Right to be Represented by the Association Sample Clauses

The 'Right to be Represented by the Association' clause grants individuals or members the ability to have their interests advocated for or defended by a designated association, such as a union or professional body. In practice, this means that during negotiations, disputes, or disciplinary proceedings, the association can act on behalf of its members, ensuring their collective voice is heard and their rights are protected. This clause is essential for empowering individuals who might otherwise lack bargaining power, promoting fair representation, and ensuring that members benefit from the expertise and support of their association in relevant matters.
Right to be Represented by the Association. The Employer understands that it may be desirable for an Employee to be represented by the Association at some meetings scheduled by the Employer. 2.9.1 If the Employer is pursuing a matter involving an Employee, a representative of the Employer may discuss the matter with such Employee without a representative of the Association being present; provided, however, such Employee may request in writing that a representative of the Association be present at any such discussion and the Employer's representative shall approve or deny such request in writing and send a copy of such request and approval or denial to the Superintendent of Schools. However, it is understood and agreed that a meeting to discuss a pending or potential disciplinary matter will be held prior to issuing any written disciplinary action, and prior to scheduling such meeting the Employee will be given written notice as to the nature of the meeting and informed of his right to be represented by the Association at such meeting. 2.9.2 A copy of any written disciplinary action shall not be placed in the Employee's personnel file without first giving the Employee a copy of the written disciplinary action and the opportunity to place a written response to such disciplinary action in his personnel file. 2.9.3 Section 2.9 does not apply at any meeting held under the provisions of paragraph 7.1 and Article 8 of this Agreement.
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  • Exclusive Representative Representatives of the Association, or other persons, having written authorization from the ASF Member concerned, may examine, under university supervision, the official file of that ASF Member, except for the limitation provided in Section B. hereof.

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  • Right to Union Representation An employee shall have the right to Union representation if requested by the employee, only as provided below. There will be no exceptions to this rule. In any investigatory interview or discussion, conference or meeting with an employee who is the subject of an investigation which may lead to disciplinary action. At any disciplinary hearing, discussion, conference or meeting (including settlement discussions) with the employee who is the subject of the disciplinary hearing. Management shall allow reasonable time for the Union Representative to attend said meeting but in no case less than one (l) hour if there is a representative on duty at the worksite. If there is no Union representative on duty at the worksite, the employee shall be allowed at least four (4) hours to obtain a Union representative; however, the employee must sign a waiver extending the time limits for imposition of any disciplinary action by no more than one (l) workday, excluding weekends and holidays, for FLSA non-exempt employees and no more than five (5) workdays for FLSA exempt employees. Management shall ensure that an employee has an opportunity to exercise the right to secure Union representation. If the Union cannot or does not have a representative available within a reasonable period of time, the meeting may be conducted without representation. If the Employer disapproves release time for the representative under Article 4, the meeting shall be delayed until the representative is released from duty. The role of the Union Representative during an initial investigation interview conducted by Management is to assist in the clarification of questions and otherwise advise the employee of his/her rights. However, it is the employee who must answer the questions posed to him/her as best as possible, and under no circumstances may the Union Representative answer for the employee, dominate the meeting, or interfere with the Employer's investigating process. At a meeting to discuss mitigating circumstances or to impose disciplinary action or in the course of representing an employee who has filed a disciplinary appeal under SPP Title 11 or a grievance under SPP Title 12, the Union Representative may act as spokesperson on behalf of the employee with prior approval of the employee. An employee shall not have the right to a Union Representative in attendance during a discussion solely related to performance or during a performance review. The right to representation does include a criminal investigation.

  • Exclusive Representation The Employer shall not enter into any agreements with the employees covered by this Agreement either individually or collectively or with any other employee organization which in any way conflicts with the terms and provisions of this Agreement. Further, the Employer shall meet and negotiate, pursue the resolution of grievances and conduct arbitration proceedings only with the properly designated representative(s) of the Union.