SHIFT WORK
10.01
For the purpose of clarification, the work week shall be deemed to commence at starting time of the regular day shift on Monday morning.
10.02
For the purpose of defining the shifts, the first shift shall be the day shift which commences at 8:00 a.m. The second shift will be the afternoon shift and shall follow the first shift. The third shift shall be the night shift and shall follow the second shift. U.A. Local 740 tradespersons will have preference of shift premiums.
10.03
Shift premiums shall apply on all hours worked on the second and third shifts at the following rates: Second Shift 15% of hourly rate Third Shift 20% of hourly rate
10.04
In the event it becomes necessary to work shift work, two (2) full shifts must be worked in any twenty-four (24) hour period and each of these shifts must continue for a period of five (5) consecutive working days. In the event of an employee not receiving five (5) consecutive working days on their shift (other than employees who quit of their own volition or who are discharged for cause) said employees shall receive a minimum of overtime rates plus shift premiums where applicable for all hours worked.
10.05
When an employee is required to return to work without an eight (8) hour break, all work performed shall be paid for at the applicable overtime rate until such time the employee receives an eight (8) hour break.
10.06
When an employee works more than ten (10) hours a day, unless scheduled prior to the end of previous shift, a meal (hot where possible) will be provided by the employer immediately after the conclusion of the ten (10) consecutive hours and at each four (4) hour intervals thereafter provided work shift is not completed or $25 in lieu of meal. The employee shall be allowed a thirty (30) minute meal break and shall be compensated at the applicable rate of pay.
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