SKILLED TRADES The Provisions of the General Agreement shall apply to employees in the skilled trades except as altered by the of this article. The term ‘Skilled Trades’ as used in this article shall mean any person: Who presently holds a journeyman’s classification in a skilled trades classification. Who has served a bona fide apprenticeship of four (4) years hours and holds certificate which substantiates his claim of service. The Union may elect or otherwise select, and the Company shall recognize a Skilled Trades ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as per Article The Company further agrees the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to Skilled Trades. The following will confirm the Company policy regarding the performance of maintenance or trades work with our own employees and equipment. It is the intent to make every effort to keep the existing Skilled Trades work within the company. It is recognized that at times, for varying reasons, it is not considered practical or advisable for certain work to be performed by our company. The company must therefore, reserve the right to decide how and by whom such work is to be performed, except as altered by the terms of this article. If the company has the necessary facilities and equipment and can perform the work required with our own work force in a manner that is competitive in terms of cost, quality, within projected limits and the priorities placed on other work, then such work will be kept within the company. If the company finds necessary to contract out existing Skilled Trades work, such contracting to be done after fully utilizing all of the trades concerned as per Article Inthe event of a layoff in the Skilled Trades, if work normally and historically performed in house by this trade had been contracted out or has been scheduled to be contracted out, the company will review such work with the Skilled Trades ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the intent of returning the work to the plant. This does not include warranty work. Except In the following circumstances identified below no work will be performed by employees non-scheduled positions, when such work comes within the jurisdiction of the bargaining unit. Road test; Perform minor adjustments; Example: mirror adjustments, seat adjustments, replacement of bulbs, etc.; Computer diagnostic assist; as per Letter of Understanding; Lend a helping hand to a mechanic. The Company shall assist employees who are required by the Company to attend training programs at approved Institutions off the premises and outside their normal working hours. The employee shall be reimbursed for tuition, texts as prescribed by the course and transportation when he has completed and passedthe training program. Reduction and Recall When reducing work, the junior employee in the affected classification shall be laid off first and additional employees, if required, shall be laid off in reverse seniority. When reducing forces, the junior in the affected classification shall be at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date. The displaced employee may exercise his seniority in another classificationother than his own and thereby displace that junior employee, provided he has sufficient qualifications, skill and ability to perform the work. Failing this, he is to be laid off. To be eligible for recall, a laid off employee must keep the Company informed of his current address and telephone number.
LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES A. Statewide
JOINT LABOUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE A Joint Labour Management Committee shall be established to attend to those matters which are of mutual interest. To ensure its effectiveness the Committee shall be separate and apart from the grievance procedure.
Labour Management Committee (a) Where the parties mutually agree that there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour Management Committee Meeting during the term of this Agreement, the following shall apply. (b) An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for a meeting hereunder will be made in writing prior to the date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of grievance or negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this agreement. Any representative(s) attending such meetings during their regularly scheduled hours of work shall not lose regular earnings as a result of such attendance. (c) It is agreed that the topic of a rehabilitation program for drug and alcohol abuse is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. It is also agreed that the topic of the utilization of full-time and part-time staff is an appropriate topic for the Labour-Management Committee. The committee shall have access to work schedules and job postings upon request. (d) It is understood that joint meetings with other Labour-Management Committees in the Hospital may be scheduled concerning issues of mutual interest if satisfactory to all concerned. (e) Where two or more agreements exist between a Hospital and CUPE the Committee may be a joint one representing employees under both agreements, unless otherwise agreed.
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE The parties agree that they will continue the Joint Labor-Management Committee to discuss matters of mutual interest relating to the employees covered by this Agreement. Topics for the Joint Labor-Management Committee may include, but are not limited to, Professional Development, Incentive Pay, etc. The Committee shall meet quarterly or as mutually agreed by the co-chairs. The President of CWA or designee and the Director of Human Resources or designee shall serve as co-chairs.