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.
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.
UNION REPRESENTATIVE'S VISITS 30.01 Duly authorized full-time representatives of the Union shall be entitled to visit the Co-operative for the purpose of observing working conditions, interviewing members and unsigned employees and to ensure that the terms of the Collective Agreement are being implemented. 30.02 The interview of an employee by a Union Representative shall be permitted, after notifying the General Manager or their designated representative, and shall be: (a) carried on in a place within the Co-operative's premises designated by management; (b) held whenever possible during the lunch period; however, if this is not practical; (c) held during the regular working hours; time taken for such interview in excess of five (5) minutes shall not be on Co-operative time unless with the approval of management; (d) held at such times as will not interfere with service to the public.
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.