IMPLEMENTATION, DURATION AND RENEWAL OF

This Agreement shall become effective on date of signing. Expiration of the Appendix will be as per Provincial Statutes. Increases in wages and all other monetary items listed in the attached Appendix shall be effective as provided herein.

This Agreement shall remain in force and effect until April 30, 2027 for Newfoundland and Labrador and from year to year thereafter unless either party shall, at least ninety (90) days prior to any anniversary date thereafter, notify the other party to this Agreement in writing of any proposed changes to this Agreement.

The party receiving such notification shall have the right to submit counter-proposals provided they are submitted sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of this Agreement.

The Parties shall meet as defined under the applicable Labour Relations Act/Employment Standards Act prior to the expiration date of this Agreement, and shall negotiate with a view to concluding a Collective Agreement without unnecessary delay.

If a revised Collective Agreement has not been concluded prior to the expiration date of this Agreement, it may be extended beyond that date to whatever extent may be mutually agreed to between the International Vice-President and the Board of Directors of the applicable Association(s), or as provided by applicable laws, statutes or regulations.