Meal and Rest Breaks

We seem to be having trouble getting breaks. So we have posted the section of the contract on this page so you will know your rights under the contract.

Section 14.2 - Rest And Meal Periods

Employees scheduled to work a shift of six (6) hours or more, or two consecutive six (6) hour shifts, will be entitled to a one-half hour unpaid meal period for each shift. The one-half hour unpaid meal period shall be scheduled first considering patient care needs and then employee preference.

Rest periods fifteen (15) minutes shall be given as scheduled by the Hospital in each one-half (4-hour) tour of duty.

Regarding Meal and Rest Breaks:

Management is willing to be flexible in assigning meal and break times including the ability to combine meal and rest breaks into a single break at any time during the shift. It is understood that individual program managers/supervisors will solely determine when and if such flexibility can occur. Further, Management in no way guarantees that such practice will continue. The union agrees that such practices are not guaranteed, that not all individuals are guaranteed this flexibility and that not all programs can or will schedule in the same manner. Management will not exercise this flexibility in an unreasonable manner. This flexibility agreement and/or the hospital’s exercise of its judgment hereunder is not grievable.

If you don't get a break please send an E-mail to 5086unap@gmail.com
or contact any union offical