Common use of Right to interview Clause in Contracts

Right to interview. 5.01 It is recognized by the Company that the Union has an interest and responsibility to explain the function of the Union in a collective bargaining relationship and the advantages of membership in the Union. The Company agrees that the Union may give a presentation to that all new employees and all rehired employees in the bargaining unit at orientation who are not members of the Union will be interviewed by a Union representative prior to starting to work for the purpose of soliciting memberships in the Union. In the event an employee is absent from orientation, the Plant Chair, or designee, will be given an opportunity to meet with the employee at the earliest opportunity. 5.02 Such interviews discussions at orientation are to be conducted by the Plant Chair or in the Plant Chair’s absence by an alternate designated by the Plant Chair; or at the request of the Union, by a regular representative of the Union from the local district office. 5.03 Such interviews discussions shall normally be conducted during orientation shall not exceed ten (10) minutes per employee, and if conducted by an active employee of the Company, the employee’s time off shall be paid for by the Union. 5.04 The Company agrees not to discourage membership in the Union, and the Union agrees that new employees will not be intimidated or coerced while soliciting their Union memberships, and to interfere as little as possible with the operations of the Labor Relations Department. 5.05 Both parties agree to cooperate in carrying out detailed operations of this section in good faith, to present honest, factual statements to new employees interviewed of the relationships between the parties, and that joining the Union is not required as a condition of employment.

Right to interview. 5.01 It is recognized by the Company that the Union has an interest and responsibility to explain the function of the Union in a collective bargaining relationship and the advantages of membership in the Union. The Company agrees that the Union may give a presentation to that all new employees and all rehired employees in the bargaining unit at orientation who are not members of the Union will be interviewed by a Union representative prior to starting to work for the purpose of soliciting memberships in the Union. In the event an employee is absent from orientation, the Plant Chair, or designee, will be given an opportunity to meet with the employee at the earliest opportunity. 5.02 Such interviews discussions at orientation are to be conducted by the Plant Chair or in the Plant Chair’s absence by an alternate designated by the Plant Chair; , or at the request of the Union, by a regular representative of the Union from the local district office. 5.03 Such interviews discussions shall normally be conducted during orientation shall not exceed ten (10) minutes per employeeorientation, and if conducted by an active employee of the Company, the employee’s time off shall be paid for by the Union. 5.04 The Company agrees not to discourage membership in the Union, and the Union agrees that new employees will not be intimidated or coerced while soliciting their Union memberships, and to interfere as little as possible with the operations of the Labor Relations Department. 5.05 Both parties agree to cooperate in carrying out detailed operations of this section in good faith, to present honest, factual statements to new employees interviewed of the relationships between the parties, and that joining the Union is not required as a condition of employment. 5.06 The Union is also aware and has agreed that solicitation of membership cannot be conducted during working time due to the interference and disruption that could result in working schedules. To accommodate both viewpoints and assure that an ample opportunity exists for the Union to explain their role in the bargaining relationship while preserving minimal interference in the Company’s working schedule, the following procedure will be utilized: A. The Human Resources Department conducts a formal orientation session for all bargaining unit employees. During these sessions, information concerning employee rights will be in keeping with the intent of this Article. The Union will be advised of the time and location of employee orientation sessions of these bargaining unit employees. B. At an appropriate time, individuals employed into the IAM bargaining unit will be advised that an IAM & AW representative will discuss representation and Union membership. C. The following message will be used by the Company representative to introduce the IAM & AW representative: D. Discussions about the Union and membership to the Union will normally be conducted in a group setting. These discussions may be conducted by one or more Union representatives, which may include regular Business Representatives of District Lodge No. 70. The Union will advise the employees that a membership in the IAM & AW is voluntary and not a required condition of employment. E. Both the Company and the Union agree to cooperate in the implementation and administration of this procedure. Neither party will interfere, restrain or coerce employees and both parties agree to use good judgment in all words and actions during this procedure. F. The Union agrees to minimal interference with the new employee orientation session by adhering to the agreed time limits, and the Company and the Union agree to refrain from any actions or statements which could adversely reflect upon the Union or the Company. G. The Union agrees to pay their representative’s time allotted by this procedure and the Company agrees to have the new employees available unless the IAM & AW representative is not present at the time and place specified.