2012 Local Agreement - SEIU-UHW Healthcare Workers West

138 C. Training for Union Leads.
The Employer will provide all Leads training in a jointly developed program
to insure their success in the Lead role. Such training shall include, but
not be limited to, courses in the following: Labor Management Partnership,
Interest Based Problem Solving, Union Partnership Representative and
Communication Skills.
139 SECTION 6 – VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS
140 A. Role of Volunteers.
The volunteer’s role in the facilities is to provide services to patients that
may not otherwise be offered.
141 B. Volunteer Programs Not Used to Displace Employees.
The Employer agrees that programs such as volunteer programs and
summer youth programs shall not be utilized to displace bargaining unit
Employees or to fill positions previously occupied by bargaining unit
Employees, nor shall they be used to reduce their hours of work.
142 C. Notification to Union of Volunteer Programs.
The Employer shall notify the Union upon commencement of volunteer
programs and summer youth programs of the number of participants, their
classification, work location, hours of work per week, and the duration of
the program.
143 SECTION 7 – JOB DESCRIPTIONS
144 A. Availability of Job Descriptions.
The Employer and the Union shall maintain job descriptions in accordance
with duties necessary in the operation of facilities concerned with the care,
treatment, and recovery of patients. Each Employee at the time of hire will
receive a copy of the job description and at anytime, at the Employee’s
request.
145 B. Creation of New Jobs or Changes in Existing Job Descriptions.
If the Employer intends to create a new job which is within the jurisdiction
of the Union or if the Employer intends to change an existing job
description, it will notify the Union with the intent of reaching Agreement
on the proposed changes to the job description or the creation of the new
job and accompanying wage rate. Should the parties not reach
Agreement, the Employer and the Union shall bargain the issue in good
faith.
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