Common use of Access to Workplace Clause in Contracts

Access to Workplace. An authorized representative of the Union upon presentation of proper identification to the Executive Director (or designee) shall have reasonable access during regular working hours to the place of business covered by this Agreement for purposes of conducting official Union business including investigating or processing grievances. The Union shall notify the Executive Director in writing of the name of any such authorized representative of the Union. Access under this Section 3.6 shall not in any way interfere with the work of any employee or the Employer’s operation(s). An authorized representative of the Union shall in each instance obtain permission from the Executive Director or designee prior to entering the property and prior to contacting any employee. Access shall not be unreasonably denied. Nothing in this Section 3.6 shall be interpreted as allowing authorized Union representatives to communicate with employees during their work hours (excluding meal and break periods, and time before and after the employees’ shifts).