Association Representation Sample Clauses

Association Representation. The employee may represent himself/herself and/or may request the presence of an Association representative at any meeting scheduled by an administrator where disciplinary action is the subject of investigative questioning.

Association Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize two (2) nurse representatives, however not more than one per shift. The Association shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of representatives and any changes thereto. 6.02 The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of two (2) representatives. A committee member may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement. 6.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of up to two (2) nurses and the Association's representative. The Association agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee and any changes thereto. Any regular part-time and/or casual part-time nurse shall be credited with service and seniority for all time spent during negotiations. 6.04 The Employer agrees that there shall be a Home Association Committee composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employer and Association. It is understood and agreed that neither party shall have more than three (3) representatives on the committee. Meetings of this committee shall be held at the request of either party, but at least quarterly. The purpose of the committee shall be to discuss matters relating to government initiatives that impact on the bargaining unit, workload, scheduling matters, job content or other matters of mutual concern. Minutes of these meetings shall be maintained and signed by both parties. The role of chairperson shall rotate between the parties. Additional representatives of the Employer and/or Association may attend the meeting if so requested by both parties. With the understanding that: i) Meetings will occur during the day shift and all attempts will be made to complete the meetings prior to the end of the shift. ii) Nursing Directors will work with the RNs to help them cover their workloads during meeting times. iii) Meetings may need to be longer than one hour. The Committee will determine the required length. 6.05 When an employee is engaged in the handling of grievances in accordance with Article 8, and when an employee attends regular scheduled management meetings with management such employee will be compensated for the time so taken during regular working hours at her regular rate of pay. The Employer agrees to pay employee members of the negotiating committee as outlined in Article 6.03 for time spent during regular working hours in negotiations with the Employer for...

Association Representation. A. In each step of the grievance procedure, certain specific Association representatives are given approval to attend meetings. Any time away from job duties under this section shall be indicated on the Agency’s form or log if required under Section 4.08 of this Agreement. However, in the interest of resolving grievances at the earliest possible step, it may be beneficial that other individuals, not specifically designated, be in attendance provided that their presence will not interfere with or interrupt normal school or work facility operations. In regard to the adjustment of grievances and the formalization of settlements at the Agency Step, the Association shall designate those employees who have the authority to act on behalf of the Association. The Association President shall serve written notice to the OCB Deputy Director identifying employees. Where feasible, the employee designated to attend such meetings shall be an employee of the Employing Agency in which the grievance was filed. An Association representative who is an employee shall be granted administrative leave with pay, per Section 4.07(B), to attend a meeting held to facilitate the adjustment of a grievance, so long as attendance does not adversely impact the adequacy of the workforce at the Employing Agency. B. A Grievant and the Association Site Representative shall be allowed time off, with pay at base rate, from regular duties for attendance at scheduled meetings under the grievance procedure. Grievance meetings will usually be held during normal business hours. C. The Association shall be the exclusive representative of the employee in all matters pertaining to the enforcement of any rights of the employee under the provisions of this Article and in accordance with Chapter 4117.03(A)(5) of the Ohio Revised Code. D. The Association shall have the final authority in respect to any aggrieved employee, to decline to process a grievance to arbitration if, in the judgment of the Association, the grievance lacks merit or justification under the terms of this Agreement or has been adjusted or rectified under the terms of this Agreement to the satisfaction of the Association. At any Step in the grievance procedure, the Association may decline to file an Association grievance or to withdraw an Association grievance for good reason. E. In the event an employee refuses or fails to attend a mediation, an arbitration, or any other alternative dispute resolution proceeding, the Association must pro...

Association Representation. 5.01 For the purpose of representing its members, the Association shall function and be recognized as follows: a. Stewards are representatives of the Association, authorized to act on behalf of the Association for the purposes of administering the terms and conditions of the Agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances and enforcing the employees’ collective bargaining rights as well as any rights under the Agreement and under the law. The Hospital agrees to recognize one (1) Association ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to be elected or appointed from amongst the employees in the bargaining unit. Additional stewards may be elected or appointed from amongst the employees in the bargaining unit on mutual agreement by the Hospital and the Association. b. Stewards will not absent themselves from their work to deal with grievances without first obtaining permission from the Hospital, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in the performance of their grievance duties during their regular scheduled working hours, up to but not including arbitration. c. The Hospital agrees to recognize a bargaining committee, the members of which shall be recognized as having authority to participate in the negotiations for a Collective Agreement and any renewals thereof. Where the Hospital participates in central bargaining, one (1) central bargaining committee member may be elected or appointed from amongst the employees in the bargaining unit. The maximum number of bargaining committee members from the bargaining units in central bargaining will be up to a maximum of seven (7) across the participating hospitals. Where the Hospital does not participate in central bargaining, the Hospital and Association shall determine by mutual agreement the number of bargaining committee members to be elected or appointed to the bargaining committee. Bargaining committee members, shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent during their regular scheduled working hours to participate in direct negotiations with the Hospital up to, and including, conciliation. d. The employees must at all times remain focused and committed to the principles of patient centred care and therefore it may not always be appropriate for stewards and bargaining committee members to conduct association business contemplated by Article 5 during their regularly scheduled work hours. The parties may therefore determine together that meetings with the ...

Association Representation. The Board has no objection to an Association Representative on full-time leave of absence under clause 18:01 from entering Service premises in connection with his duties as an Association Representative provided the Association representative obtains permission from the appropriate Unit Commander or Designate before entering Service premises and will similarly report when leaving. Such permission shall not be withheld unreasonably. It is understood the visits may either be pre-planned or spur of the moment. In the former case permission should be arranged in advance. Such Representative may meet with the member during lunch hours or break periods at a location designated by the Unit Commander or his Designee. The Association and the Board shall co-operate with each other in ensuring that these visits do not adversely affect the Department's operations.

Association Representation. Employees shall be entitled to Association representation at any hearing, meeting or conference involving the Employee regarding disciplinary actions or the investigation thereof at which the Employee is present. Such notice will be given on a form attached herein as Appendix C. When a request for such representation is made, no action shall be taken with respect to the Employee until such representative of the Association is present, provided that no unreasonable delay is incurred.

Association Representation. The Board acknowledges the right of the Association’s grievance representative to participate in the processing of a grievance at any level. It is further understood that no employee shall be required to discuss any grievance if the Association representative is not given the opportunity to be present.

Association Representation. A participating teacher has the right to be represented throughout these procedures by the Association representative of his or her choice.

Association Representation. A teacher has the right to have an Association representative present during any discussions, meetings or hearings under this Grievance Procedure.