Central Collective Agreement - OPSEU

Whereas the parties agree that flexible hours of work arrangements can be an effective method of assisting
employees to balance work and personal responsibilities as well as achieving organizational objectives, the
parties agree to the following:
1) Hours of work shall be arranged to best serve the convenience of the public and the achievement
of operational needs.
2) The parties recognize that there may be instances where flexible hours of work arrangements may
not be a viable method of arranging schedules to meet operational requirements. Further, the
parties agree that it is critical to, at a minimum, adhere to common service standards.
3) Local Employee Relations Committees may enter into a review process on the feasibility of
incorporating flexible hours of work arrangements in the workplace.
4) Should the workplace not have a Local Employee Relations Committee, the Ministry Employee
Relations Committee may review the feasibility of incorporating a flexible hours of work
arrangement in the workplace.
5) When the employer cancels or amends a flexible hours of work arrangement, they shall provide
notice to the affected employee(s) in writing at least one (1) month prior to the cancellation or
amendment.
6) The parties recognize that the Employer has the right to deny, alter or cancel flexible hours of
work arrangements. The Employer’s exercise of discretion pursuant to this letter shall not be
grievable.
Dated this _____ day of ______________, 2008 in Toronto, Ontario
31. INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
Add new Appendix regarding Internationally Trained Professionals as follows:
(NEW) APPENDIX
Date of Ratification
INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Between
The Crown in Right of Ontario
(Ministry of Government Services)
“the Employer”
and
Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union
“the Union”
Re: Internationally Trained Professionals
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