I, .......................agree voluntarily to serve in the Newfoundland
Forestry Unit ( hereinafter called the "Unit) in the United Kingdom, as
a civilian woodsman,
on the following terms and conditions:
1. I shall work faithfully, industriously and efficiently
in any work that forms part of a logging or sawmill operation in the United
Kingdom and obey the orders of foremen, superintendents
and other persons in charge of operations and generally behave in an orderly
and law-abiding manner.
2. I am to be provided with free transportation from
my home in Newfoundland to the United Kingdom.
3. The term of this engagement is for the duration
of the present war: Provided that if this engagement is not terminated
for cause under Clause 5 hereof the Chief Overseas Forestry Officer
may at his option and upon one month's notice terminate this agreement
upon the expiration of one year from the date of my arrival in the United
Kingdom or at any time subsequent thereto.
4. I understand that during my period of engagement
I will not be given permission to transfer from the Unit to any other unit
or to any of H.M. Armed Forces.
5. I understand and agree that if my work and conduct
is unsatisfactory or if I do not make my services available at all times
as required by this agreement I may be dismissed forthwith and that in
such case I shall lose the right to any benefits or privileges under this
agreement including the right of free repatriation to Newfoundland.
6. Subject to the provisions of Clause 7 of
this agreement I am to be paid at the rate of twelve dollars ($12.00) per
week, which week shall consist of 48 working hours, and I agree to work
not less than 48 hours per week or more if required, such additional time
being paid for at the rate of remuneration of twenty-five (.25c) per working
hour. Subject as aforesaid I am to be provided with board, lodging, bedding,
tools and medical services free of charge.
7. I agree:-
(i) That I will not be paid for hours lost due to weather conditions subject
to the understanding that so long as I am a member of the Unit in good
standing I will receive not less than $26.00 per month payable in Newfoundland
in the form of an allotment to such person as I have named in paragraph
9 of this agreement.
(ii) That piece work rates may be substituted for weekly rates by the Chief
Overseas Forestry Officer if he is satisfied that such rates and conditions
of operation are reasonable.
(iii) That the Chief Overseas Forestry Officer may levy fines or pay cuts
for bad or indifferent work or for other just reasons.
(iv) That my earnings shall be subject to Newfoundland Income Tax legislation
if any tax is payable but that no other income tax legislation shall apply.
(v) That, if I am required by the Chief Overseas Forestry Officer to do
so, I shall contribute from wages paid to me in the United Kingdom, small
weekly amounts, which amounts shall be held by the Chief Overseas Forestry
Officer to the credit of my personal account: Provided that these amounts
shall not total more than $25.00. These amounts will be repaid to me on
completion of my period of engagement subject only to the condition that
they may be retained in part payment of the cost of my return passage
to Newfoundland in the event of my being dismissed under Clause 5 of this
agreement.
(vi) That for time lost on account of illness or accident I am to be paid
at half my regular rate of wages.
(vii) That if I am dismissed under Clause 5 of this agreement my pay will
cease on the day on which I am dismissed and that I will receive no remuneration
for the time elapsing between the date of dismissal and my arrival back
in Newfoundland.
(viii) That in the event of my being incapacitated by illness or accident
the provisions of the United Kingdom Workmen's Compensation Act ( and not
those of the Newfoundland Workmen's Compensation Act) will apply provided
that special arrangements for compensation in the case of illness or accident
be made.
(ix) That in the event of my being incapacitated by illness or accident
to the extent that I am unable to perform the duties required of me under
this agreement the Chief Overseas Forestry Officer may by one month's notice
terminate this agreement and in such event I am to be returned to my home
in Newfoundland free of charge to me.
8. My pay and my period of service will begin on
the day on which I leave my home in Newfoundland for the United Kingdom.
9 Subject to the provisions of Clauses 5, 6, and
7 of this agreement I am to be provided with free transportation from the
United Kingdom back to me home in Newfoundland: Provided that if I do not
proceed to my home in Newfoundland forthwith in accordance with arrangements
made my right to free repatriation shall cease in three months and I shall
be entitled in such case only to such pay as I would have been due me if
I proceeded to my home in Newfoundland forthwith in accordance with such
arrangements made.
10. I agree that an amount equal to one-half my normal
rate of pay shall be paid in Newfoundland in the form of an allotment and
I hereby authorize the Department of Natural resources to pay to......................................................my........................at
the following address......................................................the
sum of $.........per month and to deduct the same form my wages. I understand
and agree that this allotment may not exceed half my normal rate of pay
but that I will be permitted to transfer to my dependents in Newfoundland,
through he Chief Overseas Forestry Officer, savings I may accumulate out
of that portion of my wages paid to me in the United Kingdom: Provided
that not less than $40.00 may be sent at one time.
11. I understand that, if required, the Department
of Natural resources will advance to me clothing to the value of $15.00
and that I may also obtain, if I so require, an advance of $5.00 to be
made at the last port which I leave to proceed direct to the United Kingdom.
In both cases I agree that these amounts may be retained out of my wages
payable in the United Kingdom.
12. I have read this contract and understand full
the terms and conditions of service.
13. If I am promoted to a higher grade my wages
are to be increased to the rate to be decided upon for the position to
which I am promoted.
Signed...............................
Witness..............................
Signed on behalf of the Chief Overseas Forestry Officer
Signed...............................
Witness..............................
Date......................................
................................................ is promoted to the grade of ........................................... with pay rate of $......................... per week and found.
Date ...........................
for Chief Overseas Forestry Officer