Common use of Union Organization Clause in Contracts

Union Organization. 3.7.1. The Union representatives are those elected or appointed in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the Union. Azusa recognizes the Union's right to appoint shop stewards. 3.7.1.1. The Union shall notify the Azusa City Management Representative, in writing, of the names and job class titles of its officers, shop stewards and other representatives each time an election is held or new appointments are made. 3.7.1.2. An employee elected or appointed as an officer or shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union shall be required to work full time in his respective job class and shall not interrupt the work of other employees. 3.7.2. Officers and representatives (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 3.7.1.2.) of the Union shall be permitted to visit employee work locations for the purpose of observing conditions under which employees are working, provided such visit shall not interrupt the work of such employees, interfere with the normal operations of the department or with established safety requirements. 3.7.2.1. Such officers and representatives shall not enter any work location without the knowledge of the department head, division head, or other appropriate supervisor. 3.7.2.2. Solicitation of membership and all activities concerned with the internal management of the Union, such as collecting dues, holding membership meetings, preparation of petitions or grievance material, preparation of proposals, campaigning for office, conducting elections and distributing literature, shall not be conducted during working hours. 3.7.2.3. Such officers and representatives shall not use City vehicles while conducting activities as stated in 3.7.2.2. 3.7.3. In the event that the Union is formally meeting and conferring with representatives of Azusa on matters within the scope of representation during regular Azusa business hours, a reasonable number of officers, shop stewards or other representatives of the Union shall be allowed reasonable time off without loss of compensation or other benefits. 3.7.4. Such officers, shop stewards and representatives shall not leave their duty or workstation or assignment without the knowledge of the department head, division head or other appropriate supervisor. 3.7.4.1. Such meetings are subject to scheduling in a manner consistent with operating needs and work schedules. 3.7.5. Officers and shop stewards or representatives (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 3.7.1.2.) of the Union shall be permitted, if requested by the Union employee, to attend the employee counseling session, which could result in disciplinary action. Such officers shall also be permitted, if requested by the Union employee, to be present at employee disciplinary session. 3.7.5.1. Such officers shall not leave their duty or workstation without the knowledge of the department head, division manager or other appropriate supervisor. 3.7.6. Officers, shop stewards or representatives of the Union, when requested of their respective division manager, shall be given reasonable time during work hours to investigate and process specified grievances or complaints arising out of the application of MOU or personnel rules.