Covenant Health Collective Agreement 2020-2024

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #4

BETWEEN

COVENANT HEALTH 
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

- and -

HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
(hereinafter referred to as the Union)

RE:  JOINT COMMITTEE

The Parties recognize the value of joint discussions on issues of mutual concern. Where it is the intent of the Parties to create a Joint Covenant Health/HSAA forum for this purpose, the Parties agree as follows:

1. The Joint Committee will be comprised of Employer and Union representatives.

2. The Parties may meet quarterly, or as otherwise mutually agreed.

3. The purpose of the Joint Committee will be to:

   1. exchange information;

   2. engage in discussions; and

   3. share information with their respective principals on matters discussed by the committee.

4. The Joint Committee shall establish Terms of Reference outlining the purpose of the Joint Committee, its key functions, committee membership, and the reporting relationships for each of the Parties. The Joint Committee shall determine the issues to be addressed.

This Letter of Understanding will expire March 31, 2024, or upon the date of ratification of the next Collective Agreement, whichever is later.