Common use of UNION REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES Clause in Contracts

UNION REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES. 12.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Local to appoint employees as representatives and, in their absence, their alternates. The Employer shall be advised in writing of the names of those so appointed before they are recognized. 12.02 The Local shall consult the Employer in determining the jurisdiction and number of such representatives, having regard to the plan of organization, the distribution of employees at the workplace and the administrative structure implied by the grievance procedure covered by this Agreement. 12.03 Representatives who are employees shall obtain the permission of their immediate supervisor before leaving their work to investigate a complaint or grievance raised by an employee; to meet with local management for the purpose of dealing with a complaint or grievance and, to attend meetings called by management. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The representatives are to advise their immediate supervisor upon their return to duty. (a) The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and as such, are prepared to establish and maintain a Joint Consultation Committee to discuss matters of common interest. (b) This Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or its members or the Employer. The committee shall have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer with respect to its discussions and conclusions. 12.05 Where operational requirements permit, the Employer shall grant time off to not more than three employees who are attending meetings arranged with management on behalf of the Union. Where such meetings are held during the scheduled working hours of the employees involved there will be no deduction from their pay for such hours. 12.06 Where employees are attending meetings as prescribed in Articles 12.03, 14.03 and

UNION REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES. 12.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Local to appoint employees as representatives and, in their absence, their alternates. The Employer shall be advised in writing by letter of the names of those so appointed before they are recognized. 12.02 The Local shall consult the Employer in determining the jurisdiction and number of such representatives, having regard to the plan of organization, the distribution of employees at the workplace and the administrative structure implied by the grievance procedure covered by this Agreement. 12.03 Representatives who are employees shall obtain the permission of their immediate supervisor before leaving their work to investigate a complaint or grievance raised by an employee; to meet with local management for the purpose of dealing with a complaint or grievance and, to attend meetings called by management. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The representatives are to advise their immediate supervisor upon their return to duty. (a) The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and as such, such are prepared to establish and maintain a Joint Consultation Committee meet, with both parties having an equal number of representatives, to discuss matters of common interestinterest when they arise. (b) This Committee These meetings shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or its members or the Employer. The committee group involved in the meetings shall have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer with respect to its discussions and conclusions. 12.05 Where operational requirements permit, the Employer shall grant time off to not more than three two (2) employees who are attending meetings arranged with management on behalf of the Union, including those associated with collective bargaining. Where such meetings are held during the scheduled working hours of the employees involved there will be no deduction from their pay for such hours. 12.06 Where employees are attending meetings as prescribed in Articles Clauses 12.03, 14.03 and

UNION REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES. 12.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Local to appoint employees as representatives and, in their absence, their alternates. The Employer shall be advised in writing by letter of the names of those so appointed before they are recognized. 12.02 The Local shall consult and the Employer in determining shall determine the jurisdiction and number of such representatives, having regard to the plan of organization, the distribution of employees at the workplace and the administrative structure implied by the grievance procedure covered by this Agreement. 12.03 Representatives The representative who are employees is an employee shall obtain the permission of their his immediate supervisor before leaving their his work to investigate a complaint or grievance raised by an employee; to meet with local management for the purpose of dealing with a complaint or grievance and, to attend meetings called by management. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The representatives are representative is to advise their his immediate supervisor upon their his return to duty. (a) The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and as such, are prepared to establish and maintain a Joint Consultation Committee to discuss matters of common interest. (b) This Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or its members or the EmployerEmployer to any decisions or conclusions reached in their discussions. The committee shall have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer with respect to its discussions and conclusions. 12.05 Where operational requirements permit, the Employer shall grant time off to not more than three employees who are attending meetings arranged with management on behalf of the Union. Where such meetings are held during the scheduled working hours of the employees involved there will be no deduction from their pay for such hours. 12.06 Where employees are attending meetings as prescribed in Articles Clauses 12.03, 14.03 and

UNION REPRESENTATION AND COMMITTEES. 12.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Local to appoint employees as representatives and, in their absence, their alternates. The Employer shall be advised in writing of the names of those so appointed before they are recognized. 12.02 The Local shall consult the Employer in determining the jurisdiction and number of such representatives, having regard to the plan of organization, the distribution of employees at the workplace and the administrative structure implied by the grievance procedure covered by this Agreement. 12.03 Representatives who are employees shall obtain the permission of their immediate supervisor before leaving their work to investigate a complaint or grievance raised by an employee; to meet with local management for the purpose of dealing with a complaint or grievance and, to attend meetings called by management. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The representatives are to advise their immediate supervisor upon their return to duty. (a) The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and as such, are prepared to establish and maintain a Joint Consultation Committee to discuss matters of common interest. (b) This Committee shall not supersede the activities of any other committee of the Union or its members or the Employer. The committee shall have the power to make recommendations to the Union and the Employer with respect to its discussions and conclusions. 12.05 Where operational requirements permit, the Employer shall grant time off to not more than three employees who are attending meetings arranged with management on behalf of the Union. Where such meetings are held during the scheduled working hours of the employees involved there will be no deduction from their pay for such hours. 12.06 Where employees are attending meetings as prescribed in Articles 12.03, 14.03 andand 14.04 and these meetings occur during the employees’ scheduled working hours, there will be no deduction from their pay for such hours. 12.07 Subject to operational requirements, the Employer shall grant reasonable leave without pay to up to two employees at any one time to attend Executive meetings, conventions, conferences, training courses or business of the Union. The Employer may grant leave without pay to additional employees under this clause. The Employer shall continue to pay such employees their salary in accordance with this Agreement. Upon invoice by the Employer, the Union shall reimburse the Employer for the amounts so paid. 12.08 An accredited representative of the Union, who is not an employee, shall be permitted access to the City’s premises upon prior approval by the City Manager or their delegate to attend meetings and assist in resolution of complaints and grievances. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 12.09 Upon written request of the Union, an employee elected into the full-time position of Regional Executive Vice-President (North), President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, President of the Union of Northern Workers or First Vice-President of the Union of Northern Workers shall be granted an unpaid leave of absence for the term of office. Upon return from the leave of absence, the employee shall return to their former position or an equivalent position and shall regain their accumulated rights and benefits. 12.10 Subject to operational requirements, upon reasonable notification, the Employer shall grant leave without pay for up to four (4) employees to attend Union preparatory negotiations meetings with the Union negotiator. The Employer shall keep the Employee’s wages and benefits whole during this leave and invoice the Union. 12.11 Subject to operational requirements, upon reasonable notification, the Employer shall grant leave with pay for three (3) employees for the purpose of attending contract negotiations on behalf of the Union for the duration of such negotiations.