collective agreement

Article 1 - Purpose

1.01 The intent and purpose of this Part is to:

1. stabilize the pulp industry and its construction and maintenance partners;
   
   
2. set out certain terms and conditions which will apply to the Employees and the Employer;
   
   
3. mutually recognize the respective rights, responsibilities and functions of the parties to this agreement;
   
   
4. provide and maintain working conditions, hours of work, wage rates, travel allowances, referral provisions and benefits;
   
   
5. establish an equitable system for the promotion, transfer, layoff and recall of Employees;
   
   
6. establish a just and prompt procedure for the disposition of grievances; and through the full and fair administration of all the provisions contained within this Part, to achieve a relationship among the Union, the Employer, and the Employees which will be conducive to their mutual well-being.
    

1. It is in the mutual interest of the employer and employee, to provide for the construction of the projects affected by this agreement to further, to the fullest extent possible, the safety and physical welfare of the employees, the economy of construction, the quality and quantity of construction, and the cleanliness of project worksites and protection of the owner’s property.
   
   
2. It is recognized by this Agreement to be the duty of the employer and the Union to cooperate fully for the advancement of said conditions.
   
   
3. It is also recognized by this Agreement to be the duty of the employer to explain fully the terms of this Agreement to all its officers and others engaged in a supervisory capacity and it is recognized to be the duty of the Union to explain fully to its members, its and their responsibilities and obligations under this Agreement.
   
   
4. The Company and the Union recognize their respective obligations and responsibilities to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.

 
1.03  Equity Hire

The Employer and the Union believe that every person has the right of equal opportunity based upon bona fide qualifications in respect of his or her trade, occupation or employment, or in respect of an intended occupation, employment, advancement or promotion, and the race, religion, colour, age, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, place of origin, union membership, or political belief of any person or class or group of persons shall not constitute reasonable cause for harm or punishment.

The parties agree to work cooperatively to promote opportunities for local and aboriginal people on all projects.


1.04  The omission of specific mention in this agreement of existing rights and privileges established or recognized by the Employer will not be construed to deprive employees or the Union of such rights and privileges.  Such rights and privileges may only be amended by mutual agreement.
 
  

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