Common use of Shift Giveaways Clause in Contracts

Shift Giveaways. Within the first year of the Collective Agreement, the Employer will explore the feasibility of implementing shift giveaways. If a new policy is enacted regarding shift giveaways, it will be implemented for the bargaining unit employees. The parties agree that the above noted provision will be done so with understanding that the interim, five (5) unpaid vacation days per year will be granted for part-time employees. If shift giveaways are implemented, it is understood that the provision of five (5) unpaid days per year for part-time staff will be eliminated. During negotiations, both parties agreed that discrimination and harassment in the workplace were issues requiring a joint, cooperative approach. Additionally, both parties identified the desire and commitment to achieve a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Providing fair and equitable treatment for all employees is achieved in an environment where all individuals interact with mutual respect for each other’s rights. Discrimination and harassment is prohibited under the Ontario Human Rights Code and employees are expected to treat all persons with courtesy and consideration. Where the Employer receives a complaint amongst bargaining unit members it will inform the union and vice-versa. The parties agree to complete confidentiality regarding harassment and discrimination complaints. Accordingly, a training program for all CAW represented employees will be implemented. This training will be provided to every member of the bargaining unit during the life of the collective agreement. It shall include elements such as the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employer and Union policies regarding harassment, the complaint procedure and violence against women. Union and Employer officials will meet within 90 days following ratification to compare each others training documents to ensure that they do not conflict and to investigate, where possible, by mutual agreement a joint delivery. Refresher training is conducted as needed to avoid duplication.

Shift Giveaways. Within the first year of the Collective Agreement, the Employer will explore the feasibility of implementing shift giveaways. If a new policy is enacted regarding shift giveaways, it will be implemented for the bargaining unit employees. The parties agree that the above noted provision will be done so with the understanding that the interim, five (5) unpaid vacation days per year will be granted for part-time employees. If shift giveaways are implemented, it is understood that the provision of five (5) unpaid days per year for part-time staff will be eliminated. During negotiations, both parties agreed that discrimination and harassment in the workplace were issues requiring a joint, cooperative approach. Additionally, both parties identified the desire and commitment to achieve a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Providing fair and equitable treatment for all employees is achieved in an environment where all individuals interact with mutual respect for each other’s rights. Discrimination and harassment is prohibited under the Ontario Human Rights Code and employees are expected to treat all persons with courtesy and consideration. Where the Employer receives a complaint amongst bargaining unit members it will inform the union Union and vice-versa. The parties agree to complete confidentiality regarding harassment and discrimination complaints. Accordingly, a training program for all CAW represented employees will be implemented. This training will be provided to every member of the bargaining unit during the life of the collective agreementCollective Agreement. It shall include elements such as the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employer and Union policies regarding harassment, the complaint procedure and violence against women. Union and Employer officials will meet within 90 ninety (90) days following ratification to compare each others training documents to ensure that they do not conflict and to investigate, where possible, by mutual agreement a joint delivery. Refresher training is conducted as needed to avoid duplication.