TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION Sample Clauses

The Trade Union Representation clause establishes the rights and procedures for employees to be represented by a trade union within the workplace. It typically outlines how employees can select union representatives, the scope of issues on which the union may act on their behalf, and the process for union representatives to engage with management, such as attending meetings or negotiating collective agreements. This clause ensures that employees have a formal mechanism for collective bargaining and protects their ability to organize, thereby promoting fair labor practices and resolving workplace disputes efficiently.
TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. A.8.1 The Union shall elect or appoint up to fifteen (15) stewards. A.8.2 A person shall not qualify to serve as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ unless he has acquired seniority under the terms of this Collective Agreement. A.8.3 The Union shall, within fifteen (15) working days after the date of the signing of this Collective Agreement, notify the Board in writing of the names of stewards and the Union will inform the Board within ten (10) working days thereafter of any change in the list of stewards. A.8.4 The Board shall not be obliged to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ unless the Board has been properly informed of his appointment or election. A.8.5 In addition to stewards elected or appointed pursuant to A.8.1, the Union shall elect or appoint a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. A.8.6 The Board agrees to recognize a Union Grievance Committee comprised of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, one other ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one Executive Officer and any others deemed necessary by mutual consent, and the names of these individuals shall be supplied by the Union to the Board. A.8.7.1 It is clearly understood that stewards will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business. A.8.7.2 In accordance with this undertaking, the Board will compensate the stewards and also any grievor for any loss of pay for time spent at meetings with the Board or for time spent by stewards in the investigation or processing of grievances. A.8.7.3 This allowance does not apply for any time spent on these matters outside regular working hours. A.8.7.4 At no time shall a school be left unattended during working hours unless the employee has been given prior approval by a supervisor. A.8.8.1 It is understood that the stewards, Union Representatives and committee members have their regular work to perform on behalf of the Board. A.8.8.2 If it is necessary for a committeeman or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to service a grievance during his working hours, he shall not leave his work without first obtaining the permission of his immediate available supervisor. He shall first attempt to contact the Assistant Manager of Caretaking/Assistant Manager of Maintenance before contacting the Principal for permission to leave his work. It is understood that the stewards, in each instance, will report his/her leaving time and return time to the Assistant Manager of Caretaking/Assistant Manager of Maintenance. A.8.8.3 If requested, he shall give a reasonable explanation why he deems such action is necess...
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TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. 5.1 The Trust recognises the Trade Unions listed in this agreement as the sole bodies with which it will consult (and conduct collective bargaining should it be necessary) with a view to reaching agreement on those matters identified in Clause 7.3 of this agreement. 5.2 The Trust accepts that the Trade Unions’ members will elect representatives in accordance with each trade union’s rules, to act as their spokespersons in representing the interests of their members. Each trade union will be entitled to elect representatives as appropriate in each Academy. 5.3 The Trade Unions agree to inform the Trust of the names of all elected representatives in writing at the earliest opportunity and ideally within ten working days of their election and to inform the Trust in writing of any subsequent changes, each time at the earliest opportunity and ideally within five working days of the change having taken place. 5.4 The Trust recognises that trade union representatives fulfil an important role and that the discharge of their duties as trade union representatives will in no way prejudice their career prospects or employment with the Trust. 5.5 If the management of an Academy of the Trust is considering any form of disciplinary action or investigation against a trade union representative, such action shall not proceed until a paid official of that trade union has been notified. Where a paid official is not available, a senior elected officer will be notified.
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TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. A. 8.1 The Union shall elect or appoint a maximum of twelve (12)
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TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. 6.1. Members of the Recognised Trade Unions employed by The University will elect Representatives in accordance with their union rules to act as their spokespersons in representing their interests for employee relations, health and safety and learning and development. 6.2. The Recognised Trade Unions undertake to inform the University of the names of all Elected Representatives in writing at the earliest possible opportunity of their election and to inform the University in writing of any subsequent changes, each time at the earliest possible opportunity of the change having taken place. 6.3. The University and the Recognised Trade Unions agree that only those Employees whose names have been notified to the University as Elected Representatives shall have the authority to represent the Employees. 6.4. The University and the Recognised Trade Unions agree that, on a case-by-case basis and subject to prior agreement, appropriate colleagues may shadow at relevant meetings for the purposes of personal development and gaining experience.
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TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. 6.1 The Trade Union agrees to elect up to two representatives through a democratic election process, one of which shall also hold the position of health and safety representative. Only employees who have at least one year’s service with the Employer and a clean disciplinary record will be eligible as candidates for election as a trade union representative. For the purposes of this clause, a clean disciplinary record shall mean no live formal, written warnings. 6.2 The Trade Union agrees that it will provide written confirmation, signed by the Full Time Officer of the Trade Union, of the names of employees duly elected as a trade union representative to the Network Operations Director and Head of Employee Relations as soon as possible. 6.3 Full Time Officers will be advised of any formal disciplinary action to be taken against a trade union representative at the commencement of such proceedings. The Trade Union representative will have the right to be represented by their Full Time Officer if requested. 6.4 All Trade Union representatives, once elected, will stand for a term of no more than three years following which a re-election must take place. 6.5 The Trade Union will notify the Employer as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than within 7 days, of a Trade Union representative resigning or being relieved from office. 6.6 The Employer and the Trade Union agree that if in the Employer’s reasonable opinion, a Trade Union representative is unable or unwilling to work constructively with the Employer or any of its employees, or if in the opinion of the Employer a Trade Union representative demonstrates consistently disruptive behaviour, the Employer shall be entitled to require the Trade Union to follow the steps outlined: 6.6.1 A report into the Trade Union representative’s behaviour is compiled by the Employer and submitted the Full Time Officer. 6.6.2 The Regional Full Time Officer will carry out an investigation and will respond to the Employer within five working days of receipt of the Employer’s report; 6.6.3 The Employer and the Union will meet and agree how to proceed (for example, agreeing whether the representative needs further training; or if their position has become untenable and they must be replaced); 6.6.4 If this fails the Employer and the Trade Union will enter the dispute resolution process (Clause 12) at stage 3 to seek to resolve the failure to agree.
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TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. The Recognised Trade Unions will elect Employee Representatives from members who are employees of The University in accordance with the rules and procedures of their respective Trade Union. The Trade Unions will notify the Secretary of the JCCN on an annual basis of the names of all Employee Representatives and those holding particular office within The University Branch of the Recognised Trade Union.
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TRADE UNION REPRESENTATION. A.8.1 The Union shall elect or appoint twelve (12) stewards.
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  • UNION REPRESENTATION 3.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a. The Union may appoint up to two (2) stewards. Stewards are representatives of the employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement, including the processing of grievances. b. Union Representatives are representatives of the employees in all matters pertaining to this Agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to and renewals of this Agreement and enforcing the employees' collective bargaining rights as well as any rights under this Agreement and under the law. 3.02 The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of its stewards and the effective dates of their appointments. The Employer shall not be required to recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until such notice is received. 3.03 Stewards will not absent themselves from their work to deal with grievances without first obtaining permission from the Employer. Permission will not be withheld unreasonably. Stewards that are absent from work to attend a grievance arbitration, mediation, or any other proceeding that arises from the administration or enforcement of this Agreement will not receive their regular hourly rate. 3.04 The Employer may meet periodically with the employees for the purpose of discussing any matters of mutual interest or concern to the Employer, the Union and the employees. A Union Representative may attend such meetings. 3.05 There shall be no Union activity at any time on the Employer's premises, or in connection with the Employer’s business operations, except that which is necessary for the processing of grievances and the administration and enforcement of this Agreement. 3.06 Union Representatives shall have the right to periodically visit job sites without disrupting productivity and without unreasonable intrusion into the Employer or its clients’ premises. The Union’s Representative shall report to the site superintendent, or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ upon arriving at a worksite, and shall abide by all necessary protocol as determined by the general contractor, the Employer, or the client.

  • 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.

  • Association Representation The unit member grievant shall be entitled, upon request, to representation by the Association at all grievance meetings. In situations where the Association has not been invited to represent the unit member, the District shall not agree to a final resolution of the grievance until the Association has received a copy of the grievance and the proposed settlement and has been given the opportunity to file a response to the matter.

  • Basic Representations Section 3(a) of the Agreement is hereby amended by the deletion of “and” at the end of Section 3(a)(iv); the substitution of a semicolon for the period at the end of Section 3(a)(v) and the addition of Sections 3(a)(vi), as follows:

  • Company Representation Each Notice of Borrowing or Notice of Issuance given by the Company shall constitute a representation by the Company as to the satisfaction in respect of such borrowing or issuance of the conditions referred to in Section 3.02(a).