May 16, 2013 at 6:00 PM
CAW Local 2002 is accepting applications for the position of a Bilingual Women's Advocate for Jazz
CSA/ACS. The Company agrees to provide the Women’s Advocate representatives with
a guarantee of eight (8) hours Company paid release time per month. The release
will be arranged prior to the first of the month if possible. In addition, the
Company will agree to a paid release on an ad hoc basis as required for issues
which arise.
The Company agrees to pay for the Women’s Advocates travel
time, registration costs for training, lodging, transportation, meals and other
reasonable expenses where necessary and subject to management approval.
The negotiated language is as
follows:
ARTICLE 22.01 – LETTER OF INTENT – WOMEN’S ADVOCATE POSITION
The Company and Union agree upon ratification of the tentative agreement to
implement the following language on a trial basis for a period of eighteen (18)
months to evaluate the effectiveness of this position. At the end of this trial
period the parties will meet and discuss the incorporation of this LOI into a
formal Letter of Understanding to form part of the Collective Agreement. The
Union will provide the Company with information pertaining to the usage of the
Women’s Advocate position as part of the evaluation.
22.01 Recognition – In addition to the current resources as per the Company
sponsored EAP and available HR employer supported programs, the parties
recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman
matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also
need to find out about specialized resources in the community such as counselors
or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these and other issues.
22.02 Selection – The parties agree to recognize the need for the role of
Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate(s) will be selected by
the CAW and will be a female Jazz employee. The successful candidate(s) will
agree to perform the Women’s Advocate position for a minimum twelve (12) month
period. The selection will be subject to approval by the Company’s HR
representative.
22.03 Scope – The Women’s Advocate(s) will meet with female employees as
required to discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate agency
when necessary. The Company and the Union will develop appropriate
communications to inform employees about the role of the Women’s Advocate(s) and
will communicate contact information.
22.04 Training – The Women’s Advocate(s) will participate in an initial forty
(40) hours training program organized by the CAW and annually a three (3) day
training program including travel time. The Company may select a representative
to participate in the aforementioned training.
22.05 Application – The Company commits to making every reasonable effort to
provide the Women’s Advocate(s) to access to a confidential phone line in the
workplace. Additionally, the company commits to making every reasonable effort
to provide access to a confidential office should an issue arise in the
workplace that requires immediate action.
22.06 Release – The Company agrees to a maximum of three Women’s Advocate
positions, preferably to include coverage by region. Consideration for the
foregoing will include at least one (1) French speaking advocate for the
province of QC to be included in the total number of regional Women Advocate’s
positions.
The successful candidate will report to the President of CAW
Local 2002. Individuals interested in applying should send a resume outlining
their particular experience and reasons for applying for the position no later
than:
May 31, 2013, 1500 hours Eastern Time
Please send your
resume via e-mail, fax or Canada Post to:
CAW Local 2002 *
Attn: Kerry
Turner
7015 Tranmere Drive, Unit 5
Mississauga, ON L5S 1M2
Tel: (905) 678-1551 / (888) 226-8885
Fax: (905) 678-0100 / (866) 635-5956
E-mail:
[email protected]
* Please contact Kerry Turner to ensure your resume was received correctly.
Note: The selection process will handled by the National CAW Women’s Department.