Common use of – UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES Clause in Contracts

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 10.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following representatives of the Union: (a) a Negotiating Committee of not more than three (3) nurses, in addition to an Employment Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association; (b) a Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) nurses; (c) two (2) Nurse Representatives to assist nurses in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may arise; (d) a Union-Management Committee composed of three (3) members of the Union to meet with no more than three (3) representatives of the Employer. Meetings of this Committee will be held at the request of either party and at least once every four (4) months. The purpose of this Committee is to discuss matters relating to nursing and the provision of the best possible nursing care, including workload and scheduling and the examination of any matters of concern to either party. A written agenda is to be provided by both parties with at least forty-eight (48) hours’ notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The Chair of the Committee will rotate between the Union and representatives of the Employer. Minutes will be approved and signed by both parties prior to posting. The Parties will discuss Article 14.02 (a) and jointly identify educational needs of staff, and timelines education will be offered. 10.02 The Union will provide the Employer in writing within two (2) weeks after election, with the names of its officers, committee members and Nurse Representatives. This list will be revised when changes occur. 10.03 The Employer shall pay officers, representatives and committee members their respective salaries for all regularly scheduled time spent investigating and for processing grievances, negotiating renewal of this Agreement up to and not including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. 10.04 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association or consultants for the Union reasonable access to the premises of the Employer for the purpose of investigating grievances, attending meetings, or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement. Such representatives or consultants shall first make their presence known to the Administrator or his designate.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 10.01 ‌ 7.01 The Employer agrees to will recognize the following representatives of the Unionfollowing: (a) a Negotiating Committee of not more than three One (31) nurses, in addition to an Employment Relations Officer employee representative for each of the Ontario Nurses' Association;Adult, Specialized Geriatric, and CAST programs. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time (b) a Grievance Committee A grievance committee of not more than three two (32) nurses;employees. (c) two (2) Nurse Representatives to assist nurses in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may arise; (d) a Union-Management Committee composed A negotiating committee of three (3) members employees. (d) A union-management committee composed of the Union to meet with no more than three (3) representatives of the EmployerEmployer and three (3) representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Meetings of this Committee will shall be held at the request of either party and at least party, but no more than once every four (4) monthsquarterly. The purpose of this Committee is shall be to discuss matters relating to nursing workload, scheduling matters, job content and the provision of the best possible nursing care, including workload and scheduling and the examination of any other matters of concern to either partymutual concern. A written An agenda is to will be provided by both parties with established for the meetings and only matters on the agenda will be discussed. Agenda items must be exchanged in writing at least forty-eight five (485) hours’ notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The Chair of the Committee will rotate between the Union and representatives of the Employerbusiness days before a meeting. Minutes will of these meetings shall be approved maintained and signed by both parties prior to postingparties. The Parties will discuss Article 14.02 role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (ae) and jointly identify educational needs of staff, and timelines education All joint Employer Union meetings noted above will be offeredscheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. 10.02 7.02 The Union will provide supply the Employer in writing within two (2) weeks after election, with the names of its officers, committee members representatives and Nurse Representatives. This list will be revised when any changes occurthereto. 10.03 7.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of staff representatives or consultants from the Ontario Nurses' Association. The Employer shall also have the right to outside representation and/or assistance. (a) The Employer shall pay officers, representatives and committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled time spent investigating and for hours processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating renewal of this Agreement the collective agreement and renewals thereof, up to and not including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shifts shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. 10.04 (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfill their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association or consultants exceed thirty (30) minutes, for the purposes of acquainting the employee with the Union reasonable access and collective agreement. Such interviews shall be scheduled in advance at a time convenient to the premises of the Employer for the purpose of investigating grievances, attending meetings, or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement. Such representatives or consultants shall first make their presence known to the Administrator or his designateEmployer.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 10.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following representatives of the Union: (a) a Negotiating Committee of not more than three two (32) nurses, in addition to an Employment Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association;. (b) a Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) nurses; (c) two (2) nurses. It is agreed that Union representatives and members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. (1) Nurse Representatives to assist nurses in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may arise;. (dc) a Union-Management Committee composed of three two (32) members of the Union to meet with no more than three two (32) representatives of the Employer. Meetings of this Committee will be held at the request of either party and at least once every four (4) months. The purpose of this Committee is to discuss matters relating to nursing and the provision of the best possible nursing care, including workload and scheduling and the examination of any matters of concern to either party. A written agenda is to be provided by both parties with at least forty-eight (48) hours’ notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The Chair of the Committee will rotate between the Union and representatives of the Employer. Minutes will be approved and signed by both parties prior to posting. The Parties will discuss Article 14.02 (a) and jointly identify educational needs Employer agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of staff, and timelines education will be offeredthe Union attending at such meetings. 10.02 The Union will provide the Employer in writing within two (2) weeks after election, with the names of its officers, committee members and Nurse Representatives. This list will be revised when changes occur. 10.03 The Employer shall pay officers, representatives and committee members their respective salaries for all regularly scheduled time spent investigating and for processing grievances, negotiating renewal of this Agreement up to and not including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. 10.04 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association or consultants for the Union reasonable access to the premises of the Employer for the purpose of investigating grievances, attending meetings, or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement. Such representatives or consultants shall first make their presence known to the Administrator or his designate.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 10.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following representatives of the Union: (a) a Negotiating Committee of not more than three (3) nurses, in addition to an Employment Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association; (b) a Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) nurses; (c) two (2) Nurse Representatives to assist nurses in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may arise; (d) a Union-Management Committee composed of three (3) members of the Union to meet with no more than three (3) representatives of the Employer. Meetings of this Committee will be held at the request of either party and at least once every four (4) months. The purpose of this Committee is to discuss matters relating to nursing and the provision of the best possible nursing care, including workload and scheduling and the examination of any matters of concern to either party. A written agenda is to be provided by both parties with at least forty-eight (48) hours’ notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The Chair of the Committee will rotate between the Union and representatives of the Employer. Minutes will be approved and signed by both parties prior to posting. The Parties will discuss Article 14.02 (a) and jointly identify educational needs of staff, and timelines education will be offered. 10.02 The Union will provide the Employer in writing within two (2) weeks after election, with the names of its officers, committee members and Nurse Representatives. This list will be revised when changes occur. 10.03 The Employer shall pay officers, representatives and committee members their respective salaries for all regularly scheduled time spent investigating and for processing grievances, negotiating renewal of this Agreement up to and not including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer.not 10.04 The Employer agrees to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association or consultants for the Union reasonable access to the premises of the Employer for the purpose of investigating grievances, attending meetings, or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement. Such representatives or consultants shall first make their presence known to the Administrator or his designate.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 10.01 7.01 The Employer agrees to will recognize the following representatives of the Unionfollowing: (a) a Negotiating Committee of not more than three One (31) nurses, in addition to an Employment Relations Officer employee representative for each of the Ontario Nurses' Association;Adult, Specialized Geriatric, and CAST programs. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time (b) a Grievance Committee A grievance committee of not more than three two (32) nurses;employees. (c) two (2) Nurse Representatives to assist nurses in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may arise; (d) a Union-Management Committee composed A negotiating committee of three (3) members employees. (d) A union-management committee composed of the Union to meet with no more than three two (32) representatives of the EmployerEmployer and two (2) representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Meetings of this Committee will shall be held at the request of either party and at least party, but no more than once every four (4) monthsquarterly. The purpose of this Committee is shall be to discuss matters relating to nursing workload, scheduling matters, job content and the provision of the best possible nursing care, including workload and scheduling and the examination of any other matters of concern to either partymutual concern. A written An agenda is to will be provided by both parties with established for the meetings and only matters on the agenda will be discussed. Agenda items must be exchanged in writing at least forty-eight five (485) hours’ notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The Chair of the Committee will rotate between the Union and representatives of the Employerbusiness days before a meeting. Minutes will of these meetings shall be approved maintained and signed by both parties prior to postingparties. The Parties will discuss Article 14.02 role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (ae) and jointly identify educational needs of staff, and timelines education All joint Employer Union meetings noted above will be offeredscheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. 10.02 7.02 The Union will provide supply the Employer in writing within two (2) weeks after election, with the names of its officers, committee members representatives and Nurse Representatives. This list will be revised when any changes occurthereto. 10.03 7.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of staff representatives or consultants from the Ontario Nurses' Association. The Employer shall also have the right to outside representation and/or assistance. (a) The Employer shall pay officers, representatives and committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled time spent investigating and for hours processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating renewal of this Agreement the collective agreement and renewals thereof, up to and not including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shifts shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. 10.04 (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfil their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association or consultants exceed thirty (30) minutes, for the purposes of acquainting the employee with the Union reasonable access and collective agreement. Such interviews shall be scheduled in advance at a time convenient to the premises of the Employer for the purpose of investigating grievances, attending meetings, or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement. Such representatives or consultants shall first make their presence known to the Administrator or his designateEmployer.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 10.01 6.01 The Employer agrees to will recognize the following representatives of the Unionrepresentation: (a) a Negotiating Committee of not more than three Up to four (34) nurses, Union Representatives in addition to an Employment Relations Officer the bargaining unit. Upon mutual agreement of the Ontario Nurses' Association;parties the foregoing number may be altered from time to time. (b) a A Grievance Committee of not more than three up to two (32) nurses;employees in the bargaining unit. (c) A Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) Nurse Representatives to assist nurses employees in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may arise;bargaining unit and an alternate and two (2) employees from management excluding Union and management negotiators. (d) a Union-A Union - Management Committee composed of three (3) members an equal number of the Union to meet with no more than three (3) representatives of the EmployerEmployer and the Union. Meetings of this Committee will shall be held at the request of either party and party, at least once every four (4) monthsquarterly, or more frequently as otherwise mutually agreed. The purpose of this Committee is shall be to discuss matters relating to nursing workload, scheduling matters, job content, education opportunities, government initiatives that will impact the bargaining unit and the provision of the best possible nursing care, including workload and scheduling and the examination of any other matters of concern to either party. A written agenda is to be provided by both parties with at least forty-eight (48) hours’ notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The Chair of the Committee will rotate between the Union and representatives of the Employermutual concern. Minutes will of these meetings shall be approved maintained and signed by both parties prior to postingparties. The Parties will discuss Article 14.02 (a) and jointly identify educational needs role of staff, and timelines education will be offeredChairperson shall rotate between the parties. 10.02 (e) Where an ONA representative has a conflict of interest representing a member, she/he will ensure that an alternate ONA representative is available. 6.02 The Union will provide supply the Employer in writing within two (2) weeks after election, with the names of its officers, representatives and any change. (a) The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of representatives or consultants from or acting on behalf of the Ontario Nurses’ Association. (b) All committee members and Nurse Representatives. This list will shall be revised when changes occuremployees of the Employer who have completed probation. 10.03 6.04 The Employer shall pay officers, representatives and committee Committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled time spent hours investigating and for and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating renewal of this the Collective Agreement and renewals thereof, up to and not including conciliation, but excluding arbitration, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night tour shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. 10.04 6.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, at a time mutually convenient between the parties for a period not to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association or consultants exceed fifteen (15) minutes, solely for the purposes of advising such employees of their rights and obligations under the terms of this agreement, and the Union reasonable access to may provide membership forms at this meeting. Where the premises of Labour Relations Officer is the designated Union representative, the Employer shall advise the Labour Relations Officer and arrange a time for the purpose of investigating grievances, attending meetings, or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement. Such representatives or consultants shall first make their presence known to the Administrator or his designateinterview.

– UNION COMMITTEES AND REPRESENTATIVES. 10.01 ‌ 7.01 The Employer agrees to will recognize the following representatives of the Unionfollowing: (a) a Negotiating Committee of not more than three One (31) nurses, in addition to an Employment Relations Officer employee representative for each of the Ontario Nurses' Association;Adult, Specialized Geriatric, and CAST programs. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time (b) a Grievance Committee A grievance committee of not more than three two (32) nurses;employees. (c) two (2) Nurse Representatives to assist nurses in the presentation of any complaints or grievances that may arise; (d) a Union-Management Committee composed A negotiating committee of three (3) members employees. (d) A union-management committee composed of the Union to meet with no more than three two (32) representatives of the EmployerEmployer and two (2) representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President. Meetings of this Committee will shall be held at the request of either party and at least party, but no more than once every four (4) monthsquarterly. The purpose of this Committee is shall be to discuss matters relating to nursing workload, scheduling matters, job content and the provision of the best possible nursing care, including workload and scheduling and the examination of any other matters of concern to either partymutual concern. A written An agenda is to will be provided by both parties with established for the meetings and only matters on the agenda will be discussed. Agenda items must be exchanged in writing at least forty-eight five (485) hours’ notice, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The Chair of the Committee will rotate between the Union and representatives of the Employerbusiness days before a meeting. Minutes will of these meetings shall be approved maintained and signed by both parties prior to postingparties. The Parties will discuss Article 14.02 role of Chairperson shall rotate between the parties. (ae) and jointly identify educational needs of staff, and timelines education All joint Employer Union meetings noted above will be offeredscheduled where practical, during the employee’s working hours. 10.02 7.02 The Union will provide supply the Employer in writing within two (2) weeks after election, with the names of its officers, committee members representatives and Nurse Representatives. This list will be revised when any changes occurthereto. 10.03 7.03 The committees shall have the right to have the assistance of staff representatives or consultants from the Ontario Nurses' Association. The Employer shall also have the right to outside representation and/or assistance. (a) The Employer shall pay officers, representatives and committee members their respective salaries for all time lost from regularly scheduled time spent investigating and for hours processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage, negotiating renewal of this Agreement the collective agreement and renewals thereof, up to and not including conciliation, and while attending meetings with the Employer. Employees on the evening and night shifts shall receive paid time off for the actual day of the negotiating meeting. 10.04 (b) It is agreed that members of the Grievance Committee may require a reasonably brief period of time during the day to fulfil their duties as Committee members as set out in (a) above. However, it is further agreed that members of the Grievance Committee have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7.05 The Employer agrees that a Union representative shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each newly hired employee, for a period not to give representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association or consultants exceed thirty (30) minutes, for the purposes of acquainting the employee with the Union reasonable access and collective agreement. Such interviews shall be scheduled in advance at a time convenient to the premises of the Employer for the purpose of investigating grievances, attending meetings, or otherwise assisting in the administration of this Agreement. Such representatives or consultants shall first make their presence known to the Administrator or his designateEmployer.