto unless altered by mutual consent of both Parties hereto, will be in force and effect from and after the date upon which the Union and Pro Vita Care Management Inc. Century Park exchange notice of ratification by their principals of the terms of this Collective Agreement, up to and including October 31, 2023 and from year-to-year thereafter unless amended or terminated. Notification of desire to amend or terminate may be given, in writing, by either Party to the other Party not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of its desire to amend this Collective Agreement. 1.03 Where notice is served by either Party to commence collective bargaining, this Collective Agreement will continue in full force and effect until a new Collective Agreement has been executed. 1.04 If any Article, section, paragraph, Clause, or phrase of this Agreement is declared or held illegal, void or unenforceable by provincial, federal or other law, or by decision of any court, the remaining portions of the Agreement will continue to be valid and in full force and effect and the Parties will immediately meet to review the effect of such change to this Collective Agreement. DRAFT Collective Agreement – 20XX – 20XX Local 1099 & Pro Vita Care Management Inc. Page 3 of 43