Common use of Union Representation and Rights Clause in Contracts

Union Representation and Rights. Section A. It is agreed between the parties that the Union shall determine its representative structure and notify the employer of the structure. Section B. The Union will provide the Employer with the names of the Union representatives, alternates and officers upon election or appointment. The Employer will provide the Union with a chain of command chart for processing grievances, naming the individual in each position at the time of the signing of this agreement, and changes when they occur. The Employer will also notify the Union when an alternate will be designated to replace an individual. Section C. The Union Chairperson, or his/her designated representative may have two and one-half (2 ½) hours per week at the beginning or end of their shift to address Union business. Section D. The Union will be provided up to seven (7) days with pay during the fiscal year for use as determined by the Union Chairperson to perform union business, including but not limited to, the attendance of union conferences or training workshops. Section E. The Employer permits a designated space for a bulletin board in the Skilled Trades Department to be provided and used by the Union. Section F. The Union will be permitted the use of District facilities for regular and special meetings of the Union and for committee meetings on Union business, at the regular rental rate used by the District. Section G. The Union shall, for the purpose of Union business, have the right to use, on the District premises, equipment, when such equipment is not otherwise in use, provided prior approval is obtained from the building supervisor or his/her representative. Denial of use shall be subject to the grievance procedure. Section H. The Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on District property, provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations and the appropriate administrator grants prior approval. Section I. Union members shall have the right to conduct official Union business during their break periods or during their designated lunch periods on school premises. Section J. The Board will provide up to five (5) days for up to three (3) members of the Unit, upon prior notice, to attend the National T.O.P. or Skilled Trades Conferences of the UAW or the UAW Constitutional Convention. The full cost of this time shall be reimbursed to the District by the Union upon submission of a statement of the cost.

Union Representation and Rights. ‌ Section A. It is agreed between the parties that the Union shall determine its representative structure and notify the employer of the structure. Section B. The Union will provide the Employer with the names of the Union representatives, alternates and officers upon election or appointment. The Employer will provide the Union with a chain of command chart for processing grievances, naming the individual in each position at the time of the signing of this agreement, and changes when they occur. The Employer will also notify the Union when an alternate will be designated to replace an individual. Section C. The Union Chairperson, or his/her designated representative may have two and one-half (2 ½) hours per week at the beginning or end of their shift to address Union business. Section D. The Union will be provided up to seven (7) days with pay during the fiscal year for use as determined by the Union Chairperson to perform union business, including but not limited to, the attendance of union conferences or training workshops. Section E. The Employer permits a designated space for a bulletin board in the Skilled Trades Department to be provided and used by the Union. Section F. The Union will be permitted the use of District facilities for regular and special meetings of the Union and for committee meetings on Union business, at the regular rental rate used by the District. Section G. The Union shall, for the purpose of Union business, have the right to use, on the District premises, equipment, when such equipment is not otherwise in use, provided prior approval is obtained from the building supervisor or his/her representative. Denial of use shall be subject to the grievance procedure. Section H. The Union shall be permitted to transact official Union business on District property, provided that this shall not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations and the appropriate administrator grants prior approval. Section I. Union members shall have the right to conduct official Union business during their break periods or during their designated lunch periods on school premises. Section J. The Board will provide up to five (5) days for up to three (3) members of the Unit, upon prior notice, to attend the National T.O.P. or Skilled Trades Conferences of the UAW or the UAW Constitutional Convention. The full cost of this time shall be reimbursed to the District by the Union upon submission of a statement of the cost.