This manual is to assist Local/Worksite Presidents who must interpret and/or apply the Collective Agreement.  The manual is not the “final word” on the subjects it addresses.  The Collective Agreement remains the legal binding document.  It is subject to interpretation and the Employer’s interpretation may differ from that presented herein.  We have endeavoured to interpret clauses so that they reflect the intent of the language when it was negotiated.  Where no interpretation is given, the contract language is self-explanatory.

As the Collective Agreement changes so will the manual - remaining reflective of the intent of the language contained in the Agreement.

Remember, this is not the final word and we may not have covered every possible situation.  We, therefore, advise you to proceed with some caution.  If you are unsure of the answer(s) to your question, please contact your Labour Relations Officer.

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