Memorandum of Agreement – CIF Spring Package

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

Between the

Communications Energy and Paperworkers Union of

Canada, Locals 401, 410, 506 and 2289

Members of the

CEP Atlantic Communications Council (Council)

and

Bell Aliant Regional Communications (Company)

Whereas the Company and the Council (the “Parties”) have met, pursuant to Article 7.09 of the Collective Agreement, for the purpose of resolving differences and making necessary amendments to the Collective Agreement during its term;

And whereas the Parties have a mutual interest in reducing the amount of Consumer Services Representative work that is outsourced by the Company as long as it is financially viable;

And whereas the Parties recognize that there are unique working and business conditions in parts of Labrador that require specific solutions;

And whereas the Parties recognize that the definition of the Standard Entry Level Qualifications for two classifications (Consumer Service Technician and Cable Technician) do not provide enough information to members regarding the physical working conditions of the roles;

And whereas the Parties have a similar interest in treating Customer Service Representatives consistently with respect to Sales Incentive Compensation;

And whereas, the Parties wish to recognize changes in structure of the Council and possible changes of the Union name;

And whereas the Parties desire a consistent approach to dealing with the creation and changing of Community Technician and Combination Technician roles

And whereas the Council and the Company have identified a number of Collective Agreement amendments that would address the interests of many members,

Therefore, subject to ratification, and pursuant to Articles 4.05 and 7.09(e) of the Collective Agreement, the parties agree that the following terms will amend the provisions of their Collective Agreement to its December 31, 2014 expiry;

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