collective agreement

LETTERS OF UNDERSTANDING

1. LABOURERS PREMIUMS:

It is agreed that a 50% premium will apply for Labourers cleaning inside ship's sanitation tanks. Other unique circumstances will be discussed between the Parties prior to the job commencing.

2. STAGING EQUIPMENT:

It is agreed that, due to lack of staging equipment in our facility, it has been the policy of the Company to utilize outside unionized contractors for staging. However, we confirm that wherever possible a 1-1 hire will be implemented with Local 191 personnel.

3. ENABLING CLAUSE:

In the 1996 collective agreement it was agreed to delete Clause 4(g) "Alternate Work Schedule". It was agreed by both parties that this item could be adequately covered under clause 11(k) "Enabling Clause".

The focus of the enabling clause is to institute a flexible rotational work week with premium free weekends. Both parties would strive to implement this philosophy wherever possible as there is marked benefits to both Union and Company alike, whereas under this provision the Company could employ more individuals for a given number of man-hours and at the same time the Company could reduce costs due to premium free weekends.

 

4. FEDERAL CONTRACTORS PROGRAM (EMPLOYMENT EQUITY)

In view of Federal legislation on the Federal Contractors Program and the requirement to conform to the Employment Equity Policy, the Company and the Union affirm their intent to further the aims of employment equity in the workplace. When real or artificial barriers to the advancement of said aims become apparent, the Parties will consult. If it is determined that the practices or conditions imposed through the Collective Agreement in fact produce an impediment, the Parties, on mutual agreement, will either set aside or amend the Agreement to correct the situation and ultimately reach compliance with all government guidelines and subsequent law in this respect.

 

5. The Union will identify in writing their preference for submission of Health, Welfare and Pension cheques. (one cheque or two, to the Union or to the Carrier)

 

6. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING (if applicable) FOR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT WORK

In the event a Federal Government Ship Building/Repair contract requires a commitment for a no strike or no lock-out clause as part of the bid process (e.g. JSS), the Parties commit to negotiate in good faith, a Letter of Understanding that will provide the necessary labour stability and be in force for the duration of the contract.

 

7. COPE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING

The parties agree to meet within 30 days of ratification of the collective agreement to renegotiate the COPE LOU of November 1, 2001. In the event the parties fail to reach the agreement, a mutually agreeable arbitrator will be appointed to make binding recommendations.