Maxxam Analytics Inc. - BC Government and Service Employees ...

BCGEU and Maxxam Analytics Inc. (03/2012) Page 3(25) "workday" - is a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive hours commencing with the starting timeof any shift. For the purpose of calculating compensatory overtime rates only, the time worked prior to,but adjoining to, a shift shall be deemed as time worked after a shift;(26) "work schedule" - means the roster of work hours and days to meet the annual hours of work.1.1 Purpose of AgreementARTICLE 1 - PREAMBLE(a) The purpose of this Agreement is to establish and maintain orderly collective bargainingprocedures between the Employer and the Union.(b) The parties to this Agreement share a desire to improve the quality of services provided.Accordingly, they are determined to establish, within the framework provided by the law, an effectiveworking relationship at all levels of operation in which members of the bargaining unit are employed.1.2 Future LegislationIn the event that any future legislation renders null and void or materially alters any provision of thisAgreement, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect for the term of the Agreement, and the partieshereto shall negotiate a mutually agreeable provision to be substituted for the provision so rendered nulland void or materially altered.1.3 Conflict with PolicyIn the event that there is a conflict between the contents of this Agreement and any policy made by theEmployer, or on behalf of the Employer, this Agreement shall take precedence over the said policy.1.4 Singular and PluralWherever the singular is used in this Agreement the same shall be construed as meaning the plural if thecontext requires unless otherwise specifically stated.1.5 Human Rights Act(a)The parties hereto subscribe to the principles of the Human Rights Act of British Columbia.(b) The Employer will make available to all interested employees a file containing the Human RightsAct of British Columbia and other readily available information relating to that Act.1.6 Harassment in the Workplace(a) The Employer, in cooperation with the Union, will promote a work environment that is free fromharassment of any kind where employees are treated with respect and dignity. Harassment betweenemployees, supervisor (a person in position of authority) to employee, and/or employee to supervisor (aperson in position of authority), will not be tolerated in the workplace.(b) Sexual harassment is one form of harassment and discrimination which is defined as unwelcomesexual advances or requests for favours which will influence a decision to alter the terms and conditionsof employment of an individual who submits to or rejects such advances; and/or any unwelcome sexualconduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.(c) This clause does not preclude an employee from filing a complaint under Section 13 of the BCHuman Rights Code.