Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority. (b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time. 7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 5.01 A Committee consisting of one Chairperson and one person from each shift (excluding the Health and Safety Committee) shall be elected from the bargaining unit, provided that no more than three (3) members may be away from their normal duties at any one time. Further, sufficient number of employees will be retained in each department at all times. The Company will recognize as committeemen any employee who has acquired at least nine (9) month’s seniority under this agreement. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of such committeemen at the time of their appointment and the Company shall not be required to recognize any committeemen unless it has been so notified.
5.02 The committeemen may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure set out in this Agreement and in further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the Committee.
(a) The Union committeemen will be allowed a reasonable amount of time away from their regular duties without loss of pay, to investigate and adjust grievances and to attend to their duties as outlined in this Agreement. The committeemen shall not leave their work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the Employer acknowledges without the right prior consent of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among or, in his absence, the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityPlant Manger, provided either one is available.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards It is understood and agreed that no more than three (3) committee members will be given permission to absent themselves from their regular duties at any one time. In addition, it is understood and agreed that a sufficient number of employees will be retained in each department at all times.
(c) The employer shall compensate the Union committee for all regular time lost due to attending negotiation meetings for the renewal of this Agreement excluding conciliation or mediation meetings.
5.04 Authorized Union representatives not employed by the Employer may confer with Union officers within the plant if permission is first obtained from the Plant Manager. The Employer will not unreasonably withhold such permission and the Chief Union will keep these requests to a minimum.
5.05 Meetings between Management and the Union committee will be held by mutual agreement at the request of either party, provided the subjects to be discussed are presented to either party in writing prior to the said meeting. Union personnel attending such meetings will consist of members of the shop committee, and if desired, the staff officer of the Union. Nothing in the foregoing shall be deemed to supersede the grievance procedure.
5.06 All new employees will be introduced by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee to the respective committeemen and the union executive in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence his work area on his first day of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardswork.
7.02 5.07 The Union acknowledges Employer agrees that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Union shall be allowed a fifteen (15) minute orientation session with newly hired employees during the course of the Employer’s orientation program for such new hires. In accordance The said session shall be in private with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission group of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work newly hired employees involved in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right Employer’s orientation program with one representative of the Union Committee as defined in Article 5.01 hereof present, and shall be during working hours and without loss of pay. The purpose of this private orientation session shall be to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson acquaint each of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize said newly hired employees with this Collective Agreement and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureresponsibilities of Union membership.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a plant committee otherwise known as the Union Grievance Committee Committee, which shall consist be composed of not more than three (3) Union membersemployees, one of whom shall act be designated as Chairperson Chairperson. Each member of this committee shall have completed his probationary period with the Grievance CommitteeCompany during his time of office. The Employer said Committee will recognize and deal co- operate with the said Committee as provided Company in the grievance procedureadministration of this Agreement.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right names of the Chairperson and members of the Plant Committee from time to time selected shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize such until it has been notified by the Union of the name of the same;
(b) The Chairperson shall be assigned to appoint work the dayshift, or otherwise select in his absence, a Negotiating Committee committeeperson shall be his designate. Health and Safety Representatives shall rotate shifts. A minimum of one (1) Health & Safety Representative shall be assigned to work the dayshift. All members of the JHSC shall be certified by the employer.
5.03 The Company agrees to inform all employees coming within the jurisdiction of this agreement of changes in supervisory staff as they occur and also the line of management. The Company agrees to post such information on the plant bulletin board.
5.04 The Union agrees that the Stewards and Officers have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and that they will not more than five leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
5.05 The Company will pay one hundred percent (5100%) employees who have attained of the time lost, by a committee man, when attending negotiations with the Company for the renewal of this agreement up to but not including any time spent at least sixconciliation. The payment shall be based upon an eight (8) hour day (ie. maximum of eight [8] hours pay) and made at the employee’s straight time hourly rate.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Labour Agreement, Collective Labour Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges Union Bargaining Committee of not more than eight (8) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement.
(b) All StewardsA Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Corporate Services, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local or designated Table Officer shall have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement.
7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region, and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their Manager or his/alternate Stewards and her designate, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the Chief completion of the Union business, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to his/her Manager or designate or to any job to which the employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was previously directed, and Stewardsgive any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act.
7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right agrees to recognize a committee of not more than five (5) stewards, appointed or selected by the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the amongst employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitunit who have completed their probationary period, for the purpose of assisting in presenting grievances as outlined in Article 7; or making representations on matters arising under this Agreement. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges It is understood, however, that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make be required to meet with more than three (3) members of the committee at any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of one time.
7.03 6.02 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select recognize a Grievance Union-Management Committee which shall consist of three not more than four (34) employees appointed or selected by the Union membersfrom amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period, one of whom shall act as Chairperson and four (4) representatives of the Grievance Employer. The purpose of the Union- Management Committee shall be to meet once each month on some mutually agreeable date to discuss matters of mutual interest. Whenever possible, agendas of matters for discussion shall be exchanged seven (7) days before each meeting of the Committee. The Chair will alternate between the Employer and the Union. The Employer agrees to give a minimum of sixty (60) days notice to, and to openly discuss with, the union representatives through the Union-Management Committee, any substantial reorganization or changes to the Library system, including those arising from technological change and outsourcing, that might have a direct impact upon employees. The Union will recognize and deal with the said Committee as be provided in advance with such information as may be required to meaningfully discuss matters which come before the grievance procedureCommittee.
(a) 6.03 The Employer acknowledges further recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have attained at least sixcompleted their probationary period. This Committee will be for the purpose of conducting negotiations as contemplated in Article 21. The Negotiating Committee shall be granted three (3) days off duty with pay for the purpose of preparing proposals for negotiations with the Employer.
6.04 The parties shall notify one another, in writing, of the names of the persons selected or appointed in accordance with Articles 6.01, 6.02,
6.05 The Employer shall not enter into any agreement with any employee which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement.
6.06 Job Evaluation Committee shall consist of three (3) Management representatives and two (2) alternates and three (3) Union representatives and two (2) alternates for the purpose of evaluating new or revised jobs in the bargaining unit.
6.07 As per attached Letter of Understanding, the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall consist of three (3) union and three (3) management representatives for the purpose of performing the duties prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
6.08 Pay for time spent by union representatives related to the Committees above shall be paid for by the Employer consistent with the established
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 11.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one Officers, and no more than two (12) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Site Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitper Community Centre. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Officers and Site Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf and will not leave their regular duties to assist employees in respect of the Employer. In accordance with matters arising under this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Executive Director and will similarly report upon returning to their regular duties. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. Subject to clauses 32.02 and 32.03, nor time spent during an employee’s regular working hours pursuant to this Agreement shall such be without loss of pay Notwithstanding the appointment of Site Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingby Community Centre as designated herein, the Employer shall not make any deductions from recognizes that there may be occasions on which a Union representative may assist in the regular pay processing of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by grievance originating in another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeCommunity Centre.
7.03 11.02 The Employer shall not be liable for Union will supply the pay City and the Community Centres with a list of all of its Stewards and Officers and the Community Centre she/he represents, as soon as they are elected or otherwise appointed, and thereafter will notify in writing of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or changes.
11.03 Employees, not exceeding five (5) in number, who are required to attend negotiation meetings to renew the Collective Agreement with representatives of the employer shall be granted time off from work for any other member this purpose after giving reasonable advance notice in writing to the Executive Director. This time off shall be with pay at the employee’s regular rate of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by pay. Those employees who normally work the Union when such person is absent from afternoon shift will be expected to work in the preparation for evening after they have attended negotiations during the day, provided that the negotiations are four (4) hours or attendance at arbitration hearingsless on that day. In the event that two (2) or more representatives are from one Centre and this leave would create operational difficulties, the Union agrees to meet with the Employer to discuss these concerns.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges 11.04 All correspondence directed to the right Union, other than that related to the Grievance and Arbitration process or as otherwise stipulated in this Collective Agreement, shall be copied to the Recording-Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to appoint meet with each new employee working eighteen (18) hours per week or otherwise select greater within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a Negotiating Committee maximum of thirty (30) minutes during the first month of employment for the purpose of acquainting the new employee with the benefits and duties of Union membership.
(b) Where operations permit, a representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to meet with new employees not more than five covered by 11.05 above within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a maximum of thirty (530) employees who have attained at least sixminutes for the purpose of acquainting the new employee with the benefits and duties of union membership.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of not more than four (a4) The Employer acknowledges employees, one
(1) of whom shall be the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Chair, plus one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ secretary, and ten (10) Stewards a National Union Representative may be present, for the purpose of investigating and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among processing grievance in accordance with the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee Grievance Procedure set out in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsthis Agreement.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees plus one (1) secretary and a National Union Representative, for the purpose of representing the bargaining unit at any negotiations for the renewal of the this Agreement. The Union will endeavor to retain the same Negotiating Committee during the negotiating process.
7.03 The Union will recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than six (6) Management Representatives.
7.04 The employer will recognize as members of committees only employees who have attained acquired at least sixsix- (6) months seniority. The Union shall notify the employer of the employees' names and the committees of which they are members. Recognition of committee members by the employer is not required until such notification has been received.
7.05 No committee members shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the employer without the prior consent of the office of the Manager of Plant Services or designate. In addition, a committee member must have the consent of the Manager of Plant Services before entering any department or school to conduct Union business. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where permission has been granted to representatives of the union to leave their employment temporarily, in order to carry on negotiations with the employer, or with respect to a grievance they shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent.
7.06 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers, authorized committee members and Area Stewards. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 9.01 The employees in the bargaining unit shall be represented by a committeeperson. If the committeeperson is absent due to sickness, accident, leave of absence, vacation, or on scheduled days off, then during such absence, or on such scheduled days off, his/her duties as committeeperson may be discharged by an alternate committeeperson. When the word "committeeperson" appears in this agreement it shall refer equally to the alternate committeeperson when functioning as such.
9.02 The committeeperson shall function when the human resources manager has been advised of his/her selection in writing by the proper official whom the union has designated in writing to the company to have this authority. Any change in the committeeperson shall be reported promptly to the human resources manager and confirmed in writing by the union.
9.03 No employee shall be eligible to serve as the committeeperson unless he/she shall have at least one year's seniority and unless he/she presently is working for the company; that is, he/she is not laid off, on leave of absence, or on vacation.
9.04 It is understood that the committeeperson has regular company duties to perform and will work the normal shifts of his/her job classification.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ committeeperson shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent permitted during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period hours and without loss of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee leave his/her regular company duties as provided in section 9.06 to investigate and negotiate grievances. Such absence from his/her regular company duties shall not exceed two (2) hours during the committeeperson's work week. The committeeperson upon obtaining the consent of the chief stationary engineer shall punch 'out' on a special clock card provided for that purpose, and upon returning to his/her regular company duties he/she shall punch 'in' on that card.
(b) In addition, the committeeperson shall be permitted to investigate or negotiate a grievance procedureduring any period when he/she is not scheduled to be at work, provided he/she first notifies the chief stationary engineer, or his/her nominee, that he/she wishes to enter the boilerhouse for this purpose.
9.06 The consent of the chief stationary engineer to the committeeperson to leave his/her regular company duties for the purpose of investigating and negotiating grievances shall not unreasonably be withheld. Subject to the above, the chief stationary engineer's consent shall be given:
(a) The Employer acknowledges When the right employee having a grievance requests the presence of the Union committeeperson, through the chief stationary engineer, or
(b) When the committeeperson designates to the chief stationary engineer the employee who has requested the committeeperson's presence for the purpose of the committeeperson investigating and negotiating a grievance.
9.07 The union may appoint and the company shall recognize one health and safety representative who shall, with the consent of the chief stationary engineer, be permitted to leave his/her regular company duties for a reasonable length of time to function as the health and safety representative. The above-mentioned absence from such regular company duties to function as the health and safety representative shall not exceed 2 hours in his/her work week. The consent of the chief stationary engineer to the health and safety representative to function as outlined in the letter between the parties shall not be unreasonably withheld.
9.08 The union may appoint and the company shall recognize a local grievance committee not to exceed three members, two of whom shall be employees of the company, one member to be a representative of the union.
9.09 When the national representative of the union wishes to enter the boilerhouse, he/she shall notify the human resources manager or otherwise select his/her nominee. It is understood and agreed that such representative shall not cause any interference with any work.
9.10 The company agrees to make available a Negotiating Committee filing cabinet with two drawers equipped with a lock for the use of the committeeperson for the keeping of documents and records, which filing cabinet shall be located in the boilerhouse.
9.11 When an employee is called to an interview by a member of the staff of the human resources department for the purpose of investigating alleged misconduct which may result in suspension or discharge of such employee, he/she shall be notified that, if he/she desires, he/she may require the presence of the committeeperson at such interview. The committeeperson when called to such an interview at the request of the employee concerned shall not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe time spent on these duties charged against the special time card that is used for grievance procedure.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 11.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one Officers, and no more than two (12) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Site Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitper Community Centre. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Officers and Site Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf and will not leave their regular duties to assist employees in respect of the Employer. In accordance with matters arising under this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Executive Director and will similarly report upon returning to their regular duties. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. Subject to clauses 32.02 and 32.03, nor time spent during an employee’s regular working hours pursuant to this Agreement shall such be without loss of pay. Notwithstanding the appointment of Site Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingby Community Centre as designated herein, the Employer shall not make any deductions from recognizes that there may be occasions on which a Union representative may assist in the regular pay processing of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during hisgrievance originating in another Community Centre.
11.02 The Union will supply the City and the Community Centres with a list of all of its Stewards and Officers and the Community Centre she/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇he represents, as soon as they are elected or otherwise appointed, and thereafter will notify in writing of any changes.
11.03 Employees, not exceeding five (5) in number, who are required to attend negotiation meetings to renew the Collective Agreement with representatives of the Employer shall be granted time off from work for this purpose after giving reasonable advance notice in writing to the Executive Director. This time off shall be with pay at the employee’s regular rate of pay. Those employees who normally work the afternoon shift will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from expected to work in the preparation for evening after they have attended negotiations during the day, provided that the negotiations are four (4) hours or attendance at arbitration hearingsless on that day. In the event that two (2) or more representatives are from one Centre and this leave would create operational difficulties, the Union agrees to meet with the Employer to discuss these concerns.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges 11.04 All correspondence directed to the right Union, other than that related to the Grievance and Arbitration process or as otherwise stipulated in this Collective Agreement, shall be copied to the Recording‐ Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to appoint meet with each new employee working eighteen (18) hours per week or otherwise select greater within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a Negotiating Committee maximum of thirty (30) minutes during the first (1st) month of employment for the purpose of acquainting the new employee with the benefits and duties of Union membership.
(b) Where operations permit, a representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to meet with new employees not more than five (5covered by 11.05(a) employees who have attained at least sixabove within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a maximum of thirty
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Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges stewards, one of whom shall be the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among at the employees who time of his/her appointment or election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times while on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees.
5.02 One (b1) All Stewardsadditional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized for the partial second shift
5.03 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the approval of his/alternate Stewards her Supervisor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Such absence shall be recorded on a card supplied by the Company if the Company so requests.
5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall specify where he/she is going and with respect to a grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved.
5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed to consult with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee concerning grievances in his/her jurisdiction.
(a) The authorization of a Supervisor to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/sheis assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in opinion of the absence of Operations Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Stewards to accomplish investigation and Stewardsadjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he may consider to be excessive.
7.02 (b) The Company will endeavour to schedule meetings with Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Committees, Stewards, or member of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent Union Executive during his/her regular normal working hours. Where an employee requests representation Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Management.
(c) Notwithstanding the number of Employees recognized by the Company on the various Committees as designated by this Collective Agreement, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeLocal Union President shall be entitled to attend Committee Meetings.
7.03 5.07 The Employer Union shall not be liable for notify the pay Company in writing of any the names of Stewards, the effective
5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the Unit Chairperson or designate and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work designate as referred to in 5.01 shall in the preparation for event of layoff be retained or attendance at arbitration hearingsreturned to a job, the duties of which they have the ability to perform. In the event there are more than thirty (30) active employees in the facility one additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be added to this article.
7.04 5.09 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees two Employees plus the President/Unit Chair, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union.
5.10 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and the Union. The Committee shall meet at the request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have attained at least sixpower to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 8:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Committee comprised of not more than four (a4) persons, which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who are authorized to represent the employees from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes within five (5) working days of said change having occurred.
8:02 The Committee may be enlarged at any time by the addition of representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing with the Employer.
8:03 It is agreed that so far as possible meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee called at the request of either party will be held within regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending meetings within working hours shall suffer no financial loss.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee-management relations or matters arising out of the administration of the within Agreement, the Employee Relations Manager of the Employer and/or the Union Recording Secretary shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of the said notice in writing, except when such period of time is enlarged by agreement between the parties.
8:05 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) Stewards, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and of whom shall be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. The Union shall represent any employee inform the Employee Relations Manager of the Employer in writing of the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence names of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsof the other Stewards and of any other changes therein.
7.02 8:06 Members of the Negotiating Committee of the Union which shall be comprised of no more than five (5) persons plus an alternate (designate names to be submitted by the Union in writing to the Employee Relations Manager as soon as possible prior to the commencement of negotiations), established to conduct negotiations for a renewal of the within Collective Agreement pursuant to Article 27 hereof, when acting in such capacity, will not suffer any loss of pay if negotiations are conducted during working hours, but nothing herein shall be construed as an agreement by the Employer to pay members of such Committee for negotiating during a strike or during any other work stoppage. In no event will members of the Union Negotiating Committee be paid more than seven (7) hours (8 hours if the member is on a 40 hour work week) wages as aforesaid during any one (1) regularly scheduled work day. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days with pay to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.
8:07 It is agreed between the parties that representatives of the Local shall suffer no loss of salary whenever he/she is requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties representative will provide two (2) working days’ advance notice to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hourssupervisor, where possible, prior to attending a scheduled meeting. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇For any other meeting, the Employer union representative will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeprovide his/her supervisor as much notice as possible.
7.03 8:08 The Employer President of C.U.P.E., Local 1393 shall not be liable allowed the last three and a half (3.5) hours of his/her shift five (5) days of each week with pay for the pay purpose of any conducting Union business. Meetings will be scheduled to occur during the Local President’s union time, whenever possible. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented Union officer designated by the President of C.U.P.E. Local 1393 shall be allowed a combined total of sixteen (16) hours off each calendar month with pay for the purpose of conducting Union when business. It is further agreed such person is absent from work time off will be taken in units of not less than one (1) hour at a time mutually agreeable to the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsPresident of Local 1393 and his/her Department Head.
7.04 8:09 The Employer acknowledges Union, its members and/or its Agents shall not during the right hours of employment or on the Employer’s premises conduct or attempt to conduct Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act activities except as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as hereinafter expressly provided in the grievance procedurefor.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges stewards, one of whom shall be the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among at the employees who time of his/her appointment or election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times while on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees.
5.02 One (b1) All Stewardsadditional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized for the partial second shift
5.03 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the approval of his/alternate Stewards her Supervisor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Such absence shall be recorded on a card supplied by the Company if the Company so requests.
5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall specify where he/she is going and with respect to a grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved.
5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed to consult with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee concerning grievances in his/her jurisdiction.
(a) The authorization of a Supervisor to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/she is assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in opinion of the absence of Operations Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Stewards to accomplish investigation and Stewardsadjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he may consider to be excessive.
7.02 (b) The Company will endeavour to schedule meetings with Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Committees, Stewards, or member of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent Union Executive during his/her regular normal working hours. Where an employee requests representation Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by another Management.
(c) Notwithstanding the number of Employees recognized by the Company on the various Committees as designated by this Collective Agreement, the Local Union President shall be entitled to attend Committee Meetings.
5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period effective date of timetheir respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or discontinuing.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for 5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the pay of any President/Unit Chair or designate and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member designate as referred to in 5.01 of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Local Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.16506 PM
7.04 5.09 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees two Employees plus the President/Unit Chair, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union.
5.10 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and the Union. The Committee shall meet at the request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have attained at least sixpower to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one a negotiating committee of not more than four (14) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ employees of the Employer and ten a grievance committee of not more than two (102) employees of the Employer. The Employer will pay lost time for three (3) members of the negotiating committee in accordance with Article 6.05.
6.02 The names of the members of the Negotiating Committee, Grievance Committee, and Branch Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among any changes of these personnel shall be given to the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityEmployer in writing before the Employer shall be required to recognize same.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 6.03 The Union shall have the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in right to have the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence assistance of representatives of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Canadian Office and StewardsProfessional Employees Union.
7.02 6.04 The Union agrees that neither it nor its members will engage in Union activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the Employer's premises without permission of the Employer.
6.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards therefore, such persons shall not engage in or absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorsthe Chief Executive Officer or his designated representative in order to deal with negotiations, such permission not grievances, or other Union business required to be unreasonably withheldconducted between the Union and the Employer, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In and that in accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay regularly scheduled work hours for time so spent, and that permission for such absences shall not be unreasonably withheld provided such leaves do not interfere with the operation of the Credit Union.
6.06 An employee who has been appointed to perform union business shall make a written request as far in advance as possible to Human Resources with a copy to the immediate supervisor. Such written request shall not be refused unless such leave would unduly interfere with the employer’s operations. Such time off shall be without loss of salary, seniority or fringe benefits provided the union shall reimburse the employer for the full cost of such leave.
6.07 Representatives of union and management in conjunction with Human Resources may meet to discuss matters of mutual concern. This shall not circumvent or duplicate either the grievance procedure or the negotiation procedure provided in this agreement.
6.08 The President of Local 26 shall be allowed time off of two (2) working days per month without loss of wages, seniority, benefits and/or any other benefits in order to perform union business, furthermore the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular shall also receive two (2) working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇days per month without loss of wages, seniority, benefits and/or any other benefits in order to perform union business, the union shall reimburse the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurefull cost.
(a1) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixday per month each.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 Employees shall have the Chief right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local shall, with the permission of his or her Department Head or delegate, have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement.
7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region, and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their Department Head or his delegate, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to the Department Head or to any job to which the employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was previously directed, and Stewardsgive any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act.
7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges will recognize twelve stewards plus one chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. These stewards will make up the right of grievance committee. Not more than three (3) members will be present at any grievance meeting with the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employer. No more than one (1) Chief Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards will be absent from among the employees who have attained any one unit/department at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief any one time. The chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is exempt from the limitation of one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/department when another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is the grievor. Employees will not be eligible to serve as members of the Grievance Committee unless they have at least twelve (12) month’s seniority.
6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of not more than three (3) full time and three (3) part time employees selected and designated by the Union and such other Union representatives (non employees) as the Union may designate. Not more than one (1) employee will be absent from any one department/unit at any time, excluding the chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Employer reserves the right to deny a request for leave due to patient care emergencies.
6.03 The Union acknowledges that Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitnot leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Alternate Stewards shall only act state their destination to their immediate supervisor, and shall report again to him/her at the time of their return to work. In accordance with the foregoing, the Employer agrees that Stewards servicing grievances of employees during their regular working hours shall not be subject to any deduction in their regular pay.
6.04 The Union will keep the absence Employer notified in writing of the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee and the Negotiating Committee. The Employer agrees to supply the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsthe Union with the names of Department Heads and Supervisors in Departments at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in January of each year.
7.02 6.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties Employer agrees to perform on behalf compensate members of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves Negotiating Committee for time lost from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, attending meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union which are held for the purposes of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties hereto; provided that such compensation will only be made or paid in respect of such meetings up to and including conciliation and in respect of such meetings relating to negotiation of said Collective Bargaining Agreements subsequent to the within Agreement.
a. An employee is entitled, if he so requests to have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during hisattend with him/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, at any meeting with supervisors or representatives of management that is likely to result in any disciplinary action on the part of the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period or the creation of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable any disciplinary record for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsemployee.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation.
9:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Committee comprised of not more than four (a4) persons, which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who are authorized to represent the employees from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes within five (5) working days of said change having occurred.
9:02 The Committee may be enlarged at any time by the addition of representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing with the Employer.
9:03 It is agreed that so far as possible meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee called at the request of either party will be held within regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending meetings within working hours shall suffer no financial loss.
9:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee-management relations or matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, the Manager, Labour Relations of the Employer and/or the Union Recording Secretary shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of the said notice in writing, except when such period of time is enlarged by agreement between the parties.
9:05 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) Stewards, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and of whom shall be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. The Union shall represent any employee inform the Manager, Labour Relations of the Employer in writing of the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence names of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsof the other Stewards and of any other changes therein.
7.02 9:06 Members of the Negotiating Committee of the Union, which shall be comprised of no more than five (5) persons plus an alternate (designate names to be submitted by the Union in writing to the Manager, Labour Relations as soon as possible prior to the commencement of negotiations), established to conduct negotiations for a renewal of this Agreement pursuant to Article 28, when acting in such capacity, will not suffer any loss of pay if negotiations are conducted during working hours, but nothing herein shall be construed as an agreement by the Employer to pay members of such Committee for negotiating during a strike or during any other work stoppage. In no event will members of the Union Negotiating Committee be paid more than seven (7) hours (8 hours if the member is on a 40 hour work week) wages as aforesaid during any one (1) regularly scheduled work day. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days with pay to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.
9:07 It is agreed between the parties that representatives of the Local shall suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. The Union acknowledges Representative will provide two (2) working days’ advance notice to their supervisor, where possible, prior to attending a scheduled meeting. For any other meeting, the Union Representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible.
9:08 The President of C.U.P.E., Local 1393 shall be allowed the last three and a half (3.5) hours of their shift five (5) days of each week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business. Meetings will be scheduled to occur during the Local President’s union time, whenever possible, it being understood that workplace issues may arise requiring the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf assistance of a Union Representative outside of the Employernormally designated time allotted to the President and in such cases, the President shall make every effort to refer such issues to those other representatives. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingthese cases, the Employer said Union Representative shall not make any deductions from the regular pay suffer no loss of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hourssalary. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented Union officer designated by the President of C.U.P.E. Local 1393 shall be allowed a combined total of sixteen (16) hours off each calendar month with pay for the purpose of conducting Union when business. It is further agreed such person is absent from work time off will be taken in units of not less than one (1) hour at a time mutually agreeable to the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsPresident of Local 1393 and their Department Head.
7.04 9:09 The Employer acknowledges Union, its members and/or its Agents shall not during the right hours of employment or on the Employer’s premises conduct or attempt to conduct Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act activities except as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as hereinafter expressly provided in the grievance procedurefor.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation.
Section 1. The employees shall be represented by a bargaining committee of up to three (a3) members. This committee shall be selected in any manner determined by the Union; however, those selected must be on the seniority list. Negotiations will be scheduled at times mutually agreeable with the Employer and the Union.
Section 2. In addition to the foregoing, the Union shall have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and an Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. When it is necessary for the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to perform their duties as Union representatives, they will be permitted to leave their assigned work after they notify their immediate supervisor and have been adequately replaced. In such circumstances, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be compensated at their regular rate of pay for the regular day at straight time hours. This privilege is extended with the understanding that it will not be abused.
Section 3. The Union will notify the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select names and titles of its representatives within one (1) week after their appointments. No representative will be permitted to act as such until the Employer is advised that the person has become a representative.
Section 4. There shall be no discrimination against any employee because of his membership in the Union, or because of his action as an officer or in any other capacity on behalf of the Union.
Section 5. The Union recognizes its responsibility as bargaining agent and agrees to represent all employees in the bargaining unit without discrimination.
Section 6. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among and/or the Local Union President will be permitted access to employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and reasonable times where necessary to transact legitimate Union business pertaining to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in administration of this Agreement after notice to the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf designated representatives of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentShould it become necessary for such Union Representative to transact Union business for a grievance at a time when he is at work, Stewards he shall be granted such time off without pay as necessary for such purpose after approval by the designated representative of the Employer. (This section shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not apply to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timenormal union negotiations.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six)
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The § 1. For the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure at the steps provided therein, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one will recognize two districts which shall be (1) Chief Police (which includes Police Service Aides, civilian or Police Service Aides performing Property Officer work, and Animal Control Officers covered by this contract), and (2) Clerical (which includes Office Assistant I’s, Office Assistant II’s, Account Clerks I’s, Account Clerks II’s, Records Clerks and Secretaries covered by this contract). In the Clerical district, the Employer will recognize two stewards and two alternate stewards. The two Clerical stewards, in order to provide broader representation, will come from two different departments. In the Police district, the Employer will recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) an alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitfor each shift on which there are more than two employees covered by this Agreement. Alternate Stewards stewards shall function only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
§ 2. Stewards and alternate stewards shall be selected in any manner determined by the Union provided that they must work in the district they represent and are employees who have completed their probationary period, and in the Police district they must work on the shift for which they are the representative.
A. The Union agrees that the names of the stewards and alternates shall be given in writing to the Employer within five (5) work days after their election. No person claiming to be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsor alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be permitted to act as such until the Employer is advised in writing that the person has become such a representative.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that B. No employee, including a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or other union representative shall stop his assigned work for any reason related to the Stewards have investigation or processing of grievances without promptly notifying and obtaining approval from his immediate supervisor. No such person shall leave his assigned job if efficient operations require the employee to continue working. In such event, such person will be able to leave the job during the shift on which the supervisor has been notified.
▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate stewards who leave their jobs to settle grievances, shall be paid their regular duties to perform on behalf hourly rate while settling or investigating grievances at their appropriate step of the EmployerGrievance Procedure. In accordance with this acknowledgmentAn employee, Stewards other than a union representative, presenting a grievance at Step 1 of the Grievance Procedure shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining lose pay for the permission active time he is involved in such step. If, during the course of their immediate supervisorssuch activities, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingtaken beyond the Employer’s premises, the Employer shall not make any deductions from will pay them only for the time spent during regular pay working hours at meetings conducted with Employer representatives present and held for the purpose of settling or investigating grievances.
D. The right of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee to leave his work during work hours without loss of pay is extended with the understanding that the time so spent during his/her regular working hourswill be devoted to the prompt handling of legitimate grievances and will not be abused, and that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee will continue to work at his assigned job at all times, except when leaving his work to handle grievances as provided in the Grievance Procedure. Where an If a dispute arises as to whether a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee requests representation by another is abusing the right provided herein, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or employee shall return to his assigned job and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period matter shall be taken up at Step 3 of timethe Grievance Procedure.
7.03 The Employer § 3. During periods of layoff, Union officers will be retained on jobs that are operating within their classification which they are capable of performing. Union officers shall not be liable deemed to have top seniority for the pay of any layoff purposes as follows: first President, second Stewards. Stewards shall be retained only by using their seniority as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingstheir own district.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee§ 4. The Employer Union President or designee will recognize and deal with the said Committee as be provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (58 hours total leave with pay to attend the funeral(s) employees who have attained of members of the unit. One to two union members, upon 15 days notice, not of same department at least sixthe same time, allowed up to total of 40 working hours per calendar year paid, to attend a conference(s) with no change in seniority date.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. § 1. For the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure at the steps provided therein, the Employer will recognize two districts which shall be (aA) Clerical Service (which includes Office Assistant I’s, Office Assistant II’s, Account Clerks I’s, Account Clerks II’s, Account Clerk III’s, Records Clerks and Secretaries covered by this contract) and (B) Police Service (which includes Dispatchers, Police Service Aides/Senior Police Service Aides, civilian or Police Service Aides/Senior Police Service Aides performing Property Officer work, and Animal Control Officers covered by this contract). In the Clerical district, the Employer will recognize two stewards and two alternate stewards. The two Clerical stewards, in order to provide broader representation, will come from two different departments. In the Police district, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief will recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) an alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitfor each shift on which there are more than two employees covered by this Agreement. Alternate Stewards stewards shall function only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
§ 2. Stewards and alternate stewards shall be selected in any manner determined by the Union provided that they must work in the district they represent and are employees who have completed their probationary period, and in the Police district they must work on the shift for which they are the representative.
A. The Union agrees that the names of the stewards and alternates shall be given in writing to the Employer within five (5) work days after their election. No person claiming to be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsor alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be permitted to act as such until the Employer is advised in writing that the person has become such a representative.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that B. No employee, including a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or other union representative shall stop their assigned work for any reason related to the investigation or processing of grievances without promptly notifying and obtaining approval from their immediate supervisor. No such person shall leave their assigned job if efficient operations require the employee to continue working. In such event, such person will be able to leave the job during the shift on which the supervisor has been notified.
C. Stewards have or alternate stewards who leave their jobs to settle grievances, shall be paid their regular duties to perform on behalf hourly rate while settling or investigating grievances at their appropriate step of the EmployerGrievance Procedure. In accordance with this acknowledgmentEmployees, Stewards other than a union representative, presenting a grievance at Step 1 of the Grievance Procedure shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining lose pay for the permission active time they are involved in such step. If, during the course of their immediate supervisorssuch activities, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingtaken beyond the Employer’s premises, the Employer shall not make any deductions from will pay them only for the time spent during regular pay working hours at meetings conducted with Employer representatives present and held for the purpose of settling or investigating grievances.
D. The right of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee to leave their work during work hours without loss of pay is extended with the understanding that the time so spent during his/her regular working hourswill be devoted to the prompt handling of legitimate grievances and will not be abused, and that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee will continue to work at their assigned job at all times, except when leaving their work to handle grievances as provided in the Grievance Procedure. Where an If a dispute arises as to whether a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee requests representation by another is abusing the right provided herein, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or employee shall return to their assigned job and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period matter shall be taken up at Step 3 of timethe Grievance Procedure.
7.03 The Employer § 3. During periods of layoff, Union officers will be retained on jobs that are operating within their classification which they are capable of performing. Union officers shall not be liable deemed to have top seniority for the pay of any layoff purposes as follows: first President, second Stewards. Stewards shall be retained only by using their seniority as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingstheir own district.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee§ 4. The Employer Union President or designee will recognize and deal with the said Committee as be provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (58 hours total leave with pay to attend the funeral(s) employees who have attained of members of the unit. One to two union members, upon 15 days notice, not of same department at least sixthe same time, allowed up to total of 40 working hours per calendar year paid, to attend a conference(s) with no change in seniority date.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges 1. To provide for orderly and peaceful labor relations and for the right effective handling of grievances under this Agreement, the Company and the Union to appoint or otherwise select shall recognize properly designated Stewards (Union Representatives) and participants in settling such grievances within the framework of this Article.
2. The Union will provide Stewards at each Maintenance Base, comprising of one
(1) active and one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten alternate Employee for each shift in each respective Bid Area. One (101) of these Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and shall be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for that Maintenance Base or Bid Area (if applicable). These Stewards will be the primary contacts for dealing with Management to resolve grievances arising under this Agreement.
3. After giving notice to the Department Director or his designee, the General Chairperson, or International Officers, other Accredited Representatives, or Local Officers of the Union shall represent any employee be permitted to enter shops and facilities of the Company to investigate grievances arising under this Agreement or representing employees in the bargaining unitgrievance process. Alternate (Also refer to Article 24.N.) At no time will the visit disrupt the operation. The General Chairperson may intervene at any step of the Grievance Procedure to represent the membership hereunder at the request of either the Company or Union.
4. Union Representatives shall be allowed reasonable time required for authorized Union business during working hours, consistent with the needs of the service and shall be compensated for such time at their straight time rate. Time spent on Union business cannot cause overtime to be incurred.
5. In the conduct of such authorized Union business, the Union Representative shall notify his supervisor of his desire to leave his workplace, the reason therefore, and shall notify his supervisor of his return. When it is necessary for a Union Representative to enter a department other than his own, as a courtesy he shall notify management, if available, of that department.
6. The Company will be represented by officials who are authorized to resolve grievances.
7. The Company and the Union will, at all times, keep the other party advised through written notice or electronic means of any change in their authorized representatives.
8. It is understood that officials of either party having responsibilities under this Agreement may delegate those responsibilities to another authorized representative.
9. In investigations under Article 15, Paragraph C.1, the Company will inform the employee, including a probationary employee, of their right to have a Union Representative present. If the employee refuses representation, the Company’s record will reflect the employee’s refusal.
10. The Company will not unreasonably deny the presence of Stewards shall only act for notetaking purposes in the absence conduct of the Chief investigations. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that may not represent another employee when the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within is a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work subject in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingssame investigation.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges Union Bargaining Committee of not more than three (3) employees whose functions shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of Collective Agreement. In addition, the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among Bargaining Committee may be augmented by the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCUPE Local 1764 President.
(b) All StewardsA Grievance Committee of not more than two (2) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
6.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint up to two (2) Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure.
6.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Director of Human Resources Departmental Services, have access to the Durham Region Headquarters to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local or designated Table Officer shall have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement.
6.04 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region, and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their Manager or his/alternate Stewards and her designate, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the Chief completion of the Union business, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to his/her Manager or designate or to any job to which the employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was previously directed, and Stewardsgive any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 6.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under The Labour Relations Act.
6.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers and stewards when a change occurs as soon as practicable. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Chief Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees.
7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement.
7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their Department Head or his delegate, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, if time permits, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was previously directed, and Stewardsgive any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party.
7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Representation. 7.01 The employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of not more than four (a4) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select employees, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of whom shall be the Chair, plus one (1) secretary, and ten (10) Stewards a National Union Representative may be present, for the purpose of investigating and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among processing grievance in accordance with the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee Grievance Procedure set out in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsthis Agreement.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees plus one (1) secretary and a National Union Representative, for the purpose of representing the bargaining unit at any negotiations for the renewal of the this Agreement. The Union will endeavor to retain the same Negotiating Committee during the negotiating process.
7.03 The Union will recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than six (6) Management Representatives.
7.04 The employer will recognize as members of committees only employees who have attained acquired at least sixsix- (6) months seniority. The Union shall notify the employer of the employees' names and the committees of which they are members. Recognition of committee members by the employer is not required until such notification has been received.
7.05 No committee members shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the employer without the prior consent of the office of the Manager of Plant Services or designate. In addition, a committee member must have the consent of the Manager of Plant Services before entering any department or school to conduct Union business. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where permission has been granted to representatives of the union to leave their employment temporarily, in order to carry on negotiations with the employer, or with respect to a grievance they shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent.
7.06 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers, authorized committee members and Area Stewards. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards representative for each department, from among each union unit, from amongst employees of the employees Company who have attained at least six (6) months senioritycompleted their probationary period for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the Company in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 6.02 The Union shall keep the Company notified in writing of the names of the representatives and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence effective date of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardstheir appointment.
7.02 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards representatives have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Company and such persons will not absent themselves from leave their work regular duties without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such supervisor (which permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from ) and when resuming their work regular duties will report again to their immediate supervisor. The Union recognizes that the nature of the services rendered by the Company may have some bearing on the granting of permission for more time than is reasonably necessarythe purposes of this Article. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer Company agrees that there shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be no deduction for time so spent servicing grievances during his/her an employee’s regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 6.04 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Company agrees to recognize additional representatives appointed or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented selected by the Union when so as to provide for representation at each cafeteria with five (5) members or more. It is understood, however, that any such person is absent from work in representatives appointed by the preparation for Union do not come under the provisions of this Article or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right provisions of the Union Agreement so as to appoint entitle such persons to time off with or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist without pay for the purpose of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal servicing grievances or attending meetings with the said Committee as provided in Company but merely allows for official recognition of such persons designated by the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) It is agreed that alternate Representatives will have the same privileges as the main Representatives if the main Representatives are not available.
6.05 The Employer acknowledges Negotiations Committee shall consist of one person from the right of vending operation(s) and one person from the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixfood operation(s).
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges will recognize twelve stewards plus one chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. These stewards will make up the right of grievance committee. Not more than three (3) members will be present at any grievance meeting with the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employer. No more than one (1) Chief Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards will be absent from among the employees who have attained any one unit/department at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief any one time. The chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is exempt from the limitation of one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/department when another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is the grievor. Employees will not be eligible to serve as members of the Grievance Committee unless they have at least twelve (12) month’s seniority.
6.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of not more than three (3) full time and three (3) part time employees selected and designated by the Union and such other Union representatives (non-employees) as the Union may designate. Not more than one (1) employee will be absent from any one department/unit at any time, excluding the chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Employer reserves the right to deny a request for leave due to patient care emergencies.
6.03 The Union acknowledges that Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitnot leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their immediate supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Alternate Stewards shall only act state their destination to their immediate supervisor and shall report again to him/her at the time of their return to work. In accordance with the foregoing, the Employer agrees that Stewards servicing grievances of employees during their regular working hours shall not be subject to any deduction in their regular pay.
6.04 The Union will keep the absence Employer notified in writing of the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee and the Negotiating Committee. The Employer agrees to supply the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsthe Union with the names of Department Heads and Supervisors in Departments at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in January of each year.
7.02 6.05 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties Employer agrees to perform on behalf compensate members of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves Negotiating Committee for time lost from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, attending meetings between the Employer shall not make any deductions from and the regular pay Union which are held for the purposes of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties hereto; provided that such compensation will only be made or paid in respect of such meetings up to and including conciliation and in respect of such meetings relating to negotiation of said Collective Bargaining Agreements subsequent to the within Agreement.
a. An employee is entitled, if he so requests to have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during hisattend with him/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, at any meeting with supervisors or representatives of management that is likely to result in any disciplinary action on the part of the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period or the creation of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable any disciplinary record for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsemployee.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 8:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Committee comprised of not more than four (a4) persons, which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who are authorized to represent the employees from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes within five (5) working days of said change having occurred.
8:02 The Committee may be enlarged at any time by the addition of representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing with the Employer.
8:03 It is agreed that so far as possible meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee called at the request of either party will be held within regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending meetings within working hours shall suffer no financial loss.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee-management relations or matters arising out of the administration of the within Agreement, the Employee Relations Manager of the Employer and/or the Union Recording Secretary shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of the said notice in writing, except when such period of time is enlarged by agreement between the parties.
8:05 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) Stewards, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and of whom shall be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. The Union shall represent any employee inform the Employee Relations Manager of the Employer in writing of the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence names of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsof the other Stewards and of any other changes therein.
7.02 8:06 Members of the Negotiating Committee of the Union which shall be comprised of no more than five (5) persons plus an alternate (designate names to be submitted by the Union in writing to the Employee Relations Manager as soon as possible prior to the commencement of negotiations), established to conduct negotiations for a renewal of the within Collective Agreement pursuant to Article 27 hereof, when acting in such capacity, will not suffer any loss of pay if negotiations are conducted during working hours, but nothing herein shall be construed as an agreement by the Employer to pay members of such Committee for negotiating during a strike or during any other work stoppage. In no event will members of the Union Negotiating Committee be paid more than seven (7) hours (8 hours if the member is on a 40 hour work week) wages as aforesaid during any one (1) regularly scheduled work day. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days with pay to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.
8:07 It is agreed between the parties that representatives of the Local shall suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. The Union acknowledges that representative will provide two (2) working days’ advance notice to their supervisor, where possible, prior to attending a scheduled meeting. For any other meeting, the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible.
8:08 The President of C.U.P.E., Local 1393 shall be allowed the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission last three and a half (3.5) hours of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance shift five (5) days of each week with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay purpose of any conducting Union business. Meetings will be scheduled to occur during the Local President’s union time, whenever possible. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented Union officer designated by the President of C.U.P.E. Local 1393 shall be allowed a combined total of sixteen (16) hours off each calendar month with pay for the purpose of conducting Union when business. It is further agreed such person is absent from work time off will be taken in units of not less than one (1) hour at a time mutually agreeable to the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsPresident of Local 1393 and their Department Head.
7.04 8:09 The Employer acknowledges Union, its members and/or its Agents shall not during the right hours of employment or on the Employer’s premises conduct or attempt to conduct Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act activities except as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as hereinafter expressly provided in the grievance procedurefor.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Chief Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees.
7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement.
7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their Department Head or his delegate, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, if time permits, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was previously directed, and Stewardsgive any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party.
7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following Union Representatives:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select three (3) Stewards, one (1) Chief of whom shall be the Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority▇.
(b) A Negotiating Committee of up to three (3) employees, together with a Union Staff Representative, for the purpose of renegotiating this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee will not suffer any loss of pay while attending meetings with the Employer for the purpose of negotiating the Agreement, up to and including any meeting(s) held with the Conciliation Officer. It is understood and agreed that the pay of the members of the Negotiating Committee will be at straight time and not to exceed the standard work day.
(c) Up to one (1) representative to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
(d) Up to one (1) representative to the Pension Advisory Committee.
(e) Up to one (1) representative to the Benefits Advisory Committee.
(f) Up to three (3) representatives to the Joint Job Evaluation Committee.
(g) Up to three (3) representatives to the Employer/Employee Relations Committee.
(h) Up to one (1) representative to the Employee Engagement Committee
(i) Up to one (1) representative to the Diversity and Inclusions Committee
(j) Up to one (1) representative to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
6.02 All Stewards/alternate Stewards of the above-mentioned representatives shall be employees who have completed three (3) months of employment.
6.03 The Union will provide the Employer with an up-to-date list of the names and position of each representative acting pursuant to this Article and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and StewardsEmployer will not be required to recognize such representatives until it has been so notified.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties 6.04 No representative shall leave her/his work place or enter another department to perform on behalf of investigate or process a grievance, or negotiate with the Employer, without the prior consent of her/his supervisor, or any other supervisor affected, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall It is understood that committee persons will not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the regular duties unreasonably.
6.05 The Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of agrees that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or committee person, will suffer no loss of basic pay as a result of regularly scheduled straight-time lost while attending meetings with the Employer pursuant to this Article and Article 10 (including
6.06 The Union Representatives will comply with this request within a reasonable period not enter the premises of timethe Employer without obtaining the prior consent of the Employer.
7.03 The 6.07 Upon written request by the Union, and provided that reasonable notice is given, leave of absence without loss of pay or credits may be granted by the Employer shall not be liable to employees elected as Executive Board Members and Executive Officers of the Union, for the pay purpose of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by conducting the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right internal business affairs of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 8.1 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one an Executive Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Plant Negotiating Committee as outlined in this Article, and Health and Safety Representatives and their alternates and the Union shall notify the Company in writing of all members of said Committees. The Company shall not be required to recognize any Committee member where the Union has failed to provide such notification.
(1a) The Union will appoint an Executive Committee composed of six (6) employees who shall be the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityJHSC Co-Chair.
(b) The Union will appoint nine (9) Shop Stewards for purposes of administering and resolving grievances. Shop Stewards shall be distributed three (3) per shift on days, afternoons and midnights. However, when meeting with the Grievance Committee the Company will not be required to meet with more than three (3) Committee persons at any one time, unless agreed to by mutual consent.
(c) The Company will recognize a Health and Safety rep or his/her alternate, on each shift.
(d) For the purpose of negotiating the Collective agreement, the company will recognize a Committee to be composed of five (5) members, one of whom shall be the Union President.
(e) Any member involved in negotiating all or part of the Collective Agreement will be prohibited from transferring (as per Article 15.1) to the management team for the life of the Collective Agreement.
8.2 The Union recognizes and agrees that Union Reps have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment, and only such time as is reasonably necessary will be consumed by such persons during working hours in order to attend to the business of administering this agreement. It is understood and agreed that Union Reps will be paid for time spent administering the Collective Agreement, provided that time so spent pertains to the normal hours of work of the Union Rep’s own shift. The Company will make an effort to schedule the meeting on the grievor’s current shift.
8.3 Before leaving his/her regular duties, a Union Rep must obtain permission from his/her Supervisor to do so. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Union Rep will confer with the Supervisor of another department, when the purpose of his/her visit may have a negative effect on production. When resuming his/her regular duties, he shall report to his/her Supervisor.
8.4 The Company agrees to provide an office for the Union’s exclusive use. All Stewardsfurnishings and other office equipment will be supplied by the Union. Telephone, telephone installation and telephone charges will be the responsibility of the Union.
8.5 The Union President, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Health and Safety Co-Chairperson shall be assigned a permanent day shift during their term of office.
8.6 The Union President, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and JHSC Co-Chair shall be allowed time off on a daily basis, exclusive of weekend overtime, for the performance of his/alternate Stewards her duties. The Company and the Union will come to an agreement when the said time will be allocated. Time off will be as follows
a) When there is three hundred and fifty (350) active employees, or greater, the President shall be allotted eight (8) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to the Human Resources Manager. The President shall be allowed to adjust his/her start time with the approval of the Human Resources Manager as per Article 20.1 ( c ). The position (other than Attendant) vacated by the President shall be posted on an interim basis. The President, upon leaving office, shall return to his/her regular position, if seniority allows. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties.
b) When the active bargaining unit employee in population is three hundred and forty-nine (349) or less the bargaining unitPresident shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to his/her immediate Supervisor and shall not have the ability to adjust shift. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsshall be allotted two (2) hours per day to perform Union duties.
7.02 c) The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties JHSC Co Chair shall be allotted two (2) hours per day to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a union duties.
8.7 The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, shall be paid at the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeapplicable rate to attend any Human Resource scheduled grievance meeting(s).
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint or otherwise select Stewards in the ratio of one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifteen (15) workers. Such Stewards will be reasonably distributed throughout the workplace and ten it is understood that only one (101) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in act on a given issue at a given time.
(a) wherever possible, the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be given reasonable time to investigate and Stewards.
7.02 The process grievances during their normal working hours. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall receive their standard rate of pay when grievances or pending grievances are processed with the Employer on Employer property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of and the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must obtain permission before processing a grievance during normal working hours from the Stewards shall Supervisor. Such permission will not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld.
(b) if the Employers representative is unable to meet the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during the Stewards normal working hours, nor the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall such Stewards absent themselves from be paid at their work standard rate of pay for more all time than spent during the processing of the grievance with the Employer on the Employers property or at any other place which is reasonably necessarymutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Employer.
(c) the provisions as outlined in section 6.02 (b) are not subject to the daily call-in guarantee as outlined in Article 19 or the overtime provisions as outlined in Article 15. In accordance with this understanding, no case shall payment to the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another used in processing a grievance be extended beyond Step 3 of the grievance procedure as outlined in Article 8.
(d) should the Employer find that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ activities interfere with the normal course of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ work duties or the work duties of other employees, the Employer will comply may contact a representative of the Union and/or register a grievance commencing with this request within a reasonable period Step 2 of timethe grievance procedure as outlined in Article 8.
7.03 6.03 The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the names of elected or appointed ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and any subsequent changes in such Stewards. The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of asked to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by until such notification has been received from the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsUnion.
7.04 The 6.04 For the purpose of processing specific grievances or disputes, International Representatives and Stewards shall have time cards and personal disciplinary records made available to them upon request, provided that such request is made during the regular office hours of the Employer acknowledges and that the right International Representative, or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has obtained the prior written approval of the employee. A copy of the written approval shall be forwarded to the Employer before these records are released.
6.05 Representatives of the Union (e.g., International Representatives) shall be allowed to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson enter the Employers premises to deal in the administration of the Grievance CommitteeAgreement, provided they do not interfere with the normal operation of the Employer. The Employer Union agrees that it will recognize and deal with contact Human Resources or his/her representative prior to visiting the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurepremises.
(a) 6.06 The Employer acknowledges Local Union President, for the right duration of his term, shall work only on the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixday shift.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) 7:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of three (3) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not more less than five one (51) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union.
7:02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer.
7:03 The Union acknowledges that the Committeepersons and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to their immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business.
7:04 It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees:
(a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration;
(b) in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours. However, if a committeeperson is called to work prior to the start of their shift and/or stays at work past the end of their shift in order to attend a meeting with representatives of the Hospital, all such time before or after the regular shift will be treated as regular time and will paid at straight time.
7:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment.
7:06 If in the performance of their duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, they shall, upon entering such area, immediately report their presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area.
7:07 The Employer agrees to copy to the chairperson any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members.
7:08 The Employer agrees to retain the Chairperson at least sixwork during any lay-offs in employment within the bargaining unit during their term in office.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 12.01 The Employer acknowledges the right Union shall designate a suitable number of the Union Shop Stewards, such number not to appoint or otherwise select exceed one (1) Chief per shift. However, the Company will recognize one (1) alternative ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten in the absence of an above-designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union must inform the Company of the identity of the alternative ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union shall also choose a Shop Grievance Committee of not more than two (102) members, one (1) of whom shall be the Union President who shall be designated as the Chairman of the Committee. The Union shall inform the Company in writing of the identity of the Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards department or group of departments and shifts which each represents. Also, the Chief Union shall keep the Company informed in writing of the identity of the members of the Shop Grievance Committee and of the Executive Officers of the Local Union. No one shall be eligible to serve as a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any or as a Grievance Committeeman unless he is an employee of the Company.
12.02 The privilege of Stewards and members of the Grievance Committee to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to Union business is granted on the following conditions:
(a) such business must be between the Union and the Management. Employees having grievances cannot discuss these with the Stewards in working hours except:
(i) in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in case of a discharged employee, or,
(ii) prior to the absence initial presentation of the Chief grievance at Step 1 of Article 13.03 hereof;
(b) the time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business as outlined in Article 12.02 (a);
(c) the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards concerned shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining obtain the permission of their immediate supervisorsthe Supervisor concerned for the necessary time, such permission not to before leaving his work;
(d) the time away from productive work shall be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In reported in accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from timekeeping methods of the regular pay department in which the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is employed.
12.03 The duties of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time shall be to receive and present grievances and he shall do so spent during his/her regular working hoursonly in accordance with the grievance procedure hereinafter set forth in Articles 13 and 15 hereof. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Furthermore, the Employer will comply with Stewards and the Grievance Chairman shall be responsible Union representatives in carrying out the proper and faithful administration of this request within a reasonable period of timeAgreement.
7.03 12.04 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right President of the Union to appoint or otherwise select will be maintained on a Grievance Committee which shall consist regular day shift operation, at the request of three (3) Union membersthe Union. As such, one of whom shall act he will function as Chairperson Chairman of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Company agrees to recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges Union Stewards as appointed by the right Union for the purpose of handling grievances and attending meetings with management in the administration of this Agreement on behalf of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief employees covered hereunder. One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be appointed from the Plant group, and ten the other from the Driver group. The Company agrees to recognize two (10) Stewards and ten (102) alternate Stewards stewards as appointed by the Union, one from among the plant group and the other from the driver group, to act on behalf of the employees who have attained only when the union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of such stewards and alternates at least six the time of their appointment and the Company shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate until it has been so notified.
7.02 The stewards shall be allowed necessary time off work without loss of pay for the purpose of processing grievances, provided:
(6a) months seniority.they obtain prior consent from Management, which shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards such time off shall be of reasonable length and shall not unduly impair the efficient operation of the business;
(c) the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee shall, upon written request by the Union Office, given at least five (5) work days notice, in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentadvance, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not be allowed to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their off work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance up to two (2) hours, once per month, with this understandingpay, to attend to Union Business for which the Employer shall not make any deductions Union requires their presence away from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeCompany premises.
7.03 The Employer Union Bargaining Committee shall not be liable for comprised of two bargaining unit employee representatives who will be the pay sole employee representatives along with full-time staff representatives of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any the Union. The Union Bargaining Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from shall upon one week's notice, in writing, be allowed off work one (1) day, with pay, in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsmonth proceeding the month in which the contract expires, and one (1) further day following ratification of a Memorandum of Agreement.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of bargaining unit employee representatives on the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Bargaining Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal be paid their straight-time earnings for all negotiating meetings with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCompany that occur within a regular work day.
(a) The Employer acknowledges 7.05 No individual member or group of members shall undertake to represent the right of local Union at a meeting with Management without proper authorization by the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixLocal Union.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 7.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise shall select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards or representative per shift who is actively at work, from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall union members, to represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsemployees.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that will promptly inform the Employer, in writing, of the identity of the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf and of any change in the identity of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentStewards, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, and the Employer shall not make be obliged to recognize any deductions from the regular pay of person as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time unless it is so spent notified.
7.03 The Stewards shall possess the exclusive power to investigate grievances and complaints which may arise in the course of employment during his/his or her shift.
7.04 No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may leave his or her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another duties to investigate a complaint or grievance without permission of his or her supervisor.
7.05 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply members of the Bargaining Committee, together with the officers and National Representative of the Union, shall be deemed to be the officials of the Union, possessing positions of leadership and responsibility in the negotiation, execution and administration of this request within a reasonable period of timeAgreement.
7.03 7.06 The Employer Union agrees that, except with the consent of the Director Food and Beverage, which shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ unreasonably withheld, no National Representative or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented Union official and no person authorized by the Union when such person who is absent from work not an employee actually at work, shall enter the Employer's premises or any part thereof to engage in or discuss any type of Union activity; provided the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges provisions hereof shall not affect the right light of the Union or its business agent or official under the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement.
7.07 Official correspondence between the parties shall pass to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson and from the Manager of the Grievance CommitteeEmployer and the Recording Secretary of Local 2945.1, with a copy as well being sent to the Office of the assigned National Representative. The Local 2945.1 shall supply the Employer in writing with the names of its Officers and Stewards and the Employer will recognize and deal supply the Union in writing with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right name of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Manager of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe Employer.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. Section 1. For purposes of collective bargaining for this Agreement and for renewal agreements, the Union may be represented by not more than 9 (anot including non-associate representatives) The Employer acknowledges the right seniority associates; 2 from each department ( i.e. Food and Nutrition and Environmental Services) from each of the Union to appoint or otherwise select 3 locations plus one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among each of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority3 locations.
(b) All Stewards/Section 2. For purposes of representation of associates and the processing of grievances through the grievance procedure provided for in this Agreement, the associates shall be divided into 2 separate groupings by departments. Each group shall be represented by not more than 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and 1 alternate from each of the 3 locations. In addition, there will be 1 Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from each of the 3 locations. The Union may appoint one of the Group Stewards identified in this Section as "Acting Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇" who shall only act in the absence of the designated Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Employer will only recogni ze a person as Acting Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who has been designated in writing to the Employer.
Section 3. The names of the stewards, alternate stewards and collective bargaining representatives shall be certified to the Employer by the Union, in writing, and the Employer shall not be obligated to meet with persons other than those certified by the Union to the Employer.
Section 4. In grievance procedure meetings under the procedure provided for in this Agreement, a Grievant may be represented by a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as determined by the Union.
a. The Employer will, putting patient care first, grant necessary and reasonable time off not to exceed 4 ½ hours per month per ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and not more than 2 hours per month per alternate during scheduled working hours to be present for direct participation in grievance adjustment. Stewards and/or alternates may receive an extension of hours upon recommendation of the President of Local 459 and approval by the Employer. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in project the bargaining unitamount of time needed, and allow at least ½ hour advance notice to the supervisor for coverage arrangements. Alternate Stewards shall only act in The supervisor may deny the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ request: 1) if the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has exceeded the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 's 4 ½ hours per month; 2) the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department is understaffed due to call-ins, leaves of absence or other reasons, and the absence of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ would result in the inability to properly service patients; 3) when the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ does not provide evidence of grievance adjustment or the need to be present. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must receive permission to leave such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ workstation and notify the supervisor upon return from grievance adjustment meetings. Associate questions, problems or other miscellaneous matters not directly involved with grievance adjustment must be arranged between the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and associate for discussion during break periods or before or after regular working hours.
b. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may have time off not to exceed 10 hours per month for Union activities. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must notify such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ Manager as early as possible, but at least ½ hour in advance of conducting Union business. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may handle any grievance in any of the 2 designated areas provided the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate for that area are unavailable. In cases of discharge or suspension, the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that may handle the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf grievance at Step I of the Employergrievance procedure. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursmay represent any Grievant. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or may receive an extension of hours for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented Union use if approved by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right Service Representative of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist and the Employer 's Manager of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance CommitteeLabor Relations.
Section 6. The Employer will recognize and deal provide the Union with a mailbox at each location. All documents regarding discipline, including Employer grievance procedure answers, shall be considered served on the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) Union upon service via fax or email. The Employer acknowledges the right agrees to provide copies of all written discipline of bargaining unit members to the Union to appoint through the designated mailbox, and via fax or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixemail.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Tentative Agreement
Representation. 5.01 The maximum of two (a2) Union Stewards shall be selected from the bargaining unit. The Employer acknowledges will recognize as Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, any employee who has completed his probationary period. The Union shall notify the right Employer in writing of the names of such Union Stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief recognize any Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten until it has been so notified. The Union may designate an alternate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in respect of each of the two (102) Stewards and ten (10) Union Stewards, such alternate Stewards from among Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to be considered to be the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityUnion ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when the regular Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not on site.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 5.02 The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Chief Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement.
5.03 The Union acknowledges that the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that he will not leave their duties without receiving permission from his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. With this understanding, the Employer-agrees that the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent not suffer any employee loss of pay during working hours from time spent to administer any in-plant business concerning the Agreement.
5.04 The Union Stewards, in case of lay-off, shall be the bargaining unitlast laid-off provided they are willing and able to do the work required. Alternate Stewards shall only act This does not apply in respect of their designate as alternate Union Stewards, even when they might be serving as the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and acting Union Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(5.05 a) The For the purpose of meeting with Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Representatives to appoint or otherwise select negotiate contract changes, a Negotiating Committee committee of not more than five two (52) employees who have attained at least sixwill be designated by the Union plus paid officials of the Union [maximum three (3)]. Members of the Negotiating Committee will be compensated by the Union for their time spent in negotiations.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following Union representatives:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right a maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) stewards, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and of whom shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, comprised from each of the following groups:
(i) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located north of Highway 401;
(ii) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located south of Highway 401;
(iii) one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee from Central Services, Forestry, Motor Pool;
(iv) two (2) stewards from Employees working at or out of Head Office.
(b) a Negotiating Committee of up to four (4) employees, which may include one regular part-time employee, together with a Union Staff Representative for the purpose of renegotiating this Collective Agreement; the Employer to pay for all regular straight time hours spent by the members of the Bargaining Committee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence meetings with Management up to conciliation.
(c) three (3) representatives to a joint Employee-Employer Relations Committee.
(d) a grievance committee comprised of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsthe
(e) three (3) representatives to a joint Job Evaluation Committee. Both parties shall share equal participation in the committee and have equal representation on such committee.
7.02 6.02 All of the above-mentioned representatives shall be employees who have completed their probationary period.
6.03 The Union acknowledges that will provide the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Employer with an up-to-date list of the Employernames and position of each representative acting pursuant to this Article and the Employer will not be required to recognize such representatives until it has been so notified.
6.04 No representative shall leave his work place or enter another section or area to investigate or process any grievance without the prior consent of his supervisor. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards No representative may enter any section or area other than his own without first obtaining the consent of the supervisor of that section or area. Consent of the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that representatives will not absent themselves from their work regular duties unreasonably.
6.05 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without first obtaining the permission prior consent of their immediate supervisors, such permission the Employer which will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. The terms of this Agreement shall apply to all members in the Bargaining Unit. Membership in the Union is not compulsory. Employees have the right to join, not join, as they see fit. Neither party shall exert any pressure or discrimination against an employee as regards such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges Accordingly, each employee in the right Bargaining Unit shall pay his/her own way and assume his/her share of obligation along with the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritygrant of equal benefits contained in this Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall The Union is required under this Agreement to represent any employee all of its employees in the bargaining unitBargaining Unit fairly and equally without regard to whether or not an employee is a member of the Union. Alternate Stewards shall only act The terms of this Agreement have been made for all members in the absence Bargaining Unit and not only for the members in the Union, and this Agreement has been executed by the Employer after it has satisfied itself that the Union is the choice of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf majority of the Employeremployees in the Bargaining Unit. In accordance with this acknowledgmentAll employees in the Bargaining Unit shall as a condition of continued employment pay to the Union, Stewards the exclusive bargaining representative, an amount of money equal to that paid by other employees in the Bargaining Unit who are members of the union, which shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining be limited to an amount of money equal to the permission of their immediate supervisorsUnion's regular and usual initiation fees, and its regular and usual dues. For present employees, such permission not to be unreasonably withheldpayment shall commence thirty-one (31) days following the effective date or on the date of execution of this Agreement, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work whichever is the later, and for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingnew employees, the Employer payment shall not make any deductions from start upon date of employment. Present employees who are members of the regular pay Union on the effective date of this Agreement and others who may subsequently join in the Bargaining Unit and become members of the Union shall remain members of the Union in good standing as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during condition of continued employment. An employee who fails to comply with the provisions of this Section within thirty-one (31) days shall be discharged by the Employer, provided the Union has notified him/her by certified letter addressed to his/her regular working hourslast known address spelling out that he/she is delinquent in payment of dues or fees, specifying the current amount of delinquency, and warning the employee that unless such payment is tendered within ten (10) calendar days, he/she will be reported to the City for termination of employment. Where an The Union shall furnish the City with written proof that the foregoing procedure has been followed and shall supply the City with a written demand before that employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will be discharged for failure to comply with the provisions of this request within a reasonable period of timeSection.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) Section 5.1. The Employer acknowledges Association shall select in such manner as the right Association shall determine a Bargaining Committee consisting of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritybargaining unit employees of the College from the Secretarial/Clerical & Facilities bargaining units. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that only the members of the Bargaining Committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of collective bargaining negotiations. The Association shall also select alternate bargaining committee members, if necessary, who shall serve in the event of an extended absence of bargaining committee members due to lay off or being on an approved leave of absence.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and Section 5.2. The Association shall select in such manner as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Association shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of determine a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist grievance committee consisting of three (3) Union membersbargaining unit employees of the College, one of whom shall act as Chairperson from the Secretarial/Clerical & Facilities bargaining units. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that only the members of the Grievance CommitteeCommittee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of representation and grievance resolution. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided Association shall also select alternate grievance committee members, if necessary, who shall serve in the grievance procedureevent of an extended absence of Grievance Committee members due to lay off or being on an approved leave of absence.
(a) Section 5.3. The Employer acknowledges Association shall promptly notify the right College in writing of the Union to appoint names of the members of the Bargaining Committee and Grievance Committee, the names of the alternate members of these Committees at such time when it becomes necessary that one or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee more alternate members be selected, and the names of not more than five (5) employees the officers of the Association, and of any changes therein. The College shall promptly notify the Association in writing of the names of College representatives who have attained at least sixthe authority to settle grievances.
Section 5.4. Whenever a duly authorized representative of the Association, other than an employee of the College, desires access to the College, he/she shall first obtain permission from the Human Resources office of the College.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 8:01 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Committee comprised of not more than four (a4) persons, which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who are authorized to represent the employees from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes within five (5) working days of said change having occurred.
8:02 The Committee may be enlarged at any time by the addition of representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing with the Employer.
8:03 It is agreed that so far as possible meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee called at the request of either party will be held within regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending meetings within working hours shall suffer no financial loss.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee-management relations or matters arising out of the administration of the within Agreement, the Employee Relations Manager of the Employer and/or the Union's Secretary shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of the said notice in writing, except when such period of time is enlarged by agreement between the parties.
8:05 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) Stewards, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and of whom shall be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. The Union shall represent any employee inform the Employee Relations Manager of the Employer in writing of the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence names of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsof the other Stewards and of any other changes therein.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf 8:06 Members of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Negotiating Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist be comprised of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not no more than five (5) employees who have attained persons plus an alternate (designate names to be submitted by the Union in writing to the Employee Relations Manager as soon as possible prior to the commencement of negotiations), established to conduct negotiations for a renewal of the within Collective Agreement pursuant to Article 27 hereof, when acting in such capacity, will not suffer any loss of pay if negotiations are conducted during working hours, but nothing herein shall be construed as an agreement by the Employer to pay members of such Committee for negotiating during a strike or during any other work stoppage. In no event will members of the Union Negotiating Committee be paid more than seven (7) hours (8 hours if the member is on a 40 hour work week) wages as aforesaid during any one (1) regularly scheduled work day. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days with pay to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.
8:07 It is agreed between the parties that representatives of the Local shall suffer no loss of salary whenever he/she is requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. The Union representative will notify his/her supervisor, where possible, prior to attending such meeting.
8:08 The President of C.U.P.E., Local 1393 shall be allowed the last three and a half (3.5) hours of his/her shift five (5) days of each week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business. Meetings will be scheduled to occur during the Local President’s union time, whenever possible. calendar month with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business. It is further agreed such time off will be taken in units of not less than one (1) hour at least sixa time mutually agreeable to the President of Local 1393 and his/her Department Head.
8:09 The Union, its members and/or its Agents shall not during the hours of employment or on the Employer’s premises conduct or attempt to conduct Union activities except as hereinafter expressly provided for.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Union may designate and the Company will recognize three (a3) The Employer acknowledges Union Officers who shall deal with the right Company in the administration of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one this Agreement. These three (13) Chief Officers, in order of rank, shall be designated as Unit Chairperson, Senior ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ respectively. Except where otherwise provided, the employees shall represent any employee in be represented by, and the bargaining unitCompany will recognize, that Officer present who has highest rank. Alternate Stewards No person shall only act in the absence of the Chief be eligible to serve as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsor a Committee member unless he is an employee of the Company who has completed the probationary period set out in Article 8.01.
7.02 6.02 The Company will only recognize a bargaining committee of not more than three (3) employees or a grievance committee of not more than two (2) employees. The Negotiating Committee shall not suffer loss of pay for time spent meeting with the Company.
6.03 The Union acknowledges shall inform the Company in writing of the identity and function of the Union Officers and Committee members and the Company shall not be obliged to recognize such employee until it has been so informed.
6.04 For the purpose of this Agreement, the Union Officers shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union Officers occupy positions of leadership and responsibility.
6.05 The Union agrees that no Union member or representative will conduct any Union activities on the premises of the Company except as provided for herein. No Union Officer shall have access to the premises of the Company without the prior consent of the Plant Manager or his designate.
6.06 The Stewards and other Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance Company, and such persons shall not leave their regular duties to attend to any Union business or to discuss any grievances, without the express consent of the Plant Manager or his designate.
6.07 The Stewards and Union Officials shall normally attend to such Union business and discussion of grievances during their rest breaks and meal periods.
6.08 Stewards and Union Officials shall not suffer loss of pay as a result of compliance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeArticle.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges stewards, one of whom shall be the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among at the employees who time of his/her appointment or election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times while on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees.
5.02 One (b1) All Stewardsadditional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized for the partial second shift
5.03 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the approval of his/alternate Stewards her Supervisor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular
5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall specify where he/she is going and with respect to a grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved.
5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed to consult with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee concerning grievances in his/her jurisdiction.
(a) The authorization of a Supervisor to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/she is assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in opinion of the absence of Operations Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Stewards to accomplish investigation and Stewardsadjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he may consider to be excessive.
7.02 (b) The Company will endeavour to schedule meetings with Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Committees, Stewards, or member of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent Union Executive during his/her regular normal working hours. Where an employee requests representation Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Management.
(c) Notwithstanding the number of Employees recognized by the Company on the various Committees as designated by this Collective Agreement, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeLocal Union President shall be entitled to attend Committee Meetings.
7.03 5.07 The Employer Union shall not be liable for notify the pay Company in writing of any the names of Stewards, the effective date of their respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or discontinuing.
5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the President/Unit Chair or designate and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member designate as referred to in 5.01 of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Local Union when such person is absent from work 16506 PM - 51 shall in the preparation for event of layoff be retained or attendance at arbitration hearingsreturned to a job, the duties of which they have the ability to perform. In the event there are more than thirty (30) active employees in the facility one additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be added to this article.
7.04 5.09 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees two Employees plus the President/Unit Chair, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union.
5.10 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and the Union. The Committee shall meet at the request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have attained at least sixpower to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 10.01 Five (a5) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint stewards shall be elected or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards appointed from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of will recognize as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursonly employees who have acquired seniority with the Employer. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, The Union shall notify the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period in writing of time.
7.03 The the names of such stewards at the time of their appointments and the Employer shall not be liable for the pay of required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by until the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeehas been so notified. The Employer will recognize and deal shall not bargain with or enter into any agreement with an employee or group of employees in the bargaining unit. No employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the said Committee as provided Employer without the proper authorization of the Union.
10.02 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union Executive Officer may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the grievance procedureGrievance Procedure set out in this Agreement.
10.03 The stewards or Union Executive Officer may leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to union business on the following conditions:
(a) The time shall be devoted to the prompt handling or processing of grievances;
(b) The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ concerned shall obtain the permission of his/her immediate supervisor before leaving his/her work Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(c) The Employer acknowledges reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive.
10.04 The national representative of the Canadian Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating of Public Employees will only enter any premises of the Employer after having obtained the prior consent of the Area Programme Director.
10.05 A Union Bargaining Committee shall be elected by the Union and shall consist of not more than five four (54) members who are employees who of the Employer. The Union shall have attained at least sixthe right to have assistance of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing or negotiating with the Employer. It is understood that this Committee will not conduct any union business on the employer’s time, with the exception of time actually spent in collective bargaining negotiations. The bargaining committee shall not be constituted in a manner which would unduly restrict or reduce the Employer’s ability to provide service. The Employer shall reimburse employees for regular hours actually lost due to the presence of the employee in negotiations with the Employer up to the time of an application for conciliation.
10.06 The Employer shall make reasonable efforts to accommodate the Union requests, in a timely manner, for information such as, but not limited to, non-confidential financial information, job descriptions, bargaining unit wage rates and information relating to employee benefits.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) 7.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of six (6) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not less than one (1) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union. There shall be no more than one (1) committee member from any one
(1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committee members selected from any one (1) department.
7.02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select five (5) stewards and one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer. There shall be no more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from any one (1) classification within a department, and no more that two (2) stewards selected from any one department.
7.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business.
7.04 It is understood that the Stewards will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees:
a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration;
b) in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours.
7.05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment.
7.06 If the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at least sixthe time of election or appointment is on the day shift, the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to remain on that shift during the term of the Agreement, or for the duration of term as Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
7.07 If in the performance of her duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area.
7.08 The Employer agrees to copy to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select five (5) Stewards, one (1) of whom shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. An employee may request any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among that he/she chooses to represent him/her provided such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is available so as not to delay the employees who holding of any proceeding or meeting which requires the presence of the employee’s ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and . In the absence of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ chosen by an employee, the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardshave jurisdiction to act.
7.02 5.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentacknowledgement, Stewards ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessarynecessary in order to process grievances. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 5.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 5.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson composed of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.President, Recording Secretary and
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five four (54) employees who employees, at least one (1) of whom must be a part-time employee, with one (1) alternate to act only in the absence of one (1) of the regular members of the Committee, all of whom have attained at least sixsix (6) months' seniority, and will recognize and deal with the said Committee with respect to negotiations for a renewal of this Agreement.
(b) Employees on the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of wages or benefits for time spent in negotiating with the Employer for the renewal of this Agreement during their regular working hours up to and including any meeting or meetings scheduled by a Conciliation Officer or a Mediation Officer of the Ministry of Labour. When an employee on the Negotiating Committee has been assigned to work on a shift immediately preceding or immediately following a scheduled negotiating session, up to and including any meeting or meetings scheduled by a Conciliation Officer or a Mediation Officer of the Ministry of Labour, such employee will be excused from this assignment and will suffer no loss of pay at the employee’s regular rate as a result of being excused from the assignment.
5.06 The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when meeting with the Employer.
5.07 The Union shall notify the Executive Director in writing of the names of the Stewards and the name of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the names of the other Stewards on the
5.08 The Employer shall make no deduction from the pay of the members of the Grievance Committee for time spent in the Step 2 grievance meeting with the Executive Director or designated representative.
5.09 The Employer will provide to the Union a filing cabinet and space for it at a location to be agreed upon between the Executive Director and the President of the Union.
5.10 When a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Union President or the Union President’s designate is called in specifically to provide representation at a disciplinary meeting at other than the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ or the Union President’s or such designate’s regularly scheduled hours, such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union President or such designate shall be paid for the time spent in attendance at the meeting at his/her regular rate of pay.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize a minimum of two (2) Stewards plus one Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, except as provided below. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, at the time of his appointment or election, shall have at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times when on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees.
(a) An additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized from each shift, when normally five or more Employees are working in the department.
(b) A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized in the Maintenance Department. Not more than one person from the Maintenance Department shall represent employees in meetings with the Company.
5.02 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a Negotiating Committee of not more than three (3) Employees, one of whom will be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union. The Company agrees to allow members of the Negotiating Committee the day off work without loss of pay, on each day the Committee is scheduled to meet with Management.
5.03 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the approval of his/her Supervisor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Such absence shall be recorded on a card supplied by the Company if the Company so requests.
5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall specify where he/she is going and with respect to a grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved.
5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed to consult with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ concerning grievances in his/her jurisdiction.
(a) The Employer acknowledges authorization of a Supervisor to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the right understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/she is assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the Plant Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Stewards to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he/she may consider to be excessive.
(b) The Company will endeavor to schedule meetings with Union to appoint Committees, Stewards, or otherwise select one (1) member of Union Executive during normal working hours. Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by Management.
5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of Stewards, and Committee members promptly after the effective date of their respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or discontinuing.
5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee as referred to of Local Union 16506-54 shall, as listed above, in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in event of layoff, be retained or returned to a job within their Department, the absence duties of which they have the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties ability to perform on behalf of the Employerwithout training. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not event that another Employee is displaced to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursjob available to any of the above Officials, that Employee will be laid off in accordance with the Seniority Article herein. Where an employee requests representation The Company will endeavor to return the Officials to a job performed by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer least senior Employee whose job the Official can perform without training. Overtime premiums will comply with not be paid as a result of the official exercising his/her rights under this request within a reasonable period of timearticle.
7.03 5.09 The Employer Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and two representatives of the Union. The Committee shall not be liable meet at the request of either party for the pay purpose of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member discussing matters of any mutual concern. The Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by shall have power to make recommendations to the Union when such person is absent from work and the Company. Time spent by Employees in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right carrying out functions of the Union Committee shall be considered to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurebe time worked.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) Section 5.01 The Employer acknowledges Union shall have the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect two (2) shop stewards and one (1) Chief alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist the employees with the presentation of their grievances to the Employer.
Section 5.02 All stewards shall have attained seniority with the Employer, and shall be regular employees of the Employer during their time of office.
Section 5.03 The privileges of stewards to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend to the Union business in handling of grievances is granted on the following conditions:
(a) such business must be between the Union and the Management;
(b) the time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business;
(c) the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ concerned shall obtain the permission of the supervisor concerned before leaving his work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(d) the time away from productive work shall be reported in accordance with the time keeping methods of the department in which the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is employed;
(e) this provision does not apply to negotiations.
Section 5.04 The representatives of the Local Union shall be allowed to enter the Employer's premises to deal in the administration of this Agreement, provided they have made prior arrangements with the Employer.
Section 5.05 The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the name of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards of any subsequent change in the name of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Employer shall not be asked to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until such notification from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityUnion has been received.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and Section 5.06 For the Chief purpose of layoff, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in be established on the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of seniority list as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours"second man". Where an employee requests representation by another there is more than one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the most seniority shall be the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the purpose of applying this request within a reasonable period of timeclause.
7.03 The Employer Section 5.07 For the purpose of processing specific grievances or disputes, Business Representatives and stewards shall not have access to time records.
Section 5.08 An employee called into the Employer's office for any discussion which may result in discipline or a grievance, shall be liable for advised of the pay fact at the commencement of any the meeting. Furthermore, the employee shall, upon request, be accompanied by a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsbusiness representative.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges
Section 1. For the right purpose of representation, the City will recogruze the Bargaining Committee of not to exceed three Committeemen, all of whom shall be employees of the City having not less than one year of service with the City, selected by the Union from the regular ~ll-time employees in any manner determined by it; one of whom may be designated as the Chairman of said Committee. The Union shall notify the City, in writing, as to appoint the names of the persons so selected or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ designated, and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among any changes therein, immediately upon their selection and, upon receipt of such notice, the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCity will extend such recognition to such person.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Section 2. The persons named pursuant to Section 1 above, shall act as Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unithandling of grievances, as hereinafter provided.
Section 3. The Union may, on the same basis, select Alternate Stewards Stewards, such Alternates will be recognized, and shall act, only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent whom they have been named as the Alternate. 1_
Section 4. Stewards, during his/her regular their working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within without loss of time or pay, may use a reasonable period amount of time.time in presenting grievances to Supervision
7.03 Section 5. The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right City will, likewise, recognize representatives of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union memberswho are not employees, one of whom shall act as Chairperson in accordance with the provisions of the Grievance CommitteeProcedure. The Employer ARTICLEN. SPECIAL CONFERENCES Special conferences on important and urgent matters relating to the administration of this Agreement will recognize be arranged between Council #25 and deal with the said Committee as provided City upon the request of either party. At least two members of the committee may attend such meetings. Arrangements for special conferences shall be made in advance and an agenda of the matters to be taken up at the meeting shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. Matters taken up in special conferences shall be confined to those included in the grievance procedure.
(a) agenda. Conferences shall be held between the hours of9:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. The Employer acknowledges the right members of the Union to appoint committee shall not lose time or otherwise select pay for time lost in such special conferences. This meeting may be attended by a Negotiating Committee representative of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe Council and/or a representative of the International Union.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) 7:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of three (3) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not more less than five one (51) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union.
7:02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer.
7:03 The Union acknowledges that the Committeepersons and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business.
7:04 It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees:
(a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration;
(b) in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours. However, if a committeeperson is called to work prior to the start of their shift and/or stays at work past the end of their shift in order to attend a meeting with representatives of the Hospital, all such time before or after the regular shift will be treated as regular time and will paid at straight time.
7:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment.
7:06 If in the performance of her duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area.
7:07 The Employer agrees to copy to the chairperson any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members.
7:08 The Employer agrees to retain the Chairperson at least sixwork during any lay-offs in employment within the bargaining unit during their term in office.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect from amongst its members who have completed their probationary period, one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from each of the following areas: one representative from the “part-time” grid level or the classification of Residential Assistants; one representative from the “full-time” grid level or the classification of Residential Facilitator; one representative from the Coordinator grid level or Resource Teacher and higher classifications; and one Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The function of these stewards shall be to assist employees in their respective areas in the processing of any grievance or complaint which may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union will notify the Employer of the names of the stewards before the Employer shall be required to recognize them. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief or other Union executive member may accompany another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in at grievance meetings for the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only purposes of training and familiarization, and may act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the process of investigating and representing grievances.
6.02 It is agreed that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall continue to perform his/her regular duties in order to maintain efficiency of operations. However, in accordance with this understanding, should he/she be required to assist employees in presenting grievances or for any other member assist in arbitration during regular working hours, he/she will first obtain the permission of any Committee provided for herein his/her immediate supervisor. The Employer agrees the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not lose regular pay while servicing grievances or for any employee represented assisting at arbitration. The Employer agrees that all hours spent in meetings arranged by the Union when such person is absent from work in Employer shall be considered as hours worked and paid at the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsstraight time hourly rate.
7.04 6.03 All correspondence from the Employer to the Union arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Union, with a copy sent to the National Representative of CUPE. The Union shall inform the Employer acknowledges in writing of the right name and address of the Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist and of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act any changes as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeethey occur. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of All correspondence from the Union to appoint the Employer arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Executive Director or otherwise select his designate.
6.04 In all meetings between the parties, the Union shall have the right to be assisted by a Negotiating Committee representative of CUPE and the Employer shall have the right to be assisted by counsel.
6.05 An employee is entitled to be accompanied by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union Local Representative during investigations which may result in disciplinary action taken by the Employer. During disciplinary meetings with the Employer an employee will have representation by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union Local Representative at the time of such meetings. The parties agree that a maximum notice of 48 hours will be given to the Union of the meeting time, with the understanding that the meeting may take place sooner than that by mutual agreement of both parties.
6.06 Meetings with the Employer that are specified as “potentially disciplinary” in nature will be entitled to the minimum three-hour call in. Meetings that are specified as clearly disciplinary in advance are paid at actual time. An employee who has been disciplined and subsequently attends meetings that are part of the grievance process will not more than five (5) employees who have attained be paid for his/her attendance at least sixsuch meetings.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (7.01 The Township agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
a) A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than four (4) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the collective agreement.
b) A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) representatives and the grievor.
c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Township without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Township with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Township will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Employer acknowledges Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of stewards shall be as set out in Schedule “1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this agreement.
7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ committees per paragraph 7.01 and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritystewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees.
7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may on permission of the CAO have access to the Township premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this agreement.
7.05 The Union acknowledges that the committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Township and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the written permission of his/her Immediate Supervisor (b) All Stewardsor his/alternate Stewards her designate), where practical, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the Chief completion of the Union business, if time permits, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to the Immediate Supervisor or his/her designate or to any job to which the employee in was previously directed, and give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his/her absence. This does not preclude the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in employee from going to the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and StewardsDepartment Head.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Township to the extent of their straight time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her arbitration proceedings or matters before any official third party.
7.07 The Union will conduct its business outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, hours to the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for extent possible and the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by Township reserves the right to withhold payment if the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal members do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this agreement, or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. There shall be three (a3) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select stewards in each plant. In each plant one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee be from each of the afternoon and evening shifts. The third ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of each plant should be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that shall be assigned to the day shift, where it is practicable to do so. Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to may be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions elected from the regular pay of bargaining unit or appointed the bargaining unit by the local union. To be eligible for election or appointment as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, an employee must have completed one (1) year of continuous service with the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period Company. The Union shall the Company, in writing, of time.
7.03 The Employer the names of such stewards at the time of their appointment and the Company shall not be liable for the pay of required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or until it has been so notified. Stewards shall only be recognized at the plant at which they work, unless mutually agreed between the parties. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for any other member the renewal of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist maximum of three (3) Union membersemployees from the plant and a maximum of three (3) employees from the Viceroy plant who have at least one (1) year of seniority under this Agreement, one and the Union's representatives. The Negotiating Committee will be paid regular wages for time lost for regularly scheduled hours while negotiating a new or altered Collective Agreement. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or to negotiate with the Company without the prior consent of whom shall act as Chairperson his supervisor. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may enter any department other than his own without first obtaining the consent of the Grievance Committeesupervisor of that department. Consent of the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that stewards will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably. Such consent will be granted when the production of the work area plant is not unduly affected. The Employer will recognize and deal with ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report back to his immediate supervisor at the said Committee as provided in time he returns to work. The Company agrees that permission for the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right representative of the Union responsible for the membership covered by this Agreement to appoint enter the Company's premises will not be unreasonably withheld, on the understanding that there will be no interference with or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee interruption of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixproduction. Requests for such permission shall be made to the Vice- President of Operations or his designate.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 7.01 The Employer acknowledges the right will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and not more than ten (10) Stewards and ten employees selected by the Union to be known as “Stewards”, provided that no more than three (103) alternate Stewards from among members of the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and Grievance Committee, including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent be present at any employee in meeting with the bargaining unitEmployer. Alternate Stewards shall only In order to provide proper representation for employees, the Union will appoint a temporary ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to act in the absence place of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who is absent from work for a period of more than seven (7) days. The Union will inform the Employer of the name of the appointee.
7.02 The Union shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee.
7.03 The Union acknowledges that Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without having first secured permission from their immediate Supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards shall state their destination to their immediate Supervisor and shall report again to him at the time of their return to work. This function is to be performed by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without loss of regular pay from the Employer.
7.04 Where an employee is required to attend a meeting in which a suspension or discharge is to be given, the Supervisor will inform the employee prior to the meeting of his right to have a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present at the meeting. Where the employee requests such representation and a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not available, the Supervisor shall reschedule the meeting within the next twenty-four (24) hours and it shall then become the sole responsibility of the employee concerned to arrange for a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to be in attendance when the meeting occurs.
7.05 The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties Business Agent shall receive copies of all disciplinary notices issued to perform on behalf members of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining Bargaining Unit which have been placed on the permission individual’s personnel file at the time of their immediate supervisors, such permission issue unless the employee specifically requests copies not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timesent.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of not more than five (5) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not less than one (1) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union. There shall be no more than one (1) committee member from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committee members selected from any one (1) department. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select six (6) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer. There shall be no more than one (1) committeeperson from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committeepersons selected from any one department. The Union acknowledges that the Committeepersons and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business. It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees: while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration; in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular hours. However, if a committeeperson is called to work prior to the start of their shift stays at work past the end of their shift in order to attend a meeting with representatives of the Hospital, all such time before or after the regular shift will be treated as regular time and will paid at straight time. Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment. If the chairperson at least sixthe time of election or appointment is on the day shift, the chairperson shall have the right to remain on that shift during the term of the Agreement, or for the duration of term as chairperson. If in the performance of her duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area. The Employer agrees to copy to the chairperson any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members. The Employer agrees to retain the Chairperson at work during any lay-offs in employment within the bargaining unit during their term in office.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint shall elect, or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least up to six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and , one of whom shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in ▇, from among those employees who have completed their probationary period.
5.02 The Union will give written notification to the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence Employer of the Chief names of the Stewards, and their replacements from time to time.
5.03 The Union shall appoint, and the Employer shall recognize, a Negotiating Committee not to exceed six (6) members, from among those employees who have completed the probationary period. Three (3) will be full-time, and two (2) will be part-time. One (1) will be the President. At least one of the members will be from the retirement home work area. For the purpose of Central Bargaining, a committee of no more than two members from each Local Union committee, selected by the Union, will be in attendance and recognized at the Central Bargaining table.
5.04 The Union recognizes that each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have has regular duties to perform on behalf of perform, and is responsible for those duties in the Employersame manner as any other employee. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining Therefore the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of Union agrees that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent will not leave her work during his/working hours without first obtaining the permission of her regular working hoursSupervisor. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇In turn, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period agrees that provided the needs of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any resident are met, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by indicates to the Supervisor when they will be leaving, indicates the absence is due to Union when business, indicates the anticipated duration, and advises the Supervisor upon their return to work, such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingspermission will not be withheld.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges 5.05 An employee has the right of to have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present at any meeting with the Union Employer where the employee is to appoint be disciplined or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersdischarged, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of or where the Grievance CommitteeEmployer would reasonably presume discipline or discharge might follow. The Employer will recognize and deal with shall advise the said Committee as provided employee of this right in advance of any such meeting. If necessary, the employee shall be given sufficient time to arrange to have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present.
5.06 At any step of the grievance procedure, both the Union and the Employer have the right to have representatives employed outside the facility attend and participate in any meetings.
(a) 5.07 The Employer acknowledges Local shall have the right to the assistance of a representative from the Canadian Union of Public Employees at any step of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixgrievance beyond the procedure set out in Article 8.03
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) 7:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of seven (7) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not less than one (1) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union. There shall be no more than five one (51) committee member from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committee members selected from any one (1) department.
7:02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select six (6) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer. There shall be no more than one (1) committeeperson from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committeepersons selected from any one department.
7:03 The Union acknowledges that the Committeepersons and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business.
7:04 It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees:
a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration;
b) in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours.
7:05 Negotiating Committee me mbers who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment.
7:06 If the chairperson at least sixthe time of election or appointment is on the day shift, the chairperson shall have the right to remain on that shift during the term of the Agreement, or for the duration of term as chairperson.
7:07 If in the performance of her duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area.
7:08 The Employer agrees to copy to the chairperson any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 8.01 The appointment by the union and the recognition by the company of each committeeperson and of the chairperson of the negotiating committee, except as otherwise specifically provided in the case of the chairperson, shall be conditional upon his/her being an employee having regular company duties to perform and having at least twelve (12) months' seniority with the company.
8.02 The union may appoint and the company shall recognize
(a) The Employer acknowledges union may appoint and the right company shall recognize a negotiating committee not to exceed five (5) members, consisting of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one four (14) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ committeepersons and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritychairperson of the negotiating committee.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards A national representative of the union may be present and participate in meetings between the negotiating committee and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during human resources manager or his/her regular working hoursnominee. Where More than one national representative may participate with the committee whenever mutually agreed upon.
(c) The president of the union or his/her nominee shall be an ex-officio member of the negotiating committee provided that, to be an ex-officio member, he/she must be an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, of the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer company and also provided that he/she shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented paid by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right company while attending meetings of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurenegotiating committee.
(a) The Employer acknowledges appropriate allocation of committeepersons to their respective jurisdictions shall be the right responsibility of the Union union.
(b) Each committeeperson shall be allocated as provided in section 8.04(a) to appoint represent a designated group of employees (hereinafter referred to as his/her "jurisdiction"). Such allocation shall be described from time to time in Appendix 'A'.
8.05 Each committeeperson shall, with the consent of his/her department manager, be permitted to leave his/her regular company duties for a reasonable length of time to function as a committeeperson as in this agreement provided. Prior to functioning as a committeeperson in a department other than that in which he/she is employed, he/she shall first report to the department manager of that department, provided that if the department manager is not avail able he/she shall report to any
8.06 The chairperson of the negotiating committee will be permitted full time to function as chairperson as in this agreement provided. He/she will be assigned to a regular eight (8) hour shift in the office and he/she will work the hours of that shift whenever employees in the bargaining unit are scheduled to work such shift. In addition he/she will be entitled to be at work whenever employees of the shift to which he/she is assigned are required to work overtime on such shift. He/she will be responsible to the human resources manager, or otherwise select his/her nominee.
8.07 The consent of the department manager to a Negotiating Committee committeeperson who has been recognized by the company as provided in this article leaving his/her regular company duties to function as a committeeperson as in this agreement provided, shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8.08 A committeeperson upon obtaining the consent of not more than five his/her department manager shall punch 'out' on his/her special clock card provided for that purpose, and upon returning to his/her regular company duties shall punch 'in' on that card.
8.09 Upon request of a committeeperson, the company shall review the volume of work required of such employee, taking into consideration the time he/she is permitted to leave his/her regular company duties under the provisions of this agreement. If, on such review, the company considers that an adjustment of the volume of work required of such employee is necessary, the volume shall be adjusted by the company accordingly.
(5a) An employee when elected to any of the following named offices of the union: president, vice president, recording secretary, financial secretary, treasurer, guide, sergeant at arms, trustee, Ford unit chairperson, Ford unit recording secretary, shall not, so long as such employee retains said office, be required by the company to work on a shift of which the regular quitting time is
(b) The company agrees to make available a conference room equipped with a desk, telephone and two (2) filing cabinets, each with three (3) drawers, equipped with locks for the use of the employee who is the chairperson of the negotiating committee.
8.11 The union shall notify the company in writing from time to time of:
(a) the names of the chairperson of the negotiating committee, of the committeepersons and of the members of the negotiating committee, the respective effective dates of their appointments and the names, if any, of those former members whom they may be replacing;
(b) the names of the employees who have attained at least sixelected to the offices enumerated in section 8.10, the respective dates of their election, and the names of the former officers whom they may be replacing.
(a) Wherever the term "department manager" is used in this agreement it shall be deemed to include a nominee of the department manager concerned.
(b) The company shall notify the union in writing of the person from time to time carrying out the functions of "human resources manager", as designated in this agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect from amongst its members who have completed their probationary period, one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from each of the following areas: one representative from the “part-time” grid level or the classification of Residential Assistants; one representative from the “full-time” grid level or the classification of Residential Facilitator; one representative from the Coordinator grid level or Resource Teacher and higher classifications; and one Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The function of these stewards shall be to assist employees in their respective areas in the processing of any grievance or complaint which may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union will notify the Employer of the names of the stewards before the Employer shall be required to recognize them. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief or other Union executive member may accompany another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in at grievance meetings for the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only purposes of training and familiarization, and may act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the process of investigating and representing grievances.
6.02 It is agreed that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall continue to perform his/her regular duties in order to maintain efficiency of operations. However, in accordance with this understanding, should he/she be required to assist employees in presenting grievances or for any other member assist in arbitration during regular working hours, he/she will first obtain the permission of any Committee provided for herein his/her immediate supervisor. The Employer agrees the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not lose regular pay while servicing grievances or for any employee represented assisting at arbitration. The Employer agrees that all hours spent in meetings arranged by the Union when such person is absent from work in Employer shall be considered as hours worked and paid at the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsstraight time hourly rate.
7.04 6.03 All correspondence from the Employer to the Union arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Union, with a copy sent to the National Representative of CUPE. The Union shall inform the Employer acknowledges in writing of the right name and address of the Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist and of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act any changes as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeethey occur. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of All correspondence from the Union to appoint the Employer arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Executive Director or otherwise select his designate.
6.04 In all meetings between the parties, the Union shall have the right to be assisted by a Negotiating Committee representative of CUPE and the Employer shall have the right to be assisted by counsel.
6.05 An employee is entitled upon request to be accompanied by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union Local Representative during investigations which may result in disciplinary action taken by the Employer. During disciplinary meetings with the Employer an employee will have representation by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union Local Representative at the time of such meetings. Employees who choose to decline union representation at a potential disciplinary meeting or an investigation are required to sign a waiver declining representation.
6.06 Meetings with the Employer that are specified as “potentially disciplinary” in nature will be entitled to the minimum three-hour call in. Meetings that are specified as clearly disciplinary in advance are paid at actual time. An employee who has been disciplined and subsequently attends meetings that are part of the grievance process will not more than five (5) employees who have attained be paid for his/her attendance at least sixsuch meetings.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. The Company shall recognize a Plant chairperson and three (a3) The Employer acknowledges committee persons, two (2) of which shall be from the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select first shift and one (1) Chief from either the second or third shift, who shall form the grievance committee and shall be recognized as the bargaining committee for the purpose of contract negotiations and meetings with the Company in the administration of this agreement. Such representatives shall be appointed or elected by the Union and shall have their probationaryperiod. In addition if the second shift has fifty (50) or more employees there shall be one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten for the second shift. For every additional fifty (1050) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief there shall be an additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. The third shift shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hourseach fifty (50) or less employees. Where an employee requests representation by another In addition the Union has the right to have a first shift ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, . Such representatives may be appointed or elected by the Employer Union and shall have completedtheir probation. The Union may designate an alternate who will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for function in the pay event of any absence from the plant. Notice of such alternate shall be given in writing beforesuch alternate functions. The Local Union shall notify the Company inwriting of the names of the committee persons and stewards and the classifications and shifts each represents, together with the names of other officers of the Local Union and the Chairperson before the Company shall be requiredto recognizethem. A committee person or a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member shall representthe at Steps One and Two of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure. The Chairperson shall co-ordinate Step Two meetings with Management, he shall be present at Step Two meetings with his committee and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (if applicable or designated committee person.
(a) The Employer acknowledges privilege of committee persons including the right chairman and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave their work without loss of basic pay to discuss with Management matters arising out of the Union administration of this agreement, or grievances, or for a reasonablelength of time to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixprepare for Step grievance meetingswith Management is granted provided:
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union membership to appoint or otherwise select one elect (12) Chief stewards, together with an alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The names of the stewards shall be given to the Corporation, in writing, and the Corporation shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityuntil it has been so notified.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges 5.02 It is understood that the Stewards stewards have their regular duties work to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentand that if it is necessary for them to service a grievance or attend negotiations, Stewards shall arbitration meeting(s) during working hours, they will not absent themselves from leave their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such supervisor. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. In obtaining such permission, nor the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall such Stewards absent themselves from state their work for more destination and reason to their immediate supervisor and report again to them at the time than is reasonably necessaryof their return to work. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent stewards dealing with employees’ grievances etc., during his/her their regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, shall not suffer any loss in pay.
5.03 For the purpose of negotiations between the parties, the Employer will comply with this request within Corporation shall recognize a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Negotiating Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee be composed of not more than five two (52) employees who plus one alternate. If a member of the Negotiating Committee is negotiating on the employee’s day off, the employee will be deemed to be working and will be paid their regular wages for time spent during negotiations and will be given equivalent time off without pay at a time mutually agreed between the employee and the Corporation.
5.04 The Negotiation Committee shall be entitled to have attained present and be represented by a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees at least sixall negotiation meetings between the Union and the Corporation.
5.05 The representative shall be recognized as having the right to advise and assist the Union Negotiating Committee and the right to speak, bargain and negotiate on their behalf.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 9.01 No individual member or group of members (aother than a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) shall undertake to represent the Union at a meeting with management without prior authorization by the Union.
9.02 The Employer acknowledges Union shall have the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one two (2) Shop Stewards and one
(1) Chief alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten for the store. One (101) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any be a full-time employee in the bargaining unitand one (1) shall be a part-time employee. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsshall be from a different area of the store.
7.02 9.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties Employers agree to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentrecognize officers so designated, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented in writing by the Union when such person is absent from each store and to grant time off with pay as may be reasonably necessary to service any grievance or potential grievance within their hours of work in that day within the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsstore.
7.04 9.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of Employers agree to allow stewards and/or Union Officers to attend any Union function that is scheduled by the Union Office up to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist maximum of three (3) Union membersdays in a calendar week, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of provided the Grievance CommitteeEmployers are notified at least seven (7) days in advance. Any absences that may be required beyond three (3) days will be considered on an individual basis. The Employer’s agreement will not be unreasonably withheld.
9.05 The Employer will shall recognize one (1) full-time bargaining unit employee and deal one (1) part-time bargaining unit employee as selected by the Union from each store covered hereunder as the bargaining unit representatives on the Bargaining Committee along with a full-time Union representative assigned to the said committee. The Union Bargaining Committee as provided shall upon one week's notice, in writing, be allowed off work one (1) day, without pay, in the grievance procedure.
month preceding the month in which the contract expires, and one (a1) The Employer acknowledges the right further day without pay following ratification of a Memorandum of Agreement. Up to three (3) members of the Union negotiating committee who are employees of the Employers shall suffer no loss of pay for time spent during their normal working hours while attending negotiating meetings with officials of the Employers up to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee total of not more than five forty (540) employees who have attained hours at least sixtheir straight time rate."
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges stewards, one of whom shall be the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among at the employees who time of his/her appointment or election, shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority, shall be on the active roll of the Company and shall at all times while on Company property be subject to the rules and regulations to be observed by Employees.
5.02 One (b1) All Stewardsadditional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized for the partial second shift
5.03 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the approval of his/alternate Stewards her Supervisor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be permitted during his/her working hours to leave his/her regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Such absence shall
5.04 In seeking the approval of his/her Supervisor to leave his/her regular duties, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall specify where he/she is going and with respect to a grievance arising in the Supervisor's area he/she shall specify the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved. Upon entering the area of a Supervisor other than his/her own to investigate and settle a grievance the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the Supervisor of the nature of the grievance(s) and the Employee(s) involved.
5.05 Upon request to and with the approval of his/her Supervisor (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed to consult with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee concerning grievances in his/her jurisdiction.
(a) The authorization of a Supervisor to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his/her work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he/she will perform the work to which he/▇▇▇▇▇ assigned at all times except when necessary to leave his/her work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in opinion of the absence of Operations Manager more than reasonable time is being taken by the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Stewards to accomplish investigation and Stewardsadjustment of a grievance, he/she may decline to approve payment for such time as he may consider to be excessive.
7.02 (b) The Company will endeavour to schedule meetings with Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Committees, Stewards, or member of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent Union Executive during his/her regular normal working hours. Where an employee requests representation Time spent on such matters outside of normal hours will be compensated for at time and one-half only if such meetings have been requested by another Management.
(c) Notwithstanding the number of Employees recognized by the Company on the various Committees as designated by this Collective Agreement, the Local Union President shall be entitled to attend Committee Meetings.
5.07 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period effective date of timetheir respective appointments and the name of the former Stewards they are displacing or discontinuing.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for 5.08 Notwithstanding their seniority status the pay of any President/Unit Chair or designate and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member designate as referred to in 5.01 of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Local Union when such person is absent from work 7042-109 shall in the preparation for event of layoff be retained or attendance at arbitration hearingsreturned to a job, the duties of which they have the ability to perform. In the event there are more than thirty (30) active employees in the facility one additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be added to this article.
7.04 5.09 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees two Employees plus the President/Unit Chair, who shall be regular Employees of the Company, along with representatives of the International Union.
5.10 The Company agrees to recognize a Labour/Management Relations Committee consisting of representatives of the Company and the Union. The Committee shall meet at the request of either party for the purpose of discussing matters of mutual concern. The Committee shall have attained at least sixpower to make recommendations to the Union and the Company. Time spent by Employees in carrying out functions of the Committee shall be considered to be time worked.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her their regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixsix (6) months seniority, and will recognize and deal with said Committee with respect to negotiations for renewal of this Agreement. The Union may also appoint or otherwise select two (2) Alternates who shall be entitled to take part in negotiations as a member of the Negotiating Committee in the absence of one of the regular members of the said Committee provided that the Employer is given as much notice as reasonably possible that one or both Alternate will be attending a negotiating session. Such Alternate while serving on the Negotiating Committee as aforesaid shall be entitled to all the rights of a regular member, and may be appointed or otherwise selected by the Union from any of the support areas of the Employer.
(b) Members of the Union’s Negotiating Committee, not exceeding five (5) in number, shall suffer no loss in pay for time spent during such members’ regular working hours in negotiating with the Employer’s representatives for the renewal of this Agreement. In the event that an employee is assigned a shift immediately preceding or following a scheduled negotiation session, the employee will be excused the assignment and will suffer no loss in pay. Members shall be excused attendance from their entire shift. No more than two (2) members of the Negotiating Committee shall be from any one work location, provided that this shall not prevent all three of the President, Treasurer, and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from participating despite all working in the same location. This provision shall apply to negotiations up to and including the conciliation/mediation meetings.
7.06 The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when meeting with the Employer.
7.07 The Union shall notify the Executive Director in writing of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Alternate Stewards, the names of the members and Chairperson of the Grievance Committee, and the names of the Negotiating Committee. Until the Employer has been notified in writing, the Employer shall not be required to recognize such persons.
7.08 When a member of management calls an employee to an interview and the interview could possibly lead to the discipline of the employee or the interview is related to deficiencies in or criticism of the work performance of the employee, the employee shall be told at the time of the call the general nature of the issues to be discussed at the interview. The member of management shall send for the employee’s ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or if not available, the Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If neither is available, then the Chairperson of the Grievance Committee or any Executive member of the Union, and the meeting shall not proceed until the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Chairperson of the Grievance committee or any Executive member of the Union is present. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time, provided that the lack of availability of another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not unreasonably delay the meeting or process.
7.09 The President of Local 2345 or their designate shall be allowed two (2) consecutive period of eight (8) hours off per week with pay at a time mutually agreed upon between the President or their designate and the appropriate immediate supervisors for the purpose of conducting Union business. It is understood that during this eight (8) hour period, the President or their designate will not interfere with the regular work of other employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) one alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee be elected or appointed in accordance with the bargaining unitfollowing schedule for a total of eleven (1 1) stewards and eight (8) alternates. Alternate Stewards The Employer will recognize as stewards employees who have completed their probationary period under this Agreement. The Union shall only act the Employer in the absence writing of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that names of such stewards at the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission time of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, appointment and the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work until it has been so notified. An alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may only act in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right absence of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance CommitteeProcedure set out in this Agreement. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said a Grievance Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
consisting of not more than three (a3) The Employer acknowledges the right employees of the Union to appoint Employer for the purpose of Step of the Grievance Procedure. Such employees shall have completed their probationary period under this Agreement and be either stewards or otherwise select officers of the Union, There will be a Negotiating Union-Management Committee consisting of not more than five (5) employees of the Employer, one from each Department, who have attained completed their probationary period under this Agreement and representatives of the Employer. The Committee shall meet from time to time, as mutually agreed, to discuss matters of mutual interest. A Committee meeting shall be held at least sixonce (1) every two months. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees of the Employer. The Employer will recognize as members of the Negotiating Committee employees who have completed their probationary period under this Agreement. The Union shall the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been so notified. No stewards or committee member shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievance or to meet with the Employer without prior consent of their supervisor or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, no ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may enter any department other than their own without first obtaining the consent of the supervisor or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the department. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that stewards and committee members will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably. No member of the Negotiating Committee shall leave their work to participate in negotiations with the Employer without the prior consent of the Plant Manager, or designate. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Bargaining committee members will be given time off work without pay for negotiations. The Union may have the assistance of a representative of the National Union at any meeting with the Employer held pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. Employees will be permitted to place calls, using the plant public telephone, to a Union Committee member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at home when a serious problem arises during working hours and there is no Union representative present, except where there has occurred insubordination or an assault or fighting or where an employee or employees in question appear intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. ARTICLE No DISCRIMINATION There shall be no discrimination by the Employer or the Union or any employee against any employee because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, age, marital status, family status or handicap.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union Association to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ members of the Association to the following committees having to do with the collective bargainingrelationship between the Employer and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the its employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards as defined herein, and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Employer agrees to recognize such committees and representatives: Negotiating Committee, which shall represent any employee in be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit plus an outside counsel or advisor from the Association, whose duties shall consist of negotiating the renewal or modification of the terms of this Agreement with such representative or representatives of the Employer as the Employer may deem appropriate; Grievance which shall be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards , no than two (2) of whom shall only act in meet with the absence Employer at any time with respect to the processing of a grievance arising out of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ terms of this Agreement. Committee, which shall be composed of up to three (3) members of the bargaining unit an outside counsel or advisor from the Association, whose duties shall consist of negotiating a Pay Equity Plan in accordance with Bill An Act to Provide for Equity with such representative or representatives of the Employer as the Employer may deem appropriate. Members of the negotiating, grievance and Stewards.
7.02 pay equity committees shall be known as staff representatives and no employee shall be eligible to serve as a staff representative unless such employee has completed her probationary period. The Union Association shall notify the Human Resources Department in writing of the names of its staff representatives and their alternates, and the name or names of its other authorized representatives and the respective dates of their appointments as well as their mailing addresses. The Association acknowledges that the Stewards have members of the negotiating, grievance and pay equity committees will continue to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall Employer and that such persons will not absent themselves from leave their work duties without first obtaining the permission of from their immediate supervisors, manager and on completion of such duties shall report back to that official. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, such employee shall be compensated by the employer to the extent of their regular pay for such time spent in with the matters arising out this Agreement, up to, but not including arbitration, providing the matter cannot be dealt with outside of regular hours. Compensation will not be allowed for time outside of the regular hours, and the Employer shall reserves the right to withhold payment if the member of the Association does not make conform to the accepted practice in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. It is agreed that the Association will endeavour to ensure that not more than one (1)representative and/or committee member will be absent from a particular department, section of a department, area or program of that department, at any deductions one time. Representatives of the Association may enter the Hospital premises with prior approval from the regular pay Employer in order to assist in the settlement of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursgrievance. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer Such permission shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsunreasonably withheld.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges A Union Bargaining Committee of not more than seven (7) employees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityCollective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers and stewards when a change occurs as soon as practicable. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards shall be as set out in Schedule "1" per agreement of the parties, attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 It is agreed that members of the Union Committees per paragraph 7.01 and the Chief Stewards per paragraph 7.02 shall be regular full-time employees.
7.04 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement.
7.05 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their Department Head or his delegate, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, if time permits, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to the Department Head or his delegate or to any job to which the employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was previously directed, and Stewardsgive any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 7.06 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party.
7.07 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where , and the Region reserves the right to withhold payment if the aforementioned Committee members and Stewards do not conform with the accepted practice in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an employee requests representation by another unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
7.08 During the site orientation for newly hired employees, the Employer will give a member of the Union Executive or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, as per Schedule 1, 15 minutes to meet with all of the new members participating in the orientation. If there is no Union representative on site or not available during the orientation, the Employer will comply provide the member/s with this request within a reasonable period of timeUnion information package prepared by the Union.
7.03 7.09 The Employer shall will provide the Union President a mailing list of home addresses and telephone numbers of all current members. This list will be provided once a year after April 1st provided it remains legally permissible to do so. The list will be generated from the information the Employer has on file at the time and the Employer will not be held liable for the pay accuracy of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the list, nor for the use of the information by the Union. The Union will maintain the privacy of these lists and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Employer for any other member such breach of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsprivacy.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a)
5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select recognize one (1) Chief union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as appointed by the Union for the purpose of handling grievances and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among attending meetings with the Employer in the administration of this Agreement on behalf of the employees who have attained covered hereunder. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the name of such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at least six (6) months senioritythe time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief 5.02 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any be allowed necessary time off work without loss of pay for the purpose of processing grievances during working hours provided:
(a) they obtain prior consent from the Employer, which shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(b) such time off shall be of reasonable length and shall not unduly impair the efficient operation of the business;
5.03 The Union Bargaining Committee shall be comprised of one (1) bargaining unit employee representative along with full-time staff representatives of the Union. All time spent in negotiations shall be without loss of pay or benefits, except in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards case of strike/labour dispute.
5.04 No individual member or group of members shall only act undertake to represent the Local Union at a meeting with the Employer without proper authorization by the Local Union.
5.05 The Employer agrees to display in a prominent place, union shop cards and/or decals in view of the public in mutually agreed upon locations in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsworkplace. Employees also will be permitted to wear union pins or wearing apparel while on duty.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform 5.06 NO DISCRIMINATION
(a) There shall be no discrimination, interference, intimidation or coercion by or on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining Employer regarding any employee because of membership in the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeUnion.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3b) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurenot discriminate against any employee because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sec, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, handicap or political affiliation.
(ac) The Employer acknowledges and the right Union agree to observe the provisions of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixOntario Human Rights Code as contained in the Code.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right will recognize a Union Executive Board. One member of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief shall be designated as ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) one member designated as an alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit▇. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence The duty of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period alternate in absence of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇, shall be to assist in the administration of this Agreement in accordance with the grievance procedure and in collective bargaining. The Union agrees to give the Fire Chief written notice of the names of its local officers who will function as the Executive Board members, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, in accordance with this Agreement, before such officers shall be recognized by the Employer. Union officials and representatives, up to a maximum of one (1) in any one instance, shall be permitted time off to perform the following Union business, so long as it is on the Employer's property: representation of Union members during grievance of disciplinary meetings when the official or representative has been requested by said covered Employee for such representation, meetings with the Fire Chief (or Board officials), negotiations, and any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by Union business that is on the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right property of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance CommitteeEmployer. The Employer shall provide coverage for said official or representative, and such meetings, hearings, and representation shall not commence until such coverage has been provided. Union representatives and agents will recognize be permitted to discuss Union business with members during their duty hours and deal while members are not on a call, provided such discussions will not interfere with the said Committee as provided in performance of any member's duties and service to the grievance procedure.
(a) community. The Union agrees that this privilege shall not be abused. The Employer acknowledges agrees that accredited representatives of the IAFF, whether local representatives, District Council representatives, State, or International representatives, may schedule meetings concerning this contract, this bargaining unit, or collective bargaining implementation in one of the Fire Stations, with the prior approval of the Fire Chief, provided such meetings are not disruptive of the duties of the Employees or the efficient operation of the Employer or department. The Union shall have the right of the to post Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixnotices and bulletins during regularly scheduled working hours.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) shop stewards as follows: one (1) Chief from the Housekeeping and Laundry department, two (2) from the Restaurant, Beverage Production and Service department, one (1) from the Kitchen department, one (1) from the Maintenance and Swimming Pool department, one (1) from the Front Desk and Front of the House Porters department, and one (1) from the Banquets and Back of the House Porters department (one (1) such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among shall be appointed by the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and Union as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee ▇) from amongst employees in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act unit who have completed their probationary period of employment, for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In Company, in accordance with the provisions of this acknowledgment, Stewards Agreement. No deduction shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions made from the regular pay of a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for reasonable time so necessarily spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇on processing a grievance under Step 1, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Step 2 or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson Step 3 of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureProcedure (Article 6).
(a) 5.02 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five seven (57) employees employees, one of which shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Company and the Union recognize that the responsibility of the Negotiating Committee is negotiating the terms of a Collective Agreement. No more than one (1) employee shall be appointed or selected from a department contained in Article 10.01 (b) hereof. Employees serving on the negotiating committee shall be paid for time reasonably spent, to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day, in direct negotiations with the Company, for the renewal of a collective agreement.
5.03 The Union shall keep the Company notified in writing of the names of the shop stewards and the effective dates of their appointments. Only stewards who have attained at least sixbeen so named by the Union will be recognized by the Company.
5.04 The Union acknowledges the shop stewards and members of the Negotiating Committee have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission of their immediate supervisor, or in his absence the General Manager or his designate, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, and when resuming their regular duties will report again to their immediate supervisor or, in his absence, the General Manager or his designate.
5.05 As part of the new employee orientation process, the Company shall introduce the new employee to their respective department ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. During business hours, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed fifteen (15) minutes with no loss in pay to speak with the employee in private.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 9.01 No individual member or group of members (aother than a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) shall undertake to represent the Union at a meeting with management without prior authorization by the Union.
9.02 The Employer acknowledges Union shall have the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) Chief alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten for the store. One (101) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any be a full-time employee in the bargaining unitand one (1) shall be a part-time employee. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsshall be from a different area of the store.
7.02 9.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties Employers agree to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentrecognize officers so designated, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented in writing by the Union when such person is absent from each store and to grant time off with pay as may be reasonably necessary to service any grievance or potential grievance within their hours of work in that day within the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsstore.
7.04 9.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of Employers agree to allow stewards and/or Union Officers to attend any Union function that is scheduled by the Union Office up to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist maximum of three (3) Union membersdays in a calendar week, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of provided the Grievance CommitteeEmployers are notified at least seven (7) days in advance. Any absences that may be required beyond three (3) days will be considered on an individual basis. The Employer’s agreement will not be unreasonably withheld.
9.05 The Employer will shall recognize one (1) full-time bargaining unit employee and deal one (1) part-time bargaining unit employee as selected by the Union from each store covered hereunder as the bargaining unit representatives on the Bargaining Committee along with a full-time Union representative assigned to the said committee. The Union Bargaining Committee as provided shall upon one week's notice, in writing, be allowed off work one (1) day, without pay, in the grievance procedure.
month preceding the month in which the contract expires, and one (a1) The Employer acknowledges the right further day without pay following ratification of a Memorandum of Agreement. Up to three (3) members of the Union negotiating committee who are employees of the Employers shall suffer no loss of pay for time spent during their normal working hours while attending negotiating meetings with officials of the Employers up to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee total of not more than five forty (540) employees who have attained hours at least sixtheir straight time rate.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation.
5.01 The Union may elect or appoint from among employees one (a1) union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one (1) alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who shall act in the absence of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union will inform the Employer, in writing, of the identity of all union stewards and the Employer shall not be obliged to recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. In addition and subject to the same conditions as the foregoing, the Union shall advise the Employer of all other Union officials in the full-time employ of Local 175.
5.02 The Employer acknowledges recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one a Negotiating Committee comprising of not more than two (12) Chief employees who have completed their probationary period, and will recognize and deal with such Committee with respect to negotiating the renewal or modification of this Agreement at the proper time. The Union may assign such officers as it requires to conduct negotiations on behalf of the employees. The Employer agrees to compensate two (2) employees, members of the Negotiating Committee, up to four (4) days at their regular hourly rate for normal straight time hours of work lost as a result of their attendance at negotiating meetings. The Employer and the Union shall share the cost of the meeting rooms for all negotiations, including conciliation, mediation and interest arbitration.
5.03 The Union agrees that no member or representative will conduct any Union activities on the premises of the Employer without the express permission of the Manager. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where a Union official wishes to visit the premises of the Employer, the official shall obtain the permission of the Manager or their designate prior to making such a visit. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. While on the premises of the Employer, the Union official shall not conduct himself in such a way as to disrupt the operation of the business.
5.04 The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards Employer and such person shall not absent themselves from leave their work regular duties to attend to any Union business or to discuss any grievances, without first obtaining the permission express consent of the Manager, or their immediate supervisors, designate; such permission consent shall not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select a Committee of not more than nine (9) persons which shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees who from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement.
(b) The Chairperson and five (5) Union Administrative Committee Members shall serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. Persons serving on aforesaid Committees must have attained at least a minimum of six (6) months seniority. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days with pay to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint enlarge such Committee or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist Committees at any time by the addition of three (3) Union members, one representatives of whom shall act as Chairperson Unifor Local 2458 who are not members of the Grievance CommitteeBargaining Unit and representatives of Unifor who are not members of the Bargaining Unit when dealing with the Employer.
8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay.
8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of the within Agreement, the Vice-President, Human Resources, or their delegate of the Employer and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting.
8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the Bargaining Unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Employee Relations Manager or their delegate.
8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided. The Employer will recognize provide a computer with access to the internet, a printer and deal with an extra copy of the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureoffice key.
(a) The Employer acknowledges It is agreed between the right parties that the Chairperson of the Local or their designate will suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. It is further agreed that the Chairperson of Unifor Local 2458 shall be allowed three (3) days per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating business. For any other meeting, the union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied.
(b) It is further agreed that the Vice-Chairperson shall be allowed one (1) day per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business.
(c) It is further agreed that Union Administrative Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixMembers shall be allowed two
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The For the purpose of representation in negotiations and in the grievance procedure, the Employer acknowledges recognizes the right Union Grievance and Negotiation Committee as being comprised of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one Grievance and Negotiation Committee Chairman, three (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (103) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards the Local Union President. The areas to be represented are, but not limited to, County Building Offices, M-119 Offices, DPW, maintenance employees at County owned and maintained recreational lands and facilities. Promptly following the effective date of this Agreement, the Union and the Employer shall provide to each other a written list of names and titles of their respective representatives and will, from among time to time as changes occur, provide prompt notices of such changes. The notices to the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityEmployer shall be sent to the County Administrator, or their designee. The notice to the Union shall be sent to the Unit Chairperson.
(b) All Stewards/alternate The authority of the Stewards so designated by the Union shall be limited to and shall not exceed the Chief following duties:
(1) The investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
(2) The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with, and are authorized by the Union or its officers, provided such messages and information:
(i) have been reduced to writing
(ii) If not reduced to writing are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns or any unreasonable interference with the work.
(c) The Union shall have the right, upon reasonable notice, to examine the compensation records of any employee whose pay is in dispute.
(d) The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitbe permitted a reasonable time to investigate, present and process grievances. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of If a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is required to go to another building for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursthe purpose of investigating a grievance, he shall first notify the department head or elected official, as the case may be. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Stewards shall, at all times, use judgment in the Employer will comply with necessity of completing a work assignment before leaving to investigate grievances. The rights granted under this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer Section shall not be abused.
(e) The Employer recognizes the limitations upon the authority of Stewards and shall not hold the Union liable for any unauthorized acts. The Employer, in so recognizing such limitations, shall have the pay of any authority to impose proper discipline up to and including discharge, in the event the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has taken strike action, slowdown or for any other member work stoppage in violation of any Committee provided for herein law or for any employee represented by of this Agreement. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be permitted reasonable time to investigate, present and process grievances on the Union when such person is absent from work in premises of the preparation for County offices without loss of time or attendance at arbitration hearingspay during their regular working hours.
7.04 (f) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union agrees to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson pay members of the Grievance CommitteeNegotiation Committee at their regular straight time rate, for all hours lost from their regular schedule of work because of attending meetings with the Employer under the Grievance Procedure or negotiations of a new Agreement. The Notwithstanding this provision, the Employer will and Union recognize and deal with agree that negotiating sessions can be scheduled and will be held after regular business hours. On occasions when sessions are held after hours, the said Employer has no obligation to pay Committee as provided in the grievance procedureMembers for their attendance at negotiating sessions.
(ag) The Employer acknowledges the right agrees to provide members of the Union grievance/negotiation committee time to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five meet in preparation for negotiation (5when negotiations are taking place with the employer) employees who provided the following have attained at least sixtaken place:
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint or otherwise select from the Union members of the Company, a unit committee composed of three (3) members; two (2) from Windsor and one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from Chatham. One (1) member of the committee should be designated as the Chairperson and ten the Company will recognize the said committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of this agreement.
(10i) Stewards An alternate committee person shall be allowed to act when any of the regular committee persons are absent.
(ii) The Chairperson referred to in Article 6:01(a) will be required to work the day shift only and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityshall maintain full time status.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards The Chairperson or designate of the negotiating committee shall be permitted to investigate appeals, including the investigation of the circumstances in connection with the original grievance as lodged.
(c) One committee person without loss of pay be allowed to consult with the Chairperson of the unit, National Rep or local Union Rep on or off premises, regarding a Grievance.
(d) A National Representative(s) and/or local Union representative(s) may be present and participate in any meetings between the unit committee and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence Company.
(e) The Union recognizes that members of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards unit committee have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment and such members will not leave their regular duties before obtaining permission from their manager. In addition, the Union recognizes that all other members of the Employer. In accordance bargaining unit have regular duties to perform in connection with this acknowledgmenttheir employment, Stewards shall and such members will not absent themselves from leave their work without first regular duties for the purpose of consulting with members of the Union committee before obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such manager. Such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheldwithheld and, in accordance with their understanding, the Company will compensate such members for time spent in processing grievances or complaints during working hours.
(f) The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of the chairperson and committee persons and to keep such list up to date at all times.
(g) Permission will be granted for balloting on Company premises for election of committee persons and local elections at times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
(h) The Union and members of the Union shall not on Company time, conduct Union activities, except as in this Agreement expressly provided, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work Union meetings of any kind be held at any time on the Company premises without the prior consent of the Company.
(i) The committee in the Windsor and/or Chatham office will be provided with a filing cabinet and lock. The parties also agree that they will be provided with access to a phone for more time than is reasonably necessaryUnion business in an employee common area (when required) to conduct Union business. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during The Chatham and Windsor Union representative may use his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable computer for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCommunication purposes.
(aj) (i) The Employer acknowledges Company will allow the right Chairperson eight (8) hours per month and committee persons four (4) hours per month, if required, to attend to Union business without loss of pay providing prior notice has been provided and the matters relate to CAA employees and the Union, and shall include time taken to attend the monthly local executive meeting for Local 240 of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixUnifor. Such time is non-cumulative.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 5.01 The Union may elect or appoint three (a3) stewards to represent the employees in the handling of grievances. The Employer acknowledges Union will inform the right Company in writing of the identity of the stewards and the Company shall not be obligated to recognize such stewards until it has been so informed.
5.02 It is understood that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has his regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and he shall not leave his regular duties to attend to any Union business or to discuss any grievances without the expressed consent of his supervisor. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. With this understanding, the Company agrees to pay the stewards for all time reasonably spent during working hours while handling grievances.
5.03 An existing ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief an alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to replace him if he is going to be absent for the period of his absence. The existing ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will inform the company, in writing, of the identity of the alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) the Company shall not be obligated to recognize such alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unituntil it has been so informed. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief The alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that will have authority to represent employees in the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf handling of grievances only during the period of absence of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a existing ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hourswho appointed him. Where an employee requests representation by another It is further understood and agreed that the alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, '▇ authority to so represent employees is subject to the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeterms and conditions outlined in Article 5.02 hereof.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right 5.04 Representatives of the Union shall have access to appoint or otherwise select the work areas of bargaining unit employees during working hours for the purpose of adjusting disputes, investigating the working conditions, and ascertaining that this Agreement is being adhered to, provided that prior permission of the Company is obtained by any representative wishing access. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
5.05 The Company shall pay, at their normal rate of pay, a Grievance Committee which shall consist maximum of three (3) employees on the Union members, one negotiating committee for time spent during their regular working hours negotiating the renewal of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal this Agreement with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCompany.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 9.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Representation Committee which shall consist composed of three two (32) Union membersemployees, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer and will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided with respect to any matter which properly arises for its consideration from time to time during the term of this Agreement, and the said Committee with co-operate with the Company in the grievance procedureadministration of this Agreement. Information and statistics regarding the Company’s business disclosed to, or made available to the Representation Committee, shall at all times be treated in confidence and the members of the said Committee shall not in any way disclose the information so received by them to anyone, apart from the said Committee.
9.02 The Company acknowledges that the members of the Representation Committee, who shall be styled representatives, are entitled to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the representatives of the Company.
9.03 It is mutually agreed that employees shall not be eligible to serve as members of the Representation Committee established under this Agreement until after they have completed probation, and have been placed on the seniority list.
9.04 The “Representation Committee” shall represent the employees in connection with the grievance arising and to be determined under the provisions of this Agreement. For the purposes of carrying on its duties, the members of the Representation Committee agree that they will not absent themselves from their regular duties of employment without obtaining permission to do so, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld, in which case they shall return to their duties within a reasonable period of time. It is understood that such permission may be withheld if the security of the raceway is interfered with.
9.05 The “Representation Committee” shall be entitled to the assistance of a representative from Local 2 when dealing with the Company.
9.06 One (a1) The Employer acknowledges elected negotiating bargaining unit member together with the right President of the Union or their nominee, and the Employer and its nominees shall negotiate the collective agreement or the renewal of this agreement. One
(1) elected negotiating bargaining unit member shall be compensated for any pay lost, up to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee maximum of not more than five eight (5) employees who have attained at least six8) hours per day, for attending company approved negotiation meetings.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards elect from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityplant Union membership a Shop Committee.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and The Company further agrees to recognize the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent Shop Committee for the purpose of representation or any employee in other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act unit in accordance with the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsrights set out herein.
7.02 (c) The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Shop Committee shall be composed of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentone (1) Chairperson, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisorstwo (2) Committeepersons, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timeand one (1) skilled trades Committeeperson.
7.03 (d) The Employer Shop Committee will be allowed to hold a committee meeting once (1) per month during company hours up to one (1) hour. A Union/Management committee shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right appointed consisting of the Union shop committee, and representatives from the employer and will meet quarterly (4) times per year for up to appoint or otherwise select 2 hours. Either party may invite a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson resource person to participate in the meeting if they chose to. The parties may mutually agree to meet more often if required.
8.02 A National Representative and/or Representatives of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize local Union may be present and deal participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureCompany.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be taken by such person during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances.
(b) The Chairperson shall be allowed the last three (3) paid hours at the end of the day shift on Tuesday to transact union business. When the Chairperson is absent for any reason the Company shall allow one other Committeeperson to utilize the three paid hours referred to in the above paragraph to transact union business provided that the provisions of Article 8.04 (a) are complied with.
(c) The Chairperson shall be regularly assigned to the day shift.
(d) An 8.01 (c) Committee member shall not be laid off out of the plant so long as there is a job that he/she has the skill and ability to perform.
(a) Before leaving his/her regular work to investigate and deal with a complaint or grievance, a Committeeperson shall obtain the permission from their Supervisor or the Vice President, Operations and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Committeeperson shall report to his Supervisor on his/her return.
(b) In the event that Management meets with an employee(s) for the purpose of taking disciplinary action, a Committeeperson shall be present in this meeting.
8.05 The Company will compensate a Committeeperson for the time spent during regular working hours in dealing with grievances at their regular rate of pay.
8.06 The Union agrees to appoint supply the Company with the names of the Shop Committee, including the name of the Chairperson, and to keep such list up to date at all times.
8.07 The Shop Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such times as may be mutually agreed upon. A request for a meeting will be indicated by a letter or otherwise select note from either party to the other party containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed.
8.08 The Company agrees to provide a Negotiating Committee private file cabinet, desk and chair for the use of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe Plant Committee. An office will continue to be provided subject to significant change in the plant and facility. The Company shall provide the phone, fax and computer for the Union Office. Equipment maintenance is the Union’s responsibility.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 A total maximum of five (a5) The Employer acknowledges the right stewards, one of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and m shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇, shall represent any employee be selected from amongst the employees. One Unit Vice- president shall be selected in addition to the bargaining unitstewards. Alternate Stewards The Employer will recognize as stewards and the Unit Vice-president employees who have acquired at least one (1) year of seniority under this Agreement. The Union shall only act notify the Employer in the absence writing of the Chief names of such stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any representatives until it has been so notified.
6.02 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may investigate and Stewardsprocess grievances in accordance with the . Grievance procedure set out in this
6.03 At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the elected Negotiating Committee. The Negotiating Committee will consist of one (1) person from Parks, one (1) from . Recreation and one (1) from Roads, one (1) Mechanic, equalling four (4), the Unit vice-president of the bargaining unit and the Union's representatives only.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a 6.04 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during shall not leave his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, duties to investigate or process any or to negotiate with the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period without first obtaining the permission of time.
7.03 The Employer his/her Supervisor and the Supervisor of any employee to whom he/she wishes to speak, provided that such permission shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person unreasonably withheld. It is understood that stewards will not absent themselves from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingstheir regular duties unreasonably.
7.04 6.05 The Employer acknowledges Union Representatives will not enter the right premises of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson Employer without obtaining the prior consent of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureEmployer.
(a) 6.06 The Employer acknowledges the right parties shall both participate in a Labour Management Committee consisting of the Union Unit Vice-President of the Local and the Union's Stewards Committee to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee maximum of not more than five four (54) employees who have attained attendees at least sixany given meeting and four
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.1 The Employer acknowledges Union shall elect or appoint, and the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Company shall recognize, from those employees who have completed at least one (1) Chief year service with the Company, a plant committee of five (5) people, one of whom will be the Chairperson and one of whom will be the Alternate Chairperson, and one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityper shift.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 5.2 The Company shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of also recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Bargaining Committee which shall consist of three four (34) Union membersemployees, one (1) of whom shall act as be the Chairperson, one (1) of whom shall be the Alternate Chairperson and two (2) of whom shall be elected or appointed (on an interim basis) by the Union. The Union will inform the Human Resources Manager, in writing, of the Grievance Committeenames of the Chairperson, Alternate Chairperson, Bargaining Committee persons and Stewards, and of any subsequent changes in the names thereof. The Employer will Company shall not be asked to recognize and deal any in-plant Union Representative until such notification from the Union has been received.
5.3 The activities of the in-plant Union Representatives shall be in accordance with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure; they shall function when called upon by any employee within their jurisdiction having a grievance or complaint alleging a violation of this agreement. The Union acknowledges that Committee persons and Stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their Supervisor. The Company agrees to honour such requests for such representation as soon as possible, but in no case later than 60 minutes after the request is made to their Supervisor. Such time will be kept to a reasonable minimum, and shall be restricted solely to pertinent investigation of the grievance. The Company will pay for such time spent investigating grievances or complaints alleging a violation of this agreement during regular working hours. Such time shall not be misused or abused.
5.4 The Plant Committee referred to in 5.1 shall head the seniority list during their term of office for layoff and recall purpose only. The Chairperson shall be on straight days for the duration of his term. In the Chairperson’s absence, the Alternate Chairperson shall assume the Chairperson’s rights and duties. The Chairperson will be guaranteed four (4) hours per day (two (2) hours at the start of the shift and two (2) hours at the end of the shift) for the conduct of pertinent union business and meetings with Supervisors. Time spent in the presence of management shall not be counted against the four (4) hour per day guaranteed time. Additional paid time for pertinent union business or meetings with management, if necessary, may be granted by the Human Resources Manager. The Chairperson (or acting Chairperson) shall receive $0.20 per hour above his classification rate.
5.5 (a) The Employer acknowledges Company will supply a permanent on-site office on the right main level to be used by the Union, after ratification of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthis agreement.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select five (5) Stewards, one (1) of whom shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. An employee may request any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among that he/she chooses to represent him/her provided such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is available so as not to delay the employees who holding of any proceeding or meeting which requires the presence of the employee’s ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and . In the absence of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ chosen by an employee, the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardshave jurisdiction to act.
7.02 5.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentacknowledgement, Stewards ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessarynecessary in order to process ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 5.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 5.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson composed of the President, Recording Secretary and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ involved in the grievance under consideration, of which Grievance CommitteeCommittee the President shall be the Chairperson. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureGrievance Procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five four (54) employees who employees, at least one (1) of whom must be a part-time employee, with one (1) alternate to act only in the absence of one (1) of the regular members of the Committee, all of whom have attained at least sixsix (6) months' seniority, and will recognize and deal with the said Committee with respect to negotiations for a renewal of this Agreement.
(b) Employees on the Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of wages or benefits for time spent in negotiating with the Employer for the renewal of this Agreement during their regular working hours up to and including any meeting or meetings scheduled by a Conciliation Officer or a Mediation Officer of the Ministry of Labour. When an employee on the Negotiating Committee has been assigned to work on a shift immediately preceding or immediately following a scheduled negotiating session, up to and including any meeting or meetings scheduled by a Conciliation Officer or a Mediation Officer of the Ministry of Labour, such employee will be excused from this assignment and will suffer no loss of pay at the employee’s regular rate as a result of being excused from the assignment.
5.06 The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when meeting with the Employer.
5.07 The Union shall notify the Executive Director in writing of the names of the Stewards and the name of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the names of the other Stewards on the Grievance Committee, and the names of the Negotiating Committee. Until the Employer has been notified in writing the Employer shall not be required to recognize such person.
5.08 The Employer shall make no deduction from the pay of the members of the Grievance Committee for time spent in the Step 2 grievance meeting with the Executive Director or designated representative.
5.09 The Employer will provide to the Union a filing cabinet and space for it at a location to be agreed upon between the Executive Director and the President of the Union.
5.10 When a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Union President or the Union President’s designate is called in specifically to provide representation at a disciplinary meeting at other than the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ or the Union President’s or such designate’s regularly scheduled hours, such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union President or such designate shall be paid for the time spent in attendance at the meeting at his/her regular rate of pay.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 8.01 The appointment by the union and the recognition by the company of each committeeperson and of the chairperson of the negotiating committee, except as otherwise specifically provided in the case of the chairperson, shall be conditional upon his/her being an employee having regular company duties to perform and having at least twelve (12) months' seniority with the company.
8.02 The union may appoint and the company shall recognize
(a) The Employer acknowledges union may appoint and the right company shall recognize a negotiating committee not to exceed five (5) members, consisting of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one four (14) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ committeepersons and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritychairperson of the negotiating committee.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards A national representative of the union may be present and participate in meetings between the negotiating committee and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during human resources manager or his/her regular working hoursnominee. Where More than one national representative may participate with the committee whenever mutually agreed upon.
(c) The president of the union or his/her nominee shall be an ex-officio member of the negotiating committee provided that, to be an ex-officio member, he/she must be an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, of the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer company and also provided that he/she shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented paid by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right company while attending meetings of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurenegotiating committee.
(a) The Employer acknowledges appropriate allocation of committeepersons to their respective jurisdictions shall be the right responsibility of the Union union.
(b) Each committeeperson shall be allocated as provided in section 8.04(a) to appoint represent a designated group of employees (hereinafter referred to as his/her "jurisdiction"). Such allocation shall be described from time to time in Appendix 'A'.
8.05 Each committeeperson shall, with the consent of his/her department manager, be permitted to leave his/her regular company duties for a reasonable length of time to function as a committeeperson as in this agreement provided. Prior to functioning as a committeeperson in a department other than that in which he/she is employed, he/she shall first report to the department manager of that department, provided that if the department manager is not available he/she shall report to any
8.06 The chairperson of the negotiating committee will be permitted full time to function as chairperson as in this agreement provided. He/she will be assigned to a regular eight (8) hour shift in the office and he/she will work the hours of that shift whenever employees in the bargaining unit are scheduled to work such shift. In addition he/she will be entitled to be at work whenever employees of the shift to which he/she is assigned are required to work overtime on such shift. He/she will be responsible to the human resources manager, or otherwise select his/her nominee.
8.07 The consent of the department manager to a Negotiating Committee committeeperson who has been recognized by the company as provided in this article leaving his/her regular company duties to function as a committeeperson as in this agreement provided, shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8.08 A committeeperson upon obtaining the consent of not more than five his/her department manager shall punch 'out' on his/her special clock card provided for that purpose, and upon returning to his/her regular company duties shall punch 'in' on that card.
8.09 Upon request of a committeeperson, the company shall review the volume of work required of such employee, taking into consideration the time he/she is permitted to leave his/her regular company duties under the provisions of this agreement. If, on such review, the company considers that an adjustment of the volume of work required of such employee is necessary, the volume shall be adjusted by the company accordingly.
(5a) An employee when elected to any of the following named offices of the union: president, vice president, recording secretary, financial secretary, treasurer, guide, sergeant at arms, trustee, Ford unit chairperson, Ford unit recording secretary, shall not, so long as such employee retains said office, be required by the company to work on a shift of which the regular quitting time is
(b) The company agrees to make available a conference room equipped with a desk, telephone and two (2) filing cabinets, each with three (3) drawers, equipped with locks for the use of the employee who is the chairperson of the negotiating committee.
8.11 The union shall notify the company in writing from time to time of:
(a) the names of the chairperson of the negotiating committee, of the committeepersons and of the members of the negotiating committee, the respective effective dates of their appointments and the names, if any, of those former members whom they may be replacing;
(b) the names of the employees who have attained at least sixelected to the offices enumerated in section 8.10, the respective dates of their election, and the names of the former officers whom they may be replacing.
(a) Wherever the term "department manager" is used in this agreement it shall be deemed to include a nominee of the department manager concerned.
(b) The company shall notify the union in writing of the person from time to time carrying out the functions of "human resources manager", as designated in this agreement.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) 7:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of four (4) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize and deal with said committee with respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each member of the negotiating committee shall have not less than one (1) year's seniority with the Employer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union. There shall be no more than five one (51) committee member from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committee members selected from any one (1) department.
7:02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select six (6) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer. There shall be no more than one (1) committeeperson from any one (1) classification within a department and no more than two (2) committeepersons selected from any one department.
7:03 The Union acknowledges that the Committeepersons and members of the Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of the union business.
7:04 It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees:
a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration;
b) in the case of a rights grievance, up to but not including arbitration proceedings. It is understood that the foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours. However, if a committeeperson is called to work prior to the start of their shift and/or stays at work past the end of their shift in order to attend a meeting with representatives of the Hospital, all such time before or after the regular shift will be treated as regular time and will paid at straight time.
7:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have attained their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment.
7:06 If the chairperson at least sixthe time of election or appointment is on the day shift, the chairperson shall have the right to remain on that shift during the term of the Agreement, or for the duration of term as chairperson.
7:07 If in the performance of her duties as Union representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the area.
7:08 The Employer agrees to copy to the chairperson any correspondence sent to the Union office dealing with or affecting the Bargaining Unit as a whole, or its members.
7:09 The Employer agrees to retain the Chairperson at work during any lay-offs in employment within the bargaining unit during their term in office.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one 6.01 One (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in be elected at each location to a maximum of two (2) stewards, one (1) of whom shall be the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, . The Employer will recognise as stewards employees who have acquired seniority with the Employer. The Union shall notify the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period in writing of time.
7.03 The the names of such stewards at the time of their election and the Employer shall not be liable for the pay of required to recognise any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any until it has been so notified. One
(1) other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented at each location who acquired seniority may be named in writing by the Union when such person is absent from work to act as an alternate in the preparation for absence of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
6.02 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement.
6.03 No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave her/his work to investigate or process any grievance with the Employer without the prior consent of her/his immediate Supervisor. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may enter any department other than her/his own without first obtaining the consent of the immediate Supervisor of that department. Consent of the Supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that stewards will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably.
6.04 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without obtaining the prior consent of the Employer.
6.05 The Employer agrees that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will suffer no loss of basic pay as a result of regularly scheduled straight-time lost while attending meetings with the Employer pursuant to this Article and Article 8, including investigation of grievances in accordance with the grievance procedure but excluding attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(6.06 a) The Employer acknowledges the right agrees to recognise a bargaining committee consisting of the Union up to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five two (52) employees who have attained at least six(one from each work location) plus a union representative for the purpose of amending or renewing the present agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 7.01 The Employer acknowledges will recognize four (4) Union Stewards selected from the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one following areas. One (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the be designated as Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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C. Central Library (Two)
7.02 The Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than three (3) employees and the Union’s National Representative for the purpose of re-negotiating this Collective Agreement.
7.03 The Union acknowledges that shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the Stewards and the members of the Negotiating Committee as they are from time to time selected and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member until it has been so notified.
7.04 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member shall have successfully completed the probationary period.
7.05 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member shall not leave his regular duties in order to perform on behalf of deal with any grievance or other Union business with the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work Employer without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such his Department Head and the Department Head of any employee to whom he wishes to speak. The permission of the Department Head shall not to be unreasonably withheld.
7.06 The Union Negotiating Committee as provided for in this Article and the Union Grievance Committee as provided for in Article 10, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance Step 2, may have the assistance of the Union's National Representative at any meetings held with this understanding, the Employer pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
7.07 The Employer agrees to acquaint a new employee in the bargaining unit with the fact that a Union Agreement is in effect and with the terms of the Union Security clause in the Agreement. Each new employee shall not make any deductions from be given a copy of the regular pay of Collective Agreement and shall be introduced to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
7.08 The Employer agrees that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for or Committee member will suffer no loss of basic pay as a result of regularly scheduled time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, lost in handling grievances or to meet with the Employer will comply with as provided for in this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 Article and in Article 10. The Employer shall not be liable for reserves the pay of any right to discontinue payments to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other Committee member under this provision should the privileges extended hereby, in the opinion of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Employer, be abused. In such event, the Employer will notify the Union when prior to taking any such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsaction.
7.04 7.09 The Employer acknowledges the right will recognize a Labour-Management Co-operation Committee consisting of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of not more than three (3) Union membersemployees, one of whom shall act as Chairperson be a part-time employee, for the purpose of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal meeting with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five three (53) employees who have attained representatives of the Employer to maintain communications between the parties and to discuss matters of mutual concern. This Committee will meet quarterly at least sixa mutually agreeable time. The Union and the Employer will exchange agendas of matters for discussion seven (7) calendar days before the date scheduled for the meeting of this Committee.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) Section 5.1. The Employer acknowledges Association shall select in such manner as the right Association shall determine, a bargaining committee consisting of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months senioritybargaining unit employees of the College from the Secretarial/Clerical & Facilities bargaining units. Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement, it is understood that only the members of the bargaining committee shall attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of collective bargaining negotiations. The Association shall also select alternate bargaining committee members, if necessary, who shall serve in the event of an extended absence of bargaining committee members due to lay off or being on an approved leave of absence.
Section 5.2. For purposes of representation, the College agrees to recognize a committee consisting of five (b5) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence unit employees of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentCollege, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay Secretarial/Clerical & Facilities bargaining units. Such employees shall be selected in such manner as the Association shall determine. The College agrees to recognize one such representative for each department on each shift provided there are five (5) or more employees at work in such department, and on that shift. For the purpose of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursthis article only, department shall mean maintenance, custodial and grounds. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee Unless otherwise provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of this Agreement, no more than three (3) Union members, one of whom these members shall act as Chairperson attend any meetings with the College under this Agreement for purposes of representation and grievance resolution.
Section 5.3. The Association shall promptly notify the College in writing of the Grievance Committeenames of the members of the bargaining committee, the members of the grievance committee, the names of the alternate members of these committees at such time when it becomes necessary that one or more alternate members be selected, and the names of the officers of the Association, and of any changes therein. The Employer will recognize and deal with College shall promptly notify the said Committee as provided Association in writing of the grievance procedurenames of College representatives who have the authority to settle grievances.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right Section 5.4. Whenever a duly authorized representative of the Union Association, other than a member of a committee, desires access to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee the College for the purpose of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixcontract administration, s/he shall obtain permission from the Human Resources office of the College.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize the following Union representatives:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right a maximum of the Union to appoint or otherwise select seven (7) stewards, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and of whom shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, comprised from each of the following groups:
(i) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located north of Highway 401;
(ii) two (2) stewards from Conservation Areas located south of Highway 401;
(iii) one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee from Central Services, Forestry, Motor Pool;
(iv) three (3) stewards from Employees working at or out of Head Office.
(b) a Negotiating Committee of up to four (4) employees, which may include one regular part-time employee, together with a Union Staff Representative for the purpose of renegotiating this Collective Agreement; the Employer to pay for all regular straight time hours spent by the members of the Bargaining Committee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence meetings with Management up to conciliation.
(c) three (3) representatives to a joint Employee-Employer Relations Committee.
(d) a grievance committee comprised of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, from the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of timearea where the grievance originated.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of (e) three (3) Union members, one of whom representatives to a joint Job Evaluation Committee. Both parties shall act as Chairperson share equal participation in the committee and have equal representation on such committee.
6.02 All of the Grievance Committee. above-mentioned representatives shall be employees who have completed their probationary period.
6.03 The Union will provide the Employer with an up-to-date list of the names and position of each representative acting pursuant to this Article and the Employer will not be required to recognize and deal with such representatives until it has been so notified.
6.04 No representative shall leave his work place or enter another section or area to investigate or process any grievance without the said Committee as provided in prior consent of his supervisor. No representative may enter any section or area other than his own without first obtaining the grievance procedureconsent of the supervisor of that section or area. Consent of the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that representatives will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably.
6.05 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without obtaining the prior consent of the Employer which will not be unreasonably withheld.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of A Union representative will be allowed four (4) hours each month to conduct Union business.
(b) This time allowed is to be mutually agreed between the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixrepresentative and his immediate Supervisor.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement.
(b) All Stewards/alternate A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 Employees shall have the Chief right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region's premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement.
7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region, and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their Department Head or his delegate, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the completion of the Union business, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to the Department Head or to any job to which the employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was previously directed, and Stewardsgive any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act.
7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select five (5) shop stewards from amongst all employees of the Company who have completed their probationary period of employment at the Crowne Plaza for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the Company, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Union also has the right to appoint one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in addition to the five (5) shop stewards. The Union agrees there shall be no more than two (2) stewards appointed from any one department, and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards further agree if possible from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniorityalternating shifts.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 6.02 The Union shall keep the Company notified, in writing, of the names of the shop stewards and the effective date of their appointments.
6.03 The Union acknowledges the shop stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company, and such persons will not leave their regular duties to assist employees in presenting grievances without first obtaining permission of their immediate supervisor, or, in his absence, the General Manager or his designate, such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld; and when resuming their regular duties, will report again to their immediate supervisor or, in his absence, the General Manager or his designate. It is understood that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not absent himself from his regular duties unreasonably and will not, except in emergency circumstances, interrupt employees while such employees are engaged in carrying out their duties.
6.04 For the purpose of layoff only, an employee with one (1) year or more of service who is appointed or otherwise selected as Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, for the duration of his term of office, be deemed to have the highest seniority of his classification and shall represent any be the last employee laid off in such classification, provided he is willing and satisfactorily performs the available work.
6.05 Up to three (3) employees in the bargaining unitunit may be appointed or elected by the Union and/or the bargaining unit to sit on the Negotiating Committee to negotiate renewals to the Collective Agreement. Alternate Stewards An employee on the Negotiating Committee who is required to be in attendance at negotiation sessions shall only act be paid for the time spent at the negotiation sessions, to a maximum of eight (8) hours a day, up to the point that a conciliation officer is appointed. Furthermore it is also understood employees on the negotiating committee shall be paid for their complete shift for any day associated with scheduled meetings with the Company related to the renewal of this Collective Agreement. Time spent at negotiations shall be considered time worked for the purposes of calculating any other entitlements under this Collective Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer of any necessary time off needed which may be associated with the renewal of this Collective Agreement. Such time shall not unreasonably be withheld provided the Company receives a minimum of 48 hours of written notice to human resources.
6.06 The Union will supply all present and future employees with copies of the Collective Agreement, printed in the absence current booklet format. Cost for such booklets shall be shared equally between the Company and the Union.
6.07 The intent of the Labour Management Meeting is to provide a vehicle for discussion, dialogue, problem solving and harmonious labour relations between the Parties in a scheduled and constructive manner, recognizing that the full discussion of workplace issues and earliest agreements are in the best interests of both Parties. The issues for discussion shall not be those subject to the Grievance or Arbitration Procedure. Time spent at such shall be paid by the Company at the employees' regular rate of pay. In attendance at the Labour Management meeting shall be the Union Representative, the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a one other ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hoursthe Union and the General Manager and/or Director, Human Resources for the Company. Where an employee requests representation Meetings will occur every two (2) months, or less frequently on the agreement of both parties. The agenda is to be established by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇the Director of Human Resources. Agenda items may be added by any or all members of the committee by sending to the Director of Human Resources at least one week in advance of the meeting. The minutes will reflect the issues discussed and any resolutions. Timeline: Meetings will be bi-monthly. Standing meeting dates will be agreed upon by the parties, unless otherwise re-scheduled. If there are no agenda items to be carried over and no items sent to the Employer Representative one week prior to the next scheduled meeting it will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 be cancelled. The Employer shall not agenda is to be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented established by the Union when such person is absent from work Director of Human Resources. Agenda items may be added by any or all members of the committee by sending to the Director of Human Resources at least one week in advance of the preparation meeting. The minutes will reflect the issues discussed and any resolutions. Meeting set up: Chair and scribe will rotate through the committee each meeting, with each committee member taking a turn Minutes: Minutes will be completed by the scribe within two weeks of the Labour Relations meeting and sent to all committee members in attendance, in draft format for or attendance review, suggestions and revisions. The draft minutes with each committee’s suggestions will be returned to the scribe by the deadline imposed, for final draft composition. The minutes will be brought forward for approval at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The the following meeting and signed off by the Employer acknowledges the right Representative and Business Agent of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union membersdesignate. Once the minutes have been approved and signed, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of they will be posted on the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureunion board.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect from amongst its members who have completed their probationary period, one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from each of the following areas: one representative from the "part-time" grid level or the classification of Residential Assistants; one representative from the "full-time" grid level or the classification of Residential Facilitator; one representative from the Coordinator grid level or Resource Teacher and higher classifications; and one Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The function of these stewards shall be to assist employees in their respective areas in the processing of any grievance or complaint which may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union will notify the Employer of the names of the stewards before the Employer shall be required to recognize them. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief or other Union executive member may accompany another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in at grievance meetings for the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only purposes of training and familiarization, and may act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the process of investigating and representing grievances.
6.02 It is agreed that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall continue to perfonn his/her regular duties in order to maintain efficiency of operations. However, in accordance with this understanding, should he/she be required to assist employees in presenting grievances or for any other member assist in arbitration during regular working hours, he/she will first obtain the permission of any Committee provided for herein his/her immediate supervisor. The Employer agrees the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not lose regular pay while servicing grievances or for any employee represented assisting at arbitration. The Employer agrees that all hours spent in meetings arranged by the Union when such person is absent from work in Employer shall be considered as hours worked and paid at the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsstraight time hourly rate.
7.04 6.03 All correspondence from the Employer to the Union arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Union, with a copy sent to the National Representative of CUPE. The Union shall infonn the Employer acknowledges in writing of the right name and address of the Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist and of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act any changes as Chairperson of the Grievance Committeethey occur. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of All correspondence from the Union to appoint the Employer arising out of this Agreement shall be forwarded to the Executive Director or otherwise select his designate.
6.04 In all meetings between the parties, the Union shall have the right to be assisted by a Negotiating Committee representative of CUPE and the Employer shall have the right to be assisted by counsel.
6.05 An employee is entitled to be accompanied by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union Local Representative during investigations which may result in disciplinary action taken by the Employer. During disciplinary meetings with the Employer an employee will have representation by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union Local Representative at the time of such meetings. The parties agree that a maximum notice of 48 hours will be given to the Union of the meeting time, with the understanding that the meeting may take place sooner than that by mutual agreement of both parties.
6.06 Meetings with the Employer that arc specified as "potentially disciplinary" in nature will be entitled to the minimum three-hour call in. Meetings that arc specified as clearly discipl inary in advance arc paid at actual time. An employee who has been disciplined and subsequently attends meetings that arc part of the grievance process will not more than five (5) employees who have attained be paid for his/her attendance at least sixsuch meetings.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint or otherwise select Stewards in the ratio of one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifteen (15) workers. Such Stewards will be reasonably distributed throughout the workplace and ten it is understood that only one (101) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in act on a given issue at a given time.
(a) wherever possible, the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be given reasonable time to investigate and Stewards.
7.02 The process grievances during their normal working hours. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall receive their standard rate of pay when grievances or pending grievances are processed with the Employer on Employer property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of and the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must obtain permission before processing a grievance during normal working hours from the Stewards shall Supervisor. Such permission will not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld.
(b) if the Employers representative is unable to meet the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during the Stewards normal working hours, nor the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall such Stewards absent themselves from be paid at their work standard rate of pay for more all time than spent during the processing of the grievance with the Employer on the Employers property or at any other place which is reasonably necessarymutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Employer.
(c) the provisions as outlined in section 6.02 (b) are not subject to the daily call-in guarantee as outlined in Article 19 or the overtime provisions as outlined in Article 15. In accordance with this understanding, no case shall payment to the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another used in processing a grievance be extended beyond Step 3 of the grievance procedure as outlined in Article 8.
(d) should the Employer find that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ activities interfere with the normal course of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ work duties or the work duties of other employees, the Employer will comply may contact a representative of the Union and/or register a grievance commencing with this request within a reasonable period Step 2 of timethe grievance procedure as outlined in Article 8.
7.03 6.03 The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the names of elected or appointed ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and any subsequent changes in such Stewards. The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of asked to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by until such notification has been received from the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsUnion.
7.04 The 6.04 For the purpose of processing specific grievances or disputes, International Representatives and Stewards shall have time cards and personal disciplinary records made available to them upon request, provided that such request is made during the regular office hours of the Employer acknowledges and that the right International Representative, or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has obtained the prior written approval of the employee. A copy of the written approval shall be forwarded to the Employer before these records are released.
6.05 Representatives of the Union (e.g., International Representatives) shall be allowed to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson enter the Employers premises to deal in the administration of the Grievance CommitteeAgreement, provided they do not interfere with the normal operation of the Employer. The Employer Union agrees that it will recognize and deal with contact Human Resources or his/her representative prior to visiting the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedurepremises.
(a) 6.06 The Employer acknowledges Local Union President, for the right duration of his term, shall work only on the day shift.
6.07 New Member Orientation shall occur when a newly hired employee is recognized as a dues-paying member of the union. The Union President shall be granted fifteen (15) minutes to appoint or otherwise select introduce the member to the union, explain the contents of the collective bargaining agreement and perform a Negotiating Committee tour of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe facility. If the President is unable to fulfill this duty, an appointed member of the union shall be permitted.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 7.01 The Region agrees to recognize the following Union representation:
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right Union Bargaining Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least not more than six (6) months seniorityemployees, whose function shall be to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or pertaining to the Collective Agreement.
(b) All StewardsA Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President.
(c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business.
7.02 The Union shall have the right to appoint Stewards to assist employees in the preparation of grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement.
7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local or designated Table Officer shall have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement.
7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region, and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the permission of their Manager or his/alternate Stewards and her designate, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the Chief completion of the Union business, the member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent report back to his/her Manager or designate or to any job to which the employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was previously directed, and Stewardsgive any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Employer shall Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not make including matters arising from any deductions from arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act.
7.06 Union business will be conducted, to the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her extent practical, outside regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall 7.07 Compensation will not be liable allowed for time spent outside of the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by employees' regular working hours, and the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges Region reserves the right of to withhold payment if the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance aforementioned Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize members and deal Stewards do not conform with the said Committee as provided accepted practice in the grievance proceduredealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 6.01 The Employer Union and/or the employees covered by this Agreement will not engage in Union activities, solicit membership, or collect other fees during working hours or hold meetings at any time on premises of the University without the express permission of the University or its designated representatives.
6.02 The University acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the University employees who shall have attained at least been on the University's payroll continuously for a period of six (6) months seniorityimmediately prior to his selection.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and 6.03 The Union shall notify the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee University in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf name of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 . The Employer University shall not be liable for the pay of required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by until such notification from the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingshas been received.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges 6.04 Within sixty (60) days after the right signing of this Agreement, the University will post the Agreement on the University’s website under the Employee Relations section of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Human Resources home page and provide a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson searchable PDF document of the Grievance CommitteeAgreement. The Employer searchable PDF will recognize and deal exclude the signatures.
6.05 The privilege of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his work without loss of basic pay to attend a meeting with the said Committee as provided in University is granted on the grievance procedure.following conditions:
(a) The Employer acknowledges ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ concerned shall request permission of the Vice-President, Finance, Administration & Strategic Capital Investments, or his designate, for an appointment time before leaving his work.
(b) The time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary business.
(c) The University reserves the right to limit time if it deems the time to be excessive.
6.06 The University will recognize up to two (2) union members to meet with the University to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. The union shall reimburse the University for wage and benefit costs of the members.
6.07 An employee who is to receive a verbal or written reprimand, suspension or who is to be discharged shall have the privilege of having the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or another bargaining unit member who is available at the time, to witness the meeting.
6.08 Either party may be represented or assisted by an outside representative at any meeting of the parties. Either the Union or the University may request the attendance of a staff representative at a meeting of the parties with advance notice to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixthe other party.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 6.01 There shall be a maximum of two (a2) The Employer acknowledges the right of committeemen on the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committee, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and of whom shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. The Employer will recognize as Stewards employees who have acquired at least six (6) months of seniority under this Agreement. The Union shall represent notify the Employer in writing of the names of such committeemen at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any employee committeeman until it has been so notified.
6.02 A committeeman may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement.
6.03 At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act unit will be represented by the Union Committee as defined in Article 6.01 and the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and StewardsUnion's Representatives.
7.02 The Union acknowledges 6.04 No committeeman shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or to negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of management and/or his appointee. Consent of management or his appointee shall not be unreasonable withheld. It is understood that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall committeemen will not absent themselves from their work regular duties unreasonably.
6.05 The Union Representatives will not enter the premises of the Employer without first obtaining the permission prior consent of their immediate supervisors, such permission the Employer which will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 6.06 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other compensate each employee member of any Committee provided the bargaining committee at his or her regular straight time hourly rate for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent time lost from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingson their scheduled day of work while attending a Collective Agreement re-negotiation. This compensation shall be limited to two (2) employee representatives to a maximum of 12 hours each per Collective Agreement.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) 7.01 The Employer shall make available to the Union, on request, information required by the Union, such as job descriptions, positions in the Bargaining Unit, job classifications, job evaluations, information relating to welfare plans, job postings, etc.
7.02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select a committee of not more than three (3) persons (in addition to the Union Representative and/or his/her delegate), which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and of whose members shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇. All members are authorized to represent the employees in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters that may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. Any two members of the Union Administrative Committee shall represent any employee the Union on the Labour Management Relations Committee, Negotiation and Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer, in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing, of the Chief names of the members of the committee and changes therein.
7.03 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge the Union Administrative, Grievance and/or Negotiating Committee at any time by the addition of Representatives of the Service Employees International Union who are not members of the Bargaining Unit dealing with the Employer.
7.04 When a Manager/Supervisor intends to interview an employee, the Manager/Supervisor shall notify the employee as far in advance as is possible of the purpose of such interview. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsshall have the right to consult a staff representative of the Union and/or to have a Union representative present at any discussion with members of Management so long as the number of Union representatives does not exceed the number provided for in the Agreement.
7.02 7.05 The Employer agrees that all correspondence between the Employer and the Union acknowledges that relating to matters covered in this Collective Agreement shall be sent to the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf Union Representative of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during Local Union or his/her regular working hoursdesignate. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, The Employer further agrees that a copy of any correspondence between the Employer will comply with or its representative and any employee in the Bargaining Unit, pertaining to the interpretation or application of any clause contained in this request within a reasonable period Agreement shall be forwarded to the Union Representative of timethe Local Union or his/her designate.
7.03 7.06 The Employer agrees that access to its premises shall not be liable allowed with appropriate notice to any Union Representative for the pay purpose of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by conducting business connected with the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsUnion.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right 7.07 Members of the Union Administrative Committee shall be granted time off work to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal represent employees in accordance with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureArticle 7.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation.
7.01 The Board agrees to recognize two (a2) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one stewards (1) Chief 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from the east and ten (101 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from the west of the geographic area of the Board) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and one of whom will be elected or appointed to be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence ▇.
7.02 The Board will recognize a Grievance Committee composed of the Chief President or designate and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsrepresenting the area.
7.02 7.03 The Union acknowledges shall keep the Board notified in writing of the names of its Stewards before they need be recognized.
(a) It is understood that the Stewards have their regular duties work to perform on behalf and that if it is necessary for them to contact employee(s) for union business, or service a grievance during working hours within the terms of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgmentcollective agreement, Stewards shall they will not absent themselves from leave their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, Principal or designate. In obtaining such permission (which will not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding), the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during shall state his/her destination to his/her Principal or designate and report again to him/her at the time of his/her return to work. The Board agrees that the Stewards shall not suffer any loss in pay for time necessarily spent during regular working hourshours while processing grievances under the Grievance Procedures, up to and including Step No. Where 3. The President of the Local or his/her Designate and the grievor shall not suffer any loss of pay for attending Arbitration provided that it is not a case of discharge or suspension where the grievor is not presently at work in which case the grievor shall receive no payment for attending the Arbitration.
(b) The parties agree that Stewards must make every effort to represent members by means of telephone or fax prior to making a request to leave work as provided above.
(c) To ensure that the foregoing can be effectively accomplished the Board agrees to ensure that Stewards have confidential access to phone and fax services and that the member seeking representation is provided with similar confidential phone and fax access.
(d) The Board will advise an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, in advance of a disciplinary interview and inform the Employer will comply with this request within employee of the right to have a reasonable period of timeunion representative in attendance.
7.03 7.05 The Employer shall not be liable for Union will supply the pay Board with the names of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearingsits officers.
7.04 7.06 The Employer acknowledges the right Board will recognize a Bargaining Committee composed of the Union to appoint Local 1479 President or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of designate and three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of employees selected by the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) 7.07 The Employer acknowledges Union shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a National Representative of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee when dealing with the Board. The assistance of the National Representative will not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixunreasonably delay any meetings.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges There shall be a maximum of nine stewards on the right Stewards' Committee. At least two stewards shall be selected from each zone in the bargaining unit as defined in Schedule "A" of the Union to appoint or otherwise select this Agreement. However, there shall not be more than one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the any one workplace. The Employer will as stewards only employees who have attained acquired at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and one year's service under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee Employer in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence writing of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that names of such stewards at the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission time of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, appointment and the Employer shall not make be required to any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time such stewards until it has been so spent during his/her regular working hoursnotified. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any the Stewards' Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Union when such person is absent from work Grievance Procedure set out in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 this Agreement. The Employer acknowledges the right will a Negotiating Committee comprised of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist maximum of three (3) Union memberssix employees who have acquired at least one year of seniority under this Agreement , one of whom shall act as Chairperson be the President of the Grievance CommitteeLocal. However, there shall not be more than one member of the Negotiating Committee from each Maintenance Shop. The Negotiating Committee shall meet with representatives of the Employer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement with a view to negotiating the renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer's Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee representative shall leave his/her work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his/her supervisor, as the case may be , which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee representative who wishes to enter any school must report his/her presence to the school office and indicate the purpose of his/her visit together with the name of any person to whom wishes to communicate. The Employer will recognize and deal with pay the said Committee as stewards or committeeman at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in or processing grievances or in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement, provided that, in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right opinion of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee Employer, the amount of time so spent is not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixunreasonable.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The 8.01 In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select elect one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten one (10) Stewards and ten (101) alternate Stewards from among ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to act in the employees who absence of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, whose duties shall be to assist any employee in preparing and in presenting his grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure. To be eligible to be the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, an employee must have attained at least six (6) months senioritycompleted his probationary period.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards 8.02 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the name of each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ before the Employer shall be required to recognize them.
8.03 The Union understands and agrees that the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is employed to perform full-time work for the Employer and that he will not leave his work during working hours except to perform his duties under this Agreement. Therefore no ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in leave his work without obtaining the bargaining unitpermission of his immediate supervisor. Alternate Stewards It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall only act in be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. If permission is granted the absence of matters will be dealt with expeditiously and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewardsshall report to his immediate supervisor immediately upon his return. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time, if the time requested is unreasonable. It is further understood that the processing of a grievance shall not interfere with the regular conduct of work.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 8.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three up to two (32) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal employees along with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right Business Representative of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a form the Negotiating Committee Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement.
8.05 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the committee members. The Employer shall not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixbe required to recognize any committee member until such notification from the Union has been received.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. The Company shall recognize a plant chairperson and three (a3) The Employer acknowledges committee persons, two (2) of which shall be from the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select first shift and one (1) Chief from the second shift, who shall form the grievance committee and shall be recognized as the bargaining committee for the purpose of contract negotiations and meetings with the Company in the administration of this agreement. Such representativesshall be appointed or elected by the Union and shall have completed their probationary period. In addition if the second shift has fifty (50) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the second shift. For every additional fifty (50) employees there shall be an additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The third shift shall have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each fifty (50) or less employees. In addition the Union has the right to have a first shift ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such representatives may be appointed or elected by the Union and ten (10) Stewards shall have completed their probation. The Union may designate an alternate who will function in the event of any absence from the plant. Notice of such alternate shall be given in writing before such alternate functions. The plant chairperson will be retained on the day shift as long as work which can perform is available. The Local Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of the committee persons and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards stewards and the Chief classifications and shifts each represents, together with the names of other officers of the Local Union and the Chairperson before the Company shall be required to recognize them. A committee person or a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence at Steps One and Two of the Chief grievance procedure. The Chairperson shall co-ordinate Step Three meetings with Management, he shall be present at Step Three meetings with his committee and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (if applicable or designated committee person.) The privilege of committeemen including the chairman and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave their work without loss of basic pay to discuss with Management matters arising out of the administration of this agreement, or grievances, or for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request within a reasonable period length of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable time to prepare for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person Step grievance meetings with Management is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained at least sixgranted provided:
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select and/or have a minimum of one (1) Chief working Stewards per shift. Wherever possible, grievances will be processed during the normal working hours of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will receive his- regular rate of pay when grievances or pending grievances are processed with the Employer on Employer property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Employer. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must attain permission from his Supervisor before processing a grievance, permission which will not be unreasonably withheld. If the Employer representative is unable to meet the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ normal working hours, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be paid at his regular rate of pay for all time spent during the processing of the grievance with the Employer on Employer property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Employer. The provisions as outlined in section are not subject to the daily call-in guarantee as outlined in this Collective Agreement, or the overtime provisions as outlined in this Collective Agreement. The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the name of the Stewards and any subsequent change in the name of the Stewards. For the purpose of processing specific grievances or disputes, Business Representatives of the Union and Stewards will have time cards and personal disciplinary records made available to them upon request during normal office hours of the Employer. The Employer will not suspend or discharge a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without permitting a Business Agent or Local Union representative to be present at the meeting. For the purpose of lay-off and the day-to-day allocation of work within his department, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be established on the seniority list as the second man, but he will not use the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ seniority for the purpose of vacation preference or job bids. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the most seniority will be the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the purpose of applying this clause. Representatives of the Local Union shall be allowed to enter the Employer’s premises to deal in the administration of the Agreement, provided they do not interfere with the normal operation of the Employer. The Union Representatives agree to contact management of the Employer before entering the Employer’s premises. In this Article, a grievance will consist of a dispute interpretation and application of any clause in this Agreement, alleged violations of the Agreement any governing legislation, and discipline or discharge of employees without reasonable cause. If any question arises as to whether a particular dispute is or is not a grievance within the meaning of these provisions, the question may be taken up through the grievance procedure and determined if necessary by Arbitration. There shall be an ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ effort on the part of both parties to settle such grievance promptly through the following steps. An employee called to a meeting by the Employer for the investigation of any matter which could potentially lead to discipline, or for the purpose of imposing discipline, shall have the right, and shall be advised of his right, to be accompanied by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In the event the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not available for such a meeting, an alternate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be permitted to attend the meeting. Copies of disciplinary notices will be given to the employee involved, and the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. All time limits referred to in the grievance or arbitration proceedings may be extended by mutual agreement of the parties. For disciplinary measures, all infractions will be removed from the employee’s record after a period of twenty-four (24) months, from the date the discipline was imposed. STEP The employee will discuss the circumstances of the grievance with his immediate supervisor. The employee may be accompanied by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such discussion will take place within five (5) working days of the event giving rise to the grievance. The immediate supervisor will give a verbal answer to the grievance within three (3) working days of such meeting. STEP Failing settlement in Step the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ the Union will, within five (5) working days of the Step answer, present the grievance in writing to the Employer. Within three (3) working days of such presentation, the Management of the Employer will meet with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten a representative of the Union. The answer of the Management (10) Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among or the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee Union, in the bargaining unit. Alternate Stewards shall only act case of an Employer grievance) will be delivered in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. In accordance with this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld, nor shall such Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer shall not make any deductions from the regular pay of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during his/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer will comply with this request writing within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from work in the preparation for or attendance at arbitration hearings.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedure.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees who have attained working days of the meeting. Failing settlement at least sixthe aforementioned Steps, prior to proceeding to Arbitration, the parties may agree to utilize the services of a Grievance Relations Consultant, in which case time limits will be waived during this process. The Company and the Union will equally share the fees and expenses of the Grievance Relations Consultant.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. (a)
11.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one Officers, and no more than two (12) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ten (10) Site Stewards and ten (10) alternate Stewards from among the employees who have attained at least six (6) months seniority.
(b) All Stewards/alternate Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall represent any employee in the bargaining unitper Community Centre. Alternate Stewards shall only act in the absence of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
7.02 The Union acknowledges and agrees that the Officers and Site Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf and will not leave their regular duties to assist employees in respect of the Employer. In accordance with matters arising under this acknowledgment, Stewards shall not absent themselves from their work Agreement without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisors, such permission Executive Director and will similarly report upon returning to their regular duties. Permission shall not to be unreasonably withhelddenied. Subject to clauses 32.02 and 32.03, nor time spent during an employee’s regular working hours pursuant to this Agreement shall such be without loss of pay. Notwithstanding the appointment of Site Stewards absent themselves from their work for more time than is reasonably necessary. In accordance with this understandingby Community Centre as designated herein, the Employer shall not make any deductions from recognizes that there may be occasions on which a Union representative may assist in the regular pay processing of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time so spent during hisgrievance originating in another Community Centre.
11.02 The Union will supply the City and the Community Centres with a list of all of its Stewards and Officers and the Community Centre she/her regular working hours. Where an employee requests representation by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇he represents, as soon as they are elected or otherwise appointed, and thereafter will notify in writing of any changes.
11.03 Employees, not exceeding five (5) in number, who are required to attend negotiation meetings to renew the Collective Agreement with representatives of the Employer shall be granted time off from work for this purpose after giving reasonable advance notice in writing to the Executive Director. This time off shall be with pay at the employee’s regular rate of pay. Those employees who normally work the afternoon shift will comply with this request within a reasonable period of time.
7.03 The Employer shall not be liable for the pay of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or for any other member of any Committee provided for herein or for any employee represented by the Union when such person is absent from expected to work in the preparation for evening after they have attended negotiations during the day, provided that the negotiations are four (4) hours or attendance at arbitration hearingsless on that day. In the event that two (2) or more representatives are from one Centre and this leave would create operational difficulties, the Union agrees to meet with the Employer to discuss these concerns.
7.04 The Employer acknowledges 11.04 All correspondence directed to the right Union, other than that related to the Grievance and Arbitration process or as otherwise stipulated in this Collective Agreement, shall be copied to the Recording‐ Secretary of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members, one of whom shall act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee. The Employer will recognize and deal with the said Committee as provided in the grievance procedureUnion.
(a) The Employer acknowledges the right A representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to appoint meet with each new employee working eighteen (18) hours per week or otherwise select greater within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a Negotiating Committee maximum of thirty (30) minutes during the first (1st) month of employment for the purpose of acquainting the new employee with the benefits and duties of Union membership.
(b) Where operations permit, a representative of the Union shall be given an opportunity to meet with new employees not more than five (5covered by 11.05(a) employees who have attained at least sixabove within their respective regular working hours, without loss of pay, for a maximum of thirty
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement