Common use of Stewards and Representation Clause in Contracts

Stewards and Representation. A. The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall also refer to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies as are all other public employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirement. G. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose.

Stewards and Representation. A. ‌ 8.1 The employees Employer recognizes and shall deal with all the accredited union stewards, the union Business Manager, and any other officer, pursuant to Section 1.3 of this Agreement in all matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this Agreement. 8.2 Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards, one of which Seventeen (17) stewards designated by the Union. The Union will be designated as the also name a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in addition to the seventeen (17) other stewards. A The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will also act as a second primary contact for the Union (in addition to more than one geographical location the Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list of the Union stewards and alternate stewards shall be furnished to Labor Relations prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify Labor Relations promptly of any changes of such union stewards. Union stewards will not perform any grievance work until the Union complies with this section. (a) Officials of the Union, as designated in Section 1.3 of this Agreement, may, with proper authorization, which will not be unreasonably denied, are admitted to the property of the Employer. Union officials, as designated above, shall be able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. (b) Officers and accredited representatives of the Union will be considered admitted to the property of the Employer during working hours for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not this Agreement is being observed by the parties, provided such visitation is not disruptive to the work force. When an area or building belonging to the Employer is not normally open for visitation, the Employer shall provide a roving responsible escort to the union officer or accredited representative, provided this service has been requested in advance. (a) The Employer agrees to contribute two thousand and one hundred (2100) cumulative payroll hours through the life of the contract to the Union for a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of the Union solely and exclusively for this bargaining unit, upon notifying and securing the prior approval of management, and provided the absence will not interfere with system operations. If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall be transmitted by electronic mail at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to the employee’s manager with a copy to Labor Relations. The notification shall include the nature of the request and the number of hours of pool time requested. The employee’s manager shall either approve or disapprove of the request at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the absence. Employees designated in writing shall be carried on the active payroll and shall continue to accrue wages and benefits. None of the JEA contributed hours will be used for any political campaign. (b) Pool Time use shall only be authorized by the Business Manager or designee. (a) When an employee is questioned by management, and the employee reasonably believes that the questioning may lead to disciplinary action against him, the employee has the right to request that a union representative be present at the meeting. JEA will accommodate an employee’s request for a union representative when a dismissal notice is being issued that may cause that individual to consider possible resignation. When an employee requests union representation pursuant to this section, and a union representative is not immediately available, the Employer shall postpone the meeting for a reasonable time in order for the employee to obtain union representation. (b) The manager or designee should advise the employee of his/her right to representation by a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when conducting a fact-finding meeting that may lead to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each yeardisciplinary action. The alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall also refer to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members that of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to employee’s own choosing from those available at the same rules work site. The omission of the City manager or designee advising the employee of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies as are all other public employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as his/her right to representation by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform not be grounds to challenge the validity of any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirementdisciplinary action taken. G. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose.

Stewards and Representation. A. The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall also refer to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies JEA as are all other public JEA employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirement. G. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only be granted time off under this provision when requested by an employee in the bargaining unit for assistance with a grievance, or when requested by the Union in writing. Stewards may receive and discuss grievances of employees on the premises or in the field during working hours, to the extent that such discussions do not interfere with the work of other employees. Union Stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on overtime or holiday time except in emergency situations. It is acknowledged that only one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will work on grievances from any employee. A Union officer may substitute for a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for all purposes set forth in this paragraph.

Stewards and Representation. A. 7.01 The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewardsEmployer acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint Shop Stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chairperson, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Vice-Chair, who shall be employees with the Company, to deal with matters affecting employees in the bargaining unit. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will these Stewards shall be submitted supplied to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Employer and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject any changes that may occur from time to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ time shall also refer be supplied. (a) No one shall be eligible to the serve as Plant Chair, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. B. The Employer recognizes , ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Grievance Committee person unless they are an employee of the Company and shall work with has at least six (6) months' seniority. Grievance Committee will consist of the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contractPlant Chair, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 , Vice-Chair, and shall be members of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies as are all other public employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirement. G. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on record for the grievance. (b) The Company agrees to post an up-to-date list of the names of the General Supervisor of each department and a list of the employees who are working in each department including the Supervisor. A copy will be given to the Union. Employees will take direction from the Supervisor who is responsible for the area that those employees are working in. 7.03 The Union will inform the Company in writing of the identity of all Stewards and Grievance Committee members and the department, which each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ represents and the Company shall notify not be obliged to recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. 7.04 For the purpose of this Agreement the Plant Grievance Committee and the Stewards together with the Officers of the Local Union shall be deemed to officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that supervisor the Union officials occupy positions of his/her presence leadership and purposeresponsibility to see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. The Company hereto agrees that it will faithfully carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 7.05 Stewards, members of Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and such persons shall not leave their regular duties without requesting and obtaining the permission of their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Immediate Supervisor and such permission will not be withheld for more than one (1) hour. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Immediate Supervisor and will give a reasonable explanation with respect to their absence, when requested to do so. (a) Disciplinary action taken against an employee shall remain against the employee's record until the employee has achieved a period of twelve

Stewards and Representation. A. a. The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall also refer to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. B. b. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is in the training process with the local Union. C. c. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members of the bargaining unit. D. d. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies JEA as are all other public JEA employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. e. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. f. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirement. G. g. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only be granted time off under this provision when requested by an employee in the bargaining unit for assistance with a grievance, or when requested by the Union in writing. Stewards may receive and discuss grievances of employees on the premises or in the field during working hours, to the extent that such discussions do not interfere with the work of other employees. Union Stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on overtime or holiday time except in emergency situations. It is acknowledged that only one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will work on grievances from any employee. A Union officer may substitute for a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for all purposes set forth in this paragraph.

Stewards and Representation. A. 8.1 The employees Employer recognizes and shall deal with all the accredited union stewards, the union Business Manager, and any other officer, pursuant to Section 1.3 of this Agreement in all matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this Agreement. 8.2 Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards, one of which twenty (20) stewards designated by the Union. The Union will be designated as the also name a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in addition to the twenty(20) other stewards. A The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will also act as a second primary contact for the Union (in addition to more than one geographical location the Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list of the Union stewards and alternate stewards shall be furnished to Labor Relations prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify Labor Relations promptly of any changes of such union stewards. Union stewards will not perform any grievance work until the Union complies with this section. (a) Officials of the Union, as designated in Section 1.3 of this Agreement, may, with proper authorization, which will not be unreasonably denied, are admitted to the property of the Employer. Union officials, as designated above, shall be able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. (b) Officers and accredited representatives of the Union will be considered admitted to the property of the Employer during working hours for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not this Agreement is being observed by the parties, provided such visitation is not disruptive to the work force. When an area or building belonging to the Employer is not normally open for visitation, the Employer shall provide a roving responsible escort to the union officer or accredited representative, provided this service has been requested in advance. (a) The Employer agrees to contribute two thousand and one hundred (2100) cumulative payroll hours through the life of the contract to the Union for a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of the Union solely and exclusively for this bargaining unit, upon notifying and securing the prior approval of management, and provided the absence will not interfere with system operations. If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall be transmitted by electronic mail at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to the employee’s manager with a copy to Labor Relations. The notification shall include the nature of the request and the number of hours of pool time requested. The employee’s manager shall either approve or disapprove of the request at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the absence. Employees designated in writing shall be carried on the active payroll and shall continue to accrue wages and benefits. None of the JEA contributed hours will be used for any political campaign. (b) Pool Time use shall only be authorized by the Business Manager or designee. (a) When an employee is questioned by management, and the employee reasonably believes that the questioning may lead to disciplinary action against him, the employee has the right to request that a union representative be present at the meeting. JEA will accommodate an employee’s request for a union representative when a dismissal notice is being issued that may cause that individual to consider possible resignation. When an employee requests union representation pursuant to this section, and a union representative is not immediately available, the Employer shall postpone the meeting for a reasonable time in order for the employee to obtain union representation. (b) The manager or designee should advise the employee of his/her right to representation by a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when conducting a fact-finding meeting that may lead to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each yeardisciplinary action. The alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall also refer to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members that of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to employee’s own choosing from those available at the same rules work site. The omission of the City manager or designee advising the employee of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies as are all other public employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as his/her right to representation by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform not be grounds to challenge the validity of any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirementdisciplinary action taken. G. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose.