Province of Ontario provided the Foreperson is a member
in good standing in the Union.
ARTICLE 4 - OCCUPIED PREMISES
4.01 Where an owner requires that work be done outside regu-
lar business hours, the parties may agree to adjust straight
time and overtime hours but only by mutual consent in
writing.
ARTICLE 5 - PROBATIONARY MEMBERS
5.01 A Probationary Member is a person who has little or no
experience in the trade.
The employer will first attain a referral slip in accordance
with Article 5 Union Security from the local union before
the Probationary Member commences work and the 500
hour probation will start on first day worked.
If by the time the 500 hour probation is complete and the
apprentice has been deemed suitable by both union and
employer the Probationary Member will become a member
of the union.
All wages deductions and contributions for a Probationary
Member shall be paid as per
Article 29 of the local wage schedule of the provincial
agreement for all hours worked.
ARTICLE 6 - SUPPLIES BY EMPLOYERS
6.01 All employees must supply their own CSA Green Tag
Safety Boots and NIOSH safety hat.
6.02 The employer will supply and maintain the supply of safety
goggles, safety rubber boots, wet suits and any other
required safety equipment. The above equipment is essen-
tial for all workers.
6.03 Tools required and which all workers shall have are: (i)
1 Club Hammer;
(ii) 1 Pointing Trowel;
(iii) 1 Brick Trowel;
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