COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO at the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, as of May 1, between -

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1 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO at the City of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, as of May 1, between - THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (hereinafter called the Employer ) - and - UNIFOR CANADA AND ITS LOCAL 2003 (hereinafter called the Union ) ARTICLE 1: RECOGNITION AND COVERAGE 1:01 The Employer recognizes the Union as the exclusive collective bargaining agent with respect to all matters properly arising under the terms of this Agreement for all of the Employer's licensed operating engineers, building management systems technicians, and trainee operating engineers, engaged in the operation and maintenance of air conditioning and heating equipment, save and except chief operating engineers, supervisors and persons above the rank of lead hand. The term employee or employees wherever used in this Agreement shall mean any or all of the employees in the bargaining unit as herein defined unless the contract otherwise provides. ARTICLE 2: MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 2:01 The Union acknowledges that it is the exclusive function of the Employer to: a) maintain order, discipline and efficiency; b) hire, discharge, direct, classify, transfer, promote, demote, lay-off, and suspend or otherwise discipline employees subject to the provisions of this Agreement; c) establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement, governing the conduct of employees; and d) generally to manage and operate the University of Toronto. ARTICLE 3: NO DISCRIMINATION 3:01 The Employer shall not discriminate against an employee because of membership or activity in the Union or the exercise of his/her lawful rights or with respect to terms or conditions of employment on the grounds of race, creed, colour, age, sex, marital status, religion, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, political affiliation, physical handicap or sexual orientation, and any person covered by this Agreement who feels that he/she has suffered discrimination shall have the right to seek redress in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. Employment Equity 3:02 The University and the Union are committed to employment equity in employment for women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and persons who are because of race or colour, in a visible minority in Canada. Sexual Harassment 3:03 Sexual harassment shall be considered discrimination.

2 - 2-3:04 For the purpose of this Collective Agreement, sexual harassment means: An unsolicited sexual advance or solicitation if (a) submission is, expressly or by implication, made a term or condition of a person's right to or continuation or advancement of employment, or (b) submission or rejection is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the person and/or Unwelcome verbal or physical conduct, occurring during the employment relationship, that emphasizes another person's sex or sexual orientation that creates for the employee an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. 3:05 In the event that a grievance alleging sexual harassment is filed, where the alleged harasser is the person who would normally deal with a step of such grievances, the grievance shall automatically be sent forward to the next step. Bullying and Personal Harassment 3:06 The University will provide an environment where members of the bargaining unit are not subjected to bullying and personal harassment. In assessing whether bullying and personal harassment may have occurred, the definitions and standards set out in the University's civility guidelines, although they do not form part of the collective agreement, shall be considered, including by an arbitrator in any arbitration pursuant to this section. Training An employee may file a grievance alleging a course of conduct amounting to bullying and personal harassment if, after the University has exhausted any applicable internal steps to respond to the situation, the employee is dissatisfied with the outcome. Such grievance will be filed at Step 2 of the grievance procedure. If not resolved at Step 2, mediation or facilitation before an agreed upon mediator or facilitator must occur before arbitration takes place. The mediation or facilitation will be confidential and without prejudice to the rights of either party. During any internal steps taken to resolve the situation, employees shall have the right to be accompanied by a union representative. A training program for all Unifor Canada, Local 2003 represented employees will be implemented. This training will be provided to every member of the bargaining unit and managers during the life of the collective agreement. ARTICLE 4: UNION SECURITY AND CHECK-OFF 4:01 The Employer will deduct from the first pay due such employee in each calendar month, during the term of this Agreement, such monthly dues and assessments as are uniformly levied upon all members of the Union in accordance with its Constitution and By-laws. The amount of such dues and assessments shall be certified to the Employer by the Financial Secretary of the Union. 4:02 It is further agreed the Employer will deduct from the first pay of such employee due him/her in each subsequent calendar month, during the remainder of the term of this Agreement, an amount equivalent to such monthly Union dues and assessments as are uniformly levied upon all members of the Union in accordance with its Constitution and By-laws. The amount of such dues and assessments shall be certified to the Employer by the Financial Secretary of the Union. 4:03 The amounts deducted in accordance with paragraphs 4:01 and 4:02 are to be remitted by direct deposit to the Union prior to the end of the month in which the deduction is being made.

3 - 3-4:04 The Employer will, at the time of making each remittance hereunder to the Union, furnish it with a statement showing the names of those employees from whose pay such deduction has been made. 4:05 The Employer agrees that the Union Steward and Health and Safety Representative on each campus shall be given the opportunity of interviewing each new employee once, during the probationary period of the new employee. The duration of such interview shall be reasonable, but not more than thirty (30) minutes in length. 4:06 The Union executive will be allowed a maximum of twenty (20) hours per month release time paid by the employer to allow for Union business. One (1) Union executive member or a combination of Union executive members can use this allocation. The Union will provide the University with five (5) days written notice of when the release time will be required. 4:07 All dues or assessments so deducted shall be remitted to the union not later than the fifteenth (15 th ) day of the month following the month in which such deductions are made together with a list of the names of all employees from who pay dues or assessments were so deducted. The list will also include the employee s earnings, hours worked, and dues deducted, if any, for the employee s position within the bargaining unit. 4:08 The University will submit, quarterly, a detailed bill to the union for reimbursement of lost wages due to Union releases. ARTICLE 5: NO STRIKES OR LOCKOUTS 5:01 The Employer undertakes that there will not be a lockout as defined in the Labour Relations Act during the term of this Agreement. The Union undertakes that there will be no strike as defined in the Labour Relations Act during the term of this Agreement. ARTICLE 6: UNION REPRESENTATION 6:01 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Union Steward to represent bargaining unit employees at each work area. For the purpose of this article, work areas are defined as: Central Steam Plant, Central, North, Southeast, Southwest areas of the University of Toronto at St. George; University of Toronto at Mississauga; University of Toronto at Scarborough. It is understood that employees working at the Central Control and Monitoring System shall be included in the Southeast work area of the St. George Campus. The Union commits to elect a steward in each work area and where no one is elected, the Union Executive will appoint a steward for that work area. 6:02 The Union acknowledges that Union Stewards have duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, and stewards will not absent themselves from such duties unreasonably in order to attend to the grievances of employees. In consideration of this acknowledgment and undertaking, the Employer will compensate them for the time spent in handling grievances of employees and attending to Union business. Such compensation shall not extend beyond normal working hours. They will be required to request leave from the Chief Engineer and/or Area Manager before leaving their work place and will report back to the Chief Engineer and/or Area Manager on returning to same. 6:03 The Employer agrees to pay not more than six (6) members, including the Union President, of the bargaining committee for any time lost from their regular employment for the purpose of conducting negotiations for contract renewal. In addition, the Employer agrees to pay those identified above up to eight (8) hours pay for any time lost from their regular employment for the purpose of preparation for negotiations for contract renewal. 6:04 The Employer agrees that the National Representative or his/her duly authorized representative shall have the right to enter the plant and speak with the members of the Union during their working hours.

4 ARTICLE 7: DISCIPLINARY INTERVIEW - 4-7:01 When an employee is summoned to the supervisor's office for an interview concerning discipline, the supervisor will inform the employee of his/her right to have his/her Union Steward or Union designate present prior to discussing the matter with the employee. The employee may, if he/she so desires, request the presence of his/her Union Steward or Union designate to represent him/her during the interview. If the employee requests representation by his/her Union Steward or Union designate, the supervisor will send for the Union Steward or Union designate without undue delay and without further discussion of the matter with the employee concerned. The Union will make available a representative within one (1) working day in time to attend such a meeting before discipline is imposed. Shall the Union fail in this regard; the discipline shall proceed. 7:02 Any record of a disciplinary action taken by the Employer will not remain on an employee's record beyond two (2) years from the date of such disciplinary action being taken, provided there has been no recurrence of a similar infraction. ARTICLE 8: SUSPENSION OR DISCHARGE 8:01 An employee who has been suspended or discharged shall be advised in writing of the reason therefor. Whether called or not, the Steward or Union designate and Union Executive will be advised in writing or via electronic mail within one (1) working day (24 hours) of the fact of suspension or discharge and the reason therefore. ARTICLE 9: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 9:01 The purpose of this article is to establish a procedure for settlement of grievances. It is the intent of this agreement to adjust as quickly as possible any complaints or differences between the parties arising from the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of this agreement. An employee having a potential grievance arising out of the interpretation, application, administration, or alleged violation of the collective agreement, will first take up the matter with his/her supervisor who will attempt to adjust it. Step One 9:02 Failing satisfactory settlement under Article 9:01, an employee may request his/her supervisor to call the Union Steward to handle a specified grievance. The word specified as used in this paragraph is interpreted by the parties hereto to mean an employee is required to state the nature of the grievance. The supervisor will arrange to send for the Union Steward without undue delay and without further discussion of the grievance. The grievor shall submit the grievance in writing within fifteen (15) working days of the occurrence of the matter. Within five (5) working days of the submission of the grievance, the designated authority*, the grievor and the Union Steward shall meet. Step Two The designated authority shall give his/her answer in writing within three (3) working days after the grievance meeting. *Designated Authority (see Schedule II) 9:03 If the grievance is not settled at Step One, a written grievance may be referred to the Director of Labour Relations or a designated representative of Labour Relations by the National Representative of the Union or his/her designated representative within five (5) working days of receiving an answer in writing from Step One. A meeting shall be arranged by the Director of Labour Relations or a designated representative of Labour Relations with the National Representative of the Union or his/her designated representative within five (5) working days of the receipt of the grievance in order to resolve the dispute. Included in the meeting, in

5 - 5 - addition to the above, shall be the grievor and the Union Steward. The Director of Labour Relations or a designated representative of Labour Relations shall give his/her reply in writing within five (5) working days if the grievance is not settled at this meeting. Group Grievance 9:04 Where it appears that two (2) or more employees have the same grievance, the Union shall process the grievances as one (1) grievance subject to all applicable provisions under the grievance procedure, provided that such grievance shall commence at Step 1. Policy Grievance 9:05 Should any difference arise between the Employer and the Union as to the interpretation or alleged violation of the provisions of this Agreement affecting the Union as such, or the employees as a whole, both the Union and the employer shall have the right to file a grievance as outlined in Article 9:03 at Stage 2. This procedure shall not be utilized to circumvent a grievance which should properly be brought as an individual or group grievance. A grievance of the Employer or a policy grievance of the Union must be sent by registered mail or be personally delivered to the Director of Labour Relations or designated representative of the Employer or to the National Representative of the Union, as the case may be, within fifteen (15) working days after the occurrence of the matter which is the subject of the grievance. The parties shall meet to discuss any such grievance within ten (10) working days of receipt of the grievance. The Director of Labour Relations or his/her designated representative shall give his/her reply in writing within ten (10) working days. If the matter is not resolved then either party may notify the other in writing within a further period of fifteen (15) working days, that it intends to proceed to arbitration as hereafter set out. The notice of intention to proceed to arbitration shall contain details of the grievance, a statement of the exact matter in dispute and a settlement of the relief sought from an arbitrator. Suspension/Discharge Grievance 9:06 In the case of an employee being suspended or discharged, he/she may submit a grievance in writing to the Director of Labour Relations, or his/her designated representative, within ten (10) working days after his/her suspension or discharge. The Director of Labour Relations or a designated representative of Labour Relations shall meet with the National Representative of the Union or his/her designated representative within a further period of fifteen (15) working days after presentation of the grievance. Included in the meeting, in addition to the above, shall be the grievor and the Union Steward. If the grievance is not settled at this meeting, then either party may notify the other in writing within a further period of fifteen (15) working days after the date of the meeting that it intends to proceed to arbitration as hereafter set out. Time Limits 9:07 Saturdays, Sundays and paid holidays will not be counted in determining the time within which any action is to be taken or completed under the grievance, arbitration or job posting procedures. Time limits may be extended by mutual agreement in writing between the parties hereto. ARTICLE 10: ARBITRATION 10:01 If the grievance is not settled at Step Two, either party may notify the other within a further period of five (5) working days after receiving the written reply that it intends to proceed to arbitration. The notice to proceed to arbitration shall contain the details of the grievance, a precise statement of the matter in dispute, a statement of the actual remedy sought by the party from an arbitrator and the name and address of the party's nominee as arbitrator.

6 - 6-10:02 The party who receives the notice of intention to proceed to arbitration shall then notify the other party of the name and address of the party's selection of an arbitrator within fifteen (15) working days after receiving the notice. If the parties are unable to agree upon the selection of an arbitrator within a period of fifteen (15) working days, either party shall then have the right to request the Minister of Labour for Ontario to appoint an arbitrator. 10:03 Each party shall jointly and equally bear the fees and expenses of the arbitrator. No grievance may be submitted to an arbitrator unless it has been properly carried through all of the required steps of the grievance and arbitration procedures. 10:04 Alternatively, the parties may by mutual agreement agree that the grievance be referred to a board of arbitration. The party who gives notice that the grievance be referred to a board of arbitration shall notify the other party of the name and address of the party s nominee to the proposed arbitration board. The party who receives the notice of intention to proceed to a board of arbitration shall then notify the other party of the name and address of their party s nominee to the proposed arbitration board within ten (10) working days after receiving the notice. The two (2) nominees shall attempt to select a chairperson for the board. If they are unable to agree upon the selection within a further period of ten (10) working days after the appointment of the second nominee, either of the parties shall then have the right to request the Minister of Labour to appoint a chairperson for the board. 10:05 In the event an arbitrator properly deals with a matter relating to discharge or other disciplinary action, the arbitrator has the authority to reinstate an employee with or without compensation for wages lost or to make any other award it may deem just in the event there has been a violation of this Agreement by the Employer. 10:06 An arbitrator shall not have any authority to make any decision which is inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement nor to add to or amend any of the terms of this Agreement. The jurisdiction of the arbitrator shall be strictly confined to dealing with the issue in dispute between the parties and the type of relief sought as outlined in the notice of intention to proceed to arbitration. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties. ARTICLE 11: HIRING 11:01 In the event of the Employer wishing to employ operating engineers, the Employer shall first apply to the Union. If the Union cannot supply applicants satisfactory to the Employer, the Employer may then arrange to hire elsewhere. The Employer will advise the Union of such unsuccessful applicants. The Union shall be notified in the event the Employer hires elsewhere. Temporary Employees 11:02 The Employer may employ temporary employees up to a period not to exceed twelve (12) calendar months in order to replace regular employees who are absent due to prolonged illness, injury, or leave of absence. Upon commencement of employment, the Employer will notify the Union of the name, date of hire, classification, and location of employment. Temporary employees shall be covered by the collective agreement, except the following provisions which shall not apply: Suspension or Discharge, Article 8:01; Seniority, Articles 13:01 to 13:09 inclusive; Vacation With Pay, Articles 17:01 to 17:05 inclusive; Sick Leave, Articles 18:01 to 18:06 inclusive; Bereavement Leave, Article 19:01; Paid Personal Leave of Absence, Article 21:01; Jury Duty or Crown Witness Service, Article 22:01; Technological Change, Article 26:01; Job Security, Article 27:01; Benefits, Articles 28:01 to 28:09 inclusive; Clothing, Article 30:01; and Safety Shoe or Boot Allowance, Article 30:02. 11:03 Where the term of employment exceeds twelve (12) calendar months, the employee shall acquire seniority from the original date of hire and shall be entitled to all the provisions of the Collective Agreement thereafter.

7 ARTICLE 12: PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES :01 New employees will be considered as probationary employees until after they have worked for a period of sixty (60) working days, from the date of last hire by the Employer. The Employer may discharge an employee at any time during the probationary period, without cause and at the sole discretion of the Employer. At the conclusion of thirty (30) working days of service the employee shall be enrolled in the applicable University of Toronto benefit programs in accordance with this agreement. In the event an employee is discharged he/she shall be entitled to submit a grievance under Article 9:06 of the Collective Agreement. ARTICLE 13: SENIORITY 13:01 An employee shall be considered on probation and will not acquire seniority until after he/she has worked for a total of sixty (60) working days for the Employer, when his/her seniority shall commence from the last date of entering the bargaining unit. 13:02 In the event of a reduction of work, the least senior employee in each classification shall be the first laid off. Employees shall be recalled in the reverse order to that in which they were laid off. 13:03 When an employee is laid off, he/she shall have the option of displacing an employee in a lateral or lower classification, providing he/she has more seniority in terms of service within the bargaining unit than the employee in the lateral or lower classification. It is understood that when an employee exercises the option to displace an employee at a lower classification, he/she shall be paid the rate for the lower classification. 13:04 In the event a sale of a building results in a loss of work, affected members shall have the right to exercise their rights under Article 13. Loss of Seniority 13:05 An employee shall lose all seniority and deemed to be terminated if he/she: a) voluntarily quits or resigns from the employ of the University; b) is justifiably discharged; c) is absent from work for a period of three (3) or more consecutive working days without notifying the Employer of such absence and providing a bonafide explanation, in which case he/she shall be deemed to have resigned his/her employment with the Employer; d) fails to return to work upon the expiration of a leave of absence, or utilizes a leave of absence for a purpose other than that for which it was granted unless excused by the Employer in writing; e) has been laid off for more than twelve (12) consecutive months; f) following a lay-off, fails to advise the Employer within five (5) days of receipt of notice to return to work, of his/her intention to return, or fails to report for work on the date and at the time specified in the said notice. Temporary Lay-off Notice 13:06 The Employer shall notify the employees who are to be laid off five (5) working days before the lay-off is to be effective. If the employee to be laid off has not had the opportunity to work

8 - 8 - five (5) full working days after notice of lay-off, he/she shall be paid in lieu of that part of five (5) days during which work was not available. Termination Lay-off Notice 13:07 The Employer shall notify employees who are to be permanently laid off in accordance with the following schedule: Upon completion of the probationary period, but less than 1 year -1 week 1 year of service, less than 2 years -3 weeks 2 years of service, less than 4 years - 4 weeks 4 years of service or more - 1 week for each year of service to a maximum of 30 weeks If an employee to be laid off has not been given the opportunity to work the amount of time specified in the above schedule, he/she shall be paid in lieu of that part of the notice required in the schedule during which work was not available. One week's pay is equal to the amount an employee would have received at his/her regular non-overtime work week. Change of Address 13:08 It shall be the duty of the employee to notify the Employer promptly of any change of address and/or telephone number. If any employee should fail to do so, the Employer will not be responsible for failure of such notice to reach the employee. Seniority List 13:09 A seniority list will be prepared and forwarded to the Union office on a semi-annual basis commencing January of each year. ARTICLE 14: WAGE RATES 14:01 The following regular hourly rates shall be payable under this Agreement as outlined in Wage Schedule I. Saturday Premium 14:02 Employees shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1½) for all hours worked from 00:00 hours Saturday until 24:00 hours Saturday. Sunday Premium 14:03 Employees shall be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1½) for all hours worked from 00:00 hours Sunday until 24:00 hours Sunday. Shift Premiums 14:04 (a) Effective May 1, 2016, all employees should be paid a shift premium of sixty-five (65) cents per hour for all hours worked on the afternoon shift where the majority of hours worked fall between 16:00 hours and 24:00 hours. (b) Effective May 1, 2016, all employees should be paid a shift premium of seventy-five (75) cents per hour for all hours worked on the night shift where the majority of hours worked fall between 00:00 hours and 08:00 hours.

9 - 9 - Designated as Supervisor or Acting Chief Supervisor 14:05 Employees assigned to the position of acting supervisor or acting chief engineer, shall receive a wage premium of three (3) dollars per hour in addition to his/her regular wage rate for each hour designated. ARTICLE 15: HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME 15:01 The hours of work shall be eight (8) hours per day, forty (40) hours per week, in accordance with the regular shift schedule, provided that this shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per day or of days of work per week. Where alternative shifts are implemented the hours of work shall be eighty (80) hours per pay period, in accordance with the regular shift schedule, provided that this shall not constitute a guarantee of hours of work per day or of days of work per week. 15:02 Authorized overtime work performed in excess of the standard work week or the standard work day will be paid at the rate of time and one-half (1½) times the regular hourly rate. In the case of employees working alternative shifts, authorized overtime is work performed in excess of their standard work day or eighty (80) hours per pay period and will be paid at time and onehalf (1 ½) times the regular rate of pay. Overtime Distribution 15:03 Overtime work shall be distributed as equitably as practicable amongst employees performing work in the same classification at the same location. For overtime distribution same location means UTM and UTSC autonomously. At the St. George campus, same location means: Southwest area, Southeast area, North area, Central area and Steam Plant autonomously. Employees who are requested to work any overtime and decline shall be considered to have worked for the purpose of establishing records on overtime distribution. An overtime list will be updated and posted weekly in each area. Short Shift Change 15:04 All engineers who work on a regularly scheduled short shift change with less than two (2) shifts of rest in a twenty-four (24) hour period between a change in shift shall be paid at regular overtime rates for all hours worked from the commencement of the second shift. This clause shall not apply where an employee has received payment for said hours under clauses 15:02, 15:05, or 15:07. Where alternative shifts are implemented this will not apply. Lunch Period 15:05 All employees shall be allowed thirty (30) minutes without pay at a time designated by the Employer for a lunch period. Employees will be available for emergency work during their lunch period. Recall 15:06 Any employee who has completed his/her regular shift and is recalled to work shall receive a minimum of four (4) hours pay at the overtime rate or the number of hours worked, whichever is greater. A recall is defined as a return to work, which begins outside the regularly scheduled shift. 15:07 Work schedules will be provided with consecutive days off unless circumstances arise which are beyond the Employer s control.

10 Phone Calls :08 An employee who has completed his/her regular shift and is contacted outside of the workplace by an authorized person about business matters concerning the plant shall be paid one and one-half (1½) hours pay for each such matter, provided he/she is not required to report for duty on a recall or provided he/she is not required to report on the job site. Mutual Relief 15:09 With the consent of the Supervisor or Chief Engineer, an employee may have another employee relieve him on his/her regular shift. In such cases, however, overtime will not be paid to the relieving employee. Assignment of Relief Scheduling Where Employees Fail to Report for Regular Shift 15:10 Where an employee fails to report for regular shift, the employee last seized with the shift where there is a no show of her/his relief (afternoons and nights) will continue to work that shift until such time as an alternate relief may be arranged to replace the employee. No Pyramiding 15:11 Premium payments shall not be duplicated where overtime is worked under any of the terms of this Agreement. If premium payments are provided under two (2) or more provisions of this Agreement, then payment shall be made under the single provision which provides the highest rate of pay. Meal Allowance 15:12 Employees required to work an extra continuous shift as overtime will be supplied with two (2) free meals, the value to be not more than fifteen (15) dollars per meal or the equivalent amount via direct deposit, in addition to overtime rates paid. If an employee is required to work overtime a complete half shift immediately following the employee's regular shift, he/she will be supplied with one (1) free meal, the value to be not more than fifteen (15) dollars per meal or the equivalent amount via direct deposit, in addition to overtime rates paid. In the event twenty-four (24) hours notice is given to the employee where overtime work is scheduled, meal allowance will not be paid. ARTICLE 16: PAID HOLIDAYS 16:01 The following paid holidays will be granted with pay at the employee's regular rate of pay for his/her normal number of working hours: New Year's Day Family Day Good Friday Victoria Day Canada Day Civic Holiday Labour Day Thanksgiving Day Day Before Christmas Day Christmas Day Boxing Day Day Before New Year's Day 16:02 Any employee who works on one of the above paid holidays shall be paid for the first eight (8) hours at one and one-half (1½) times the regular hourly rate in addition to the regular paid holiday pay. For clarity, where an employee is scheduled to work on one of the above paid holidays and calls in sick, the employee may only receive sick leave payment for that day, if eligible, and not regular paid holiday pay.

11 :03 The Employer shall designate the day of observance of paid holidays in the aforementioned clause 16:01. Notice shall be sent to the Union by the Employer within a reasonable time period prior to the date of observance of the paid holiday or paid holidays. 16:04 Entitlement to paid holiday is subject to the following conditions: a) the employee reports for work on such holiday as requested; and b) the paid holiday involved occurs or is observed by the Employer during a period when the employee concerned is not absent from work by reason of illness or injury. Where an employee is absent from work by reason of illness or injury, the provisions of Sick Leave (Article 18:01) shall apply at the regular hourly rate for all such hours scheduled. Presidential Holidays 16:05 The Employer shall continue the practice of granting equivalent time off in lieu to employees at a mutually convenient date in the event a Presidential holiday falls on a day when an employee is on a regularly scheduled day off. Three Days Off With Pay 16:06 For each twelve (12) month period during the life of the collective agreement, the University will designate three (3) days on which employees do not have to work and in respect of which employees will suffer no loss of regular straight-time pay. Employees required to work by the University on one (1) or more of these days will be paid at straight time for the day and will be given another day off with no loss of regular straight-time pay at a time mutually agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. The University, in its sole discretion, shall designate the three (3) days in a given twelve (12) month period. Notice will be sent to the Union by the University within a reasonable time period prior to the designated dates of these days. These days are not Holidays for any purpose under the collective agreement, including Article 16:01 Paid Holidays. ARTICLE 17: VACATION WITH PAY 17:01 Employees who have earned vacation credits after July 1 shall be entitled to vacation pay as follows: Vacation Entitlement Vacation Adjustment Length of (Length of Vacation Based on a Percentage Continuous Service with Pay at Regular of Overtime and Shift as of July 1st Hourly Rate) Premiums Earnings 1 month 1 day 4.0% 2 months 3 days 4.0% 3 months 4 days 4.0% 4 months 5 days 4.0% 5 months 6 days 4.0% 6 months 8 days 4.0% 7 months 9 days 4.0% 8 months 10 days 4.0% 9 months 11 days 4.2% 10 months 13 days 5.0% 11 months 14 days 5.4% 1 year 15 days 6.0%

12 years 16 days 6.4% 7 years 17 days 6.8% 8 years 18 days 7.2% 9 years 19 days 7.6% 10 years 20 days 8.0% 11 years 21 days 8.4% 12 years 22 days 8.8% 13 years 23 days 9.2% 14 years 24 days 9.6% 15 years 25 days 10.0% The percentage of overtime and shift premiums as applied to vacation will be calculated on a fortnightly basis and paid along with regular earnings. Vacation pay will be pro-rated in the event an employee has received payment under Long Term Disability or in the event Workplace Safety and Insurance claims exceed fifteen (15) consecutive weeks. Vacation payments will also be pro-rated in the event an employee has been granted an unpaid leave of absence in accordance with Article 20:01. Effective May 1, 2016, the maximum amount of unused vacation credits that will be paid out to an employee upon resignation/retirement/termination of employment will be five (5) days in excess of the employee s annual vacation entitlement. 17:02 The Employer shall post vacation schedules by April 30 of each year, and thereafter such schedules shall not be changed unless mutually agreed to by the employee and the Employer. The choice of vacation period will be given to employees according to seniority. Employees having more than two (2) weeks vacation may have such vacation continuous if taken previous to May 1st, or after September, unless some mutually satisfactory arrangements can be worked out between the Employer and the employees. Employees wishing to split vacation in prime time may do so, but can only exercise their seniority for one (1) period. Vacation periods of less than one (1) week shall be permitted by mutual agreement between the supervisor and the employee. The supervisor reserves the right to limit in any classification the number of employees permitted on vacation at any one time. The granting of requests for vacation period shall not be unreasonably withheld. 17:03 If a paid holiday falls during an employee's vacation, an extra day with pay will be allowed off in lieu of the holiday. 17:04 Vacation credits shall be used within twelve (12) calendar months from July 1st of the date on which they were granted, except under exceptional circumstances and where mutual agreement is reached between the employee and the supervisor to extend vacation to the following year. Scheduling of All Vacation Credits 17:05 The University agrees, when an employee is scheduled to retire on his/her normal retirement date or has given one year s notice of his/her intention to retire on a date other than the normal date of retirement, the employee may use all vacation credits earned prior to the date of retirement or may carry forward up to the annual entitlement to be paid upon retirement. This annual entitlement will not exceed twenty-five (25) days. ARTICLE 18: SICK LEAVE 18:01 Sick leave is defined as absence because of an employee's illness or injury not incurred in the performance of regular duties, or absence because of quarantine through exposure to contagious disease or because of an accident for which compensation under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act is not payable. The purpose of the sick leave is to provide against

13 loss of earnings for employees who are prevented by sickness or accident from performing their regular duties. 18:02 Upon completion of their probationary period, employees are eligible for sick leave with pay for periods of up to fifteen (15) weeks during unavoidable absence due to illness or injury. 18:03 When an employee is unable to report to work due to sickness or injury, the employee will endeavour to notify the supervisor at least two (2) hours before he/she was scheduled to commence work, but in any event must notify the supervisor not later than one (1) hour before he/she was scheduled to commence work. The employee must inform the supervisor as early as possible of the probable date when that employee is able to return to work. 18:04 An employee may, with prior warning, be required by the University to provide a doctor s certificate certifying that the employee is unable to carry out his/her normal duties due to illness. This request will be made in advance, in writing. For absences of more than three (3) days, the employee will provide a doctor s certificate. The Employer will, upon proof of payment, reimburse the employee for the cost of the certificate. 18:05 An employee prevented from performing his/her regular work with the Employer on account of an occupational accident that is recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board as compensable within the meaning of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act shall receive from the Employer the difference between the amount paid by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the employee's regular salary, and the amount so paid shall be deducted from the employee's sick leave. Payment from the Employer shall not continue further when sick leave accumulated has been exhausted. 18:06 When an employee on a scheduled period of vacation is, by order of a physician, admitted to hospital as an in-patient and/or confined as a result of illness or accident, such employee shall be entitled: a) to receive sick pay in accordance with Article 18, hereof in lieu of vacation, for the days of such vacation lost by reason of such hospitalization and/or confinement if under certified physician s orders, provided that a medical certification is given to the employee s immediate supervisor within ten (10) calendar days of the commencement of such hospitalization and/or confinement, unless there are extenuating circumstances making it impossible to produce the physician s certificate within the above time frame. b) to the period of vacation lost by reason of such hospitalization and/or confinement, which shall be rescheduled and which shall not be considered as an automatic extension of the originally approved vacation schedule. ARTICLE 19: BEREAVEMENT LEAVE 19:01 The University will grant up to five (5) days of paid leave in the event of the death of an employee s spouse or same sex partner, children (including step-children), grandchildren, parents, parents-in-law, sibling (including step-mother, step-sister), brother-in-law, sister-inlaw, and grandparents or for the death of a person whose relationship is not defined above, the impact of which is comparable to that of the immediate family (e.g. a close friend). ARTICLE 20: LEAVES OF ABSENCE 20:01 Subject to the written approval of the Designated Authority only, an employee may be granted a leave of absence without pay because of personal illness or for valid personal reasons. All applications for leave of absence must be made in writing, and submitted to the Designated Authority. Any extension of a leave of absence must also be applied for and granted in writing.

14 An employee who is on leave for a period greater than six (6) months shall not accrue service seniority for the period of leave in excess of six (6) months. Pregnancy Leave 20:02 (a) Pregnancy leave of absence must be applied for and granted in writing. An employee who will have completed thirteen (13) weeks of service with the University prior to the probable date of delivery, and who presents to the Department or Division Head a doctor s certificate or certificate from a midwife stating that she is pregnant and the probable date of delivery, is entitled to a pregnancy leave of absence of seventeen (17) weeks. (b) For employees with one (1) year of service or more the University will pay ninety-five (95) percent of salary during the two (2) week waiting period for Employment Insurance benefits, and, for the next fifteen (15) weeks, will pay the difference between Employment Insurance benefits and ninety-five (95) percent of salary, provided that the employee applies for and receives Employment Insurance benefits. (c) Pregnancy leave of absence shall commence at the employee s discretion, up to seventeen (17) weeks before the expected date of delivery, upon a minimum of two (2) weeks notice being given to the University. If pregnancy-related complications force the employee to stop work before she has arranged her pregnancy leave, she has two (2) weeks from that date to give the University written notice of the date the pregnancy leave began (e.g., if the child has been born) or when the leave is to begin, with a medical certificate confirming the circumstances and the expected or actual date of birth. In such case the employee will be entitled to utilize sick leave in accordance with Article 18 until the actual birth of the baby, the expected date of delivery or the date she intended to start her pregnancy leave as stated in her written notice, whichever comes first. An employee must give two (2) weeks notice of any change of the commencement of the pregnancy leave. (d) If the employee has been on her pregnancy leave for seventeen (17) weeks but the child has not yet been born, the pregnancy leave will end when the baby is born and the employee will be entitled to take a parental leave immediately after the birth. If an employee on pregnancy leave wishes to change the date of her return to work to an earlier date, she must give the University four (4) weeks written notice of the date on which she intends to return. If the employee wishes to change the date of return to a later date (but subject to the rules concerning the maximum length of leave), she must give the University four (4) weeks written notice before the date the leave was to end. (e) In the case of an employee on a sessional appointment, or whose employment is limited to a defined term, any pregnancy leave will be limited to and not extend beyond the period of time remaining in the session or defined term. (f) Seniority, vacation, benefits, and pensionable service continue during the period of an employee s pregnancy leave. (g) At the end of the leave period provided in this policy, an employee will continue in the same position or a comparable one in terms of work setting, level of responsibility and remuneration, and without prejudice to promotion and without loss of any other rights and privileges. Paternity Leave 20:03 Upon the birth or adoption of a child, a father or same-sex parent shall be granted up to two (2) days paid leave of absence.

15 Application for such leave shall be submitted in writing to the employee s supervisor, at least two (2) days in advance. Paternity leave must be taken within the first month of the birth or an adoption. Parental Leave 20:04 (a) An employee who is a parent of a child and who has been employed with the University for thirteen (13) weeks is entitled to an unpaid parental leave following the birth of the child or the coming of the child into a parent s custody, care, and control for the first time. Both parents will be eligible to take parental leave as follows: Up to thirty-five (35) weeks of parental leave for birth mothers; Up to thirty-seven (37) weeks of leave for all other new parents, such as birth fathers, adoptive parents and same-sex partners. (b) For employees who take pregnancy leave, parental leave commences when her pregnancy leave ends or when the baby first comes into custody, care, and control of the birth mother. For other parents, parental leave must commence within fifty-two (52) weeks after the birth or after the child first comes into the custody, care, and control of a parent. (c) An employee who is entitled to a parental leave is required to give the University two (2) weeks written notice prior to the commencement of the leave. If he/she does not specify when the leave will end, it will be assumed that he/she wishes to take the maximum leave. An employee who has given notice to begin a parental leave may change the notice to an earlier date by giving at least two (2) weeks notice before the earlier date, or to a later date by giving two (2) weeks notice before the leave was to begin. (d) If the employee stops work because the child has arrived earlier than expected, the employee has two (2) weeks from that date to give the University written notice of his/her intent to take the parental leave. (e) If an employee on parental leave wishes to change the date of his/her return to work to an earlier date, he/she must give the University four (4) weeks written notice of the date on which he/she intends to return. (f) If an employee wishes to change the date of return to work to a later date (of not later than the maximum length of leave), the employee must give the University four (4) weeks written notice before the date the leave was to end. (g) Seniority, vacation, benefits, and pensionable service continue during an employee s parental leave, provided the employee fulfills any requirements for said continuation. At the end of the leave period provided in this policy, an employee will continue in the same position or a comparable one in terms of work setting, level of responsibility and remuneration, and without prejudice to promotion and without loss of any other rights and privileges. Paid Educational Leave 20:05 Subject to the approval of the Designated Authority and upon written request at least fourteen (14) days in advance, leave of absence with pay or no loss of seniority shall be granted to not more than two (2) employees at any one time who may be elected or appointed by the Union to attend any authorized labour convention, educational or labour seminar. The Union shall reimburse the Employer for such leaves of absence. Such leave of absence is to be confined to the actual duration of the convention, educational or labour seminar and the necessary traveling time. Such leave shall not exceed ten (10) working days for each convention or

16 seminar for each employee to whom such leave is granted. The University agrees to deduct from each employee s pay union dues of $0.01 per hour worked for union educational purposes. This union deduction will be implemented as soon as practicable after date of ratification. The University will also provide $2000 to the Union each year by May 1 for this purpose. Compassionate Care Leave 20:06 The University will grant compassionate care leave of up to a maximum of eights (8) weeks to employees who take a leave of absence under the Family Medical Leave provisions of the Employment Standards Act. For employees with one (1) year of service or more the University will pay the equivalent of the maximum possible weekly Employment Insurance benefit during the two (2) week waiting period provided that the employee applies for and receives Employment Insurance benefits. ARTICLE 21: PAID PERSONAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE 21:01 Effective July 1, 2004 and commencing each additional July 1 st, each member of the bargaining unit shall be allowed for good reason up to four (4) days or up to eight (8) half days paid leave of absence annually. Such leave of absence shall not accrue from one year to another if not used in that year. Each application for leave of absence must be made, in writing, to the supervisor, and shall indicate the reason for the application therefor. Written requests for leave of absence must be submitted to the supervisor at least five (5) working days in advance, except in cases of emergency. The supervisor will provide the employee with an answer within two (2) working days after receiving the written request. Employees shall not be allowed to use leave of absence for purposes of extending vacations or the day prior to or following a paid holiday. ARTICLE 22: JURY DUTY OR CROWN WITNESS SERVICE 22:01 The Employer shall compensate any employee who is required for jury duty or crown witness service the difference between his/her normal earnings and the payment he/she received for jury duty or crown witness service. The employee shall notify the Employer as soon as possible after being selected for jury duty or crown witness service, and shall provide proof of the time served as a juror or subpoenaed witness. ARTICLE 23: VACANCIES AND TRANSFERS 23:01 Where the University decides to fill a vacancy in the bargaining unit, a notice will be posted to that effect in all plants and areas employing members of the bargaining unit for a period of seven (7) working days. Applications must be submitted in writing or electronically by the closing date on the posting. The Employer will endeavour to fill the vacancy in a timely manner. 23:02 (a) When selecting an employee within the bargaining unit for a lateral, downward, or Engineer C to Engineer B transfer at any University of Toronto campus, the transfer will be awarded on the basis of seniority. (b) When selecting an employee for a promotion within the bargaining unit, the Employer agrees to use all available information to determine which employee is best qualified to fill the position. Written testing will be administered to all minimally qualified applicants and deemed part of the overall selection process. All applicants who successfully complete the qualifying testing shall be granted an interview, for the purpose of determining the most qualified applicant. Where the Employer determines that the qualifications are relatively equal between applicants, seniority shall be the governing factor.