Article 31 - Budgets for the development of humans resources and professional practice

Development of human resources

31.01

From April 1 to March 31 of each year, the Employer devotes an amount equivalent to 1.25% of the total payroll to the development of human resources for all employees in the bargaining unit in the personnel class of health and social services technicians and professionals.

31.02

If, in the course of the year, the Employer does not commit the entire amount thus determined, the remaining amount is added to the amount to be earmarked for these activities in the following year.

Development of employees’ professional practice

31.03

From April 1 to March 31 of each year, the Employer devotes an amount equivalent to 0.28% of the total payroll for all employees in the bargaining unit, specifically for employees in the personnel class of health and social services technicians and professionals to develop their professional practice.

The parties must agree, in local arrangements, on how to use the budget dedicated to the development of professional practice.