Role of the Union Representative Sample Clauses

The 'Role of the Union Representative' clause defines the responsibilities and authority of union representatives within the workplace. Typically, this clause outlines the representative's rights to communicate with employees, participate in grievance procedures, and attend meetings with management on behalf of union members. By clearly establishing the scope of the union representative's involvement, the clause ensures effective representation for employees and facilitates structured labor-management relations.
Role of the Union Representative. Union Representatives in attendance at such interviews or conferences shall be: a. Informed of the subject of the meeting, b. Allowed to clarify or object to confusing questions, c. Allowed to provide information to support the employee’s case, d. Allowed to assist the employee in presenting his/her evidence and/or argument, and pointing out other relevant matters. The Employer may, however, insist upon communicating directly to and with the employee regarding the matters under discussion during the conference or interview. None of the above is intended to circumvent the normal relationship between the supervisor and employee as it pertains to discussions and counseling. The right to Union representation shall not apply to conversations between an employee and the supervisor for the purpose of giving instruction concerning work performance, providing training or retraining, or correction of work habits or techniques.
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Role of the Union Representative. When representing employees under this Article, the role of the Union Representative is to: (a) witness the undertakings, (b) advise the employee of his/her rights and obligations, (c) facilitate the investigation and resolution of a complaint, and (d) act as advocate in appeals and adjudications. The Union Representative will discharge these responsibilities without impeding the investigation and resolution of a complaint.
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Role of the Union Representative. Union Representatives in attendance at 21 such interviews or conferences shall be: 22 a. Informed of the subject of the meeting, 23 b. Allowed to clarify or object to confusing questions, 24 c. Allowed to provide information to support the employee’s case, 25 d. Allowed to assist the employee in presenting his/her evidence and/or 26 argument, and pointing out other relevant matters. The Employer may, 27 however, insist upon communicating directly to and with the employee 28 regarding the matters under discussion during the conference or interview. 1 None of the above is intended to circumvent the normal relationship between the 2 supervisor and employee as it pertains to discussions and counseling. The right
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Role of the Union Representative. Union Representatives in attendance 9 at such interviews or conferences shall be: 10 a. Informed of the subject of the meeting, 11 b. Allowed to clarify or object to confusing questions, 12 c. Allowed to provide information to support the employee’s case, 13 d. Allowed to assist the employee in presenting his/her evidence and/or 14 argument, and pointing out other relevant matters. The Employer may, 15 however, insist upon communicating directly to and with the employee 16 regarding the matters under discussion during the conference or 17 interview.
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Related to Role of the Union Representative

  • Union Representative Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where a Union Representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the Union Representative from within the Home.

  • Union Representatives Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where a Union Representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the Union Representative from within the Home.

  • Notice of Union Representative Visits The Union shall inform the Company when any representative of the Union intends to visit the worksite for the purpose of conducting Union business. Such visits will not disrupt employees working without the supervisor/manager’s permission.

  • List of Union Representatives The Union agrees to provide and maintain an up-to-date list of all Union Representatives (including Union Stewards, Union Executive, Grievance Committee, Labour/Management Committee and Negotiating Committee) to the Director of Human Resources or designate.

  • Union Representative Visits The Union shall inform the Employer in advance whenever the designated representatives of the Union intend to visit the Employer’s premises for the purpose of conducting Union business. Such visits shall not interfere with the normal operations of the worksite. Reasonable accommodation will be made to allow the Presidents of the Unions to have access to union members to conduct union business.