Common use of Requests for Official Time Clause in Contracts

Requests for Official Time. Stewards are authorized to perform and discharge the duties and responsibilities of their position as it relates to representing the employees of the Unit. Requests by Stewards to meet with employees or requests by bargaining unit employees to meet with Stewards shall not require prior explanation to the supervisor of the problem(s) involved other than to identify the area to be visited, and the general nature of the Union representational matter(s). Union representatives shall obtain advance permission (by submitting an Official Time Form or Leave Request) from their immediate supervisor or their immediate supervisor’s designee when leaving work to transact permissible labor-management business (as defined by this Agreement) during work hours. The Union representative shall provide sufficient information on the “Official Time Form” or Leave Request to permit the supervisor to grant or deny the request. If the request for Official Time/Leave is denied, the Union representative will be informed at that time when he or she will be permitted to leave. If the immediate supervisor is not available, permission will be requested from the next higher level of supervision.

Requests for Official Time. Stewards are authorized to perform and discharge the duties and responsibilities of their position as it relates to representing the employees of the Unit. Requests by Stewards to meet with employees or requests by bargaining unit employees to meet with Stewards shall not require prior explanation to the supervisor of the problem(s) involved other than to identify the area to be visited, and the general nature of the Union representational matter(s). Union representatives shall obtain advance permission (by submitting an Official Time Form or Leave Request) from their immediate supervisor or their immediate supervisor’s designee when leaving work to transact permissible labor-management business (as defined by this Agreement) during work hours. The Union representative shall provide sufficient information on the “Official Time Form” or Leave Request to permit the supervisor to grant or deny the request. If the request for Official Time/Leave is denied, the Union representative will be informed at that time when she/he or she will be permitted to leave. If the immediate supervisor is not available, permission will be requested from the next higher level of supervision.