Representatives from the Bargaining Unit Clause Samples

The 'Representatives from the Bargaining Unit' clause defines the process by which members of a labor bargaining unit select or appoint individuals to act on their behalf in negotiations or discussions with the employer. Typically, this clause outlines the number of representatives allowed, the method of their selection, and their roles during collective bargaining sessions or grievance procedures. Its core function is to ensure that the bargaining unit has a clear and organized voice in labor relations, facilitating effective communication and representation between employees and management.
Representatives from the Bargaining Unit. At each of Bridgewater State University, Framingham State University, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Salem State University and Westfield State University, the bargaining unit representatives to the Committee shall, under the auspices of the Association, be selected from among the members of the bargaining unit on or between May 1 and May 31 of each academic year. At Fitchburg State University and Worcester State University, the bargaining unit representatives to the Committee shall, under the auspices of the Association, be elected from among the members of the bargaining unit on or between May 1 and May 31 of each academic year. to the date on which such selection or election is to take place. The term of office of each representative shall commence on the September 1 following such selection or election and shall end on the next following August 31. Except as is otherwise provided in this Agreement, all members of the bargaining unit as described in Article I, Section A, of this Agreement shall be eligible for membership on the All-University Committee. In providing for the selection or election of unit member representatives to the All-University Committee and to every other committee constituted pursuant to the provisions of this Article VII, the Association agrees to conduct the selection or election fairly and equitably and without reference to whether any member or members of the bargaining unit is or are a member or members of the Association.
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  • EXCLUSIONS FROM THE BARGAINING UNIT 1. Any position that is currently included in the bargaining unit may not be excluded from the bargaining unit without the agreement of the parties. 2. The Board shall notify the Association of all new positions offered in the District and if a dispute arises as to whether the new position is in the bargaining unit, provide the Association with a written description of the position. 3. Where the parties are unable to agree whether a newly created position is included, then the matter shall be referred to the Labour Relations Board.

  • Positions outside the Bargaining Unit (a) An employee may substitute temporarily in a position outside the bargaining unit for up to fifteen (15) months from the date of the assignment. Bargaining unit employees shall be given the first opportunity to fill the resulting vacancy. The employee shall have the right to return to her or his bargaining unit position prior to the expiry of the fifteen (15) month period by giving the Employer six (6) weeks’ notice. Where an employee is backfilling outside of the bargaining unit for purposes of pregnancy and/or parental leave, the period of time will be extended up to nineteen (19) months from the date of the assignment. An employee who remains outside of the bargaining unit beyond the period covered by this article shall lose all seniority. When the employee returns to the bargaining unit, all other employee(s) shall revert to their previous positions. An employee must remain in the bargaining unit for a period of at least three (3) months before transferring out of the bargaining unit again or she or he will lose all seniority held at the time of the subsequent transfer unless the parties agree otherwise. (b) An employee who accepts a transfer under (a) above will not be required to pay Union dues for any complete calendar month during which no bargaining unit work is performed. (c) An employee who accepts a permanent position outside of the bargaining unit will lose all seniority held at the time of the transfer. (d) The Employer will advise the Union of the names of any employees pursuant to Article 9.17(a) or (b).

  • Work of the Bargaining Unit (a) In order to protect the standard of nursing care, the Employer shall not contract out the work normally performed by members of this bargaining unit except: i) For purposes of instruction, ii) In the event of an emergency situation, iii) When performing developmental or experimental work, or iv) When employees are not available due to an employee not reporting for work as scheduled or not being available for work. (b) Reassignment to other employees of work normally performed by members of the bargaining unit shall not result in the termination, layoff or reduction in hours of any member of the bargaining unit. (c) When it is decided to not fill a position following an employee’s resignation, the Home will provide the rationale in writing for this decision to the Union. The Union may request a meeting to make representations on this matter.

  • Collective Bargaining Unit 1.1 The Company recognizes the Union as the sole bargaining agent for all regular, part-time and temporary employees1, including technicians of the construction field forces and security employees but excluding: (a) Employees now represented by other bargaining agents. (b) Persons above the rank of working supervisor. (c) Persons who exercise managerial functions in accordance with the Ontario Labour Relations Act. (d) Persons employed in a confidential capacity in matters relating to labour relations in accordance with the Ontario Labour Relations Act. 1.2 The grievance/arbitration procedure may be used to challenge any unreasonable, arbitrary or bad faith action taken by the Company which results in the exclusion of any employee or position from the bargaining unit. The parties will attempt to resolve disputes expeditiously. 1 "Employees" are employees pursuant to the Labour Relations Act for Ontario SO, 1995, c.1 Schedule A, as amended. 1.3 When an employee is removed from normal duties to act in a vacated position or relieve for an incumbent or perform a temporary assignment, the following shall apply: (a) When the length of time involved is known to be three months or less, the employee will retain his/her present jurisdictional status. (b) When it is expected that the length of time will be longer than three months, the employee will be excluded or included at the commencement of his/her new responsibilities. However, in the event the period is actually less than three months: (1) in exclusion cases, the Union will be reimbursed the dues which would have been paid; (2) in inclusion cases, the Union will reimburse the employee the dues which have been paid. (c) When the length of time is unknown, the employee will retain his/her present jurisdictional status up to the three month period. If the period extends beyond three months, the employee will then be either included or excluded.

  • Bargaining Unit The term "bargaining unit" as used in this Agreement refers to the bargaining unit defined in Article 1, Recognition.