Common use of REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS Clause in Contracts

REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS. ‌ 4.01 The Union shall keep the Employer informed at all times as to the names of its officers and members who may be appointed or elected from time to time to any executive, grievance or negotiating committee, or to the position of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 4.02 With the prior approval of the Director, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ acting on behalf of the Union in endeavoring to process a grievance or solve a problem with management may do so within working hours. Such approval shall be granted unless it is unduly detrimental to the safety and efficiency of the operations. 4.03 When meeting with the Employer, the number of employees attending as representatives of the Union who are entitled to receive their usual remuneration from the Employer shall be as follows: (a) In the case of a grievance, including arbitration, a maximum of two (2) representatives and any other employees with the approval of the Director or designee. (b) In the case of negotiation, including meetings with a conciliation board or an appointed mediator, a maximum of two (2) representatives. (c) In the case of mutually agreed joint meetings of representatives of the Union and the Employer to discuss matters relating to the administration, application and interpretation of this Agreement, a maximum of two (2) representatives. 4.04 When the Employer requires an employee to be present at a meeting called by the Employer, time spent at such meeting will be considered as time worked. This provision shall not apply to dinner meetings, where attendance by an employee is voluntary.