Women's
Energy Locals with language#
| Local | Unit | Company |
| 594 | 0 | CONSUMERS' CO-OPERATIVE REFINERIES LIMITED, PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTION DEPT : FEDERATED CO-OPERATIVES LIMITED |
| 848 | 0 | SHELL CANADA LIMITED (REFINERY) |
| 999 | 5 | ENBRIDGE GAS INC. - SIMCOE |
| 8833 | 2 | ENBRIDGE GAS INC. - CALL CENTRE |
| 999 | 4 | ENBRIDGE GAS INC. - STO |
| 975 | 1 | ENERCARE HOME SERVICES |
| 585 | 0 | EVERWIND FUELS |
| 975 | 2 | ENBRIDGE GAS INC. |
Template Language#
Model Language#
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.
For this reason the parties agree to recognize the role of Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will be determined by the Union from amongst the female bargaining unit employees. The Advocate will meet with female members as required, discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate agency when necessary.
The Company agrees to provide access to a confidential phone line and voice mail that can be maintained by the Women’s Advocate and that is accessible for female employees to contact the Women’s Advocate. As well, the Company will provide access to a private office so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate.
The Company and the Union will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the advocacy role of the Women’s Advocate providing contact numbers to reach the Women’s Advocate.
The Company will also assign a management support person to assist the advocate in her role.
The Women’s Advocate will participate in an initial 40 hour basic training program and an annual three (3) day update training program delivered by the Unifor National Women’s Department.
The Company agrees to pay for lost time, including travel time, registration costs, lodging, transportation, meals and other reasonable expenses where necessary.
Local 790/38/795 and Enbridge Gas Inc.#
21.08 Women’s Advocate
The parties recognize the importance of having a women’s advocate to assist with matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. Women may also need to find out about specialized resources available through the Company and in the community such as counselors or women’s shelters to assist them in dealing with these and other issues. The mandate and role of this position is to assist women bargaining unit employees in accordance with the Company’s Respectful Workplace Policy and Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP). Within ninety (90) days of ratification the Company and the Union agree to establish a Women’s Advocate representative including formal definition of role and responsibilities based on the following terms and conditions.
A. The Women’s Advocate will participate in an initial 40 hour basic training program and an annual three (3) day update training program delivered by the Unifor National Women’s Department, as well as the Company’s mutual Respect in the Workplace training. The Company agrees to pay for travel time, registration costs, lodging, transportation, meals and other reasonable expenses where necessary, in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
B. The Company agrees to provide a cell phone and voicemail that can be maintained by the Women’s Advocate. As well, the Company will provide access to a private office so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate.
C. The Company and the Union will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the advocacy role of the Women’s Advocate providing contact numbers to reach the Women’s Advocate. The Company will also assign a management support person to assist the advocate in her role.
D. The selection of an employee will be based on mutual agreement between the Union and the Company from amongst the female bargaining unit.
E. The Women’s Advocate role will be reviewed during the next round of bargaining.
Harassment language addition:#
If the harassment does not stop at this point, or if the harassed employee does not feel able to approach the alleged harasser directly, that employee should:
- Immediately report the harassment to the employee's Union Representative and/or Supervisor, or if this is not appropriate, to the local Equity Representative and/or Women's Advocate, Human Resources Manager, or designate of the Director of Labour Relations and Labour Economics.
FCA & Unifor#
Auto Sector
(E) Women’s Advocate
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. To this end, the Company agrees to pay for the Women's Advocate poster regarding services available in the Community as required.
For this reason the parties agree to recognize that the role of women’s advocate in the workplace will be served by the Unifor female member of the Local Union Employment Equity Committees, in addition to her other duties relating to employment equity. The trained female Employment Equity Representative/Women's Advocate may meet with any member as required, to discuss problems and refer them to the appropriate agency( ie. crisis centre, emergency shelter, counselor or mental health professional) when necessary.
RECOGNITION
The Company agrees to establish a confidential phone line with caller ID, personal internet access and a personal fax/photocopier/scanner unit that employees can use to contact the Employment Equity Representatives or Women's Advocate. As well, the Company will provide access to a private office so that confidentiality can be maintained when an employee is meeting with an Employment Equity Representative or Women's Advocate. The Local Employment Equity Committees will develop appropriate communications to inform employees about the advocacy role that the Employment Equity Committee members play.
In addition to the initial 40 hour training program, the female
Employment Equity Reps and Women’s Advocates will participate in an annual three-day training program including travel time.
The Company agrees to pay for lost time, registration where necessary, lodging and transportation. The Union will be responsible for meals and other expenses.