The parties recognize that there are certain benefits currently enjoyed by Residents in the various hospitals, which are not specifically set out in this Agreement. The parties also recognize that certain of these benefits may vary from hospital to hospital and it is not the intent of this Article to introduce uniformity to these situations but rather to deal with the benefits as they exist in each hospital at the date of the signing of this Agreement.
The practices in effect at the date of the signing of this Agreement with respect to the following benefits shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement:
- (a) Food provisions for “on-call” Residents;
- (b) Accommodation arrangements at St. Anthony;
- (c) Sick leave as per letter of understanding titled, “Re: Sick Leave Accumulation”;
- (d) Photocopying in the libraries;
- (e) Time off for Association business for Association Officers.
The following items remain within the discretion of the Employer and the University as the case may be and are outside the purview of Clause 20.04:
- (a) Decisions in respect of the academic program which are not in direct conflict with the terms of this Agreement;
- (b) Decisions in respect of the work requirements, duty assignments and efficiency of the service function of Resident in accordance with traditional management rights, which are not in direct conflict with the terms of this Agreement;
- Cafeteria food prices
Subject to 20.01 and 20.02, if during the currency of this Agreement a question arises concerning an alleged deprivation or reduction in a benefit heretofore enjoyed as a result of employment under this Agreement and affecting either directly or indirectly the terms of this Agreement, either party may refer the matter to the Association Management Committee established by Article 19 of this Agreement which shall resolve the matter by consultation and discussion.
Travel Allowance
Residents coming into the Province shall receive a travel allowance for one way travel to the Province to a maximum of six hundred dollars ($600.00).
Mileage – Clinical Rotation
Subject to Clause 10.02, and where approved by the Employer, when a Resident is required by the Employer to perform clinical rotations in different parts of the province, outside the area of the province in which he/she normally resides and works, the Employer shall reimburse the cost of initial transportation to the site and the cost of return at the rate provided in Article 10.01 for mileage.