COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT Between RICHMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 38

PREAMBLE WHEREAS it is the responsibility of all parties to this Agreement to work for the effective and efficient operation of the schools in the School District, all in accordance with the School Act, recognizing meanwhile the parties responsibilities and obligations each to the other as hereinafter set forth; AND WHEREAS, it is the desire of both parties to this Agreement to maintain a harmonio. [...] Section 3 Remit Dues The Board agrees to remit the deductions made under Section 2 to the Union by the end of the month, together with a list of the names of the employees from whom such deductions were made. [...] If the difference or grievance is not settled immediately to the satisfaction of the employee, then Step 2 Within five (5) working days of the difference or grievance arising, the matter shall be reduced to writing and presented by the employee and/or a representative of the Union in person to the Superintendent of Schools or designate. [...] If the difference or grievance is not settled by the Superintendent of Schools or designate to the satisfaction of the employee within two working days of meeting with the employee and the Union representative, then Step 3 a) Within ten (10) working days of the meeting between the Superintendent of Schools, or designate, the employee and/or the Union representative, the matter shall be taken up by. [...] Section 2 Payment of Salaries Except for absence without pay, ten (10) month employees will be paid for the period between the date of commencement at the start of the school year and the date of layoff at the end of the school year.