Common use of Authorization for Representational Duties Clause in Contracts

Authorization for Representational Duties. Upon request and approvalin advance, Union officials are authorized to perform and discharge the dutiesand responsibilities which may be properly assigned to them under the terms of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 by the Union in accordance with this Agreement and any supplemental agreement or agreements hereunder. The Service agrees that there shall be no restraint, interference, coercion, or discrimination against a unionofficial because of the performance of these duties while they are serving as Union officials. Union officials shall be relieved from official duties during the period they are serving as union officials. This does not preclude employees being called back to their official duties when there is an immediate need for their services. Nothing shall require a Union official to take official time at an agency location unless required by the representational duties performed and/or required by the official duties from which the employee is relieved.

Authorization for Representational Duties. Upon request and approvalin approval in advance, Union officials are authorized to perform and discharge the dutiesand duties and responsibilities which may be properly assigned to them under the terms of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 by the Union in accordance with this Agreement and any supplemental agreement or agreements hereunder. The Service agrees that there shall be no restraint, interference, coercion, or discrimination against a unionofficial union official because of the performance of these duties while they are serving as Union officials. Union officials shall be relieved from official duties during the period they are serving as union officials. This does not preclude employees being called back to their official duties when there is an immediate need for their services. Nothing shall require a Union official to take official time at an agency location unless required by the representational duties performed and/or required by the official duties from which the employee is relieved.