Crew Representative. 11.1 All crews on any vessel may appoint a representative, who will act as an intermediary between the captain/shipping company and the crew and, in general, speak for the crew. Should the need arise, Sjómannadeild Føroya Fiskimannafelags may appoint a member on board as ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 11.2 The following provisions apply to stewards on board passenger vessels over 21,000 GT: a. Crew representatives represent and negotiate on behalf of the crew with management and shall contribute to the smooth functioning of work. Management and crew representatives should jointly promote good labour relations. b. Crew representatives shall present any complaints and recommendations from the crew to management. Crew representatives shall also be entitled to take proceedings regarding any shortcomings in work place safety. c. Crew representatives shall tend to their duties in a manner minimising interference with work. Should crew representatives require leaving work to tend to their duties, they shall only do so as per agreement with management or its appointed supervisors. If it is not possible to reach an agreement with them, then an agreement shall be reached with the captain. d. In order to protect crew representatives, they shall have a total of 3 month’s period of notice. This, however, shall not apply in the case of summary dismissal. e. Any disputes arising regarding this paragraph shall be settled in accordance with Art. 14 of this Agreement.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Main Agreement