COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT - THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF: SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53 (OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN)

To promote the morale, well-being and security of all the employees in the bargaining unit of the Union; AND WHEREAS it is desirable that methods of bargaining and all matters pertaining to the working conditions of the employees be drawn up in an agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: ARTICLE 2: RECOGNITION AND NEGOTIATIONS (a) Recognition of Union The Employer or anyone authori. [...] (c) Purpose of the Committee The purpose of the Committee is to promote the cooperative resolution of workplace issues, to respond and adapt to changes in the economy, to foster the development of work-related skills and to promote workplace productivity. [...] If an employee is in the process of preparing for the required qualifications at the time of notice of layoff or bumping, the employee shall be allowed to bump provided the qualifications are achieved before the scheduled date of assuming the position. [...] Step 2: Failing satisfactory settlement of the grievance after the completion of Step 1, the Union will submit to the Secretary-Treasurer within ten (10) working days, a written statement of the particulars of the complaint and the redress sought. [...] (g) Witnesses At any stage of the grievance or arbitration procedure the parties may have the assistance of the employee(s) concerned as witnesses and any other witnesses, and all reasonable arrangements will be made to permit the conferring parties or the arbitrator(s) to have access to any part of the Employer's premises to view any working conditions which may be relevant to the settlement of t.