An Ontario casino that is unionized is entering bargaining with its sole union. One matter of contention between the parties is Article 23 which reads as follows: ARTICLE 23 - Overtime 23.01 The employer may require employees to work overtime. 23.02 The overtime rate shall be 1 1/2 times the employee's regular rate of pay and shall be paid on hours worked in excess of 8 hours per day, exclusive of any unpaid breaks, and on hours worked in excess of 44 hours per week, commencing on Sunday, exclusive of unpaid breaks. 23:03 The employer shall establish a voluntary overtime sign-up sheet for each day. Overtime shall be allocated to those employees on the list on the basis of their classification seniority, provided that the employee has the knowledge and skills required for the work available. If there are insufficient volunteers to work overtime, the employer may require employees to work overtime to meet operational requirements. 23.04 Employees who work overtime shall be allowed a meal allowance of $10.00. Both parties have concerns about the current language seen in paragraph 23.04, but for different reasons. The union argues that buying any type of meal during their overtime shift and only being offered a $10.00 allowance is causing them to pay 'out-of-pocket" for even the smallest of meals offered in the Casino's restaurant. They are seeking a significant hike in the allowance. Management is concerned about the proposed increase. However, they also argue that language needs to be introduced that states how many hours of overtime should be worked before the meal allowance is paid. As it stands, someone could work five minutes of overtime and be granted a meal allowance payment. Taken from: Labour Relations. Larry Suffield, Pearson Canada