UWOSA Collective Agreement - Western University

Collective Agreement between

the University of Western Ontario and

the University of Western Ontario Staff Association

For the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE AND PREAMBLE............................................................................... 4 ARTICLE 1 ? DEFINITIONS................................................................................. 5 ARTICLE 2 ? RECOGNITION .............................................................................. 7 ARTICLE 3 ? RESERVATION AND CONTINUATION OF MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 9 ARTICLE 4 ? NO DISCRIMINATION AND NO HARASSMENT......................... 10 ARTICLE 5 ? STRIKE OR LOCK-OUT............................................................... 13 ARTICLE 6 ? UNION SECURITY....................................................................... 13 ARTICLE 7 ? UNION REPRESENTATION ........................................................ 15 ARTICLE 8 ? GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ........................................................ 19 ARTICLE 9 ? ARBITRATION PROCEDURE ..................................................... 23 ARTICLE 10 ? SENIORITY AND SERVICE DATES .......................................... 23 ARTICLE 11 ? DISCIPLINE AND DISCHARGE................................................. 27 ARTICLE 12 ? VACANCIES............................................................................... 28 ARTICLE 13 ? LAYOFF ..................................................................................... 31 ARTICLE 14 ? DISPLACEMENT OF EMPLOYEES .......................................... 34 ARTICLE 15 ? RECALL RIGHTS ....................................................................... 37 ARTICLE 16 ? PREFERENTIAL PLACEMENT DURING THE LAYOFF NOTICE PERIOD.............................................................................................................. 40 ARTICLE 17 ? UNION/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE....................................... 42 ARTICLE 18 ? TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE .................................................... 42 ARTICLE 19 ? MEAL AND REST PERIODS ..................................................... 43 ARTICLE 20 ? VACATION ................................................................................. 45 ARTICLE 21 ? PAID HOLIDAYS ........................................................................ 48 ARTICLE 22 ? EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PLAN ........................................ 50 ARTICLE 23 ? LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY ...................................... 54 ARTICLE 24 ? SICK LEAVE AND DISABILITY INCOME PROTECTION .......... 56 ARTICLE 25 ? HEALTH CARE APPOINTMENTS ............................................. 61 ARTICLE 26 ? COMPASSIONATE LEAVE........................................................ 61 ARTICLE 27 ? JURY DUTY, WITNESS DUTY AND CITIZENSHIP .................. 62 ARTICLE 28 ? PARENTAL AND PREGNANCY LEAVE.................................... 63

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ARTICLE 29 ? POLITICAL CANDIDACY AND RESERVIST LEAVE................. 67 ARTICLE 30 ? REDUCED RESPONSIBILITY ................................................... 69 ARTICLE 31 ? RETIREMENT AND PENSION PLAN ........................................ 71 ARTICLE 32 ? HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME ........................................ 73 ARTICLE 33 ? DEFERRED SALARY LEAVE .................................................... 76 ARTICLE 34 ? GUARANTEED HOUSING LOAN PLAN.................................... 78 ARTICLE 35 ? HEALTH AND SAFETY.............................................................. 78 ARTICLE 36 ? EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ............................................................ 80 ARTICLE 37 ? LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION .............................................. 81 ARTICLE 38 ? ACCESS TO PERSONNEL FILE ............................................... 81 ARTICLE 39 ? EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM .................................... 81 ARTICLE 40 - CONTRACTING OUT ................................................................. 83 ARTICLE 41 ? CLOSURE OF UNIVERSITY...................................................... 83 ARTICLE 42 ? EMPLOYEE TYPES ................................................................... 84 ARTICLE 43 ? TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS.................................................. 88 ARTICLE 44 ? JOB EVALUATION..................................................................... 88 ARTICLE 45 ? WAGES AND BENEFITS ........................................................... 91 ARTICLE 46 ? LEARNING, STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ............. 97 ARTICLE 47 ? CLOTHING ALLOWANCE ......................................................... 99 ARTICLE 48 ? MERGER, AMALGAMATION OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................... 100 ARTICLE 49 ? DURATION............................................................................... 100 ARTICLE 50 ? TUITION SCHOLARSHIP ........................................................ 101 ARTICLE 51 ? CALL IN PAY............................................................................ 101 ARTICLE 52 ? STAND BY COMPENSATION ................................................. 101 ARTICLE 53 ? TRAVEL ................................................................................... 102 ARTICLE 54 ? GENERAL CONDITIONS......................................................... 102 ARTICLE 55 ? SECONDMENTS ..................................................................... 103 ARTICLE 56 ? PAY EQUITY............................................................................ 104 APPENDIX A ? TERM EMPLOYEES............................................................... 106 APPENDIX B ? UPDATED CLASSIFICATIONS .............................................. 108 APPENDIX C ? FACULTY/ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS..................................... 110

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APPENDIX D ? END OF YEAR CLOSING CHART ......................................... 111 APPENDIX E ? UWOSA STAFF LEVELS AND JES2013 POINT BANDS (LEVELS) ......................................................................................................... 112 APPENDIX F ? TRANSFER OF WORK IVEY.................................................. 113 APPENDIX G ? CAREER PROGRESSION FOR UWOSA MEMBERS ........... 114 APPENDIX H ? APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM ? GENERAL MACHINIST ... 115 APPENDIX I ? TRANSFER OF WORK SCHULICH......................................... 118 APPENDIX J ? VIDEO MONITORING ............................................................. 119 APPENDIX L ? IMPLEMENTATION OF THE JOB EVALUATION SYSTEM (JES2013) AND POINT BANDS (LEVELS)...................................................... 120 APPENDIX M ? ARTICLE 32 ? HOURS OF WORK ........................................ 125 APPENDIX Q ? ARTICLE 2 ? RECOGNITION ................................................ 126 APPENDIX W ? UWOSA HOURLY COMPENSATION RATE ? EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2021.................................................................................................... 127 APPENDIX X ? UWOSA HOURLY COMPENSATION RATE ? EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022.................................................................................................... 127 APPENDIX Y ? UWOSA HOURLY COMPENSATION RATE ? EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023.................................................................................................... 128 Schedule A - JES2013 Job Evaluation Plan..................................................... 129 Schedule B ? Review Schedule of UWOSA Position Descriptions (Article 44.03) ......................................................................................................................... 184 Addendum ? MOA re. Appendix L ? Implementation of the Job Evaluation System and Point Bands .................................................................................. 185

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PURPOSE AND PREAMBLE

The purpose of this Agreement is to establish an orderly collective bargaining relationship between The University of Western Ontario (hereafter referred to as Western) and its employees represented under this Agreement by The University of Western Ontario Staff Association (hereafter referred to as UWOSA) and between Western and UWOSA, to encourage efficiency of operation, to ensure the prompt and peaceful resolution of disputes and grievances and to set forth an Agreement covering rates of pay and other working conditions. The parties recognize that it is in their mutual interests to promote and to enhance the working relations between Western and UWOSA and its members based upon the principles of mutual respect and cooperation and to foster a climate appropriate for the promotion of excellence in the University. Western and UWOSA and its members recognize the vital role that each party plays and, therefore, they commit themselves to working together to strive:

a) for a safe and efficient working environment; b) for the fair and equitable treatment for all employees; c) to keep the parties informed on matters affecting them; and d) to promote and maintain a working environment which

recognizes the dignity and worth of each employee, and creates a climate of mutual respect and understanding; all in accordance with, and subject to, this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

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