Non-Operating Officers
21.01 Where hours of work are scheduled for officers
on a regular basis, they shall be scheduled so that officers:
(a) work thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) hours and five (5)
days per week,
and
(b) work seven decimal five (7.5)
hours per day.
21.02 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article,
upon request of an officer and the concurrence of his Employer, an officer may
complete his weekly hours of employment in a period other than five (5) full
days provided that over a period of fourteen (14) calendar days the officer
works an average of thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) hours per week. As part of
the provisions of this clause, attendance reporting shall be mutually agreed
between the officer and the Employer. In every fourteen (14)-day period such an
officer shall be granted days of rest on such days as are not scheduled as a
normal work day for him.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Agreement, the implementation of any variation in hours shall not result in any
additional overtime work or additional payment by reason only of such variation,
nor shall it be deemed to prohibit the right of the Employer to schedule any
hours of work permitted by the terms of this Agreement.
Any special arrangement established under this clause shall be
subject to the provisions of Appendix "D" of this collective
agreement.
Operating Officers
21.03
(a) Where hours of work are scheduled for officers on a rotating
or irregular basis, they shall be averaged so that officers over a period not
exceeding one hundred and twenty six (126) days:
(i) work an average of thirty-seven decimal five (37.5)
hours per week.
(ii) work shifts of eight (8) or twelve (12) hours
duration (except as may be otherwise agreed under Appendix
"E"), where a shift is defined as the continuous duration of
time between the officer's scheduled start time and the scheduled stop
time.
(iii) Officers of the same classification and level at a
location shall all work either all 8-hour shifts, or all 12-hour shifts
(except as may be otherwise agreed under Appendix "E"). The
shift durations in place at each centre shall not be altered except by
mutual agreement between the Employer and the authorized union
representative at the regional level.
(iv) work consecutive shifts of not more than six (6)
eight (8) hour shifts and not more than four (4) twelve (12) hour
shifts.
(b) An officer's days of rest shall be consecutive and not less
than three (3) when working an eight (8) hour shift schedule, and not less than
four (4) when working a twelve (12) hour shift schedule. The first (1st)
day of rest will start immediately after midnight of the calendar day in which
the officer worked, or was scheduled to work, his last regular shift; the second
(2nd) day of rest shall start immediately after midnight of the
officer's first (1st) day of rest and each subsequent day of rest
shall start immediately after midnight of the preceding day of rest provided
those days are consecutive and contiguous to the preceding day of rest.
(c) Notwithstanding clauses (a) and (b) above, the Employer
(i) may, no more than twice in a fiscal year, require an
officer to work seven (7) eight (8) hour shifts or five (5) twelve (12)
hour shifts, once for operational requirements and once for conversion
from non-operational to operational status;
and
(ii) may, no more than twice in a fiscal year, schedule
two (2) consecutive days of rest when working an eight (8) hour shift
schedule, or three (3) consecutive days of rest when working a twelve
(12) hour shift schedule, once for operational requirements and once for
conversion from non-operational to operational status.
(d) Notwithstanding clause (b) above, the Employer may change
days of rest as specified in sub-clause (c)(ii) above, as a result of
officer-requested training.
(e) Every reasonable effort shall be made by the Employer:
(i) not to schedule the commencement of a shift within
eight (8) hours of the completion of the officer's previous shift,
and
(ii) to avoid excessive fluctuation in hours of work.
(f) An officer who works more than fifteen (15) consecutive
hours shall not be required to report for work on his next regularly scheduled
shift until a period of at least nine (9) hours has elapsed from the end of the
period of work that exceeded fifteen (15) hours. If as a result of the
application of this sub-clause, an officer works fewer hours than called for on
his next regularly scheduled shift, he shall nevertheless receive the full rate
of pay for that shift.
(g) For training or mutually agreed upon work assignments the
officer may be changed to non-operating status. During such periods, his hours
of work will be governed by clauses 21.01 and 21.02.
Appendix "E" of this collective agreement contains
provisions applicable to operational officers whose hours of work vary from
those specified in this clause.
General
21.04 An officer's scheduled hours of work shall not
be construed as guaranteeing the officer minimum or maximum hours of work.
21.05
(a) The Employer agrees to consult with the Union
representatives in the establishment of shift schedules established in
accordance with clause 21.03.
(b) The Employer agrees that, before a schedule of working hours
is changed, the change will be discussed with the appropriate representative of
the Union, if the change will affect a majority of the officers governed by the
schedule.
21.06 Provided sufficient advance notice is given and
with the approval of the Employer, officers may exchange shifts if there is no
increase in cost to the Employer. Once an exchange of shifts has been approved,
it will be the responsibility of the officers involved to report for duty in
accordance with the approved exchange. Penalties and costs identified under
Article 21 will not apply as a result of a shift exchange.
21.07
(a) An officer's shift schedule shall cover a period of at least
sixty-three (63) days and shall be posted thirty (30) days in advance of its
starting date. Every reasonable effort will be made by the Employer to minimize
changes to an officer's days of rest. If an officer is given less than fifteen
(15) days' advance notice of a change in his shift schedule, he will receive a
premium rate of time and one-half (1 1/2) for work performed on the first shift
changed. Subsequent shifts worked on the new schedule shall be paid for at the
hourly rate of pay. Such officer shall retain his previously scheduled days of
rest next following the change or if worked, such days of rest shall be
compensated in accordance with the overtime provisions of this Agreement.
(b) A planning schedule shall be posted prior to the end of
January for the subsequent fiscal year. This schedule shall be updated on
issuance of each shift schedule in that fiscal year to reflect any changes.
Overtime
21.08
(a) "overtime" means in the case of a full-time
officer authorized work performed in excess of his normal scheduled hours of
work;
(b) "time and one-half" means one and one-half (1 1/2)
times the hourly rate of pay;
and
(c) "double time" means twice (2) the hourly rate of
pay.
Assignment of Overtime Work
21.09 Subject to operational requirements of the
service, the Employer shall make every reasonable effort:
(a) to allocate overtime work on an equitable basis among
readily available qualified officers;
and
(b) to give officers who are required to work overtime adequate
advance notice of this requirement;
(c) officers whose normal scheduled hours of work are less than
thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) hours per week shall be entitled to overtime
work as per clause 21.09(a) in the same proportion as their weekly hours of work
compare to the weekly hours of work of a full-time officer.
21.10 The Union is entitled to consult the deputy
minister or his representative whenever it is alleged that officers are required
to work unreasonable amounts of overtime.
Overtime Compensation
21.11 Each six (6) minute period of overtime shall be
compensated for at the following rates:
(a) time and one-half (1 1/2), except as provided for in
paragraphs 21.11(b), (c), (d) or (e);
(b) double time (2) for all hours of overtime worked in excess
of eight (8) consecutive hours of overtime in any contiguous period;
(c) on a day of rest double (2) time for all hours worked in
excess of eight (8) hours for that day;
(d) double time (2) for all hours worked on a second or
subsequent day of rest in an unbroken series of consecutive and contiguous days
of rest, provided the officer has worked and has received time and one-half (1
1/2) his straight-time hourly rate on a day of rest in that series;
(e) time and three-quarter (1 3/4) for all hours of overtime
worked by an officer working variable hours, on a working day or on days of
rest.
21.12
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(a) An officer who works three (3) or more hours of overtime:
(i) immediately before his scheduled hours of work and
who has not been notified of the requirement prior to the end of his
last scheduled work period,
or
(ii) immediately following his scheduled hours of work
shall be reimbursed for one (1) meal in the amount of ten
dollars fifty ($10.50) except where free meals are provided. Reasonable time
with pay, to be determined by management, shall be allowed the officer in order
that he may take a meal break either at or adjacent to his place of work. This
clause shall not apply to an officer who is in travel status which entitles him
to claim expenses for lodging and/or meals.
**
(b) When an officer works overtime continuously extending four
(4) hours or more beyond the period provided for in (a) above, he shall be
reimbursed for one additional meal in the amount of ten dollars fifty ($10.50),
except where free meals are provided. Reasonable time with pay, to be determined
by management, shall be allowed the officer in order that he may take a meal
break either at or adjacent to his place of work. This clause shall not apply to
an officer who is in travel status which entitles him to claim expenses for
lodging and/or meals.
21.13
(a) Overtime shall be compensated in cash, except where upon
request of an officer and with the approval of the Employer, overtime shall be
compensated by paid time off computed at the same premium rate as the overtime.
(b) If any compensatory time earned cannot be liquidated by the
end of the fiscal year it will be paid off at the officer's hourly rate of pay.
Rest Periods - Operating Officers
21.14 Where operational requirements permit, the
Employer will provide operating officers with meal and relief breaks.
21.15 When an officer is required to work either
contiguous or non-contiguous overtime, time spent by the officer reporting to or
returning from work shall not constitute time worked.
21.16 The Employer will endeavour to make cash
payments for overtime during the month following that in which the credits were
earned.
22.01 When an officer is required by the Employer to
travel to or from his Headquarters area as normally defined by the Employer, his
method of travel shall be determined by the Employer and he shall be compensated
in the following manner:
(a) On a normal working day on which he travels but does not
work, the officer shall receive his regular pay for the day.
(b) On a normal working day on which he travels and works, the
officer shall be paid:
(i) his regular pay for the day for a combined period of
travel and work not exceeding eight (8) hours,
and
(ii) at the applicable overtime rate for additional
travel time in excess of an eight (8)-hour period of work and travel,
with a maximum payment for such additional travel time not to exceed
twelve (12) hours' pay at the hourly rate of pay in any day.
(c) On a day of rest or on a designated paid holiday, the
officer shall be paid at the applicable overtime rate for hours travelled to a
maximum of twelve (12) hours' pay at the hourly rate of pay.
(d) Travel time shall be compensated in cash, except where upon
request of an officer and with the approval of the Employer, travel time shall
be compensated by leave with pay. The duration of such leave shall be equal to
the travel time multiplied by the appropriate rate of payment and payment shall
be based on the officer's hourly rate of pay in effect on the date immediately
prior to the day on which the leave is taken.
(e) If any lieu time earned cannot be liquidated by the end of
the fiscal year, then payment in cash will be made at the officer's then current
rate of pay.
22.02 Clause 22.01 does not apply to an officer
travelling by means of any type of transport in which he is required to perform
work. In such circumstances, the officer shall receive the greater of
(a) on a normal working day, his regular pay for the day,
or
(b) pay for actual hours worked in accordance with Articles 20
and 21 of this Agreement.
**
22.03 Travel time shall include time necessarily
spent at each stop-over en route provided such stop-over does not include an
overnight stay.
22.04 Travel Status Leave
(a) An officer who is required to travel outside his or her
headquarters area on government business, as these expressions are defined by
the Employer, and is away from his permanent residence for forty (40) nights
during a fiscal year shall be granted seven decimal five (7.5) hours off with
pay. The officer shall be credited with an additional seven decimal five (7.5)
hours off for each additional twenty (20) nights that the officer is away from
his or her permanent residence to a maximum of eighty (80) nights.
**
(b) The maximum number of hours off earned under this clause
shall not exceed thirty-seven decimal five (37.5) hours in a fiscal year and
shall accumulate as compensatory leave with pay.
(c) This leave with pay is deemed to be compensatory leave and
is subject to paragraphs 21.13(b).
The provisions of this clause do not apply when the officer
travels in connection with courses, training sessions, professional conferences
and seminars.
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22.05 Use of Private Vehicle
With the agreement of the Employer, an officer may be permitted
to use his private motor vehicle in place of a public carrier to proceed on
training courses provided there is no extra cost to the Employer. The officer
will be allowed the equivalent travel time and expenses including the lowest
transportation costs as if the officer had travelled by public carrier. The
public carrier costs will be the lowest available when the officer was notified
in writing or by electronic format by the Employer that the officer had to
attend a training course.
23.01 An officer working rotating or irregular shifts
will receive a shift premium of two dollars ($2.00) per hour for all hours
worked, including overtime hours, during the period between 16:00 and 08:00
local time.
23.02
(a) Officers shall receive an additional premium of two dollars
($2.00) per hour for work on a Saturday and/or Sunday for hours worked as
stipulated in (b) below.
(b) Weekend premium shall be payable for all hours worked,
including overtime hours, on Saturday and/or Sunday.
**
(c) Weekend premium is not applicable to persons employed on a
casual or temporary basis for a period of less than three (3) months, as defined
in the Public Service Labour Relations Act.
24.01 If an officer is called back to work:
(a) on a designated paid holiday which is not his scheduled day
of work,
or
(b) on his day of rest,
or
(c) after he has completed his work for the day and has left his
place of work,
and returns to work he shall be entitled to the greater of:
(i) the appropriate compensation as specified in Article
20 or Article 21, whichever is applicable, for any time worked,
or
(ii) compensation equivalent to three (3) hours' pay at
the applicable overtime rate of pay for each call-back to maximum of
eight (8) hours compensation in an eight (8) hour period. Such maximum
shall include any reporting pay pursuant to Article 25.
24.02 When an officer is called back to work under
the conditions described in clause 24.01, and is required to use transportation
services other than normal public transportation services, he shall be
reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as follows:
(a) mileage allowance at the rate normally paid to an officer
when authorized by the Employer to use his automobile when the officer travels
by means of his own automobile,
or
(b) out-of-pocket expenses for other means of commercial
transportation.
24.03 Other than when required by the Employer to use
a vehicle of the Employer for transportation to a work location other than his
normal place of work, time spent by an officer reporting to work or returning to
his residence shall not constitute time worked.
25.01 When an officer is required to report and
reports to work
(a) on a designated paid holiday which is not his scheduled day
of work,
or
(b) on his day of rest,
he is entitled to a minimum of four (4) hours' pay at the hourly
rate of pay.
25.02 When an officer reports to work under the
conditions described in clause 25.01, and is required to use transportation
services other than normal public transportation services, he shall be
reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as follows:
(a) mileage allowance at the rate normally paid to an officer
when authorized by the Employer to use his automobile when the officer travels
by means of his own automobile,
or
(b) out-of-pocket expenses for other means of commercial
transportation.
25.03 Payments provided under Article 24, Call-Back
Pay, and Article 25, Reporting Pay, shall not be pyramided; that is an officer
shall not receive more than one compensation for the same service.
25.04 Other than when required by the Employer to use
a vehicle of the Employer for transportation to a work location other than his
normal place of work, time spent by an officer reporting to work or returning to
his residence shall not constitute time worked.
26.01 Where the Employer requires an officer to be
available on standby during off-duty hours, such officer shall be entitled to a
standby payment of thirteen dollars ($13) for each eight (8) consecutive hours
or portion thereof that he is designated as being on standby.
26.02 An officer designated by letter or by list for
standby duty shall be available during his period of standby at a known
telephone number and be available to return for duty as quickly as possible if
called. In designating officers for standby, the Employer will endeavour to
provide for the equitable distribution of standby duties.
26.03 No standby payment shall be granted if an
officer is unable to report for duty when required.
26.04 An officer on standby who is called in to work
and who reports for work shall be compensated in accordance with the call-back
provisions of this Agreement.
27.01 Under the following circumstances and subject
to clause 27.02, an officer shall receive severance benefits calculated on the
basis of his weekly rate of pay:
(a) Lay-Off
(i) On the first (1st) lay-off after June 6,
1969, two (2) weeks' pay for the first (1st) complete year of
continuous employment and one (1) week's pay for each additional complete
year of continuous employment and, in the case of a partial year of
continuous employment, one (1) week's pay multiplied by the number of days
of continuous employment divided by 365.
(ii) On second or subsequent lay-off after June 6, 1969,
one (1) week's pay for each complete year of continuous employment and, in
the case of a partial year of continuous employment, one (1) week's pay
multiplied by the number of days of continuous employment divided by 365,
less any period in respect of which the officer was granted severance pay
under 27.01 above (a)(i) above.
(b) Resignation
On resignation, subject to paragraph 27.01(d) and with ten (10)
or more years of continuous employment, one-half (1/2) week's pay for each
complete year of continuous employment up to a maximum of twenty-six (26) years
with a maximum benefit of thirteen (13) weeks' pay.
(c) Rejection on Probation
On rejection on probation, when an officer has completed more
than one (1) year of continuous employment and ceases to be employed by reason
of rejection during a probationary period, one (1) week's pay.
(d) Retirement
On retirement, when an officer is entitled to an immediate
annuity under the Public Service Superannuation Act or when he is
entitled to an immediate annual allowance under the Public Service
Superannuation Act, one (1) week's pay for each complete year of continuous
employment with a maximum benefit of thirty (30) weeks.
(e) Death
If an officer dies, there shall be paid to his estate, one (1)
week's pay for each complete year of continuous employment to a maximum of
thirty (30) weeks' pay, regardless of any other benefit payable.
(f) Termination for Cause for Reasons of Incapacity
When an officer has completed more than one (1) year of
continuous employment and ceases to be employed by reason of termination for
cause for reasons of incapacity pursuant to Section 12(1)(e) of the Financial
Administration Act, one (1) week's pay for each complete year of continuous
employment with a maximum benefit of twenty-eight (28) weeks.
**
27.02 The period of continuous employment used in the
calculation of severance benefits payable to an officer under this Article shall
be reduced by any period of continuous employment in respect of which the
officer was already granted severance pay, retiring leave, rehabilitation leave
or cash gratuity in lieu thereof by the Public Service, a Federal Crown
Corporation, the Canadian Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Under no
circumstances shall the maximum severance pay provided under this Article be
pyramided.
27.03 The weekly rate of pay referred to in the above
clauses shall be the weekly rate of pay to which the officer is entitled for the
classification prescribed in his certificate of appointment on the date of the
termination of his employment.
28.01 Except as provided in clauses 28.02, 28.03,
28.04 and 28.05, the terms and conditions governing the application of pay to
officers are not affected by this Agreement.
28.02 An officer is entitled to be paid for services
rendered at:
(a) the pay specified in Appendix "A" for the
classification of the position to which he is appointed, if the classification
coincides with that prescribed in his certificate of appointment,
or
(b) the pay specified in Appendix "A" for the
classification prescribed in his certificate of appointment, if that
classification and the classification of the position to which he is appointed
do not coincide.
28.03 When an officer is required by the Employer to
perform the duties of a higher classification level on an acting basis for a
period of at least one (1) working day he shall be paid acting pay calculated
from the day on which he commenced to act as if he had been appointed to that
higher classification level for the period in which he acts.
28.04 If, during the term of this Agreement, a new
classification standard is established and implemented by the Employer, the
Employer shall, before applying rates of pay to new levels resulting from the
application of the standard, negotiate with the Union the rates of pay and the
rules affecting the pay of officers on their movement to the new levels.
28.05 If an officer dies, the salary due to him on
the last working day preceding his death, shall continue to accrue to the end of
the month in which he dies. Salary so accrued which has not been paid to the
officer as at the date of his death shall be paid to his estate.
28.06 The increment period for officers paid in the
scale of rates for the RO-00 level is six (6) months. The increment period for
officers paid in the scale of rates for levels RO-1 through RO-6 inclusive is
one (1) year.
28.07 The pay increment date for an officer,
appointed on or after date of signing of this collective agreement, to a
position in the bargaining unit upon promotion, demotion or from outside the
Public Service, shall be the anniversary date of such appointment. The
anniversary date for an officer who was appointed to a position in the
bargaining unit prior to the signing date of this collective agreement remains
unchanged
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28.08
(a) The rates of pay set forth in Appendix "A" shall
become effective on the dates specified.
(b) Where the rates of pay set forth in Appendix "A"
have an effective date prior to the date of signing of this Agreement, the
following shall apply:
(i) "retroactive period" for the purpose of
subparagraphs (ii) to (v) means the period from the effective date of
the revision up to and including the day before the collective agreement
is signed;
(ii) a retroactive upward revision in rates of pay shall
apply to officers, former officers or in the case of death, the estates
of former officers who were officers in the groups identified in Article
8 of this Agreement during the retroactive period;
(iii) for initial appointments made during the
retroactive period, the rate of pay selected in the revised rates of pay
is the rate which is immediately below the rate of pay being received
prior to the revision;
(iv) for promotions, demotions, deployments, transfers
or acting situations effective during the retroactive period, the rate
of pay shall be recalculated, in accordance with the Public Service
Terms and Conditions of Employment Regulations, using the revised
rates of pay. If the recalculated rate of pay is less than the rate of
pay the officer was previously receiving, the revised rate of pay shall
be the rate, which is nearest to, but not less than the rate of pay
being received prior to the revision. However, where the recalculated
rate is at a lower step in the range, the new rate shall be the rate of
pay immediately below the rate of pay being received prior to the
revision;
(v) no payment or no notification shall be made pursuant
to paragraph 28.08(b) for one dollar ($1.00) or less.
28.09 Where a pay increment and a pay revision are
effected on the same date, the pay increment shall be applied first and the
resulting rate shall be revised in accordance with the pay revision.
28.10 Only rates of pay and compensation for overtime
which has been paid to an officer during the retroactive period will be
recomputed and the difference between the amount paid on the old rates of pay
and the amount payable on the new rates of pay will be paid to the officer.
28.11 An officer whose employment is terminated
voluntarily or involuntarily other than by reason of retirement or lay-off
during the retroactive period and who is re-employed during the retroactive
period and is an officer on the date of signing of this Collective Agreement
shall only be entitled to retroactive pay from the date of commencement of the
officer's most recent period of employment during the retroactive period.
28.12 Notwithstanding clause 28.10 an officer whose
employment terminates during the retroactive period because of completion of the
term for which the officer is appointed and who becomes re-employed and is an
officer on the date of signing of this Collective Agreement shall be entitled to
retroactive pay for any period of employment during the retroactive period.
Education Leave Without Pay
29.01 The Employer recognizes the usefulness of
Education Leave. Upon written application by the officer and with the approval
of the Employer, an officer may be granted education leave without pay for
varying periods up to one (1) year, which can be renewed by mutual Agreement, to
attend a recognized institution for studies in some field of education in which
preparation is needed to fill his present role more adequately or to undertake
studies in some field in order to provide a service which the Employer requires
or is planning to provide.
29.02 At the Employer's discretion, an officer on
education leave without pay under this Article may receive an allowance in lieu
of salary of up to one hundred per cent (100%) of his annual rate of pay as
provided for in Appendix "B", of this Agreement, depending on the
degree to which the education leave is deemed, by the Employer, to be relevant
to organizational requirements. Where the officer receives a grant, bursary or
scholarship, the education leave allowance may be reduced. In such cases, the
amount of the reduction shall not exceed the amount of the grant, bursary or
scholarship.
29.03 Allowances already being received by the
officer may at the discretion of the Employer be continued during the period of
the education leave. The officer shall be notified when the leave is approved
whether such allowances are to be continued in whole or in part.
29.04 As a condition of the granting of education
leave without pay an officer shall, if required, give a written undertaking
prior to the commencement of the leave to return to the service of the Employer
for a period of not less than the period of the leave granted.
If the officer:
(a) fails to complete the course;
(b) does not resume employment with the Employer on completion
of the course;
or
(c) ceases to be employed, except by reason of death or lay-off,
before termination of the period he has undertaken to serve after completion of
the course;
he shall repay the Employer all allowances paid to him under
this Article during the education leave or such lesser sum as shall be
determined by the Employer.
Career Development Leave With Pay
29.05
(a) Career development refers to an activity which in the
opinion of the Employer is likely to be of assistance to the individual in
furthering his career development and to the organization in achieving its
goals. The following activities shall be deemed to be part of career
development:
(i) a course given by the Employer;
(ii) a course offered by a recognized academic
institution;
(iii) a seminar, convention or study session in a
specialized field directly related to the officer's work.
(b) Upon written application by the officer, and with the
approval of the Employer, career development leave with pay may be given for any
one of the activities described in paragraph 29.05(a) above. The officer shall
receive no compensation under Article 21, Hours of Work and Overtime, and
Article 22, Travelling, during time spent on career development leave provided
for in this clause.
(c) Officers on career development leave shall be reimbursed for
all reasonable travel and other expenses incurred by them which the Employer may
deem appropriate.
Examination Leave With Pay
29.06 Leave with pay may be granted to an officer for
the purpose of writing an examination which takes place during the officer's
scheduled hours of work. Such leave will be granted only where in the opinion of
the Employer the course of study is directly related to the officer's duties or
will improve his qualifications.
30.01 Unless it is a requirement of the officer's
job, or unless by prior agreement in writing between the officer and management,
no officer shall be required by the Employer to use his privately-owned motor
vehicle on government business.
31.01 The Public Service Labour Relations Act
provides penalties for engaging in illegal strikes. Disciplinary action, which
may include penalties up to and including discharge, may also be taken for
participation in an illegal strike as defined in the Public Service Labour
Relations Act.
32.01 If officers whose normal duties are performed
on the premises of industrial employers are prevented from performing their
duties because of a strike or lock-out on the industrial employers' premises,
the officers shall report the matter to the Employer and the Employer will
consider measures designed to ensure that, so long as work is available, the
officers affected are not denied regular pay and benefits to which they would
normally be entitled.
33.01 The Employer shall continue to make all
reasonable provisions for the occupational safety and health of officers. The
Employer welcomes suggestions on this subject, and to this end encourages the
formation of safety and health committees at appropriate locations in government
departments. Where such a committee is formed, it may encompass one or all
bargaining units at the location at the discretion of the Employer. The
composition of the Committee, which shall be composed of personnel employed at
the location, will be determined locally through consultation between management
and local union representatives. The Committee shall meet as required to consult
and make recommendations on matters of occupational health and safety; within
the scope of the policies, procedures and standards prescribed by the Employer,
and which are designed or intended to prevent or reduce the risk of occupational
injury and illness.
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