Common use of UNION REPRESENTATION Clause in Contracts

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. 8.01 The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two from among the full-time and part-time employees of the Employer, a Union Committee, the membership of which shall consist of a maximum of seven (27) employees, of which four (4) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be from the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with full-time bargaining unit and three (3) employees shall be from the Employer to negotiate the renewal part-time bargaining unit and one (1) employee of this Agreement. 9.05 which shall be designated as Union Chairperson. The Employer shall allow reasonable access to will recognize the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union said committee for the purpose of consulting attending grievance meetings with Management and for negotiating renewal amendments. It is understood and agreed that there will only be one (1) Union Committee and one (1) Chairperson for the full-time employee and part-time employee bargaining units. 8.02 The Union may appoint or elect from amongst the full-time and part-time employees, seven (7) Stewards, who shall be from each of the following departments, whose duties shall be to assist employees working in the department that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ represents in presenting their grievances to the designated Hospital representatives in accordance with the local grievance procedure. Housekeeping - 2 Stewards Dietary - 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Maintenance & General - 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Nursing Services - 3 Stewards It is understood and agreed that there will be a combined total of seven (7) stewards for both the full-time employee and part-time employee bargaining units. 8.03 Employees shall not be eligible to serve as Stewards or members of the Union Committee unless they have completed the probationary period. 8.04 The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of its authorized Stewards and members of the Union Committee and the respective effective dates of their appointment. Changes to such information will be provided to the Employer as they occur. 8.05 It is agreed that a Union representative of the local Union may be present with regard the Committee at the request of the Union Committee at any of the activities listed in Article 8.01. 8.06 Each member of the said Union Committee shall receive regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at contract negotiation meetings between the parties, up to and including conciliation, whether on or off the Hospital premises, for which permission has been granted. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 8.07 The Hospital further agrees to maintain full wages and benefits for time spent away from regularly scheduled hours for the purpose of Union matters, or leave which is not required to be paid by the EmployerHospital in accordance with any provision of this Agreement. It is agreed understood that the Union will reimburse the Hospital for the full cost of such visits will wages and benefits. 8.08 A local Union Representative may be present at any meeting at the request of either party. 8.09 A Union Committee member, who is working a shift when one of the ten regularly scheduled general Union meetings is convened, may be excused without pay for up to three (3) hours of his/her regular duties during normal business hours that shift so that he/she may attend the meeting, provided that reasonable notice is given by the employee to enable the Employer to schedule staff. 8.10 The Employer agrees to retain the Union Chairperson at work, during his term of office, with regards to layoff provided he has the ability, skill and timed qualifications to cause as little disruption as possible perform the available work pursuant to the normal conduct requirements of the businessCollective Agreement. 8.11 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and where applicable, members of the Union Committee shall receive their regular pay for regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at grievance meetings, which for the purposes of clarity, shall not include arbitration, for which permission has been granted. 8.12 It is agreed that the Union may appoint or select a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from a department or classification other than the department or classification as listed in Article 8:02, when it is impossible to select a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from among employees in any department or classification. Such consultations with the local representative shall It is understood that only one such out-of-department ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be in appointed and function as a place designated by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, at any one time. 8.13 It is agreed, that at any meeting between the Employer and time taken shall be kept an employee which relates to a minimumemployment relations and/or discipline, that the employed has the right to request the presence of his/her Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (or in the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ absence the Union Chairperson or in the Chairperson's absence another member of the Union Committee). 9.06 8.14 The Union Representation Subject acknowledges that members of the Union Committee and Stewards must continue to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee perform their regular duties and the Employer agrees to allow Union Committee members and Stewards reasonable time to handle grievances during working hours. 8.15 It is mutually agreed that the Chairperson duly elected by the Union membership shall have two paid hours per week during which he/she (and no one else acting as his/her representative) shall be allowed to conduct discussions with the Union Stewards and/or Hospital Administration in order to more actively work toward the clarification of problem areas between the two parties. The two hours per week shall be utilized on a fixed schedule which will be delayed for established through discussions between the Chairperson and a reasonable period Vice President. Any newly elected Chairperson will meet with the Vice President to determine if a different scheduling of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may these hours would be held out of service without paymore appropriate. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 1. The Union may be represented by stewards for the purpose of receiving and investigating grievances and representing workers in disciplinary procedures. The Union agrees to furnish the Employer with a written list of stewards so designated. The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and maintain a maximum minimum of two (2) local representativesactive stewards. (Section 2. The function of the stewards shall be: a) The Union acknowledges To present to the Employer any grievances arising under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, which have been requested by the employee(s). b) To investigate such grievances so that they can be properly presented to the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf Employer. c) To attend any meeting with representatives of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursEmployer when such meetings are necessary to present any such grievance. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possibleSection 3. The Employer reserves agrees that the stewards shall be free to conduct their duties with the understanding that such duties will be conducted and will not interfere with normal operations or conduct of business. Union representatives shall have access to any OSLP worksite to conduct official business during regular OSLP business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday; excluding holidays and other closures for special events), with prior agreement of the HR Director. Access will not be unreasonably denied. The Union representative shall be accompanied by a member of management during these visits to ensure confidentiality. Once on site, Union representative and employee(s) may converse in private without a manager present. In the event the union representative needs to conduct union business with an employee who works outside of regular business hours, they shall initiate contact with that employee via secure- communications (Therap) so as not to disturb regular functions of the group home. During regular business hours, it shall be the responsibility of the union representative to communicate with an employee outside of the employee’s regular scheduled shift so as to not compromise the integrity of the employee’s work with clients. Employees on break shall have the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and contact a Union representatives who attend grievance meetings representative. The Employer shall not lose pay for stewards when they perform their duties during their regularly scheduled hoursworking hours with the permission of a supervisor. When a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at the request of an employee or the Employer participates in a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or disciplinary meeting, she/he will be compensated at their regular rate of pay for actual hours in attendance. Every effort to not incur overtime will be made. Neither the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ nor the employee shall use Employer's vehicle unless OSLP business is also being performed. OSLP supplies shall not be removed for performing Union business. 9.04 Section 4. The Employer recognizes the right of the designated Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall stewards and officers may be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union granted time off without pay for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the attending Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employerfunctions. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative Requests shall be made in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumwriting at least thirty (30) days in advance. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Company recognizes the Union Grievance Committee which shall notify the Employer consist of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of not more than two (2) local representativesStewards, one of whom shall be from the East Yard, and one of whom shall be from the West Yard, and one (1) Plant Chairperson and/or Vice-Chairperson elected or appointed by the Union. The Committee shall meet the Company at such time as is mutually agreed upon by the parties at the request of either party, provided that the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the West Yard or East Yard as the case may be can meet for up to one-half hour prior to the meeting of the Grievance Committee with the Company to discuss the grievance. (a) The Union acknowledges 6.02 It is understood that the representative has Stewards, the Plant chairperson and Vice-Chairperson have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerCompany, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall and will not leave his/her absent themselves from their regular duties without first obtaining any more than is absolutely necessary in order to deal with the grievances of employees and only after explaining the reason for their leaving work and receiving permission from their supervisor to do so from his immediate supervisorso. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. It is understood that the taking Stewards of the East Yard and the West Yard respectively will spend time in handling grievances and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee where the subject of such time away from regular duties shall grievances or meetings as the case may be kept pertain to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldtheir respective yards. The Representative shall return to his/her Company will compensate such Stewards, Plants Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson at their regular duties as expeditiously as possiblestraight time pay for time spent in handling grievances of employees on Company premises, and attending meetings of the Grievance Committee on Company premises in accordance with the preceding sentence. The Employer reserves Grievance Committee will be compensated at their regular straight time rates for any time spent in attending meetings with the right Company beyond regular working hours. The Company agrees that when the number of employees in the bargaining unit exceeds thirty (30) employees, then the Grievance Committee may be comprised of one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from the East Yard or West Yard, together with the Plant Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Company agrees that the Grievance Committee can meet for up to limit such time if one half-hour prior to the time requested is unreasonablemeeting of the Grievance Committee with the Company to discuss the grievance. 9.03 Employees and 6.03 The Company recognizes a Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right Negotiating Committee normally composed of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees employees, but may be reduced to one (1) employee where business conditions warrant it and the Negotiating Committeeunion has mutually agreed. It Employees who are members of this Committee will be given time off to negotiate new or revised Collective Agreements and shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function paid straight time for each scheduled working day devoted to meet meetings with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union Company for the purpose of consulting with negotiating new or revised Collective Agreements, excluding meetings subsequent to the local representative appointment of a mediator. 6.04 In view of the orderly procedures established by this Agreement for the setting of disputes and the handling of grievances, the Union with regard to Union mattersagrees that during the lifetime of this agreement, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits there will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct no strike, slow-down or stoppage of the business. Such consultations or interference with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07work or production, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed either complete or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is madepartial, and a nor should the Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee support or encourage such and the Employer agrees that there will be delayed for a reasonable period no lockouts of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payEmployees. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 The Union shall notify elect or appoint two (2) Stewards, and the Employer shall recognize and not interfere with their duties. 5.02 The Union shall advise the Employer in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officersthe Stewards, bargaining committee memberswho shall be employees who have completed their probationary period, health at the time of signing of the Agreement and safety representatives and a maximum within five (5) days of two (2) local representativesany change of employees selected to so act during the term of the Agreement. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties 5.03 Shop Stewards shall be permitted to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention take up grievances during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties hours without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisorloss of pay. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet In any meeting with the Employer to negotiate on Union business, including the renewal of this AgreementAgreement with the Employer and any other Union business requested in writing by the Union, the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not suffer loss of wages and will be paid applicable rates per Collective Agreement by the Employer. 9.05 The Employer 5.04 An authorized representative of the Union shall allow reasonable have access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative 's establishment when in the accompaniment of an authorized official of the Union Employer during working hours for the purpose of consulting adjusting disputes, provided that the permission of the Employer is obtained beforehand, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld. 5.05 The Employer will recognize the Shop Stewards selected in accordance with the local representative Union rules and regulations as the representatives of the Union with regard employees in the respective groups or branches for which they are chosen, and hereby recognizes that the power to Union matters, or the Employer. It appoint and removal thereof is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations solely vested with the local representative shall be in a place designated Union. 5.06 The Employer agrees to recognize any employees, selected by the Employer and time taken shall be kept Union Stewards, to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject act as alternate Stewards to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at assist in the presentation of any investigatory meeting proper grievances that may result in discipline. If such a request is madearise, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at that the scene of an accident or during ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent from work. 5.07 If the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident Employer discharges the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Union shall be conducted pursuant advised prior to Article 9.06such discharge and he shall have the right to representation from his Union Business Representative. 5.08 The Union shall be copied on all correspondence regarding letters of discipline and all posting notices.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Shop Stewards may be appointed as follows: (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each shift per location appointed from employees with a minimum of six (6) months seniority with the Employer. The Union shall notify submit to the Employer of in writing the names of its representatives as follows: officersthe Shop Stewards. Shop Stewards shall, bargaining committee membersin their specific job classification, health be the employees retained the longest in their respective classification. 9.02 The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform the required duties of an employee of the Employer. The Union business shall not be conducted during regular working-hours without expressed permission from an authorized agent of the Employer and safety representatives such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 9.03 The Employer agrees that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not suffer any loss of pay for time necessarily spent during working-hours while processing grievances with management approval. However, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must receive permission of his/her Supervisor before leaving their regular work and a maximum of two (2) local representativesmust report back to their Supervisor when they return. (a) The Union acknowledges that No employee shall be compelled to or allowed to enter into any individual contract or agreement with the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf Employer concerning the conditions of employment varying the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursconditions of employment herein. (ab) In Notwithstanding the above, the wage rates outlined in this Agreement are minimum wage rates and they do not prevent the Employer from paying a situation which requires a representativehigher wage rate. 9.05 An employee, who is subject to disciplinary action (ie written reprimands, suspension or termination) that is to be recorded within the employee’s attention during working hourspersonnel file, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves have the right to limit have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present at such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committeemeetings. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with responsibility of the Employer to negotiate contact the renewal ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and if one is not available the employee being disciplined may request the presence of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer another co-worker at such meeting. A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who is subject to discipline, shall allow reasonable access have the right to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative presence of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is or another officially appointed Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. This provision shall not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene apply to those discussions that are of an accident or during the completion operational nature and do not involve imposition of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06disciplinary action.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 1 The Employer agrees to recognize the Union representatives designated by the Union. The Union shall notify furnish written notice to the Employer Labor Relations Officer and Fire Chief of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local such Union representatives. Section 2 There shall be up to ten (a10) Union representatives authorized by this Agreement. Section 3 The Union acknowledges agrees to assign one Executive Vice President, District Vice President, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or the President to each grievance who may process that the representative has regular duties grievance up to perform on behalf and including Step 3 during normal working hours without a loss of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldearnings or benefits. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer Union reserves the right to limit change the assigned representative processing the grievance upon notification to the Fire Chief or designee and the Labor Relations Officer. The performance of this function by the Union official shall in no way interrupt the normal functioning of the department. During working hours fire station telephones may be used by the assigned Union official to process and investigate grievances. The Union agrees to guard against the use of excessive time for such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 activities. The Employer recognizes and the right Union agree that maintenance of superior service and adherence to schedules are compelling commitments which may at times create delays and necessitate postponements. The Union official will provide advance notice to the Fire Chief or designee to allow planning arrangements, staffing permitting, to enable the Union official time for investigative activity. When a Union official desires to contact an `Employee who has a complaint, they shall first obtain oral permission from the Fire Chief or designee. If permission must be denied at that particular time, the Union official will be informed of the reason for the denial and when they can reasonably expect to contact the Employee concerned. The Union official will notify the Fire Chief or his designee upon return to appoint work. Class action grievances may be processed by the President or otherwise select two (2) employees any one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ subject to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementabove conditions. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 1. Employees selected by the Union to act as Union representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the grievance procedure shall be known as the stewards. Two (2) stewards may be appointed by the Union for each bargaining unit (“A” and “B”). Section 2. The Employer agrees to admit not more than two (2) non-employee Union representative(s) to the Employer's facility during the Employer's normal office business hours Monday through Friday when advance notice is provided. At least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice is preferred, when feasible. Upon entering, the non-employee Union representative shall identify him or herself to the Employer or its designated representative. Non-employee Union representatives shall be admitted for the purposes established in the agreement and shall only be permitted in the areas of the facility designated by the Employer or its designated representative. Admittance during other hours shall be permitted upon twenty- four (24) hour advance request to the Employer. Such access shall not be unreasonably denied. Such visitation shall not interfere with the work of employees, nor interrupt them from their normal work assignments. Section 3. The Union shall notify the Employer Employer, in writing, of the names of its representatives as follows: officersthe stewards for each bargaining unit and the non-employee representative before they will be recognized by the Employer. Section 4. For the purpose of this article, bargaining committee members, appropriate Union representative business is defined as: A. Representation of a member at any step of the grievance procedure; B. Representation of a member at a disciplinary conference; C. Attendance at meetings between the Union and Employer where the representative's attendance is requested or required; and D. Investigation of employee grievances and health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesconditions. (a) Section 5. The investigation and writing of grievances shall be on non-duty time. If grievance hearings are scheduled during an employee's regular duty hours, the employee shall not suffer any loss of pay while attending the hearing. The investigation of health and safety conditions shall be on non-duty time, when feasible. Section 6. The Union acknowledges agrees that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf officials of the EmployerUnion, thereforeemployee or non-employee, shall not conduct Union activities in any area where work is being conducted, nor interfere, interrupt, or disrupt the representative normal work duties of other employees. The Union further agrees not to conduct Union business during working hours except to the extent specifically authorized herein. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall normally conduct notify his/her activities outside regular working hours.supervisor in advance of any appropriate Union business, indicating (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possibleSection 7. The Employer reserves agrees to periodically furnish, upon written request of the Union President and not more frequently than quarterly, the designated Union representative a list of personnel transactions which involve additions to or deletions from the bargaining units. The Employer will include in the list employees placed on unpaid leave of absence, newly appointed employees, and employees promoted, demoted, or transferred into or out of the bargaining unit. The list will show names, classifications, effective dates of the transactions, and address provided an authorization is signed by the applicable employee (Appendix C). Section 8. The Union shall have the right to limit such time if use the time requested is unreasonableagency employee mailboxes for the distribution of Union material. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes Section 9. During the right orientation of a newly hired employee, the Union to appoint President or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It designee shall be provided one-half (1/2) hour to discuss the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet collective bargaining agreement with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementnewly hired employee. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 24.01 The Union shall notify elect its union delegates and inform the Employer Company in writing of their names. Furthermore, the names Union shall inform the Company of its representatives as follows: officersany subsequent changes, bargaining committee membersincluding the addition or withdrawal of any delegate(s). In the event that a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is required and there are no scheduled Shop Stewards on shift, health the Company will contact the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be required to attend and safety representatives and if unable he will coordinate a maximum of two (2) local representativesShop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to attend. (a) The Union acknowledges that 24.02 Matters pertaining to the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf interpretation, application, or administration of this Agreement shall be discussed and adjusted by the Employer, therefore, Company and the representative Negotiations Committee who shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention meet during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission hours as often as may be deemed necessary indicating the necessity for such meeting by submitting an agenda of matters to do so from his immediate supervisorbe discussed. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right Only an Officer of the Union shall be present at the meeting with the Company. 24.03 The Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees provide a posting board with a locking glass door and give the keys to the Negotiating Committeedelegates of the Union. It Such board shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 exclusively reserved for Union use. The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to post union notices being of a direct interest for employees at all locations where members of the Union representation at meetings where discipline is work, in accordance with the Canada Labor Code. The Union undertakes to monitor the nature of the notices posted to avoid any improper materials being posted and shall provide the Company with a copy of all notices prior to them being posted. The Company undertakes to provide an appropriate work space with Internet access and a phone, which shall be used for Local Lodge 1751. 24.04 The Company recognizes that the necessity for performance by a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and Local Lodge Executive of the functions provided by Article 17 hereof for settlement of a complaint or grievance, can commonly arise during his regular scheduled working hours and agrees that, within reason, he shall be permitted the necessary time off without loss of pay to perform such functions. Before leaving his regular Company duties to attend to such matters he shall inform and get approval from his immediate Manager, such requests will not to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is madeunreasonably denied, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, when resuming his regular duties he shall report to the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period Manager. 24.05 The Company grants one scheduled day per week of time until clearance to the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payChief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for ATS union business. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 1. Employees selected by the Union to act as Union representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure shall be known as "stewards". Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have an alternate who shall act as ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent from work, or is unavailable due to job duties. Section 2. The County shall recognize up to six (6) stewards and six (6) alternate stewards. One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be assigned to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, one to the Westside, one to the Eastside, and one to ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇. If the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ are not available, then a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at another location may represent an employee. The Union shall notify the Employer County regarding the actual assignments of the stewards by location. Section 3. Stewards shall be permitted to investigate, process grievances, represent employees in pre-discipline conferences, investigatory interviews and handle other related union business during normal work hours without loss of pay. Employees may request stewards to be present during the imposition of discipline. Section 4. Stewards are expected to perform their job duties and to meet the performance expectations of their jobs. Section 5. The Union shall furnish the County a written list of names of its representatives as follows: officersstewards and alternate stewards, bargaining committee membersincluding locations to which each is assigned. Further, health and safety representatives and a maximum the Union shall promptly notify the County in writing of two (2) local representativesany changes therein. (a) The Section 6. Stewards and Union acknowledges that Officers shall adhere to the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf following procedure in processing grievances and carrying out all other functions of the Employer, therefore, the representative their offices: A. An employee having a grievance as defined herein shall normally conduct notify his/her activities outside regular working hours▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who will notify the employee's immediate supervisor to arrange for the release of the employee to meet with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. This shall be done in accordance with the provisions in Section 8 of this Article. B. Before leaving his/her job, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall record on a special ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Activity Sheet, the time he/she starts his/her union work. (aUpon request, a copy of this record will be furnished to the Union.) In The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must receive the consent of his/her immediate supervisor prior to leaving his/her work station to conduct such union business, such supervisor consent will not be unreasonably withheld. C. When it is necessary for a situation which requires ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to enter a representative’s attention during working hoursdepartment (or section of a department) supervised by a supervisor other than his/her own, he/she shall not leave report first to the supervisor in charge and advise him/her of the purpose of his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission being there. When it is necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood speak with a bargaining unit employee regarding Union business during times that the taking of such time away from regular duties employee is expected to be working, he/she shall be kept report to a minimum and that permission the employee’s immediate superior to obtain consent, which consent will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return . D. Upon returning to his/her regular duties job, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first report to his/her own supervisor before resuming work if the supervisor is available (or if he/she is unavailable, as expeditiously soon as possiblepossible after resuming work). Section 7. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ having an individual grievance in connection with his/her own work may ask a Union officer to assist him/her is adjusting the grievance with his/her supervisor. Section 8. If available, the Employer shall provide office space to the Union. The location of said space, shall be at the sole discretion of the County. This space shall be lockable. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall hold the keys and shall be responsible for the office. The office shall be furnished with one (1) desk; four (4) chairs, one (1) file cabinet, and one (1) telephone. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of will provide the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumlocked filing cabinet. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer Authorized representatives of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative Council shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable have access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union project for the purpose of consulting administering this Agreement, provided that such representatives fully comply with the local representative of visitor, safety and security rules established for the Union with regard to Union matters, or the EmployerHanford Site. The Stewards shall be paid at their straight-time hourly rates for time spent processing grievances and other related union business during their regularly scheduled working hours. It is agreed that such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative time shall be in limited to a place reasonable amount and the Council and the Employer shall jointly investigate any cases where it appears that an individual is taking an unreasonable amount of time. Each Council affiliate shall have the right to designate Stewards, and the Stewards shall be recognized as the union’s representative. Each designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ employed by the Employer and time taken shall be kept a qualified employee and shall perform assigned work. Stewards will be subject to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject discipline to 9.07the same extent as other employees provided, employees however, that the Council shall be entitled notified prior to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to the discharge of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Should a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately availabledischarged, the meeting union may appoint a replacement but work shall continue without disruption. The Employer shall recognize those Stewards selected by the Council for specified locations, crafts or classifications. All Stewards shall be selected from employees of the Hanford Project within the bargaining unit who have received proper security clearance for the areas in which they represent employees. The Council shall give the Employer five (5) days notice of any change in Stewards. The number of Stewards, certified at the time of the signing of this Agreement, shall be established or changed by mutual agreement between the Employee Council and the Employer. HAMTC will provide the Employer an official listing of stewards for all affiliates on a quarterly basis. Before leaving his job, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall inform his immediate Supervisor where he wishes to go and secure permission to leave. He shall also report back to the supervisor on his return. Stewards will not be reassigned or excessed involuntarily, internally or externally, within a classification unless the progress of the work requires it. Every reasonable effort will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until made to assign Chief Stewards (generally one from each craft affiliated with the Union Representative becomes available Council with such exceptions in which case the Employee particular cases as may be held out mutually agreed upon) to straight-day work. It is recognized, however, that the progress of service without paythe work may not always make this possible. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The (a) In order that no individual Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union without proper Union authorisation, the Union shall notify provide the Employer, in writing, with the names, departments and locations of all its Union representatives mentioned in this Agreement. The Employer shall recognize such representatives only from the date of receipt of such notice, however such representatives shall not normally be eligible for time off from work to attend to Union business earlier than three (3) working days following receipt by the Employer of such notice. The Employer shall recognize that Executive Board members identified to the names Employer as Officers may perform the same duties as Union Stewards. (b) The Employer agrees that an Employee may have a YusApuY ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present at a meeting under this Article 7 and the appointment of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or representative is a YusApuY right. YusApuY will make a representative available on short notice where circumstances reasonably require the presence of a YusApuY representative on an urgent basis. It is understood and agreed that any issues arising out of this paragraph will be the subject of joint consultation. 7.02 The Union acknowledges that its representatives have their duties to perform as followsEmployees of the Employer, and agrees that such persons shall not request nor be granted unreasonable amounts of time off from work to attend to Union business as provided for in this Agreement. If more than one (1) representative works in the same department, the Employer may not be able to release more than one (1) of them at any one (1) time for meetings contemplated in this Article. If an Employee is elected/appointed to more than one (1) Union position, and in the supervisor's opinion there may be operational difficulties in the amount of release time which may be required to attend to such Union business, the Parties shall meet in a Labour/Management meeting to attempt to devise a mutually agreeable schedule of release time. 7.03 The Union's designated representatives on University committees, and members of Union committees specified in this Agreement, shall suffer no loss of normal pay or seniority while attending meetings with the Employer where their presence is required or permitted under the terms of this Agreement, or requested by the Employer. Representatives may in addition be granted reasonable time off without loss of normal pay or seniority in order to investigate the circumstances surrounding an Employee's grievance or alleged grievance and to confer with the Employee concerned. It is understood that this clause applies to meetings held during the Employee's normal working hours and that no overtime compensation will be granted for meetings extending beyond or commencing prior to the Employee's normal working hours. [See Letter of Understanding: officersJoint Committees.] (a) Any representative needing time off during their normal working hours to attend to Union business as allowed for in this Agreement, bargaining committee membersshall request permission from their supervisor, health as far in advance as possible, and safety representatives such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If permission is granted the Employee shall report back to the supervisor immediately upon return. (b) During this release, such members shall continue to accrue seniority and a maximum of two (2) local representativesany other entitlements provided for in this collective agreement. (a) The Union acknowledges that Employer will recognize the representative has regular duties President, First Vice-President or Second Vice-President, Chair of Bargaining, and up to perform on behalf four (4) members of YusApuY Unit 2 as the Bargaining Committee who shall be given time off during normal working hours without loss of pay and/or seniority while attending negotiation meetings with the Employer. (b) Members of the EmployerBargaining Committee on a regularly scheduled evening or night shift will be allowed to end their shift eleven (11) hours before the scheduled negotiating meeting without loss of pay or seniority. (c) Members of the Bargaining Committee regularly scheduled for an evening or night shift that commences within eight (8) hours of the actual conclusion of the negotiating meeting will be given time off during such regularly scheduled working hours, thereforewithout loss of pay or seniority. (d) Where a member of the Bargaining Committee has shifts that fall within both paragraph (b) and paragraph (c), paragraph (c) shall apply. (e) An Employee may be granted up to five (5) working days Union Duty Leave, without pay, to prepare for YusApuY Unit 2 bargaining, provided that: (i) A written or electronic request for such leave has been submitted to the Employee’s Supervisor at least five (5) working days in advance; (ii) Such leaves are subject to approval by the University; and (iii) For purposes of clarity, Article 7.02 applies to these requests 7.06 The appropriate representatives shall be permitted to meet with new Employees, any time prior to completion of probation, for the purpose of explaining the benefits and duties of Union membership. This meeting may be scheduled during working hours and, where this is the case, it shall be arranged in advance on a basis mutually agreeable between the Union and appropriate manager. Such meetings shall not exceed twenty (20) minutes. 7.07 Recognizing the mutual benefits to be derived from joint consultation, the representative shall normally conduct hisParties agree to the existing Labour/her activities outside regular working hoursManagement Committee consisting of three (3) Union and three (3) Employer representatives. [See Letter of Understanding: Joint Committees.] (a) The Employer agrees to grant, without loss of normal salary or seniority if scheduled to work, a two (2) hour lunch period to Employees in the bargaining unit for purposes of attending a ratification meeting for this Agreement. (b) The Employer agrees to grant, without loss of normal salary or seniority if scheduled to work, a one (1) hour period to attend one (1) General Meeting immediately following the Unit 1 General Meeting. Sufficient time will be allowed between these meetings to allow Unit 1 Employees to return to work. (a) In The Employer agrees that an Employee may have a situation Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present at a meeting, initiated by management, where performance issues of a serious nature which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall may result in future disciplinary action will be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withhelddiscussed. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. purpose of this meeting will be clearly stated in the written or electronic meeting notification. (b) The Employer reserves agrees that an Employee may have a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present at a meeting, initiated by the right Employee, the purpose of which as clearly stated in the written or electronic meeting notification, is to limit such time if discuss the time requested is unreasonableEmployee’s assigned responsibilities and/or performance in the workplace. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 (c) The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select agrees that two (2) employees to or more Employees in a unit may have a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present at a meeting, initiated by the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for Employees, the purpose of consulting with which as clearly stated in the local representative written or electronic meeting notification, is to discuss the Employees’ assigned responsibilities and/or work-related concerns. The Employees’ meeting requests shall include the names of the Union with regard Employees that wish to Union mattersattend the meeting. Unless otherwise informed in advance in writing, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will no more than two (2) management representatives shall normally be present during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct this meeting. 7.10 Meetings described in Article 7.09 of the business. Such consultations with the local representative Collective Agreement shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or normally occur during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06Employee’s regularly scheduled shift.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Union shall notify elect or appoint and the Employer Company shall recognize a Plant Committee in the plant, comprised of a number of hourly- rated seniority employees, one (1) member of which shall be the Chairperson of the names Plant Committee. Plant Committee will be assigned to steady day shift shall be given top seniority in the plant they represent during their term of its representatives office, provided they are able to perform the work remaining available. The Company will deal with the Plant Committee in all matters which are properly the subject of the administration of this Agreement. 6.02 The Company shall recognize the Plant Union committee as follows: officersthe negotiating committee, in addition to the Local President and the National Representatives of Unifor. The members of the Plant Union Committee will be allowed paid time off the job for the days in which they are involved in direct negotiations with the Company. The parties agree that the union may elect or appoint a second bargaining committee members, health unit member to serve on the union collective bargaining team when renewal negotiations take place for a new collective agreement. The parties further agree that paid time to perform negotiations work by the Plant Chairperson and safety representatives and a maximum of two the second bargaining unit employee will be limited to no more than forty (240) local representativeshours each. (a) The Union acknowledges shall elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize Stewards in the plant as provided in this agreement. In the event there is a reduction in the number of employees on any one shift to less than one hundred and fifty (150) employees, the Company and Union will meet to review and reduce the number of stewards to be recognized on the shift in question. It is understood and agreed that Stewards may be added by mutual agreement between the representative has regular duties to perform Company and the Union or may be reduced by the Union in the plant when the population in specific areas justifies additions or reductions. Where the plant population at the plant falls below 200, there shall be no stewards on behalf the day shift. Representation on the day shift will be by a member of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct Plant Committee. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each area has top seniority in his/her activities outside regular working hoursarea of representation provided he/she is able to perform the available work. However, this seniority shall not supersede the preferential seniority of the Plant Committee. If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has sufficient seniority to bump to another classification in his/her area of representation, they will be laid off and must bump. (ab) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention A maximum of two (2) stewards per shift, one (1) of whom will be from the skilled trades; (c) The Company will recognize two (2) alternate stewards per shift, one (1) of who will be from skilled trades. 6.04 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of any changes in the names of the Plant Committeepersons and department stewards as well as the effective date of such changes. The Company agrees to notify the Union in writing of any changes in Management personnel who exercise direct supervisory authority over Bargaining Unit employees. 6.05 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be permitted, during his/her working hours, he/she shall not without loss of time or pay, to leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission for a reasonable length of time to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood investigate and settle grievances as well as deal with matters that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept could lead to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldgrievance. The Representative shall return to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will advise his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves Supervisor of his/her destination and the right to limit such time if general nature of his/her business and the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union anticipated to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees transact such business. Permission to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits leave work will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated granted by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for Supervisor within a reasonable period of time until without undue delay. The Company may need a reasonable period of time to find a replacement. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report back to his/her Supervisor at the time he/she returns to work. When an employee requests the presence of his/her Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, such representation shall be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency provided promptly, but in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene unusual circumstances such time shall not exceed a period of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.thirty

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 The Union shall agrees to notify the Employer Company, by e-mail at the address provided by the Company, of the names of its the Local Officers, Chief Stewards and Stewards, and identify the Company operating unit each represents, and to inform the Company in the same manner of any changes or substitutions. Time off pursuant to this Article shall be granted only following a formal request to management, on a form supplied by the Company. 5.02 The Company agrees that without the loss of basic wages: (a) An employee who has, or believes they have a grievance may confer with their Union Representative or with management during their scheduled working hours, however, each employee must arrange with their immediate manager, subject BELL TV Bell Express ▇▇ ▇▇ 5 to service requirements, for all time off the job required for the aforementioned purposes. (b) A Union Representative may discuss a grievance with a grievor or with management, or attend meetings with representatives of the Company on behalf of the Union, during their scheduled working hours, however, the Union Representative must arrange with their immediate manager, subject to service requirements, for all time off the job required for the above purposes. (c) Subject to service requirements, a Union Representative or their delegate may be granted time off the job to attend to union business, example; executive council meetings, labour conventions, congress meeting. The time must be arranged with their immediate manager and the Union will reimburse the Company for this time off. 5.03 A Union representative shall, unless the employee objects, be invited by the Manager to be present at any meeting between a representative of the Company and that employee called for the purpose of announcing a written reprimand, suspension, demotion, or dismissal. Where the Union Representative invited by the manager to attend is not scheduled to work at the time the meeting is to be held they may be replaced by an 5.03.1 The company agrees to provide the employee and the union representative with written notification of the imposition of any measure referred to in section 5.03, and the reasons for such measure, at the time it is taken or as follows: officerssoon thereafter as possible 5.03.2 All disciplinary measures referred to in section 5.03.1, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of shall be removed from an employee’s record no later than two (2) local representativesyears after they have been imposed. (a) The 5.04 Time submitted by Union acknowledges that Representatives and employees for the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf preparation and attendance of arbitrations will be paid by the Employer, thereforeUnion. 5.05 Upon request by the Union, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission Company agrees to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select release two (2) employees named by the Union, in order to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet attend collective bargaining meetings with the Employer to negotiate Company. The time requested for collective bargaining by the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting employees must be arranged with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employertheir immediate manager. It is agreed such visits understood the time dedicated by the aforementioned employees for collective bargaining and the preparation of collective bargaining will be during normal at the expense of the Union. All joint expenses 5.06 The Company may, based on business hours and timed needs, approve a leave of absence without pay to cause as little disruption as possible an employee requesting such leave to assume full-time employment with the Union. The employee shall be subject to the normal conduct terms and conditions outlined in the Bell policy in force at the time of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumleave. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. 7.01 The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two and elect from amongst Full-Time and Part-Time Employees who have completed their probationary period, a total of four (24) employees Stewards and one (1) Head ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and will endeavour to have one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from each operating “cluster” of CLGW. 7.02 The Union recognizes and agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such time as is necessary will be taken by the Stewards during working hours, in order to assist an Employee in presenting his grievance to the Negotiating Committeedesignated representatives of the Employer in accordance with the Grievance Procedure provided, program needs are not sacrificed. It In accordance with this understanding, the Employer agrees to compensate the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at his regular straight time hourly rate for time lost from his regular working hours when servicing grievances hereunder provided the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first obtain written permission from his immediate team coordinator before absenting himself from his duties. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Prior to returning to work the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must report to his team coordinator or designate. 7.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a negotiating committee composed of up to four (4) Employees who have completed their probationary period to represent Employees of the Association with respect to negotiating renewals of this Agreement as provided. At least one of the Employees on the negotiating committee shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours Full-Time Employee and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative at least one Employee shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken Part-Time Employee. The Union Negotiation Committee shall be kept paid their regular wages for negotiations where they otherwise would have been regularly scheduled to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07work, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed including any regularly scheduled evening or at any investigatory meeting night shifts that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not be cancelled immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payprior to or following any scheduled negotiation meetings up to Conciliation. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Union shall notify elect or appoint and the Employer Company shall recognize a Plant Committee in the plant, comprised of the names following number of its representatives hourly-rated seniority employees, one (1) member of which shall be the Chairperson of the Plant Committee: a) Plant Chairperson in the plant. b) Three (3) Committeepersons in the plant, one of whom shall be a Skilled Tradesperson. Additionally one shall be recognized as follows: officersthe Union’s Benefit Representative and one the Time Study Representative Plant Committeepersons will be assigned to steady day shift and shall be given top seniority in the plant they represent during their term of office, bargaining committee members, health provided they are able to perform the work remaining available. The Company will deal with the Plant Committee in all matters which are properly the subject of the administration of this Agreement. 6.02 The Company shall recognize the Plant Union Committee as the negotiating committee. In addition to the Local Presidents and safety representatives and a maximum the National Representatives of two (2) local representativesthe CAW- Canada. The members of the Plant Committees will be allowed paid time off the job for days in which they are involved in direct negotiations with the Company. (a) The Union acknowledges that shall elect or appoint and the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf Company shall recognize Stewards in the plant as provided in each local agreement. (b) The Union shall elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize stewards in each Zone as follows: 1) One (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift covering Skilled Trades; 2) Two (2) stewards per shift covering Production Workers in the plant. 3) Two (2) stewards per shift covering all classifications for the weekend workers, one of which will be skilled trades 4) Cross representation of skilled trades versus production stewards will not take place, except: (i) For the position of Plant Chairperson (ii) When representation is necessary and immediate (iii) When other representation is not available (c) Union / Management meetings will be held monthly, or upon request by either party. Sub committees of the EmployerUnion /Management meetings may meet every other week or as required. (d) Weekend worker representatives will be allowed up to two (2) hours paid at straight time per week to come to the plant to resolve problems; pay, thereforebenefits and grievances. 6.04 The Union shall notify the Company in writing of any changes in the names of the Plant Committeepersons and department stewards as well as the effective date of such changes. 6.05 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be permitted, the representative shall normally conduct during his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not without loss of time or pay, to leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission for a reasonable length of time to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood investigate and settle grievances as well as deal with matters that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept could lead to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldgrievance. The Representative shall return to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will advise his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves Supervisor of his/her destination and the right to limit such time if general nature of his/her business and the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union anticipated to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees transact such business. Permission to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits leave work will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated granted by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for Supervisor within a reasonable period of time until without undue delay. The Company may need a reasonable period of time to find a replacement. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report back to his/her Supervisor at the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without paytime he/she returns to work. 9.07 The parties recognize 6.06 Union representation without loss of pay shall be allowed on the need for expediency following basis in the event plant: The bargaining unit will be defined as those employees on the Company’s active payroll. a) Bargaining unit population under 100 – There will be a Chairperson and two (2) Committeepersons. Chairperson of accident investigationsPlant Committee allowed four (4) hours per day. Employees who request union representation at Once per contract year, the scene Chairperson will designate which of an accident the two Committeepersons will be allowed one (1) hour per day. The other Committeeperson will be granted time only required to attend Third Step Grievance and Monthly Union Management meetings. b) Bargaining unit population 100 or during the completion more but less than 300 – There will be a Chairperson and two (2) Committeepersons, one of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephonewhom will be skilled trades. Continued investigations into such an accident shall Chairperson of Plant Committee allowed four (4) hours per day; other Committeepersons allowed one (1) hour per day; c) Bargaining unit population 300 or more but less than 450 – There will be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.a Chairperson and two (2) Committeepersons, one of whom will be skilled trades. Chairperson of Plant Committee allowed eight (8) hours per day; other Committeepersons allowed three (3) hours per day; d) Bargaining unit population 450 or more – There will be a Chairperson and three

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 There shall be one (1) Unit Chairperson, one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ chosen by the membership, one Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ chosen by the Chapter Chairperson of this agreement in a manner to be determined by the Union, and one Locational ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, appointed, if necessary, by the Unit Chairperson. The Union shall notify designate to the Employer of Employer, in writing, the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health the Chairperson and safety representatives and any Stewards. In the event there is a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that change in the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, thereforeChairperson and/or any Stewards, the Union shall give timely notice to the Employer or designated Management representative. The Chairperson or any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may investigate and process employee grievances without loss of time or pay up to five (5) hours per any work week collectively, with mutual consent for additional time if required. Before entering upon such Union business, the Chairperson or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, as the case may be, shall give notice and shall receive approval from the Department Head or his representative shall normally conduct for release from his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, work assignment and the Chairperson or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall also report to the Department Head when he/she returns to work. Approval shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission be withheld except for a stated emergency work situation, nor shall this privilege be abused. Any alleged abuse by either party will be proper subject for a Special Conference. The Township agrees to do so from his immediate supervisorrecognize the union bargaining committee composed of the Unit Chairperson, Recording Secretary, and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. It is understood that The bargaining committee may choose to include the taking attendance of such time away from regular duties an additional person at the negotiation meetings. The Unit Chairperson and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be kept retained in their work areas and shifts for representation purposes during layoffs, regardless of seniority, if they are qualified to perform the work. The Union shall be provided with a minimum suitable bulletin board at each location for the posting of Union notices and that permission will other materials. In addition, the Union shall also be provided with an electronic notification Union board. The Union may schedule meetings on Township property, insofar as such meetings are not therefore disruptive of the duties of the employees or the efficient operation of the department, subject to approval of the Township Supervisor or his representative which approval shall not be arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Union shall notify have the Employer right at any time to have the assistance of authorized representatives of CUPE when meeting or negotiating with the Employer. Such authorized representative(s)/advisor(s) shall have access to the Employer’s premises in order to deal with any matters arising out of this Collective Agreement. 6.02 The University recognizes the right of the Union to appoint up to six (6) stewards and the Union shall appoint one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from among the appointed stewards. 6.03 The Union shall keep the University informed in writing of the names of its representatives the employees selected to act as follows: Union Stewards and other officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum the effective date of two (2) local representativestheir appointments. (a) 6.04 The Union acknowledges that the representative has Union’s stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, University and the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall stewards will not leave his/her regular such duties without first obtaining the permission to do so from his of their immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that Such permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union 6.05 There will be a Labour/Management Committee comprised of three (3) representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union and three (3) representatives of the University. The Committee shall meet three times per year (October, January and April), for the purpose of discussing issues related to appoint or otherwise select two union/management matters that affect the parties (2) employees to the Negotiating Committeei.e., workload and technological change). It shall be have the Negotiating Committee’s function authority to meet with make recommendations to the Employer to negotiate parties, but shall not amend, modify or alter the renewal terms of this Agreement. 9.05 6.06 The parties agree that where the Employer becomes aware of significant, university­wide policy changes that are expected to have a substantial impact on the number of positions available to Local 3908 (Unit 2) CUPE bargaining unit, the Employer will inform the CUPE executive via a joint committee meeting scheduled as soon as practicable. 6.07 All correspondence between the parties shall allow reasonable access to be mailed between the Employer’s premises by a staff representative Department of Human Resources and the President of the Union. 6.08 The Union agrees that there will be no solicitation on behalf of the Union on University premises by or of an agent/member of the bargaining unit during his/her working hours, the Union or any of its representatives or members, except as provided in this Agreement or otherwise in writing. 6.09 The Employer agrees to provide the Union the equivalent of 1.0 GTA base stipend, per year, for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumpaying members for union service. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 A. The Employer agrees to permit up to three (3) Union shall notify staff representatives who are not employees of the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a during normal office business hours. Such staff representative representatives shall also be permitted access to the Employer’s facilities for any scheduled Union meeting to be held before or after normal office business hours. The Union agrees that such visitations shall not interfere with the work duties of the Union employees except to the extent otherwise authorized herein. Such visitations shall be for the purpose of consulting with the local representative conducting Union business. 1. The Union representatives will abide by all of the Employer’s reasonable rules and policies while on the premises, including safety and health regulations. 2. Upon arrival, the Union with regard representative shall identify himself/herself to the Superintendent or the Superintendent’s designated representative. B. The Employer shall recognize as Union mattersrepresentatives the President of the Local, or in his/her absence, the EmployerVice President, a grievance committee chairperson, and stewards assigned as representatives for each building. It is agreed such visits will A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible a representative for more than one building. C. The Union shall provide to the normal conduct Employer an official roster of the businessname and union office held of it’s Union representatives which is to be kept current at all times. Such consultations with the local representative No employee shall be in a place designated recognized by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and as a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time representative until the Union Representative becomes available in which case has presented the Employee may Employer with written certification of that person’s selection. D. The parties agree that the Employer shall be held out responsible for scheduling labor/management meetings, grievance hearings and pre-disciplinary conferences. Therefore, any such meetings scheduled during the normal working hours of service affected Union representatives shall not cause them to suffer any loss of pay nor to be charged with time off. E. Authorized delegates shall be permitted to attend the annual OAPSE Conference without pay. The total number of days allowed will be no more than six days total during any calendar year. Notification of delegate status and intent to attend said meeting shall be presented to the Superintendent at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting date. 9.07 F. The parties recognize Employer agrees that the need Union and its representatives may use the Employer’s inter- agency mail system to distribute mail for expediency in Union purposes. G. The Union may use the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at Employer’s facilities for Union meetings and other appropriate activities with prior approval from the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident Superintendent. H. Board meeting agendas shall be conducted pursuant sent to Article 9.06the Union Local President at least one work day prior to any Board meeting. Any addendum to the Board meeting agenda will be available to the Union Local President one hour preceding the opening of the Board meeting. This Section H is not subject to the grievance procedure. I. The Employer shall provide bulletin boards in agreed upon areas of each facility/building for use by the Union. J. Employees shall not be prohibited from displaying the Union name or logo on clothing or accessories.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 2:01 Hourly employees and Owner Operators shall be represented by a Union Committee which shall consist of three (3) Union members elected or otherwise selected by the Union, one of which shall be recognized as the Chairperson. Committee Union members elected or appointed by the Union shall act as the liaison between the Hourly employees and Owner Operators and the Company. The Committee may at any time call upon the services of a representative of the Union to assist them. If the bargaining unit is reduced to less than 20 active employees, the Committee shall be reduced to two (2) Union members. The Company shall designate an individual representative to act as liaison between the Local Chairperson and the Company. 2:02 The Union shall promptly notify the Employer Company in writing of the names of its representatives elected union members that shall act as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety union representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesany changes in personnel thereof. Appointments may be necessary to fill vacancies and non-elected positions. (a) 2:03 The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct Representative or his/her designate shall be paid for and in accordance with the above activities outside regular carried out during working hours. . Where the Union Chairperson or his designate is an Owner Operator, the hourly rate shall be the appropriate driver rate (a) without overtime), otherwise the employee’s regular rate per hour shall apply. In a situation which that requires a union representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his their immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from their regular duties shall be kept to a minimum minimum, and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative union representative shall return to his/her these regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees . The Union Representative or his/her designate shall be paid for and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled in accordance with the above activities carried out during working hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of . Where the Union to appoint Chairperson or otherwise select two (2) employees to his designate is an Owner Operator the Negotiating Committee. It hourly rate of pay shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function current base Hourly Driver rate (without overtime), otherwise the Employee's regular rate per hour shall apply. 2:04 The Company agrees to provide a locked, glass, enclosed bulletin board for use by the Union for posting matters relating to Union meetings and other Union business, provided they are authorized and the documents are signed by an officer of the Union. The said bulletin board shall not be located in any place where the general public has access. No postings on such board shall be of a derogatory or inflammatory nature towards the Company or any individual. 2:05 The Company agrees to provide the Union with a lockable filing cabinet in a suitable area; and, private access to the sort room and sort room telephone (for local calls) when required. 2:06 Further, an Hourly Employee or Owner Operator's request to meet with the Employer his Committee person to negotiate the renewal deal with a matter arising out of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer Agreement shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union mattersnot be unreasonably withheld, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that but may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period amount of time until if the Union Representative becomes available in which case workload is such that the Employee may be held out absence of service without paythe employee or operator is detrimental to the Company's customer obligations. 9.07 2:07 The parties recognize Company agrees that the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Hourly Employees who request union representation at would have normally been working during contract negotiations shall suffer no loss in pay while involved in negotiations, up to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day to a maximum of two (2) Committee Members. If an Owner Operator is on the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports Committee they shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour while in negotiations up to Article 9.06conciliation.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Agency acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint a committee, which shall be composed of one (1) chairperson and one (1) alternate chairperson, who will act in the absence of the Chairperson. All such Union representatives shall be active employees who have completed their probationary period. The Union shall notify will inform the Employer Agency, in writing, of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health the Chairpersons and safety representatives and a maximum any subsequent change in the names of two (2) local representativesthe individuals. The Agency will not be required to recognize the Chairpersons until such notification from the Union has been received. (a) The Union acknowledges that 6.02 A Chairperson may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursGrievance Procedure as outlined in this Agreement. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours6.03 Chairperson and/or alternate Chairperson may leave their work, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission loss of pay, to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood attend to local Union business on the following conditions: The Employer agrees that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return . a) the time is devoted to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The the prompt handling or processing of grievances; b) the Chairperson and/or alternate Chairperson concerned obtains the permission of their immediate supervisor before leaving work c) the Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time requested is unreasonableso taken to be excessive; d) i the chairperson and/ or alternate chairperson will be paid at the basic hourly rate for regular time lost from work while attending meetings with the Agency or for the handling and processing of grievances on the Agency’s premises. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, offsite mediation or arbitration shall be compensated as if heard on the Agency premises. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who d) ii if the chair person and/or alternate chairperson are required to attend grievance meetings shall with the Agency outside of regular working hours they will be allowed to take compensating time off in lieu. (at the applicable rate as set out in Article 17) 6.04 The Agency agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee of not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select more than two (2) employees who have completed their probationary period of the Agency, along with a representative from the International Union, and/or the President of U.A.W. Local 251. When negotiations are held during regularly scheduled working hours, negotiating committee members will be given the time off to negotiate and will be paid up to seven hours at their regular rate of pay. Employees traveling from the Sarnia office will be paid mileage as per clause 29.01 and a travel allowance as per clause 29.07 of up to four hours for each return trip. 6.05 The Union and the Agency desire every employee to be familiar with the provisions of the Agreement and their rights and obligations under it. For this reason, the Union and the Agency shall share the cost of printing a sufficient number of copies of the Agreement for distribution amongst each of the employees covered hereunder. 6.06 The Union will be allowed to post, on a bulletin board, notices regarding meetings and matters pertaining only to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this AgreementUnion. 9.05 6.07 In order to facilitate the orderly, as well as the confidential investigation of grievances, and the handling of other union matters, the Agency will upon request make available to Union representatives , office space and telephone. The Employer shall allow reasonable access agency will also provide to the Employer’s premises by Union Chairperson the use of a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumlockable file cabinet. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 7.01 The Union shall notify have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative(s) of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when meeting or negotiating with the Employer. Such authorized representative(s) shall have access to the Employer’s premises in order to deal with any matters arising out of this Collective Agreement. 7.02 As provided for in Article 4 of this Agreement, the parties agrees that no employee or group is empowered to represent the Union to the Employer without specific authorization either through express provisions of this Agreement or through formal written notice from one party to the other. In order that this may be carried out, each party will confirm in writing each October a list of its authorized spokespersons and their respective jurisdictions. Each party shall maintain the currency of its list. The Employer shall be obligated to recognize the status of these persons listed only from the date of such written notice. Likewise, the Employer shall supply the Union with a list of its designated authorities with whom the Union is required to transact business. The Union shall have the right at any time to call upon the assistance of authorized representatives of the names of its CUPE when dealing with the University. Such representatives as follows: and any other duly-designated representatives shall have access to the University premises at all reasonable times to consult with members, Local officers, bargaining committee membersor University officials. When such representatives deal directly with University officials, health the extent of their authority shall be clearly defined and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativescommunicated to the University officials by the Union. (a) 7.03 The Union acknowledges Parties agree that the representative has stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, University. Every attempt shall be made to schedule such duties outside of scheduled work hours. Where this is not possible stewards will first obtain permission from their immediate supervisor in the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not event that they need to take temporary leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ business. Such permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return Employer agrees not to his/her regular financially penalize stewards who have obtained approval for temporary leave from their University duties to act as expeditiously as possiblestewards. 7.04 Joint Committee to Administer the Agreement Recognizing the mutual benefits which can be derived from joint consultation, the parties hereby approve the establishment of a Joint Committee to Administer the Agreement. The Employer reserves Committee shall be comprised of three (3) representatives from the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees Union and Union three (3) representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employer. A representative of each party shall be designated as a joint Chair, and the two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committeepersons so named shall preside over alternate meetings. It Meetings shall be convened at a mutually-agreeable time, no less than three times per year, at the Negotiating Committee’s function request of either party. 7.05 Powers of the Joint Committee .01 Recognizing the mutual benefits which can be derived from joint consultation, the parties hereby approve the establishment of a Joint Committee to meet with Administer the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The 13.1 In order to provide for an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer agrees to recognize as ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ any employee appointed by the Union, who has acquired at least one year of seniority under the terms of this Agreement, and the Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum such stewards at the time of two (2) local representativestheir appointment. The Employer shall not be required to recognize any stewards until it has been so notified. (a) The Union acknowledges recognizes that each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is employed full time by the representative has regular duties Employer and that he will not leave his work during working hours to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hourshis duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ except in accordance with this Collective Agreement. (ab) In No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave his work to perform his duties as a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without first obtaining the permission to do so from of his immediate supervisor. It is understood Permission shall be given within an hour unless an emergency situation requires the employee to continue his work for the Employer, in which case the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be permitted to immediately contact the Union office. (c) When requesting permission to leave his work during working hours to perform his duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall indicate the anticipated time of return and should it be necessary to revise the time of return, he shall notify his immediate supervisor. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report to his immediate supervisor upon his return to work. (d) The Union recognizes that the taking of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not use such time away from regular his work except to perform his duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 13.3 Generally speaking, there shall be kept one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ appointed for every 75 employees. 13.4 An employee shall have the right to have a minimum and Union Representative or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present at any discussion with management, security, or supervisory personnel which the employee believes might be the basis of disciplinary action. Where a supervisor intends to interview any employee for disciplinary purposes, the supervisor shall so notify the employee in advance of the purpose of the interview in order that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to the employee may contact his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union Representative to be present at the interview. The Employer reserves may suspend the right to limit such time if employee with pay, pending the time requested is unreasonableinterview, in an emergency. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 8.01. Employees selected by the Union to act as Union representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the grievance procedure set forth in Article 12 (1) Part-time Patrolmen; and (2) Part-time Dispatchers. The Union shall designate an alternative Representative for each representative. Alternate Representatives shall serve as Representatives only in the absence of the Representative from work. At the time of his or her designation, a Representative shall have completed his or her probationary period and be employed in the work unit he or she represents. Section 8.02. The Employer agrees to admit one non-employee Union Representative to the Employer’s facility during the Employer’s normal office business hours Monday through Friday, upon reasonable advance notice. Upon entering, such non-employee Union Representative shall identify himself or herself to the Employer or the Employer’s designated representative. Non-employee Union Representatives shall be admitted for the purposes established in the Agreement referred to in Article 1.01 and shall only be permitted in the areas of the facility designated by the Employer or the Employer’s designated representative. Section 8.03. The Union shall notify the Employer Employer, in writing, of the names of its representatives as follows: officersthe Representatives and non-employee Representatives before they will be recognized by the Employer. For the purpose of the Agreement referred to in Article 1.01, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and appropriate Union Representative business is defined as: (1) Representation of a maximum member at any step of two the grievance procedure; (2) local representatives.Representation of a member at a disciplinary conference when requested by the affected employee if economic detriments are expected to be imposed upon the employee; and (a3) The Attendance at meetings between the Union acknowledges that and the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/Employer where his or her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It attendance is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldrequested. The Representative shall return be permitted reasonable time off with pay to his/conduct appropriate Union Representative’s business as defined in this section during his or her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves working hours, provided the right to limit such time if the time requested prior authorization of his or her immediate supervisor is unreasonableobtained. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes Section 8.04. Rules governing the right activity of the Union to appoint Representative and alternate are as follows: (1) The Representative or otherwise select two alternate must obtain, in advance, the authorization of his or her immediate supervisor before beginning Union activities. All Parties shall consider the rigors of the work schedule, and while permission therefore will not be unreasonably withheld, likewise, it is understood that this is an occasional privilege which shall not be abused. (2) employees to The Representative or alternate shall identify the Negotiating Committee. It shall be reason for the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with request at the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementtime Union activity time is requested. 9.05 (3) The Employer Representative or alternate shall allow reasonable access to not conduct Union activities in any work area without notifying the Employer’s premises by a staff representative immediate supervisor in charge of that area of the nature of the Union for activity. (4) The Representative or alternate shall cease Union activities immediately upon the purpose of consulting with the local representative reasonable order of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct supervisor of the business. Such consultations with area in which the local representative shall be in a place designated by Union activity is being conducted or upon the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumreasonable order of the Representative’s or alternate’s supervisor. 9.06 Union Representation Subject (5) Failure to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that comply with such order may result in discipline. If such a request disciplinary action if it is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until found that the Union Representative becomes available or alternate is abusing the rules of this section, and continued abuses may result in which case revocation of the Employee may be held out of service without payprivileges contained in this section. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 8.01. Employees selected by the Union to act as Union representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the grievance procedure set forth in Article 12 shall be known as Representatives. The number of Representatives shall be one from each bargaining unit as follows: (1) Part-time Patrolmen; and (2) Part-time Dispatchers. The Union shall designate an alternative Representative for each representative. Alternate Representatives shall serve as Representatives only in the absence of the Representative from work. At the time of his or her designation, a Representative shall have completed his or her probationary period and be employed in the work unit he or she represents. Section 8.02. The Employer agrees to admit one non-employee Union Representative to the Employer’s facility during the Employer’s normal office business hours Monday through Friday, upon reasonable advance notice. Upon entering, such non-employee Union Representative shall identify himself or herself to the Employer or the Employer’s designated representative. Non-employee Union Representatives shall be admitted for the purposes established in the Agreement referred to in Article 1.01 and shall only be permitted in the areas of the facility designated by the Employer or the Employer’s designated representative. Section 8.03. The Union shall notify the Employer Employer, in writing, of the names of its representatives as follows: officersthe Representatives and non-employee Representatives before they will be recognized by the Employer. For the purpose of the Agreement referred to in Article 1.01, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and appropriate Union Representative business is defined as: (1) Representation of a maximum member at any step of two the grievance procedure; (2) local representatives.Representation of a member at a disciplinary conference when requested by the affected employee if economic detriments are expected to be imposed upon the employee; and (a3) The Attendance at meetings between the Union acknowledges that and the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/Employer where his or her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It attendance is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldrequested. The Representative shall return be permitted reasonable time off with pay to his/conduct appropriate Union Representative’s business as defined in this section during his or her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves working hours, provided the right to limit such time if the time requested prior authorization of his or her immediate supervisor is unreasonableobtained. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes Section 8.04. Rules governing the right activity of the Union to appoint Representative and alternate are as follows: (1) The Representative or otherwise select two alternate must obtain, in advance, the authorization of his or her immediate supervisor before beginning Union activities. All Parties shall consider the rigors of the work schedule, and while permission therefore will not be unreasonably withheld, likewise, it is understood that this is an occasional privilege which shall not be abused. (2) employees to The Representative or alternate shall identify the Negotiating Committee. It shall be reason for the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with request at the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementtime Union activity time is requested. 9.05 (3) The Employer Representative or alternate shall allow reasonable access to not conduct Union activities in any work area without notifying the Employer’s premises by a staff representative immediate supervisor in charge of that area of the nature of the Union for activity. (4) The Representative or alternate shall cease Union activities immediately upon the purpose of consulting with the local representative reasonable order of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct supervisor of the business. Such consultations with area in which the local representative shall be in a place designated by Union activity is being conducted or upon the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumreasonable order of the Representative’s or alternate’s supervisor. 9.06 Union Representation Subject (5) Failure to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that comply with such order may result in discipline. If such a request disciplinary action if it is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until found that the Union Representative becomes available or alternate is abusing the rules of this section, and continued abuses may result in which case revocation of the Employee may be held out of service without payprivileges contained in this section. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 8.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Hospital acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two a Union Committee of up to nine (29) employees. The Hospital will recognize and deal with the Union Committee on any matter arising out of this Agreement including the settlement of complaints and grievances and will negotiate and deal with the Union 8.02 The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select representatives based on one (1) Union Representative for each one hundred (100) employees in the Bargaining Unit. 8.03 The Union acknowledges and agrees that members of the Union Committee and Union Representatives have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such times as will not interfere with the performance of duties of employment can be granted by the Hospital supervising staff. 8.04 Effective no later than October 30, 2002, the hospital will provide office space at each of its campuses for use by the union committee. It is understood that such space is allocated pursuant to and is subject to the Negotiating space allocation and operational policies of the Hospital. 8.05 The Union Committee member or Union Representative will first obtain the Manager or his/her designate’s permission before undertaking union business. When such union business has been completed, the employee will advise the Manager or his/her designate. (a) Each member of the said Union Committee shall receive his regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to his attendance at Union/Management meetings, and contract negotiation meetings between the parties up to and including conciliation whether on or off the Hospital premises provided such member can be granted a leave of absence from his work assignment by his Manager or designate. (b) Up to three (3) members of the Union Committee. It , shall receive their regular pay for regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at grievance meetings, which shall, for the purposes of clarity, cover meetings with a Grievance Settlement Officer appointed under Section 48 of the Labour Relations Act with representatives of the Hospital, whether on or outside the Hospital premises, for which permission has been granted. (c) For any unpaid time off from regularly scheduled working hours under this provision, the Union Committee member's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Negotiating Committee’s function Hospital, and the Union agrees to meet with reimburse the Employer to negotiate Hospital in the renewal amount of this Agreementthe full cost of such salary and applicable benefits, provided the Union National or Local Representative has requested the time. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by 8.07 It is agreed that a staff representative of the Local and/or National Union may be present with the Union Committee at any meeting with the Hospital. 8.08 The Union Chairperson shall keep the Manager, Labour Relations or designate notified in writing of the names of the members of the Union Committee and Union Representatives and will keep such a list up to date at all times. 8.09 The Union Committee and the Hospital shall meet each month at times mutually agreed on providing there is business for their joint consideration. Necessity for a meeting will be indicated by letter for either party to the other containing an agenda of the subjects to be discussed. Such meeting will be held within ten (10) working days after one party notifies the other. 8.10 When a Union committee member attends a meeting at the Hospital’s request outside of his/her scheduled shift, he/she will be allowed to accumulate straight time rates and to take corresponding paid time off with the agreement of their manager or his/her designate. Where a 8.11 The Hospital agrees to retain the Union Chairperson at work during his or her respective term of office during layoffs, provided the Union Chairperson is qualified to perform available work. 8.12 The parties agree that a full-time Union Chairperson position will be trialed for the duration of the collective agreement commencing with the ratification of the collective agreement. The parties will meet to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of this role one month prior to the expiry of the collective agreement. (a) The Union Chairperson shall be on a full-time union leave of absence without loss of his/her regular hourly rate of pay, benefits, service or seniority for the term of his/her Union Chairperson position. (b) The Hospital agrees to pay the Union Chairperson 18.75 hours each week for the purpose of consulting dealing with issues arising between the local representative parties. It is understood that during such paid time the Union Chair receiving this payment will be accessible to the membership and/or Hospital representatives to discuss issues that may arise between the parties. (c) The Union agrees to pay the Union Chairperson 18.75 hours each week for the purpose of dealing with issues arising between the parties. It is understood that during such paid time the Union Chair receiving this payment will be accessible to the membership and/or Hospital representatives to discuss issues that may arise between the parties. (d) The Hospital and the Union agree to pay 50% of the benefit and pension costs of the Union with regard Chairperson. (e) The Chairperson and the Manager of Labour Relations or his/her designate will meet on a monthly basis to Union matters, or discuss issues arising from the Employer. collective agreement. (f) It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or understood that at any investigatory time during this trial either party may request a meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, to discuss and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payseek resolution to issues arising from this agreement. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 40.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Company acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two elect one (21) employees Chairperson, three (3) Committeepersons, and four (4) alternates to act in their absence. It is agreed there will be a minimum of one (1) Committeeperson on each shift. If a new shift is created and none of the current four (4) representatives are on the new shift, then the Union may appoint a representative to the Negotiating Committeenew shift. 40.02 The Union understands and agrees that each committee person, and in their absence the alternate, is employed to perform full-time work for the Company and that they will not leave his work during working hours to perform his/her duties under this Agreement, unless permission is given by his/her supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 40.03 To provide a minimum of interference to production, the parties agree to the following rules of conduct for committeepersons: (a) Committeepersons will be released during working hours only for the investigation of grievances or to attend a meeting scheduled by the Company. (b) If a committeeperson wishes to be released to investigate a grievance they will request permission from his/her supervisor plus the supervisor of the department they are entering of the nature and place of the grievance, such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. 40.04 Committeepersons and alternates in the absence of the committeeperson will not suffer any loss of pay for time spent in the plant during the normal working hours in accordance with this agreement. 40.05 The Union shall furnish the Company from time to time, and update on the current Union representatives. 40.06 The parties recognize the value of effective communication between them in order to resolve problems which may develop in the workplace. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function The Company agrees to meet with the Employer Union committee on a quarterly basis or at such other times as may be mutually agreed to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with discussing matters of general concern to both parties. The UNIFOR representative and/or the Local Union president may also attend such meetings. In order to ▇▇▇▇▇▇ full and ▇▇▇▇▇ discussions at such meetings it is understood and agreed that the discussions held at such meetings will be considered as being on a without prejudice basis. The parties agree to submit to each other a list of items which they wish to discuss at any such meeting at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting. 40.07 Upon receiving adequate advance notice, the local representative of president and the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local national representative shall be in a place designated permitted access to locations specified by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumCompany at times which are mutually agreed to. 9.06 Union Representation Subject 40.08 The Company recognizes that it is necessary for the Chair or a representative to 9.07leave the plant on occasion to fulfil his responsibilities. The Company will endeavour to co-operate in granting unpaid time off on such occasions, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is provided this does not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without paynegatively affect production. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 10.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Board acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint elect or otherwise select two (2) employees to appoint a union committee from among the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet permanent employees, and will recognize and deal with the Employer to negotiate the renewal such committee on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, provided that not more than three (3) such committee members shall attend at meetings with management representatives. In addition, the Board will acknowledge a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ appointed by the union as a member of the committee. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not normally attend meetings but may act as an alternate in the absence of one of the three (3) committee members. The Local Union President or designate shall be allowed to attend all meetings. 9.05 10.02 The Employer Union agrees to supply the Board with the names of the committee members, and will keep such list up-to-date at all times. 10.03 The Union shall allow reasonable access have the right at any time to have the Employer’s premises by assistance of a staff representative of the Canadian Union for the purpose of consulting Public Employees when negotiating with the local Board. 10.04 The Union acknowledges that the respective committee members have regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining the permission of the appropriate supervisor or their appointee. It is understood that committee members will not absent themselves from duties unreasonably and that, in accordance with this understanding the Board will compensate the respective committee members at the regular rate of pay while attending negotiating meeting with management and while processing grievances. However, compensation will not be paid for such time spent outside the committee members’ regular working hours. 10.05 A member of the bargaining committee shall be invited by the Board to be present at any meeting between a representative of the Board and that employee called for the explicit purpose of announcing discipline or a dismissal. Where circumstances require the spontaneous imposition of discipline, the Board undertakes to advise the Union with regard as soon thereafter as possible. A copy of any written notice of reprimand and/or discipline issued to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will an employee shall be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible provided to the normal conduct Chairperson and the Recording Secretary of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumLocal Union. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 The Union shall notify the Employer elect or otherwise select a Union Committee composed of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health one (1) chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and safety representatives and a maximum of two one (21) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ selected from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possibleStores. The Employer reserves will recognize the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union said Committee for the purpose of consulting with handling any grievances or bargaining on any matters properly arising from time to time during the local representative continuance of the Union with regard to Union mattersagreement, including negotiations for or renewal of any agreement. The Employer shall grant the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for members a reasonable period of time until off work without loss of pay to process grievances hereunder prior to arbitration but including any meetings with a grievance settlement officer. The employer may deny payment in its absolute discretion if the privilege is abused. The member must always obtain the approval of his supervisor in advance, as well as giving details of the matter requesting permission to leave his job. The committee person shall report to his supervisor upon return to his job. In the event the supervisor is unavailable, then the committee person shall report to the General Manager. 5.02 The Union Committee Members and the grievor(s) shall receive their regular pay for any regularly scheduled working time lost due to servicing grievances at the workplace or for their attendance at a grievance meeting with representatives of the Employer. To the greatest extent possible, meetings with the Employer (other than for Collective Bargaining which is specifically referenced below) shall take place during the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ and/or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ regularly-scheduled working hours which shall include travel time and mileage. By mutual consent, meetings/business may take place outside of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ regularly- scheduled hours and in such instance, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be compensated for such time spent including travel time and mileage. The employee’s normal work schedule (re days of the week and start/stop times) shall not be changed nor manipulated so as to avoid payment under this Article. Committee members shall receive their regular pay for working time lost due to negotiations for a new collective agreement up to and including conciliation and/ or Ratification. In the event employees are scheduled/expected to work beyond 6:00 p.m. (and/or beyond 8:00 p.m. on Fridays), the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards shall be granted four (4) times per calendar year a dismissal time of no later than 6:00 pm (and no later than 8:00 pm on Fridays) without loss of pay or benefits for the purpose of attending Union Meetings. 5.03 The Union Committee shall have the right if they so request to have the assistance of a Union representative of Service Employees International Union Local 2.on in all Union/Employer relations. There shall be no disruption of work as a result of such a request being made. 5.04 The Union agrees to supply the Employer with the names of the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payCommittee members and will keep such a list up to date at all times. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 For the purposes of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized in the manner set out below: a) Duly appointed Representatives of the Union are representatives of the employees in all matters pertaining to this Agreement, particularly for the purposes of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to or renewals of this Agreement, and enforcing the employees' collective bargaining rights and any other rights under this Agreement and under the law. The Union shall notify will advise the Employer Employer, in writing, of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesduly appointed Representatives. (ab) The Union acknowledges that has the representative has regular duties right to perform on behalf appoint or elect Stewards. Stewards are representatives of the employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement, including administering the Agreement at the job site, and assisting employees in presenting grievances. The number of Stewards will not normally exceed one (1) for every shift. An additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be appointed or elected where any one shift exceeds thirty‐five (35) employees. Stewards are not permitted to amend any terms of this Agreement. Union Stewards shall not act in the capacity of Representatives. The Union will advise the Employer, thereforein writing, of the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisornames of Stewards. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties Stewards shall be kept to eligible for a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves premium in the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal amount set out in Appendix “C” of this Agreement. 9.05 c) The Employer shall allow reasonable access Union recognizes that Stewards have regular duties to perform as employees of the Employer’s premises by a staff representative , consequently Stewards will not absent themselves from their work to deal with Union business without first obtaining the permission of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits Permission will not be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee withheld unreasonably and the Employer will pay such Stewards at their regular hourly rates while attending to such matters during regular working hours. Where such matters are expected to last more than ten (10) minutes, the Employer may direct that they be delayed dealt with during breaks. The Employer will pay Stewards at their regular hourly rate for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payspent attending such duties during their working hours. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency d) Union Stewards will be laid off or reduced in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during number in accordance with the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephonethe various phases of each project. Continued investigations into such an accident Subject to the operating requirements of the Employer, the Union may request that Union Stewards be retained on the job or project in the reduction of the work force. When so requested, the Employer may assign the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to a classification the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is qualified, in the opinion of the Employer, to perform. In the event the Employer transfers the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another project; a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be conducted pursuant appointed or elected by the Union. e) The Employer shall provide one (1) bulletin board at each job site, at a mutually agreed location, for the exclusive use of the Union. f) Union Representatives shall have the right to Article 9.06visit at the location where employees are working subject to the following: Representatives shall identify themselves to the job Supervisor upon arriving at a job site, and such visits shall not disrupt the flow of work. g) The Employer may meet periodically with the employees for the purposes of discussing any matters of mutual interest or concern to the Employer, the Union, and the employees. A Union Representative may attend such meetings. h) There shall be no Union activity during working hours, on the Employer's premises, except that which is necessary for the processing of grievances and the administration of this Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Project Labour Agreement, Project Labour Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 SECTION 1. The Association shall recognize the Union Representative(s) elected or appointed by the Union and shall not discharge, discipline, harass or otherwise discriminate against such Union Representative(s) for carrying out the duties proper to that position. The Union shall notify inform the Employer Association/Company of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesthe Union Representative(s). (a) SECTION 2. The Union acknowledges that Representative(s) will investigate and process grievances or confer with the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf Representative(s) of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside Union during regular working hours. (a, without loss of pay. The Union Representative(s) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so and/or member will obtain approval from his the immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of supervisor before leaving their immediate area for such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum purposes and that such permission will not therefore be unreasonably withhelddenied. SECTION 3. The Representative Representatives of the Union shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves have the right to limit such time if enter any work premises to meet with new and existing members, to investigate working conditions, grievances, or disputes. They shall have the time requested is unreasonableright to meet with employees involved in a dispute relative to the administration of this Agreement. Union Representatives shall report to the person in charge of the office upon entering premises. 9.03 Employees and SECTION 4. The Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hoursreceive a copy of all termination notices, written warning letters or written reprimands placed in an employee’s file. 9.04 a. The Employer recognizes Association agrees that, whenever a disciplinary meeting is held with an employee the Association will have a Union Representative(s) present at the meeting or via phone. A Union Representative will accommodate being available for the meeting within 24-48 hours. If a meeting is to be held with an employee that could lead to discipline the Association will advise the Union Representative that a meeting is being scheduled. Prior to the meeting starting the employee will be advised of the nature of the meeting and will be advised of their right to Union Representation. b. Should any reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure be issued in writing, the employee in question shall receive a copy of such written reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure within seven (7) worked days of the discovery of the alleged offence, except that an extension of time may be requested in order to complete an investigation. c. Any records placed in an employee’s personnel file related to any disciplinary action against the employee shall be removed after the lapse of eighteen (18) months from date of issue provided no other incidents have occurred of a similar nature. This would exclude any action taken as a result of harassment or violence in the workplace. d. An employee shall be given the opportunity to examine their personnel file with a Manager upon request at a time mutually agreed upon by the parties. An employee may make notes of any documents and may request corrections of any inaccuracies in the record. The employee may request to also have a Union Representative present. SECTION 5. This Agreement is binding upon all agencies of the Company/ Association within the jurisdiction of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet insofar as it complies with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementlocal provincial law. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 8.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Company acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee composed to two (2) employees and a full-time Business Agent of the Local and will recognize and deal with the said Committee with respect to any matter which properly arises from its consideration from time to time during the term of this Agreement, and the said Committee will co-operate with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. Information and statistics regarding the Company’s business disclosed to, or made available to the Negotiating Committee, shall at all times by such Committee be treated in confidence and the members of the said Committee shall not in any way disclose the information so received by them to anyone, apart from the said Committee. 8.02 It is clearly understood that the Negotiating Committee will deal only with such matters as are properly the subject of negotiations, including proposals for the renewal or modification of this Agreement at the proper time. 8.03 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the representatives of the Company. It is acknowledged, understood and agreed that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has their regular duties to perform as an employee of the Company. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their immediate supervisor and will report to their immediate supervisor immediately upon their return. The immediate supervisor shall not unreasonably refuse to grant the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ permission to leave his regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to perform any of the duties required to be performed by the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ under the Employer to negotiate the renewal terms of this Agreement. 9.05 8.04 It is mutually agreed that employees shall not be eligible to serve as Stewards or members of any Union Committee established under this Agreement until after they have become seniority employees, and have been placed on the seniority list. 8.05 The Employer Union Stewards shall allow reasonable access suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in performing Union duties during scheduled working hours. Should the Union duties require that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be away from normal duties for a period of over one (1) hour, the Company shall provide that a replacement employee shall be assigned to perform those duties in the Employer’s premises by a staff representative absence of the Union for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 8.06 The Company acknowledges that the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits negotiating Committee will be paid for all time during normal business hours and timed janitorial work hours. The Stewards to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct a maximum of the business. Such consultations with the local representative two (2) shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept compensated up to a minimummaximum of eight (8) hours each for negotiating time for those hours not on Company time. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.1 The Employer shall recognize stewards as Union Representatives for the purpose of administering the Collective Bargaining Agreement and adjudicating grievances. Union Representatives shall also be recognized for the purpose of administering the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Union shall notify has the Employer right to conduct its internal affairs, as it deems appropriate, free of any intervention by the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesEmployer. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative 5.2 No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or aggrieved employee shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties assigned work in order to conduct Union business without first obtaining permission to do so prior approval from his the immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return denied the right to carry out his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ responsibilities when requested. The Employer reserves ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is obligated to provide the right to limit such time if immediate supervisor with the time requested is unreasonable.following information forty- eight hours in advance: 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right 1. Purpose of the Union business (i.e. grievance, disciplinary hearing, other); 2. The name of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and any employees involved, and 3. The actual time spent on Union business (from start to appoint conclusion). 5.3 The Union staff representative shall be permitted reasonable access to work areas in order to conduct legitimate Union business. A staff representative must secure permission from the department head, or otherwise select two (2) employees his/her authorized representative, in order to contact any employee on the Employer’s time. 5.4 The Union is permitted a reasonable number of stewards. The Union will furnish the names of all stewards and officers acting in such a capacity, to the Employer at the time of their identification. 5.5 Time spent by the stewards in grievance handling during the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ regularly scheduled hours will be paid by the Employer. Stewards who lose time during their regular shift hours for investigating grievances or attending grievance meetings will be paid their regular hourly rate for such time lost provided this allowance is not abused. All stewards will be considered to be on a regular eight-hour shift as far as grievance pay is concerned. 5.6 During contract negotiations, Bargaining Unit members who serve on the Union Negotiating Committee shall be paid for time spent in negotiations with Employer representatives during regularly scheduled work hours. The Union shall provide, in advance, the names of the Union Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled assigned to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to the day shift for the period of negotiations. Release time from work for negotiations shall be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in disciplinefor a period of no more than one-hour before and one hour after the scheduled meeting. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer Further extensions of time will be delayed for a reasonable period provided upon advanced approval from the Department of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payHuman Resources. The Union’s Committee shall number no more than three Employer’s employees. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 7.01 The Union agrees that neither it, nor its officers, agents, representatives and members will engage in the solicitation of members, holding of meetings or any other Union activities on Hospital premises or on working time without the prior approval of the Director of Human Resources of the Hospital, except as may be specifically provided for in this Agreement. Such approval will not be unreasonably denied. 7.02 The Hospital agrees to recognize Union stewards elected or appointed from among the employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of dealing with Union business as provided under this Agreement. For the purposes of this Article, the Hospital agrees to recognize a maximum of eleven (11) stewards (one of which will be the unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇). The Union undertakes to use its best efforts to appoint stewards who work from each of the Hospital’s locations where there are two or more bargaining unit employees. 7.03 The duty of the stewards shall notify be to represent employee(s) and to process grievances or complaints as outlined in the Employer grievance procedure of this Agreement. 7.04 The Union will inform the Hospital, in writing, of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health the stewards and safety representatives of any subsequent changes and a maximum of two (2) local representativesthe Hospital will not be required to recognize such stewards until notification from the Union has been received. (a) 7.05 The Union acknowledges that the representative has stewards have regular duties and responsibilities to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she Hospital and shall not leave his/her their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his their immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties Such permission shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative Whenever the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, in performing Union duties, is required to enter an area within the Hospital in which he is not employed, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall return report to his/her the supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. Permission to enter the area shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves work duties, the right ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first report to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonableimmediate supervisor or designate. 9.03 Employees 7.06 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall suffer no loss of earnings for time spent in meetings with the Hospital involving complaints and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall grievances (but not lose pay for their regularly arbitration of grievances) of employees during regular scheduled working hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Company agrees to recognize a Plant Chair in accordance with Article 6.09 as well as one (1) Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in their absence, one (1) Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each shift; one of these Stewards will serve as the Vice Chair in the Plant Chair's absence. These Union Representatives shall each have more than twelve (12) months seniority and be appointed by the Union. These Union Representatives will handle grievances and attend meetings with Management in the administrationof this Agreement on behalf of the employees. The Union shall notify the Employer notifythe Company in writing of the names of its representatives such Union Representatives at the time of their appointment as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health well as subsequent changes and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesthe Company shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified. 6.02 The Union agrees there will be no Union activity on Company premises except that which is otherwise provided for in this Agreement. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular stewards have duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerCompany and that such persons will not leave their assigned duties without first obtaining their Supervisor's permission , thereforewhich will not be unreasonably withheld. They will report back to their Supervisor upon completion of their Union business. (b) It is clearly understood that stewards will not absent themselves unreasonably in order to deal with grievances. In accordance with this understanding, the representative Company agrees these employees shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular suffer no loss in pay during their scheduled working hours. 6.04 The Union Bargaining Committee shall be comprised of the Plant Chair, the Vice Chair and one (a1) In bargaining unit representative along with a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It staff representative and/or the Local Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇ is understood that members of the taking grievance and negotiating committee who are actively at work will be paid their straight-time earnings for all negotiations and grievance meetings with the Company that occur within their regular work day or work week. 6.05 No individual member or group of such members shall undertake to represent the Local Union at a meeting with Management without proper authorization of the Local Union. 6.06 A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or in his absence, an employee of their choice at work, will be present when any member of the bargaining unit is disciplined, including the discipline of a probationary employee. The disciplined employee will be further allowed fifteen (15) minutes after the meeting to discuss the disciplinary matter with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or representative. The above ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representationshall also apply to all employee counseling meetings, in accordance with the Company Attendance Policy. 6.07 The Company agrees the Union may display union shop cards and/or decals inside Company premises on the Union Bulletin Board. 6.08 The Plant Chair's start time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum mutually agreed between the Plant Chair and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldDistribution Centre Manager. The Representative shall return Plant Chair will be allowed thirty (30) minutes per day prior to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possiblethe last break for employee related union business. The Employer reserves Company agrees to provide the right Plant Chair a private furnished location each day to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonableconduct Union business and to provide locked storage space for Union files. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings 6.09 The Company agrees the Plant Chair shall not lose pay for their regularly always be scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes to work on the right of day shift provided there is work they are qualified to perform. In addition, the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits Plant Chair will be during normal business hours and timed retained within classification, notwithstanding their position on the seniority list, in matters of staff reduction provided there is sufficient work within the classification they are qualified to cause as little disruption as possible to perform. Otherwise, the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations Plant Chair shall displace a junior employee, in accordance with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is madeArticle 13.04, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, remain on the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payday shift asoutlined above. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5:01 The Union has the right to elect, or in certain circumstances select, a Union Committee of three (3) representatives, one (1) of whom shall notify be the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesChairperson. (a) 5:02 The Committee has the right to assist all employees on all shifts in dealing with and presenting grievances to management as well as the right to negotiate for any renewal or extension of this agreement. 5:03 The Union acknowledges recognizes that the representative has Committeepersons have a primary obligation while at work, which is to perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. Committeepersons may not leave their regular workplace without consent of their immediate supervisor nor shall they enter another of the Employer’s workplaces without the consent of the appropriate supervisor. Such consents will not be unreasonably withheld. 5:04 A Committeeperson shall not suffer loss of pay while carrying out normal, thereforeday-to-day Union business during regularly scheduled hours of work. When a Committeeperson is requested by the Employer to attend a meeting outside their regularly scheduled working hours, she shall be paid her straight time hourly rate for all such time. 5:05 All newly hired employees will be provided, as a part of their orientation, with a copy of the representative current Collective Agreement, as well as a list of Committeepersons provided by the Local Union. The Employer will encourage all bargaining unit employees to familiarize themselves with the terms of the Collective Agreement as well as their Committeepersons. 5:06 All correspondence initiated by the Employer arising out of this Agreement or incidental meetings shall normally conduct be addressed to the Committee Chairperson or her designate and all correspondence initiated by the Union arising out of this Agreement or incidental meetings shall be addressed to the Laboratory Manager or his/her activities outside regular working hoursdesignate. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 5:07 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union Committee to appoint have representatives of the Union attend grievance and negotiating meetings and subject to the provisions of Article 11, Labour- Management meetings with the Employer. (a) The Employer agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of three (3) Committee members, appointed, elected or otherwise select two selected. (2b) employees to The purpose of the Negotiating Committee. It shall Committee will be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet negotiate with the Employer to negotiate for the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The the Collective Agreement as hereinafter provided, and the Employer shall allow reasonable access will meet to negotiate with the Employer’s premises by a staff representative Negotiating Committee and representatives of the Union for this purpose. (c) In the purpose period of consulting with six (6) months prior to the local representative termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Committee shall be entitled to one (1) shift with regard pay, to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals. (d) The Employer agrees to pay three (3) members of the Negotiating Committee for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attending negotiations up to and including conciliation. 5:09 The Union mattersagrees to provide the Employer with a list of all Committeepersons, or including the Employername of the Chairperson. It is agreed such visits Such notices and any subsequent changes to the list will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible provided to the normal conduct Employer in a timely manner. The Employer agrees if it makes any changes to its supervisory or management teams, it will provide a copy of all such organizational announcements to the Union. 5:10 The Employer agrees when forwarding Union Dues to submit a list providing the following information, including information of those employees for whom deductions were made, showing the amounts deducted, and dates of hire of those employees hired in the preceding month. (a) Names of all employees in the bargaining unit, their job title, classification, employee identification number, salutation, gender, employee hire date, home address, home telephone, hourly rate and hours worked in the month; (b) Names of employees whose employment was terminated; (c) Names of employees who have resigned or retired; (d) Names of employees who have attained seniority; (e) Names of employees who are on leave of absence; (f) Names of employees receiving long term disability payments; (g) Names of employees laid off or on recall; (h) Notification of death of current employees; and (i) Bargaining Unit employees hired outside of the businessBargaining Unit. 5:11 Where it is practical to do so, the Employer will make available to the Union a bulletin board for each of its licensed locations. Such consultations with For those locations where it is not practical for a bulletin board to be installed, the local representative shall Employer will make available a binder for the exclusive use of Union notices and bulletins. Any notices to be in a place designated posted or filed will first be approved by the Employer and time taken notices will be limited to notices of meetings, social events and other official Union related matters. Such approval shall not be kept to a minimumunreasonably withheld by the Employer. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the 5:12 The Employer will make available for the Union’s exclusive use, unrestricted office space sufficient to accommodate a locked filing cabinet of normal dimensions. The Union’s filing cabinet will be delayed for situated in an area where Union Committeepersons will have ready access to the cabinet on a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payregular and ongoing basis. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The number of Union stewards shall be limited to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every active employees. The number of Committeepersons shall be limited to four (4) plus a full time Unit Chairperson. The Bargaining Committee will consist of the Committeepersons, Unit Chairperson and Local President. The Company will use its best efforts to place the Committeepersonson similar schedules. The Union shall notify will certify in writing to the Employer of Company the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health their Stewards and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) the Committeepersons including any office they hold with the Union. The Company will not be required to recognize them until so notified. The Union acknowledges that the representative has Stewards, Committeepersons including Union Officers, like other employees, have regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerCompany and all of these shall report to their Supervisor and request permission to leave their job to investigate grievances or to attend any meetings with representatives of the Company, thereforeas authorized by the Company, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she hours without loss of regular pay. Permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Company will pay the regular straight time wages for the Unit Chair at his regular rate of pay. The Unit Chairperson will be permitted reasonable access to areas within the operations for the purpose of attending meetings related to the administration of this agreement upon prior request to and satisfactory arrangements agreed with the Superintendent of the Department. Such agreement shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative Unit Chair is expected to make regular contact with the Manager of Human Resources or designate. He is expected to notify the Manager of Human Resources or designate of his planned absence in advance. Upon termination of this appointment, the employee shall return to his/her regular duties his former job if it still exists; or if it no longer exists, a job for which he has the required skill and ability subject to Article The Company will meet once per month (July and August excluded) with the Bargaining Committee and with advance notice, the National Representative, to discuss issues of importance to either party. Issues for discussion must be submitted to the Human Resources Manager at least three (3) working days in advance for inclusion on the agenda. There shall be no Union activity on the Company’s property or on the Company’s time except as expeditiously as possibleprovided for in this Agreement. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings Company shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right provide each new employee with a copy of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees collective agreement. The new employee shall also be introduced to the Negotiating Committee▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the area and provided with a period of up to fifteen (15) minutes for discussion. It shall The Company agrees that during the term of the Collective Agreement, the election of officers of Local may be conducted at locations approved by the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access Company prior to the Employer’s premises by commencement of and after the finish of a staff representative of shift. The Union will notify the Union Company at least one (1) week in advance. The Company agrees to provide Bulletin Boards for the purpose of consulting posting Union information. Notices will be signed and posted only by officers of the Union, and will be in keeping with the local representative spirit and intent of this Agreement. Notices not in keeping with the spirit and intent of this agreement will be removed upon the written request of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the EmployerCompany. It is agreed such visits will One (1) bulletin board shall be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct located in each of the business. Such consultations with following areas: Copper Smelter Copper Refinery Zinc Mill Shops Warehouse Gatehouse Article Discrimination Harassment The Company and the local representative Union agree that there shall be no discrimination, interference, restraint, harassment or coercion exercised or practiced by either of them or by any of their representatives, with respect to any employee by reason of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or handicap nor by reason of union membership or activity or non-membership in a place designated by any lawful union. In the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, application of the meeting between above the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held limitations set out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06Ontario Human Rights Code will apply.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 An Employee is entitled to have a Union representative present for any meeting with the Employer which results in disciplinary action. (i) The Supervisor shall be required to inform the Employee of this right prior to the meeting. (ii) In the event that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not available on the work site for consultation, the Employee shall be given the opportunity to contact a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ by telephone. (iii) If the Employee chooses to invoke his/her right to representation, the meeting shall be postponed to allow a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to attend the meeting. (iv) If an Employee chooses to waive his/her right to representation, the Employee shall be required to sign a waiver form (see Appendix A) indicating that he/she has been advised of his/her right to Union representation, and has waived his/her right to do so. It is understood that this waiver does not exclude the Employee's right to representation during any subsequent meetings. (v) A copy of the signed waiver shall be forwarded to the Union mailbox at PYS Head Office immediately following the meeting. 6.02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or elect not more than three (3) members covered by this Agreement for the purpose of assisting Employees in the processing of any grievance which properly arises under the provisions of this Agreement. (i) Grievance meetings will be held at a time mutually agreeable to all parties. 6.03 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or elect not more than three (3) members covered by this Agreement for the purpose of negotiating renewal of the Collective Agreement. (i) When members are participating in the negotiation process during non-scheduled working hours or on a scheduled day off, the Employer shall grant them equivalent time off work, without pay, in lieu within fourteen (14) days. 6.04 The Parties agree that the Employer will not reimburse the Employees discussed in Article 6.01, 6.02, and 6.03 for the duties described therein. However, it is agreed that when the presence of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is necessary and/or requested, all parties shall endeavour, wherever possible, to seek the attendance of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who is on shift. Where this is not possible, the meeting shall be re- scheduled to a mutually agreeable time to accommodate the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ work schedule/availability. 6.05 It is understood and agreed that a member of the Union has his/her regular work to perform on behalf of the Employer. However, should he/she be required to assist an Employee in presenting a grievance during his/her regular working hours, he/she shall not leave work without first obtaining the permission of a Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming his/her regular duties, he/she shall again report to a Supervisor. 6.06 The Employer shall acknowledge and recognise one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from each location elected or otherwise appointed by the Union, one (1) of which will be the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Where such election or appointment is not possible, the Union will appoint an Executive member to fulfill the role of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) until a volunteer can be found to assume the responsibilities of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health the Shop Stewards and safety representatives Executive in writing and a maximum of two (2) local representativesfurther agrees to promptly advise the Employer in writing any changes in same. 6.07 The Employer agrees to allow Representatives of the Union, upon request, up to thirty (a30) The minutes either at the beginning or end of staff meetings, but not both, for discussion of Union acknowledges that matters and orientation of new members. Management has the representative has regular duties right to perform deny the request on behalf occasion where it would unduly interfere with the safe and effective operations of the Employer. The Employer’s approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.08 The Employer grants up to a total of one hundred and twenty (120) hours per calendar year for Executives of the Union time off without loss of pay to complete Executive duties if they are scheduled to work, therefore, provided one (1) week’s written notice is given to the representative shall normally conduct Human Resources Coordinator or his/her activities outside regular working hoursManagement designate, and it does not unduly interfere with the operations of the Employer. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. 6.09 The Employer reserves the right agrees to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of allow the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to use the Negotiating Committeein-house mail system provided that all correspondence be sealed and marked with the recipients’ names. It All other Union activities carried out on the Employer’s premises and time shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet governed by and in compliance with the Employer to negotiate the renewal Labour Relations Act of Ontario and this Agreement. 9.05 6.10 The Employer shall allow reasonable provide space on a bulletin board in each staff room within each work site, upon which the Union may post notices of meetings and other activities. The literature shall be approved by a member of the management team prior to the posting on the board. The Employer’s approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.11 Shop Stewards and/or Union Executive members shall have supervised access at Head Office to a member's personnel file held by the Employer providing that one (1) day's notice is given to the Employer, and the member whose file is in question has provided written permission to the Employer. Any information deemed relevant to an investigation shall be made accessible. The Parties agree that this Article will be used to facilitate an investigation into a complaint or grievance filed by the member whose file is in question. The Union agrees to save harmless and to indemnify the Employer with respect to any claim made against the Employer by an Employee arising out of the access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of file. 6.12 The Employer shall forward to the Union for the purpose an amount of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employerthree thousand five hundred dollars ($3500) in January. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline This fund is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until used by the Union Representative becomes available in which case exclusively for training and education of the Employee may be held out of service without paymembership. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify may designate and the Employer of Company will recognize Shop Stewards on the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives.following basis: (a) One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift in each building. Two Stewards to represent all skilled trades employees. One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on day shift and one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on afternoon shift. One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent all Warehouse employees. One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent Quality Control Inspectors. A total of two Stewards from the first or second or third shift together with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Local Union President shall constitute the Plant Grievance Committee. The Local President shall be designated as Chairperson and shall be on the day shift. No employee shall be eligible to serve as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Grievance Committee until he is an active full time employee of the Company, and has at least three (3) months seniority. The Union acknowledges that will inform the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf Company in writing of the Employeridentity of all Stewards and Grievance committee Members, therefore, and the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties Company shall be kept obliged to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldrecognize such persons. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for For the purpose of consulting this agreement, the Plant Grievance Committee and the Stewards, together with the local representative officers of the Local Union, shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to see that this agreement is faithfully carried out. The Company and the Union agree that the Local Union President and those identified in accordance with regard to Union mattersafter obtaining permission from their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be permitted, during normal business working hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct without loss of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept pay for up to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject maximum of hours per contract year, to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, clock out and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed leave their regular duties for a reasonable period of time until to investigate and settle grievances, attend grievance meetings and attend to such union duties which may arise within the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigationsBargaining Unit. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the Upon completion of accident reports the instant matter, the Local Union President or those identified in accordance with shall receive such representation by telephoneto his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, clock back in, and resume their regular duties. Continued investigations into such an accident Meetings for the negotiation of the renewal of this agreement shall be conducted pursuant during working hours and the Company agrees to Article 9.06pay not more than four (4) members of the Union Negotiating Committee their straight time hourly rate for the time spent in such negotiations to a maximum of the regular work day. One member shall be from the skilled trades. The Company agrees to pay Local Union Officers for time spent in attending Union business to a maximum of (20) days in total per contract year. The Union agrees to notify the Company in advance with the of the selected. The Company agrees to provide the Union with a reasonable sized office, properly ventilated and with a phone, locked filing cabinet, mail pick-up and the use of a photocopier. The Company agrees to grant Superseniority to the Union President for lay-off purposes only.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Company will recognize a maximum of one (1) senior employee as grievance ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift in addition to the local Union Grievance Chairman. A grievance ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will act on grievances arising only in his/her work area. In the absence of the above grievance ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Grievance Chairman may act as the alternate. 6.02 The Union shall will notify the Employer Company in writing of the names of its representatives all grievance stewards and chairmen, and the Com- pany will not recognize any employee as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health a grievance ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativeschairman until such notification is received. (a) 6.03 The Company will recognize a general grievance committee which will act on grievances at Step 2 of the Grievance Procedure. This committee will be composed of 6.04 The grievance committee shall be paid for meeting time for a reasonable period. 6.05 The Union acknowledges agrees that stewards, members of the representative has grievance committee and such other Union officers will be chosen from among the employees and have regular duties work to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall Company. Such person will not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission permis- sion from his/her immediate supervisor stating who he/she wishes to do so from his immediate supervisorcontact and the expected duration of his/her ab- sence. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to (If requested, he/she will give a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return reasonable explana- tion as to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possibleabsence.) If permission is granted, the mat- ter will be dealt with expeditiously, and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union officer will report to his/her superior immediately upon re- turn. 6.06 The Company agrees that the International Staff Representative of the United Steelworkers may enter Com- pany property to investigate grievances at the request of lo- cal Union officer(s) or Company officials at times during normal working hours after first securing permission from the Operations Manager or his/her designee. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable.Union 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings 6.07 The Company shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right recognize a negotiations commit- tee of three (3) ▇. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ Enterprises Ltd. Employees, com- prised of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to Local Chairperson, Chairperson of the Negotiating Griev- ance Committee. It shall be , and the Negotiating Committee’s Unit Secretary of the Local, whose sole function to meet with the Employer is to negotiate the renewal of this AgreementAgreement as set forth in Article 23.02. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 8.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or otherwise select an executive committee, a grievance committee and a negotiating committee. 8.02 The Employer recognizes the following representatives of the Union: a) The authorized representatives of the Union shall be the executive committee composed of president, vice-president, recording secretary, the secretary-treasurer, and the chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or their designates whose duties shall be to handle Union business and act as liaison between the Union and the Employer. b) Four stewards, one of whom will be designated as chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Employer will recognize a grievance committee which will consist of the president or designate, the chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or designate, and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Stewards shall be employees of the Employer in the bargaining unit and shall have successfully completed their probationary period. c) A negotiating committee composed of three members of the Union. The Union shall notify have the right at any time to have the assistance of an outside labour resource in dealing or negotiating with the Employer. d) The Union will advise the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining outlined in the above clauses. The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of the designate to the grievance committee members, health if such designate is required. It is understood and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesagreed that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ serving on the grievance committee shall be the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who initially processed the grievance where possible. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf 8.03 Members of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside Union negotiating team will receive their regular working hours. (a) In a situation rate of pay and applicable benefits while attending negotiations for days which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission they otherwise would have worked but for negotiations up to do so from his immediate supervisorand including conciliation. It is understood that the taking of such hours spent in negotiations will be considered as paid time away from regular duties shall be kept up to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonablemaximum of seven hours per day. 9.03 Employees and 8.04 The Union representatives who attend grievance will be allowed to hold meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to on the Employer’s premises provided that such meetings are outside working hours and provided the Union has requested in advance the use of the meeting room and obtained the approval of the senior management designate. It is understood that, in any event, no such meeting shall interfere with the normal operations of the Employer. 8.05 Prior to the beginning of contract negotiations with the Employer, members of the negotiating committee will be permitted to take a maximum of 21 hours off for the purpose of meeting to prepare for negotiations. Of that 21 hours, 8 hours may be taken off without deduction of pay. Such time off shall not interfere with the operations of the Employer or the timely completion of employee duties. Members of the negotiating committee shall give the Employer two weeks’ notice in writing in advance of the time off requested under this article. 8.06 The Employer may grant leave of absence without pay to employees who have passed their probationary period and are selected or appointed by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative attending at union conventions, schools or seminars. Request for such leaves of absence must be made in writing, at least two (2) weeks in advance of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the businessleave. Such consultations with the local representative leave shall not be in a place designated by the Employer unreasonably denied. No more than four (4) employees may be absent at any one time and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, not more than one (1) from any one team. The maximum cumulative leave for all employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result not exceed forty-eight (48) working days in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payeach contract year. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 7.1 The Union Local may appoint a Collective Bargaining Committee, which shall notify consist of not more than four (4) Employees appointed by the Local. The Employer shall be advised of the names of its representatives the committee members prior to the commencement of negotiations. The Local members so selected shall not suffer any loss of regular pay or other benefits for time spent in meetings with the Employer on negotiations for a new collective agreement but shall not be eligible for overtime payments for time spent in such meetings which are conducted in other than regular working hours. 7.2 The Local shall not be prevented by the Employer from having the assistance of a representative from the Union when meeting with the Employer as follows: officersrequired in the grievance procedure or for collective bargaining. The Union representative may have access to Employer's premises for such purposes only with prior notice to the Employer. Reasonable access will not be withheld. 7.3 The Employer shall be provided with a list, bargaining committee membersin writing, health of all Local officers and safety representatives their terms of office and shall be advised, within thirty (30) days, of any changes to that list. The Employer shall supply the Local with a maximum list of two supervisory personnel with whom the Local may be required to transact business and shall supply the Local, within thirty (230) local representativesdays, of any changes to that list. (a) The Union Employer acknowledges that the representative right of the Local to elect Stewards. The Employer shall be notified, within thirty (30) days, on any change to the list of Stewards. (b) Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has her regular duties work to perform on behalf of the Employer. However, thereforeif it is necessary to process a grievance during regular working hours, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will do so as expeditiously as possible. (c) A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or her alternate shall obtain the representative permission of her immediate supervisor before leaving her work to perform her duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. (d) A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall normally conduct his/report back to her activities immediate supervisor before resuming the normal duties of her position after she has completed her duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; and (e) Employees, who are Stewards, shall not suffer any loss of wages or benefits as a result of time spent on their duties during regular working hours, but there shall be no compensation to Employees, who are Stewards, for time spent on other duties outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 7.5 The Employer shall allow provide reasonable access to bulletin boards for the posting of Union notices. The Local shall be given reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard interschool mail system to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible deliver information to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumschool for Local members. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify Employer acknowledges the Employer right of the names Union to appoint, elect or select The Employer will recognize A Union Grievance Committee consisting of its representatives not more then six (6) stewards from different departments or shifts. Such stewards shall be elected by the employees and each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have completed six (6) months of continuous service and shall have acquired seniority. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, with the consent of his supervisor, be permittedto leave his regular duties for a reasonable length of time to function as follows: officersa ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as this Agreement provides without loss of regular pay. Such consent from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. One (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be elected by the said employees as the unit chair. The Employer agrees, bargaining that for the purpose of Master Bargaining, a committee membersconsisting of the unit chairperson and one (1) committeeperson, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) selected by the Union, will be recognized. The Union acknowledges that the representative has members of the Negotiating Committee and the members of the Grievance Committee, including the Unit Chairperson, have regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerEmployer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without notifying their immediate supervisor. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, thereforewith the consent of her supervisor, be permitted to leave her regular Company duties for a reasonable length of time to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as in this Agreement provided, including time to meet with the President of the Local Union or a National or Local Representative of the Union about a grievance. The President of the Local Union or National or Local Representative shall seek consent for such meeting from the Administrator, or designate. Such consent from the Administrator or designate will not be unreasonably withheld. A meeting with the President of the Local Union or the National or Local Representative of the Union and the Stewards shall be in a place where the two may confer privately. The name of each of the Negotiating and Grievance Committee members, including the Unit Chairperson, shall be given to the Employer in writing and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any such representative until it has been so notified. The Employer will provide the Union with a list of the names of its Supervisors. The Union Negotiating Committee and Grievance Committee have the right to have the assistance of the National or Local Representative of the Union. It is mutually agreed that arrangements will be made for the Union National or Local Representative to interview each new employee of the bargaining unit once during the first thirty (30) days of employment for the purpose of informing such employee of the existence of the Union in the Nursing Home. The Employer shall advise the Union monthly as to the names of the persons listed for interview and the time and place on the premises of the Employer designated for such interview, the representative duration of which shall normally conduct his/her activities outside not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. [Subject to agreement with the Union about the number of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the number of Stewards who assist at any time] The Employer agrees that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Union Chairperson who leaves his work duties pursuant to the above shall not suffer loss of pay during the employee’s scheduled regular working hourshours for the reasonable time spent in the handling of grievances. (a) In [Subject to agreement with the Union about the number of members of the Committee] The Employer agrees that a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she member of the Negotiating Committee shall not leave his/her suffer loss of pay during the employee’s scheduled regular duties without first obtaining permission working hours when the Committee is scheduled to do meet with the Employer and the member does so from his immediate supervisormeet, up to and including conciliation. Pay For Negotiating Meetings: Where the bargaining committee member is on a scheduled day off: Where a Home is participating in a master bargaining process, and the employee attends a bargaining session or sessions with the Employer on master issues, on a day that would otherwise be a scheduled day off, the Employer agrees to provide such employee with an alternate day off with pay, or, in the alternative pay for the scheduled day or days so spent in negotiating meetings with the Employer. It is understood that this provision does not apply when the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to employee attends a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint bargaining session or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet sessions with the Employer on local issues. Union Chairperson entitled to negotiate the renewal reasonable time in advance of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access a Step Grievance meeting in order to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union prepare for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimummeeting. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 (a) The Employer agrees that the Union shall notify may appoint or otherwise select a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ composed of not more than one (1) employee. The Employer agrees to recognize the Employer member of the names Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as set forth in this Agreement for the purpose of its representatives as follows: officershandling any grievances or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of the Agreement, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum including negotiations for or the renewal of two (2) local representativesany Agreement. (ab) Employees shall not be eligible to serve as members of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ unless they have successfully completed their probationary period and attained seniority. 5.02 The Employer acknowledges the right to the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 5.03 The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of representative(s) of SEIU Local 2.on, when meeting with the Employer or the Employer’s representatives. Such meeting will be arranged with the Manager of St. Peter’s Cemetery and will be held at a time and place mutually convenient to both parties. 5.04 The Union acknowledges that the representative has Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ member and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she Employer and that such persons shall not leave his/her their regular duties without having first obtaining obtained permission to do so from his their immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties , which shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ member and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall state their destination to their immediate supervisor and shall report again to the immediate supervisor at the time of their return to his/her work. In accordance with the forgoing, the Employer agrees that Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ servicing grievances of employees during their regular duties as expeditiously as possibleworking hours shall not be subject to any deduction in their regular pay. The Employer reserves Parties agree that the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees processing of grievances at Steps No. 1 and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings 2 shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled be arranged, so far as reasonably possible, between 0830 hours and 1630 hours. 9.04 5.05 The Employer recognizes the right member of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall receive her regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at: (a) negotiating meetings with representatives of the Employer, up to and including conciliation; and (b) meetings with representatives of the Employer pursuant to Article 5.07 of this Agreement. (c) attendance at grievance meetings at Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Grievance Procedure. 5.06 The Union to appoint or otherwise select two shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of the currently authorized member of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 5.07 Labour/Management Committee (2a) employees A Labour/Management Committee shall be formed consisting of a representative of the Employer and the members of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. (b) Where there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a Labour/Management Committee meeting during the term of this Agreement the following protocol will take place. A request for such meeting will be made in writing at least one (1) week prior to the Negotiating Committee. It date proposed accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to be discussed, which shall be not include matters that are properly the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with subject of negotiations for the Employer to negotiate the amendment or renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer (c) A representative attending such meeting shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by be paid for wages lost from regularly scheduled hours. A Union staff member may attend as a staff representative of the Union. Meetings will be held quarterly unless otherwise agreed. 5.08 The Employer agrees to provide a Union representative with thirty (30) minutes to interview new employees during their first thirty (30) days of employment. 5.09 The Employer will grant a three (3) day unpaid leave of absence for the purpose of consulting with Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to attend the local representative annual Union training seminar. The Union will give at least two weeks notice of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumseminar. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 SECTION 1. The Company shall recognize the Union Representative(s) elected or appointed by the Union and shall not discharge, discipline, harass or otherwise discriminate against such Union Representative(s) for carrying out the duties proper to that position. The Union shall notify inform the Employer Company of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesthe Union Representative(s). (a) SECTION 2. The Union acknowledges that Representative(s) will investigate and process grievances or confer with the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf Representative(s) of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside Union during regular working hours. (a, without loss of pay. The Union Representative(s) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so and or member will obtain approval from his the immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of supervisor before leaving their immediate area for such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum purposes and that such permission will not therefore be unreasonably withhelddenied. SECTION 3. The Representative Representatives of the Union shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves have the right to limit such time if enter any work premises to meet with new and existing members, to investigate working conditions, grievances, or disputes. They shall have the time requested is unreasonableright to meet with employees involved in a dispute relative to the administration of this Agreement. Union Representatives shall report to the person in charge of the office upon entering premises. 9.03 Employees SECTION 4. The Union shall receive a copy of all termination notices, written warning letters or written reprimands placed in an employee’s file. The Company agrees that, whenever a disciplinary meeting is held with an employee, the Company will have a Union Representative(s) present at the meeting or via phone. A Union Representative will accommodate being available for the meeting within 24-48 hours. If a meeting is to be held with an employee that could lead to discipline the Company will advise the Union Representative that a meeting is being scheduled. Prior to the meeting starting the employee will be advised of the nature of the meeting and will be advised of their right to Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hoursRepresentation. 9.04 The Employer recognizes SECTION 5. This Agreement is binding upon the right Company within the jurisdiction of the Union insofar as it complies with local provincial law. SECTION 6. Should any reprimand, warning, or disciplinary measure be issued, the employee in question shall receive a written copy of such reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure within seven (7) working days of the discovery of the alleged offence, except that an extension of time may be requested in order to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees complete an investigation. SECTION 7. Any records placed in an employee’s personnel file related to any disciplinary action against the Negotiating Committee. It employee shall be disregarded after the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal lapse of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by eighteen (18) months from date of issue provided no other incidents have occurred of a staff representative similar nature. This would exclude any action taken as a result of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, harassment or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency violence in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06workplace.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two from amongst full‐time and regularly scheduled part‐time employees, who have completed their probationary period, a total of three (23) Stewards. 9.02 The Union recognizes and agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such time as is necessary will be taken by the Stewards during working hours in order to assist an employee in presenting his grievance to the designated representative of the Employer in accordance with the grievance procedure. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer agrees to compensate the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at his regular straight time hourly rate for time lost from his regular working hours when servicing grievances hereunder provided the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first obtain the permission of his immediate Manager before absenting himself/herself from his duties. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Prior to returning to work, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must report to his immediate manager. 9.03 The Employer agrees to recognize a negotiating committee composed of up to four (4) employees who have completed their probationary period to represent both the Negotiating Committeefull‐ time and part‐time employees whose function shall be to negotiate renewals of this agreement as provided for in Article 28. At least one (1) of the above employees on the negotiating committee shall be a full‐time employee and at least one (1) shall be a regularly scheduled part‐time employee. The Employer agrees to compensate the members of the negotiating committee for time lost from regular working hours while meeting with the Employer, to negotiate renewals of this Collective Agreement on the same basis as provided for in Article 9.02 above until either party requests the Minister of Labour to appoint a Conciliation Officer. 9.04 The Union must notify the Employer in writing of the names of the stewards and the names of the executive committee and members of all recognized committees and the respective effective dates of their appointment before the Employer is obligated to recognize the same. It shall be is understood that the Negotiating Committee’s function president of the Union or designate and the executive director or designate are automatically members of all recognized committees in addition to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementthose representatives specified. 9.05 The Employer and the Union shall allow reasonable access each name up to four (4) representatives to the labour/management committee which shall meet no less than twice per calendar year at times mutually agreed upon by the parties. If four (4) employees are appointed or selected by the Union, one (1) such employee must be a regularly scheduled part‐time employee. The purpose of the meetings will be to discuss matters of mutual concern. It is understood that an individual matter which could be processed through the grievance and arbitration procedures provided in this agreement shall not be discussed at these meetings. 9.06 The Union may request the presence of a representative from C.U.P.E. to assist in matters dealt with in this agreement as may the Employer request the presence of a consultant. When the presence of the C.U.P.E. representative is requested, the executive director shall be notified prior to the visit. 9.07 All correspondence between the parties shall pass between the Local Union recording secretary or designate and the executive director or designate. 9.08 The Union shall meet with new employees for a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes following the Employer’s premises by orientation in order to supply a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours collective agreement and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer review terms and time taken shall be kept to a minimumconditions therein. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 4.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Company acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint elect plant representation as follows”, “A” shift, one (1) representative, “B” shift, one (1) representative “C” Shift, one (1) representative, and “D” shift one (1) representative. In addition the Company will recognize a Plant Unit Chairperson who shall be assigned to days shift and shall be provided such time as is required to deal with the Collective Agreement issues as described in the “Letter of Understanding” on Union Representation. Regular union/management meeting will be scheduled by the company and the company will provide the union committee with one-hour preparation time. Union Representatives will be paid their regular wages (to a maximum 10 hours per day, 40 hours per week) for authorized time spent attending meetings with the company, including negotiations. The company is not responsible for time spent at arbitration hearings. One of the duties of the Union representatives shall be to represent the Employees in the processing of grievances as outlined in the Grievance Procedure. 4.02 The Union will inform the company in writing of the names of the Committeeperson(s) including the Plant Chairperson, and any subsequent change in the names of the Committeeperson(s) and Plant Chairperson. The union has the right to designate an alternate and will so advise the company and the Company will not be required to recognize the Committeeperson(s) and Plant Chairperson until such notification from the Union has been received. 4.03 The Company will grant reasonable time off with pay during working hours for the Plant Chairperson, or otherwise select Union representative to directly participate in the investigation and adjustment of grievances, or contract administration. Such person or person(s) must request permission from their immediate supervisor to leave their work stations and must report back to their supervisor when they have completed their grievance activity. Employees who request to speak to their union representative will have this arranged by their supervisor within two (2) employees to hours of the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementrequest. 9.05 4.04 When an employee is called to a meeting where the company is investigating that employee and that investigation could lead to discipline, he shall have a union representative present during any meeting or portion of meeting in which discipline is to occur. 4.05 Any union representative including the in-plant bargaining committee, the local President or the national Representative may enter the plant off-shift to conduct union business. The Employer shall allow reasonable access company must be notified prior to entering the Employer’s premises by plant. 4.06 The Company agrees to recognize a staff Negotiating/Bargaining Committee not to exceed four (4) employees who will be from the Plant Committee, along with a Representative from the National Union, and/or the representative of the CAW Local 127. 4.07 The Union will be allowed to post on a bulletin board, provided by the Company, notices approved by the Plant Chairperson, Officer of the Local Union, or the National Representative, regarding meetings and matters pertaining only to the Union. Before posting, all such notices must be approved by the Plant Manager or the Human Resources Manager. 4.08 It is agreed that the Union, its members or agents shall not distribute or cause to be distributed any handbills, pamphlets, literature, or Union material during working hours unless approved by the Plant Manager or the Human Resources Manager. The company will not unreasonably withhold permission. 4.09 Union representatives shall have top seniority during the term of office for the purpose of consulting with layoff and recall subject to having the local representative of ability to perform the available work. 4.10 The Company will provide the Union with regard to Union matters, or an office inside the Employerfacility within 60- days upon ratification. It is agreed such visits The office will be during normal business hours equipped with a locking door, filing cabinets, a telephone, desk, and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is madechairs, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without paycomputer with internet access. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify 8.01 For the Employer purpose of assisting employees in the names presentation of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum grievances in accordance with the provision of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, thereforeArticle 9, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select one (1) shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from each department up to a maximum of six (6), one of whom shall be the Unit Chairperson. In the event that the Company establishes any new department, the Union will be notified and given an opportunity to appoint a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in such new department, but in no event shall the maximum number of stewards exceed six (6). 8.02 The Union agrees to supply the Company with a list of its shop stewards and agrees to keep such list up-to-date at all times. 8.03 The Company shall recognize a Union Grievance Committee composed of two (2) employees to shop stewards and the Negotiating CommitteeUnit Chairperson all of whom will be bargaining unit employees. It The Union Chairperson shall be scheduled to work on a regular basis on the Negotiating Committee’s function day shift during his tenure in that position. 8.04 It is agreed that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall continue to meet perform his regular work in order to maintain the efficiency of the Company operations. However, in accordance with this understanding, should he be required to assist an employee in his jurisdiction in presenting a grievance during working hours, he will first obtain permission of his immediate supervisor and upon obtaining such permission will be allowed to be absent from his work station for a reasonable period of time. Such time spent during regular working hours will be without loss of pay. Upon returning to his regular duties, the Employer shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report to negotiate his supervisor before commencing the renewal same. In the absence of the local shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Unit Chairperson may take his place and fulfil his functions as per the terms of this AgreementArticle. 9.05 8.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access Company will recognize a negotiating committee of up to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative three (3) employees acting as representatives of the Union for the purpose of consulting negotiating a renewal of this Collective Agreement upon its expiry. The Company shall pay the wages of such employees for time spent in direct negotiations with the Company up to the point of conciliation. 8.06 The Company shall provide the local representative Union the use of the existing training room as an office for the purposes of conducting Union business in accordance with the terms of this Agreement provided that the training room shall continue to be available for use by the Company for employee training and by the parties for Joint Health and Safety Committee meetings on the same basis as has been the practice to date. Also the Company shall continue to provide the Union with regard a locking file cabinet to be permanently located in the Union matters, or office for which the EmployerUnion shall have the only keys. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to The Company shall provide the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations Union with the local representative shall be use of a telephone in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case office provided that the Employee may be held out of service without payUnion shall reimburse the Company for any long distance charges. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 A. The University shall recognize officers and stewards as Union representatives for the purpose of administering the collective bargaining agreement and adjudicating grievances. Union representatives shall also be recognized for the purpose of administering the collective bargaining agreement. The Union has the right to conduct its internal affairs as it deems appropriate, free of any obstruction by the University so long as it does not interfere with the operations or mission of the University. B. The Union staff representative shall be permitted reasonable access to work areas in order to conduct legitimate Union business. A staff representative must secure permission from the University's Director of Employee and Labor Relations or his/her authorized representative, in order to contact any employee on University time, provided that such permission will not be unreasonably denied. If the Director of Employee and Labor Relations or his/her authorized representative is not available, the staff representative will notify him/her of his contact on the next regular business day following the contact. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or president who enters into a unit or department other than his/her own shall first notify the supervisor of that unit or department of his/her presence for the purpose of investigating or processing a formal written grievance. If the supervisor of the department to be visited is the subject of the investigation, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or president shall contact the Director Employee and Labor Relations, or his/her designee, who will schedule a time to conduct the investigation or meeting. C. The Union will be permitted a number of stewards to be agreed upon by the parties and, in addition, another four (4) union officers to act in the capacity of stewards. The Union will furnish the names of all stewards and officers, acting in such a capacity, to the University's Director of Employee and Labor Relations at the time of their identification. The Union will post the current list of stewards and their designated areas of responsibility. The Union shall notify provide a current list at least bi-annually, to the Employer University's Director of Employee and Labor Relations, or more frequently if there are changes in the interim. D. Time spent by the stewards and officers in grievance meetings, during their regularly scheduled hours, will result in no loss of regular, straight time pay. The University will make reasonable efforts to schedule meetings at times convenient to attendees. Where employees working on different shifts are required to attend the meeting, the meeting will be scheduled as close to shift change as reasonably possible. E. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, officer, or aggrieved employee shall leave his assigned work in order to conduct Union business without prior approval from his respective supervisor. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be unreasonably denied the right to carry out his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ responsibilities, as set forth in Paragraph D, above, when requested. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or officer is obligated to provide the Director of Employee and Labor Relations the following information within forty-eight (48) hours of Union business: 1. Purpose of the Union business (i.e., grievance, disciplinary hearing, other). 2. The names of its representatives as follows: officersstewards and other employees involved. 3. Actual time spent on Union business (from start to conclusion). 4. The department of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 5. The department of the employee. 6. The name of the aggrieved employee's supervisor giving permission. The University shall provide the form required for recording the information to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or officer's immediate supervisor. During pre-disciplinary hearing and grievance meetings, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of there shall be no more than two (2) local representatives. employees, i.e., a Union representative and the aggrieved party, plus one (a1) The Union acknowledges that the staff representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct or his/her activities outside regular working hoursdesignee present. The University shall also have no more than a total of three (3) representatives present, excluding the hearing officer in pre-disciplinary hearings. The University and the Union shall receive notice from the other party of the employees and/or supervisors it intends to use as witnesses and such employees shall be scheduled in advance by the parties so as to limit the burden on the Department. (This is not subpoena authority and Union witnesses must appear voluntarily.) Both parties shall be permitted no more than one (1) non-participating observer for educational purposes, provided the employee agrees. Participants shall suffer no loss of regular, straight time pay as a result of such attendance. Where a witness becomes unavailable, the hearing shall be postponed fora reasonable time to a mutually agreed date and time. In the event that new information becomes available, either party may be granted a continuance for a reasonable amount of time in order to investigate. Requests for continuances or postponements shall not be unreasonably denied. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she F. An employee of the University who is excluded from the bargaining unit shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that serve as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or represent employees in the taking bargaining unit, nor shall any employee represent any other employee whom he supervises. G. During contract negotiations toward future collective bargaining agreements, ten (10) employees who serve on the Union Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of such regular, straight time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldpay for time spent in negotiations with University representatives. The Representative Union shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select provide, at least two (2) weeks in advance, the names of those University employees who shall serve on their negotiating committee. Such employees shall be assigned to day shift for the period of negotiations. Release time from work for negotiations shall be for a period of one (1) hour before and one (1) hour after the scheduled meeting. H. Union representatives may consult with employees to be represented in pre-disciplinary or grievance hearings one (1) hour prior to the Negotiating Committee. It time of the scheduled hearing. I. Bargaining unit employees will be afforded the opportunity of Union representation at any meeting with management that could result in future disciplinary action. J. The Union shall be afforded the Negotiating Committee’s function opportunity to include in the new hire orientation packet for bargaining unit employees, mutually agreed upon information about the Union (in addition to a membership application) regarding the benefits of Union membership. No information in the packet will contain derogatory, inflammatory, or untruthful information. The Union is responsible to prepare and furnish an adequate supply of materials to the Human Resources Office. An AFSCME Ohio Council 8 Representative shall be allowed to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed new hires for a reasonable period maximum of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation fifteen (15) minutes at the scene end of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06their orientation.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Union may elect or otherwise appoint one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at each location for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the Employer as set forth in this agreement. 6.02 The Union shall notify keep the Employer notified in writing of the names name of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and safety representatives the Business Representative and the effective date of their appointment. The Employer shall not be required to recognize a maximum ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Business Representative until so notified in writing of two (2) local representativeshis election or appointment. (a) The 6.03 No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union acknowledges Representative shall exercise or attempt to exercise any authority or control over the functions of management as set forth in Article 2 hereof. 6.04 It is agreed that the representative has regular duties ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall continue to perform on behalf his regular work in order to maintain efficiency of the Employeroperations. However, thereforein accordance with this understanding, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In should it be necessary to assist an employee in presenting a situation which requires a representative’s attention grievance during working hours, he/she shall he will not leave his/her regular duties his work without first obtaining permission to do so from the Aramark Facility Manager or his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission designate, which will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall Should the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ find it necessary to assist employees in presenting a grievance during a shift when there is no supervision, the Union agrees that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not abuse his privilege under this paragraph, by absenting himself from work in an unreasonable manner and for more time than reasonably required to handle the grievance. 6.05 It is agreed that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not absent himself from work unnecessarily during working hours for the purpose of presenting grievances. In return to his/her for this undertaking, the Employer will compensate the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at his regular duties as expeditiously as possiblestraight time hourly rate for the time spent during his regular working hours for such purposes, provided the procedure under clause 6.04 is followed. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested spent in the presentation of a grievance if it deems the time taken to be excessive. This section is unreasonablenot to be interpreted in such a manner as to disqualify the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from premium rates if he is so entitled. 9.03 Employees 6.06 The parties agree that where possible the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will conduct Union business after working hours so as to minimize disruption to the workplace. 6.07 The Employer and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings agree they shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hourscomply with the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Employer and Union agree that there shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction, or coercion as a result of an employee's membership or activities in the Union or lack thereof. 9.04 6.08 The Employer recognizes will recognize a Union negotiating committee of not more than one employee and a representative from the Union local office. 6.09 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the name of its Business Representative. 6.10 Any employee, who so desires it, shall have the right to review his personnel record in the presence of the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and a member of Management, upon making a request for same in advance, such request will not be unreasonably denied. The review is to appoint or otherwise select two (2) take place at such time and place within the unit as may be designated by Management. 6.11 The bargaining unit employees have the right, at any time, to have the Negotiating Committeeassistance of a Business Representative of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union when dealing with the Employer. It shall be The Union realizes that the Negotiating Committee’s function Employer does not own the premises in which the employees work. Consequently, if a Business Representative needs to meet with the Employer ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or an employee he will first notify the Aramark Site Manager or designate to negotiate seek approval for the renewal visit and the time of this Agreementthe visit. Once a visit is approved, the Aramark Site Manager will arrange for a meeting space. Such visits shall not unduly interfere with the Employer's operations. 9.05 The 6.12 If there is a meeting with an employee and the Employer which is a disciplinary meeting, the employee shall allow reasonable access have the right to the Employer’s premises by have a staff representative Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present if available or another member of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative bargaining unit of the Union with regard to Union matters, or employee's choice if the Employer▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not available. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by If the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately availabledenies this right for representation, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06void.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 (a) The Union may elect or appoint Union Stewards from among the non- probationary employees in the bargaining unit, one of whom shall be the Unit Chair. In the event of a layoff, the Unit Chair shall be granted the highest seniority in the bargaining unit notwithstanding his/her actual seniority status. The Employer agrees to recognize one (1) of these Stewards on each shift. The bargaining unit will identify the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to be recognized at the pre-shift meeting. The Union is responsible for ensuring that there is a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each shift and/or will ensure that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is present when required on no less than four (4) hours notice by the Employer. If there is no ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ available then the Employer may proceed without a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ despite any express provisions in the Agreement and will notify the Employer Union of any action taken. (b) The Union will inform the Employer, in writing, of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health the Stewards and safety representatives of any changes in Stewards following an election or appointment. The Employer will only recognize such Stewards upon receipt of notification from the Union. The Union may assign responsibilities to the Stewards and a maximum will inform the Employer of two (2) local representativesany specific roles. (ac) The Union acknowledges that the representative has Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. Stewards may not leave their post and/or regular duties without notifying and receiving permission from their immediate Supervisor. Given the requirements of Security, thereforeit is understood that consent to leave their post and/or regular duties will be authorized in advance and will only be sought where necessary to attend at grievance step meetings, disciplinary meetings or other meetings set by and with the Employer relating to the bargaining unit. In these defined circumstances, permission will not be unreasonably denied. Upon return to regular duties, the representative shall normally ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is required to report back to the immediate Supervisor. (d) When an employee wishes to speak with a Union representative, he will call and/or conduct his/her activities outside regular working hourssuch discussions while on break or while away from the workplace. (a) In The Employer agrees to recognize a situation which requires Union Negotiating Committee comprised of an International Staff Representative, Local President, the Unit Chair and two (2) bargaining unit members elected by the members in the bargaining unit for the purpose of negotiating the renewal of the Agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall suffer no loss of pay, seniority, service or credits for time spent in negotiations up to and including Conciliation. USW will reimburse the Employer for these costs within the standard OLG Accounts Receivable terms. (b) Upon the provision of at least two (2) weeks of notice and as far in advance as reasonably possible, the Negotiating Committee will be granted up to a representative’s attention total of five (5) days each without loss of pay, seniority, service or credits for caucus and preparation time. USW will reimburse the Employer for these costs within the standard OLG Accounts Receivable terms. 7.03 USW representatives registered with the AGCO may provide assistance to bargaining unit employees subject to any limitation imposed by the registration but will not interfere with the Employer's operation. USW representatives will not visit with bargaining unit employees during working hours, he/she shall hours without previous authorization given by the Human Resources Manager nor will they attend in non-public areas of the Employer‟s facility without accompaniment being arranged with the Human Resources Manager. It is agreed that accompaniment by a Security Officer from the bargaining unit does not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. provide the required degree of separation for internal control. 7.04 It is understood that the taking Employer will only be required to deal with the Stewards or AGCO registered representatives of such time away from regular duties shall the Union. Once registered, the International Staff Representative or Local President may be kept to a minimum present and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The participate in any meeting between the Union and Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonableupon advance notice. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right 7.05 New employees will be provided with a list of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to Stewards. They will also be provided with a copy of the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Collective Agreement. 9.05 7.06 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of will provide the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be a lockable filing cabinet in a place designated location to be determined by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumparties within thirty (30) days after ratification. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 4.01 It is agreed that the Employer shall deduct from each pay period for every Employee covered by this Agreement and drawing pay for that period, a sum equal to the regular bi-weekly Unifor dues and remit the total sum so deducted promptly to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Local Union, provided that no such deduction shall be made from the pay of any Employee who has not been in the employ of the Employer for ninety (90) days or more when the last pay in any month is made up by the Employer. The Union shall notify keep the Employer advised of any change or changes in the amount of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesregular Unifor dues. 4.02 A copy of this list will be provided by the Company to the Local Union and each three (a3) months the Company shall send the Local Union Chairperson, a list of all new Employees who have acquired seniority. 4.03 The Union acknowledges Committee of four (4) Employees of the Company with seniority who are working in the shop, one from each department (Service Department, Parts Department and Body Shop). One (1) of the Committeepeople shall be designated as Local Chairperson. 4.04 The above Committee shall act on all matters pertaining to the administration of the contract, including the settling of all grievances. 4.05 There shall also be a separate negotiating committee comprised of three (3) Employees plus one (1) National Representative of the Union. Similarly one (1) from each department (Service Department, Parts Department and Body Shop). 4.06 No person shall act as a Committeeperson until notice of his/her appointment has been given to the Company in writing by the Union. Any changes made shall be reported by the Union to the Company in writing. 4.07 It is understood and agreed that the representative has Committeepersons as well as other Employees have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment. A Committeeperson with the approval of the Employer▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/Forewoman (which approval will not be unreasonably withheld) of the department in which he/she is employed shall be permitted during regular working hours, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct without loss of his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hourshourly rate of pay, he/she shall not to leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until to handle grievances as provided herein. The right of Committeeperson to leave their work during working hours without loss of pay is extended, upon the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused, and that the Committeeperson will punch out and punch in on his/her clock card when on Union Representative becomes available in which case business, and the Employee may time taken will be held out of service without payapproved by the appropriate Manager. 9.07 4.08 It is agreed that there will be not deduction from the pay of Committeeperson for the time spent while meeting with representatives of the Company during such Committeeperson’s regularly scheduled working hours provided that Committeeperson will not be paid for time spent engaged in negotiating collective agreements with respect to handling grievances beyond the second stage or with respect to arbitrators. 4.09 On entering a department other than the one he/she represents, a Committeeperson servicing the grievance shall first report to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/Forewoman or immediate Supervisor of the department entered. 4.10 The parties recognize Union further agrees that there will be no Union activities on the need for expediency premises of the Company, except as specifically permitted by this Agreement or in writing by the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06Company.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 1 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose administration and implementation of consulting with this agreement will be the local representative President of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the person who he/she designates, in writing, to act on his/her behalf. His/her receipt of acknowledgement of any notice or other communication from Management shall be deemed to be delivered to the Union. Section 2 With the concurrence of the Employer and consistent with mission requirements, representatives of the Union’s national organization designated in writing as such, may visit a unit installation during normal work hours. A 72 hour notice will be given for visits. The Employer’s concurrence is subject to the Union informing the Employer’s representative of: a. Name of visitor. b. Union position held. c. General purpose of visit. d. Expected time of arrival and approximate duration of stay. e. Personnel and alternate personnel with whom visitor is to meet. f. Name of any official of the Employer to be contacted. Admittance will be limited to the unrestricted administrative areas. Section 3 The Employer agrees that there shall be no restraint, interference or coercion against any Union representative by reason of his/her performance of official duties. Section 4 A bargaining unit employee, before leaving his/her work site for grievance consultation with a Union, must obtain the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Such permission will be granted, unless a supervisor can present a reason, based on mission requirements, for denying it. In that case, the supervisor will make arrangements for the employee(s) to meet with the Union at the earliest possible time. Section 5 The Employer agrees that no Union representative will be reassigned from one position to another because of his/her Union affiliation. Section 6 The Union agrees to furnish the Employer a current list of all Union officers and stewards, to include work area and phone number annually and within ten (10) days of changes occurring. Section 7 The Employer will provide the Union annually and/or upon request, for its internal use only, a list of the current fulltime positions that are bargaining unit positions as well as those positions the Employer has excluded from the bargaining unit due to the “Confidential Employees” and “National Security” exclusions as defined in 5 U.S.C. 7112. The list will include the name, grade, and position titles of personnel filling the bargaining unit positions, as well as the supervisory chain of command for those bargaining unit positions in the 108th Wing. a. It is agreed that necessary arrangements will be made so that the Union can properly and expeditiously perform their respective duties in connection with the collective bargaining agreement between the parties. It is agreed that Union representatives, before taking time from their work to conduct Union-Management business, shall obtain permission from their immediate supervisors. Union representatives shall guard against the use of excessive time in handling such visits responsibilities. b. Union officials will be during normal business hours granted official time to participate in official Union activities. Official time activities include, but are not necessarily limited to, a reasonable amount of time for the following: (Union officials will be given time to change into civilian clothes for these activities). 1) Stewards and timed representatives conferring with employees and/or supervisors on grievances and other matters relating to cause conditions of employment. The recognized shop stewards in the locations they normally represent, or in their absence, duly appointed alternates will be given a reasonable amount of official time to investigate, prepare, and present grievances, appeals, unfair labor practices, and other employment related complaints. 2) Meetings, as little disruption as possible mutually agreed to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumthe Union, for the purpose of discussing the implementation of policies and procedures which affect working conditions. 9.06 3) When appearing at third party hearing proceedings, Union Representation Subject representatives on official time shall not exceed the number of individuals representing the Employer for such purposes. 4) Travel time to 9.07and from pre-arranged meetings. 5) Preparation time for grievances, employees shall appeals, or scheduled meetings with Management officials. 6) The preparation time for negotiating will be entitled mutually agreed to by the Union representation and the Employer. 7) Compensatory time may be earned by Labor Organization officials when they are required to attend Employer-scheduled meetings which exceed the normal duty hours only if the technician is otherwise in an approved overtime duty status in accordance with government-wide regulations. 8) Union officials will be granted reasonable official time to represent the bargaining unit at meetings where discipline is national conferences/training sessions. c. Official time (LN) will be requested in ATAAPS. Member will place in the remarks section a short explanation of union business being conducted. d. Union Officials will be authorized three (3) hours of official time per week, during normal duty hours, to perform various representative responsibilities (not to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in disciplineused for internal Union business). If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer These three (3) hours will be delayed for a reasonable period scheduled with approval of the representative’s immediate supervisor. This time until will be in addition to any other time deemed necessary to perform the Union Representative becomes available duties listed in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigationsArt. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.5, sect 8, letter b.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5:01 The employees covered by this agreement shall be represented by CAW Local 1941. The Company acknowledges the right of the Bargaining Unit to elect an Inplant Bargaining Plant Committee (Hereafter referred to as the Plant Committee) which shall be composed of : One (1) Plant Chairperson / One (1) Vice Chairperson The Union shall notify will inform the Employer Company in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officersthe Plant Chairperson, bargaining committee membersVice Chairperson, health Stewards, and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativestheir Alternates. The Company will not be required to recognize the Plant Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Stewards or Alternates until such notification has been received from the Union. (a) The Company will recognize a full-time Plant Chairperson as elected by the Union acknowledges that membership to administer the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf provisions of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct Collective Agreement. The elected Plant Chairperson or his/her activities outside designate shall work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day and forty (40) hours per week. The above refers to the normal regular working hourswork week Monday through Friday. The Plant Chairperson or his/her designate will retain their classification rate of pay during their respective term of office. (ab) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hoursThe Vice Chairperson and Skilled Trades ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be provided work on steady days within their classifiction, if he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that can satisfactorily perform the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum work. c) The Company will post the elected Plant Chairperson’s, Vice Chairperson’s and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldSkilled Trades job temporarily. The Representative shall Plant Chairperson will be allowed to return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possibleformer job seniority permitting, if he/she forfeits his/her Plant Chairperson position. Additionally, the Vice Chairperson and the Skilled Trades ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will return to their original shift. d) The CAW Local 1941 President and/or Vice President (if employed by the Company) will be provided available work on steady days if he/she can satisfactorily perform the work which is available. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonableCAW Local 1941 President and/or Vice President will retain their classification rate of pay during their respective term of office consistent with Article 25:03. 9.03 Employees e) The Plant Chairperson will assign the Elected Stewards and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings the Elected or Appointed Health and Safety Representatives to the appropriate shift for representation. Elected Stewards and Elected Health and Safety Representatives will displace an employee in the classification on the shift to which he/she is assigned. The displaced employee shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hoursbe assigned to where the vacancy exists. 9.04 5:03 Employees will not discuss complaints and grievances with their respective ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Plant Committee member during working hours without obtaining prior permission of the Supervisor and such permission if requested by the employee will be granted within sixty (60) minutes of the request. 5:04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Stewards and Plant Committee members to leave their work without loss of pay to their regular hourly rate to attend Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2business is granted on the following conditions: a) employees Such business must be between the Union and/or the employee(s) and the Management. b) The time shall be devoted to the Negotiating Committee. It prompt handling of necessary Union business. c) The Union representative concerned shall obtain the permission from his/her Supervisor before leaving his/her assigned duties and such permission will be granted within sixty (60) minutes from the request. d) The time away from productive work shall be reported in accordance with the time keeping methods of the department in which the Union representative is employed. 5:05 The Company agrees to grant reasonable time to Stewards and/or Plant Chairperson for the processing of grievances and the Union agrees that such right shall not be misused and the provisions of section 5:04 (c) and (d) shall apply. 5:06 A National representative and/or President of the Local Union may be present and participate in any meeting of the Plant Committee with the Company consistent with the company visitor procedure. 5:07 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) regular employees from the current elected Plant Committee, one of whom shall be from the Skilled Trades along with a representative from the National Union and/or the President of the CAW Local 1941. This Committee will be made up of one (1) Plant Chairperson, three (3) Stewards and one (1) Skilled Trades ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 5:08 The Company agrees to provide the Union use of a glass covered locked bulletin board to post notices regarding meetings and matters pertaining only to the Union. Before posting, all such matters must be approved by the Human Resources. 5:09 It is agreed that the Union, its members or agents shall not distribute or petition or cause to be distributed, any hand bills, pamphlets, literature or Union material detrimental to the Company or Union on the Company’s function premises or time except for arrangements agreed to between the Union and the Company. 5:10 It is agreed that the Union and the employees will not engage in Union activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the premises of the Company without the permission of Human Resources. 5:11 The Company will meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this AgreementPlant Committee on a bi- monthly basis, provided that there is agenda items for consideration. 9.05 5:12 The Employer shall allow reasonable access Company will provide for the Plant Committee locking cabinets, a desk, chairs, a telephone with voice mail capabilities, computer, current updated computer software/hardware, office supplies, printer, fax machine and an enclosed locked office for business use. 5:13 At the request of either party, the parties agree to enter into early negotiations for a renewal Collective Agreement subject to Union Membership approval. Should the Employer’s premises by a staff representative Company or the Union request to enter into early negotiations, the Company agrees to pay the cost of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employermeeting rooms. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.Negotiating Committee per

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 (a) The Company agrees to recognize four (4) stewards appointed by the Union for the purpose of processing grievances arising under the terms of this Agreement and meeting with the Company in respect of same. There shall be one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from the maintenance department and three (3) from the transportation department, one of which shall be appointed as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The stewards so appointed shall constitute a Union grievance committee. It is understood and agreed that no more than two (2) members of the grievance committee shall be entitled to meet with the Company at any one time; (b) The Company agrees to recognize a Union bargaining committee consisting of three (3) employees from the transportation department and one (1) employee from the maintenance department. Such committee shall represent the Union at all negotiations with the representatives of the Company for the purpose of amending or renewing this Agreement, including any period during which the parties are being assisted by a Conciliation Officer, Mediator or Conciliation Board; (c) Employees who are members of the Union negotiating committee shall be known as "negotiators”. Employees who are appointed to the Union grievance committee shall be known as "stewards." (d) On commencing employment, the Company shall introduce the new employee to the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who shall provide them with a copy of the Collective Agreement and shall explain the rights and privileges under this Agreement 7.02 The Union shall notify the Employer Company in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, stewards and bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum members at the time of two (2) local representativestheir appointment. (a) The Union acknowledges 7.03 It is understood and agreed that the representative has stewards and negotiators have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerCompany and that they shall not absent themselves from work for the purpose of carrying out their responsibilities without first obtaining the permission of their immediate supervisor which shall not be unreasonably withheld. 7.04 The Company agrees that stewards and negotiators who have been granted time off work pursuant to Article 7.03 shall suffer no loss of pay for regularly scheduled time lost while processing grievances or negotiating a renewal or changes to this Agreement, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours.provided; (a) In a situation they report back to their immediate supervisor when returning to their regular duties; (b) there is no abuse of this clause, such as to impair the efficient operations of the business; (c) that no payment shall be made by the Company in respect of hours for which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she an employee so affected is not scheduled to work. 7.05 The provisions of Article 7.04 shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that apply for the taking of such time away from regular duties preparation for or attendance at arbitration or before a Conciliation Board or Mediator. 7.06 A grievor shall be kept to paid in a minimum manner as set out in Article 7.04 and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves 7.05 except in the right to limit such time if case where the time requested is unreasonablegrievor has been discharged. 9.03 Employees and 7.07 No individual member or group of members shall undertake to represent the Local Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hoursat a meeting with management, without proper authorization from the Local Union. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint 7.08 No person shall act as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementnegotiator who has not successfully completed her probationary period. 9.05 7.09 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by Company agrees that a staff full-time representative of the Union for Union, after contacting the purpose Location Manager or her designate, may enter the premises during hours of consulting employment to interview employees and deal with the local representative administration of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employerthis Collective Agreement. It is agreed that such visits will be during normal business hours timed and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the Company's business. Such consultations with It is further agreed that the local Company shall not be liable for any injuries sustained by a representative in the course of such visits. The Union agrees that its representative shall be in a place designated abide by all safety rules of the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumCompany during such visits. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 Six (6) stewards shall be elected by the employees or, if necessary, appointed, five (5) from the Home and one (1) from Housing. The Union six (6) stewards shall be the representatives of the employees in the processing of grievances. The union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health such stewards at the time of their appointment and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesthe Employer shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified. (a) The Union acknowledges that 5.02 One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be given time off to assist an employee in presenting a grievance during working hours under the representative has regular duties following conditions: a. the presentation must be to perform on behalf the management of the EmployerCorporation. Employees having grievances may discuss these with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during coffee breaks and lunch periods, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention but not during working hours, he/she hours except in cases where the circumstances require immediate attention; b. the time shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining be devoted to the prompt handling of the grievance; c. the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the employee having the grievance shall obtain the permission to do so from his of their immediate supervisor. It is understood that supervisor or supervisors before leaving their work; d. the taking of such time away from regular duties work shall be kept reported to the immediate supervisor so that a minimum and that permission will not therefore proper record may be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The kept; e. the Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time requested is unreasonableso taken to be excessive; f. the chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be recognized to act in all departments. 9.03 Employees 5.03 The Employer and the Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose continue the 50/50 cost sharing of five (5) bargaining committee members. The Union at its discretion may have a sixth (6th) bargaining member and shall pay for their regularly scheduled hoursone hundred percent (100%) of the wage replacement. 9.04 The Employer recognizes 5.04 On the right second Wednesday of every third month, or on such substituted day as is mutually agreed upon, stewards and representatives of the Union Employer may meet for up to appoint or otherwise select one (1) hour to discuss items of mutual interest and concern. The stewards who are to attend must advise their supervisor and a management representative on the Committee of their attendance at least two (2) employees weeks in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Union Representative may attend. Topics may be suggested by either of the parties and an agenda will be prepared seven (7) days prior to the Negotiating Committeemeeting. It shall Only those items on the agenda may be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access discussed, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Prior to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative finalization of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of agenda, the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until discuss the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.agenda

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 ‌ 501 The Union shall notify agrees to provide the Employer with a current list of Stewards and committee representatives of the Unit and will advise the Employer of any changes which may occur from time to time. The Employer recognizes that Stewards and Officers have duties and responsibilities towards and on behalf of the names of its representatives as follows: officersUnion and are required at times to leave their jobs to investigate and process grievances, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) or discuss with supervisors other matters affecting employees. The Union acknowledges recognizes that Stewards and Officers are employees of the representative has regular duties Employer and as such have jobs to perform on behalf of the Employer. When it becomes necessary for Officers or Stewards to leave their jobs to attend to the above matters, thereforethey will give their Supervisor as much advance notice as possible, and arrangements will be made by their Supervisor to leave their jobs with no loss of pay as soon as reasonably possible, but normally not later than one (1) hour following the request. The Union agrees that there will not normally be duplication of duties or responsibilities of its Stewards and Officers, however, it is recognized that there may be times when because of circumstances, the Union or the Employer may deem it necessary to have more than one representative attend to the matter. 502 When attending a meeting with the Employer, the number of employees and representatives of the Union who shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours.suffer no loss in pay shall be as follows: (a) In the case of a situation which requires grievance, the grievor(s) and one (1) representative. b) In the case of local negotiations toward a collective agreement, including conciliation, mediation or arbitration, one (1) representative’s attention during working hours. c) In the case of central negotiations toward a collective agreement, heincluding conciliation, mediation or arbitration, maximum representation shall be as follows: one (1) Orthotic/she Prosthetic Technician. d) Employees whose attendance is required at arbitration hearings related to the Agreement shall be given permission to be absent from work and shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisorsuffer any loss of pay as a result. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. 503 The Business Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function permitted to meet with an employee during his working hours upon notification to the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable Employer, and be given access to the Employer’s premises by at a staff representative time mutually agreed, with the understanding that: a) the Union will take into account the legitimate interest of the Union for Employer in ensuring that the purpose of consulting with the local representative operation of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative workplace is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and unduly disrupted; and b) the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period take into account the legitimate interest of time until the Union Representative becomes available Certified Bargaining Agent in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency facilitating communication between its representatives and employees in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation unit at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06workplace.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.1 The Union shall notify name a Shop Committee of not more than seven (7) members who shall be employees of the Employer Company covered by this Agreement. At all times the Union shall keep the Company informed of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two the seven (27) local representativesmembers comprising the Shop Committee. Such Shop Committee members shall work day shifts only. (a) 6.2 The Union may designate and the Company shall recognize one Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one alternate for each work area per shift as may be agreed by the parties hereto to be reasonable and proper. The Union shall provide the Company with an updated list of Shop Stewards and alternates by work area on a quarterly basis. An alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall act only in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 6.3 The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties Shop Stewards, Shop Committee Members, and Union Officials, will continue to perform their regular work and duties on behalf of the Employer, therefore, Company and before leaving their job and/or work areas for the representative purpose of Union business they shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular report to their Supervisor to request permission. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Company agrees to compensate a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or Shop Committee member for reasonable time spent during normal working hourshours on Union activities. 6.3.1 A member of the Union Executive, or a designated alternate, may spend up to four (a4) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hoursdays each work week on Union business without reporting requirements. The Company shall compensate this employee for up to thirty-two (32) hours straight time pay. 6.3.2 When an employee, who comes under this Agreement, is being disciplined, he/she shall not leave be advised by the Company of his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission right to do so have a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or shop committee member present during the disciplinary meeting and in such cases the Company shall arrange for a Union Representative of the employees choice to be present. The parties recognize that a volatile circumstance may require the immediate removal of an employee from his immediate supervisor. It company premises but it is further understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees employee shall be entitled to a meeting with a Union representation at meetings where discipline Representative before a subsequent meeting takes place between the Company and the employee. A Representative that is not immediately accessible, may be the recognized Representative but absent from employment for reasons such as sick leave, annual vacations, Leave of Absences, etc., or if a Representative is not readily available because he/she is on Company business away from Company premises. Where employees elect not to have Union Representation present, they must sign a release to that effect with a copy of that release given to the Shop Committee within forty-eight (48) hours. 6.4 If an alleged complaint or grievance is to be imposed investigated, the above procedure applies and the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Shop Committee member shall, upon entering any Department other than the one he/she works in, firstly approach the Supervisor of such other Department and inform him to whom he/she wishes to talk. 6.5 The Union shall designate and the Company shall recognize seven (7) members who are employees of the Company covered by this Agreement and who shall constitute a Negotiating Committee. The fore going shall not be interpreted in any manner which would compel either party to negotiate other than at any investigatory meeting that may result in disciplinethe time of termination of this Agreement according to Article 35 of this Collective Agreement. If such a request is madeFive (5) members of the Negotiating Committee will be paid for all time spent during negotiations with the Company during normal working hours, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.two

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 (a) Authorized representatives of the Union shall have access to this project provided they do not unnecessarily interfere with the work of employees and further provided that such representatives fully comply with the visitor and security rules of the project, as posted. (b) The Union shall have the right to designate a working Journeyperson as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union shall, in writing, notify the Employer Contractor as to the identity of the names of its representatives designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In addition to their work as follows: officersan employee, bargaining committee membersthe ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to receive, health but not solicit, complaints or grievances and safety representatives to discuss and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that assist in the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf adjustment of the Employer, therefore, same with the representative employee's appropriate supervisor. The Contractor will not discriminate against the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the proper performance of their regular work or with the work of the regular employees and they shall normally conduct not leave their work area without first notifying his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return appropriate supervisor or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as to his/her regular intent, the reason therefore, where they can be reached and the estimated time they will be gone. Shop stewards will be the last persons laid off the job provided they possess the necessary skills to perform the required remaining work. (c) The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, in addition to their work as a Journeyperson, be permitted to perform during working hours such of his/her normal Union duties as cannot be performed at other times. The Union agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possiblepossible and Contractor agrees to allow the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ a reasonable amount of time for the performance of such duties. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall receive their regular craft's rate of pay. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ duties shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right include any matters relating to referral, hiring, termination or discipline of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union mattersemployees, or the Employercollection of dues. It Contractor agrees to notify the Union representative twenty-four (24) hours prior to termination of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, except a discharge for just cause. In any case in which a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is agreed such visits will be during normal discharged for just cause, the business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated notified immediately by the Employer Contractor. (d) The Contractor agrees to deduct from each paycheck the dues of the appropriate Union for each employee who signs a proper written authorization for such deduction and time taken to submit such amounts on a monthly basis to the Union no later than the 15th of the month following the calendar month in which such deductions were made; provided, however, that if a Schedule A provides a different schedule for deduction and/or payment, such Schedule A shall be kept followed. Pursuant to the agreement of the Local Unions signatory to this Agreement, a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject full-time representative is being employed by the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, to 9.07serve the interests of employees working under this Agreement. The Local Unions have agreed with the Building and Construction Trades Department, employees AFL-CIO that the employment of this representative will be financed by a portion of the dues to be received by each of the Local Unions. In accordance with that understanding, the Contractor shall be entitled divide all remittances of membership dues, that are deducted pursuant to Union representation at meetings where discipline proper written authorization, as follows: a monthly sum equivalent to five (5) cents per hour worked per member is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in disciplinesent to the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, attention Secretary-Treasurer, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇.▇., ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇.▇. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, ▇▇▇▇▇; the meeting between balance of the Employee and the Employer monthly dues will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until submitted to the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.Local

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Project Labor Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Hospital acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) a committee of not more than seven employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of hold in the Union for the purpose of consulting meeting with the local Hospital to deal with negotiations; it is understood that no more than one representative from any department will be on these committees. In addition, the Hospital will the ratio of one representative for every twenty-five employees to act as Area Representatives in the handling of grievances. The Union acknowledges that such employees have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such times as will not interfere with the performance of their duties of employment can be granted by the Hospital. Such employees will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining the permission of their Department Head and/or Designate which will not be unreasonably withheld before undertaking any of the above-mentioned Union business which could not normally be conducted after the employee’s regular shift. When such Union business has been completed, the employee will so report to her Department Head and/or Designate. With this understanding, necessary and reasonable time spent for such purposes during the employee’s regular shift will be permitted without loss of the employee’s regular rate of pay up to, but not including, arbitration in the case of negotiations and grievances. The assistance of a member of the staff of the Union and/or Area Representative shall be available to such employees representing the Union at any meeting with regard the Hospital which is directly concerned with the settlement of grievances, contract renewal negotiations or Management meetings. (a) The Union Committee and the Hospital shall meet each month at times mutually agreed on providing there is business for theirjoint consideration. Necessity for a meeting will be indicated by letter from either party to Union mattersthe other party containing an agenda of the subjects to be discussed. If an urgent meeting is requested by either party, or such request will, where possible, be made forty-eight hours prior to the Employer. meeting and will indicate the agenda of the subjects to be discussed. (a) It is agreed such visits understood that in dealing with grievances the Hospital will be during normal business hours meet with a Grievance Committee of three The The Chairperson or designate Area Representative Staff Representative of Union (as provided in For the purposes of negotiating collective agreements and timed amendments to cause as little disruption as possible collective agreements, the Hospital will and deal with a committee of up to seven The Chairperson or designee Up to six selected from the normal conduct designated representatives Staff Representative of the business. Such consultations with Union (as provided for in The Union shall keep the local representative shall be Hospital notified in a place designated by writing of the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period names of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payExecutive members and Area Representatives and will keep such list up to date. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 801 The Local Union shall notify and the Employer will bargain locally unless both parties agree to participate in bargaining on a Central basis. In the event that the parties opt for Central bargaining, the Employer agrees to continue with the normal salary of the names number of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health employees mutually agreed and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees elected to the Negotiating Central Bargaining Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function 802 When scheduled to meet with the Employer to negotiate conduct local negotiations, Union Representatives will be granted necessary time off with basic pay, subject to a maximum cost to the renewal Employer of this Agreement. 9.05 maintaining salaries of six (6) employees so engaged. 803 Permission shall be granted by the Employer to Representatives of the Local Union to leave their employment temporarily in order to carry out grievances or arbitrations with the Employer and they shall suffer no loss of pay for time so spent, subject to a maximum cost to the Employer of maintaining salaries of two (2) employees so engaged. Additional employees may be utilized by the Union at the Union's expense. 804 The Employer shall allow reasonable recognize the Local Union and its appointed Stewards. The Union and the Employer agree to exchange a current list of their respective Officers, appointed ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and authorized representatives. 805 Employees identified by the Union for committee representation per Articles 801 or 802 shall be granted such time subject to the staffing requirements of the employee's respective department. It is understood and agreed that a minimum of one (1) employee per department shall be available to the Union for such committee representation as described in Article 801, 802, or 803, unless otherwise mutually agreed. 806 It is agreed that representatives of the Union who are not employees of the Employer shall be given access to the Employer’s premises by 's premises, at a staff representative time and location mutually agreed upon, for the purposes of investigating and assisting in matters arising out of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the EmployerCollective Agreement. It is agreed such visits that reasonable arrangements will be during normal business hours made to minimize the disruption to operations. 807 The Employer and timed to cause as little disruption as possible the Union agree to the normal conduct cost sharing (on a 50% / 50% basis) of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumprinting of Collective Agreements. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 8.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Company acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select from among the permanent employees of the bargaining unit, a union grievance committee, the membership of which will consist of a maximum of two (2) members. When any local union representative is meeting with management such time shall be considered as hours worked and is paid at the applicable rate. 8.02 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select from among the permanent employees of the bargaining unit, a union negotiating committee, the membership of which will consist of a maximum of one member. Any time spent to attend meetings with management up to conciliation shall be considered as hours worked and shall be without loss of pay. 8.03 The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of the members of the Committee and plant stewards and will keep this record up-to-date at all times. 8.04 It is understood and agreed that the plant stewards and members of the Committee have their regular duties as employees to perform. The plant stewards shall, after obtaining permission from the Negotiating CommitteeSupervisor, be permitted, during his working hours and without loss of time or pay, to leave his regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to investigate and settle grievances. It shall A member of the Committee shall, after obtaining permission from the Supervisor, be the Negotiating Committee’s function permitted during his working hours and without loss of time or pay, to meet leave his regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to attend committee meetings with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementmanagement representative. 9.05 (a) No employee will be disciplined without union representation unless the employee specifically waives the right to union representation. The union shall ensure that union representation is available on each shift and shall inform the company which employee constitutes such union representation whenever there is a change. If there is no Union representation available on a shift, the employee will choose another member of the bargaining unit available on the shift as a witness. The waiver of union representation will be made in writing with a copy forwarded to the Unit Chair. (b) The Employer shall allow reasonable access provide written reasons of removal as soon as possible as to why the employee was removed from the premises. Copies will be sent to the Employer’s premises by Unit Chair and the Union Staff Representation 8.06 If no designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is available from the office unit, the warehouse ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be authorized to represent them. 8.07 The Company will arrange a staff representative fifteen (15) minute orientation meeting with a new employee within 30 days of hiring with an officer of the Union provided the employee agrees to such a meeting. 8.08 Upon successfully completing the probationary period, as outlined in the collective agreement, employee(s) will have the option to attend a one (1) day Union course. Such time would be at a mutually agreed upon by both parties. The employer will not pay time for attending the purpose of consulting with course, however time spent at the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits course will be during normal business hours and timed to cause considered as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct time worked for accumulation of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumseniority purposes. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Employer agrees to recognize six (6) Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ elected or selected from bargaining unit members. Each such Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify have at least one (1) year of seniority with the Employer and shall be regular full-time employees of the names Employer during their time of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health office. 6.02 The privileges of the Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and safety representatives and a maximum grievor to leave their work to attend to business related to the administration of two (2) local representatives.complaints or grievances under this Agreement are granted on the following conditions; (a) There will be no loss of regular earnings while absent from their work; (b) Such business must be between the Union and Employer; (c) The Union acknowledges that time shall be devoted to prompt handling of necessary business; (d) The Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and grievor shall obtain the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf permission of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct Director concerned before leaving his/her activities outside regular working hours.work; (ae) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time requested is unreasonableso taken to be excessive. 9.03 Employees (f) Meetings involving grievances shall be at times and places agreed to between the Union representatives who attend grievance and the Employer. 6.03 The Union and employees may engage in any union activities during working hours or hold meetings on the premises of the Employer with the express permission of the Employer, and as may be provided in Article 6 hereof, unless it occurs during a break or lunch period where such express permission for Union communications shall not be required. 6.04 When the potential for discipline exists and when discipline is imposed, an employee is entitled to be represented by a Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of their choice. Such meetings shall not lose pay be convened within three (3) business days of notification to the Lead Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or OPSEU Staff representative. Timelines for their regularly scheduled hoursthe meeting may be extended only by written agreement between the Union and Employer. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate 6.05 At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by a Union Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees of the Employer and the Union's staff representative. Each member of this committee shall have at least one (1) year’s seniority with the Employer and shall be regular employees of the Employer during their time in office. The Employer will recognize and bargain with the said Committee for purposes of negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Union Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any committee member until it has been so notified. 9.05 6.06 The privileges of members of the Union Negotiating Committee to leave their work to attend at negotiations with the Employer are granted on the following conditions: (a) The Employer agrees to recognize a negotiating committee comprised of three (3) members to be elected or appointed from the bargaining unit. The Lead Unit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall automatically serve as a member of the Union Negotiating Committee. (b) The Employer will pay the cost of the Negotiating Committee members to attend negotiations for the renewal of this Collective Agreement. (c) Such business must be related to the negotiations between the Union and Employer. (d) The Employer, subject to its operational needs, shall also release the Negotiating Committee members from their duties for preparation time with the Union for negotiations with the Employer. The Employer shall allow reasonable access to maintain salary and benefits for such preparation time and will bill the Employer’s premises Union monthly for 100% reimbursement by a staff representative of the Union for the wages and benefits paid to such members for such time. The Union will remit payment within 30 days of receiving the invoice from the Employer. 6.07 Employees shall have the right to the assistance of an OPSEU Staff Representative whenever required for the purpose of consulting assisting with the local representative of the Union with regard complaints, grievances, investigations, labour/ management meetings, health and safety committee meetings, at no cost to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to The Union agrees that the normal conduct exercise of this right shall not interfere with the Employer’s operation. 6.08 The duty of the business. Such consultations Unit Stewards shall be to represent employee(s) and to process grievances or complaints as outlined in the grievance procedure of this Agreement. 6.09 The Union shall provide the Employer with the local representative shall names of its Bargaining unit representatives on committees, Unit Stewards to be in a place designated recognized by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at the Local Unions assigned OPSEU staff representative and any investigatory meeting that may result in disciplinesubsequent changes. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the The Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until provide the Union Representative becomes available with a list of its supervisory personnel and appointees with whom the Union is required to transact business. The Employer shall not recognize any such persons noted above until it has been notified in which case writing by the Employee may be held out of service without payUnion. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Company acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two a Plant Committee, of not more than three (23) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It members, one of which shall be known as the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet Shop Chairperson. The Company will recognize and deal with the Employer said Committee on all matters pertaining to negotiate rates of pay, hours of work, and other terms and conditions of employment. In addition to Committee members the renewal of this AgreementUnion may appoint additional Stewards, if needed. 9.05 6.02 The Employer Union shall allow reasonable access furnish the Company with a list of the names of the Committee members and Stewards and shall notify the Company in writing of any changes in the said list forthwith upon such changes having been made. 6.03 The Company agrees to pay the Employer’s premises by a staff representative Union Committee at their straight time rates for all time spent in meetings with representatives of the Company during regular working hours, except that, should the Committee be absent from their jobs because of conciliation or arbitration proceedings, then the Company shall not be required to pay for the time of such absence. 6.04 The Company recognizes the right of the Union for Committee to police this Agreement. When necessary, Union Committee members and Stewards will be allowed a reasonable amount of time away from their regular duties without loss of pay, to investigate and adjust grievances and to attend to their duties as outlined in this Agreement. The Union agrees to keep such time to a minimum. Union officials taking such time away from their jobs must advise their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and whenever possible give the purpose of consulting ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ advance notice. 6.05 Authorized Union representatives not employed by the Company may confer with Union officers within the local representative of plant if permission is first obtained from the plant manager or his designate. The Company will not unreasonably withhold such permission and the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept keep these requests to a minimum. 9.06 6.06 Meetings between management and the Union Representation Subject Committee will be held at the request of either party, at a mutually convenient time, providing the subjects to 9.07be discussed are presented to the other party in writing prior to the said meeting. Union personnel attending such meetings will consist of members of the Shop Committee, employees and if desired, the Staff Officer of the Union. Nothing in the foregoing shall be entitled deemed to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, supersede the meeting between the Employee and the Employer grievance procedure. 6.07 All new employees will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until introduced by the Union Representative becomes available ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to the Committee member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payhis work area as soon as reasonably possible. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5:01 The Union shall notify will elect or appoint and the Employer Company will recognize four (4) members as the Plant committee for the purpose of representation of the names employees on matters arising from the Agreement or other matters connected with their employment. One (1) member of its representatives as followsthe Plant Committee will be the Chairperson of the Plant Committee. 5:02 The Plant Committee will be comprised of: officersOne (1) Plant Chairperson; (1) Plant Vice Chairperson/Benefits Representative; One (1) Plant Committee Recording Secretary; One (1) Plant Committee Skilled Trades Representative; It is agreed that the Plant Committee Chairperson and the Plant Committee Vice Chairperson/Benefits Representative shall be assigned to the day shift. In the event of a layoff, bargaining notwithstanding his or her seniority status, the Plant Chairperson will be considered to have the highest seniority in the plant, followed by the Vice Chairperson/Benefits Representative followed by the Recording Secretary, provided each is able to perform the work available. It is specifically understood that members of the plant committee memberswill not have ‘super seniority’ for the purpose of job selection in their classification. In the event of a layoff, health and safety representatives and a maximum notwithstanding his or her seniority status, the Skilled Trades Representative will be considered the most senior Skilled Trades employee in the plant provided he or she is able to do the work available. Members of two the Plant Committee must have one (21) local representativesyear seniority. (a) The Union acknowledges will elect or appoint shop stewards, one (1) per shift and alternate stewards one (1) per shift. The day shift ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will only function in the absence of the bargaining committee. (b) The Company will recognize one (1) shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift, other than the day shift provided there is one (1) or more employees working on that shift. (c) The Company will recognize an alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who will act as a Union representative only in the absence from work of the appointed or elected Plant Committeeperson or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 5:04 In the event an only when both the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) and alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) on a particular shift are absent, the Union may appoint or elect a temporary ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from among the employees on that particular shift. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or stewards will be provided time as necessary to deal solely with issues arising from workers during that particular shift. Temporary stewards appointed in keeping with Article 5:04 shall be afforded all the rights of the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursthey are replacing. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hoursElected, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum appointed, alternate and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonabletemporary stewards must have at least one (1) year seniority. 9.03 Employees (b) The elected or appointed ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate stewards will rotate with their shifts on the normal shift rotation. Elected or appointed stewards must be willing and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hoursable to perform the available work. 9.04 5:06 The Employer recognizes Union will notify the right Company in writing the names of committee members and all stewards including alternates and temporary stewards in order for those representatives and the Union Plant Committee to appoint or otherwise select be recognized. This notification will be made at least two (2) employees days in advance whenever possible. Following the election of a representative and in the case of a skilled or semi- skilled position, the shift and time allowed as per the Collective Agreement may not be provided for up to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementtwo (2) days. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to 5:07 In the Employer’s premises by a staff representative event the number of bargaining unit employees on the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately availableafternoon shift exceeds fifty (50), the meeting between the Employee Company will recognize two (2) shop stewards and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.two

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. 6.01 The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) Stewards for the purposes of representing employees in the handling of grievances. As such, the Employer agrees that the Union may appoint the following number of Stewards: The purpose of the Alternative ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is to cover for the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when he/she is not at work during vacation, illness or on a leave of absence. It is the responsibility of the Union to notify management in writing that their alternate will be acting in their capacity and for the expected length of such appointment. 6.02 The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the name of the Stewards and any subsequent change in the name of such Stewards. The Employer shall not be asked to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until such notification from the Union has been received. 6.03 The parties agree that where possible the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will conduct Union business after working hours so as to minimize disruption to the Negotiating Committeeworkplace. It is agreed that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall continue to perform his regular work duties in order to maintain efficiency of operations. However, in accordance with this understanding, should it be necessary to assist an employee in presenting a grievance during working hours, he will not leave his work without first obtaining permission from his supervisor or his designate, which will not be unreasonably withheld. It is agreed that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not absent himself from work unnecessarily during working hours for the purpose of presenting grievances. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall state his purpose and destination to his immediate supervisor prior to absenting himself and shall report again to his supervisor at the time of his return to work. In return for this undertaking, the Company will compensate the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at his regular straight time hourly rate for the time spent during his regular working hours for such purpose, provided the procedure above is followed. The Company reserves the right to limit the time spent in the presentation of a grievance if it deems the time to be taken excessive. 6.04 It is generally understood that the bargaining unit employees have the right, at any time outside normal working hours, or if during working hours, at the sole discretion, to have the assistance of a Business Representative of the Union when dealing with the Company. Consequently, if a Business Representative needs to meet with a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or an employee, he will first notify the Company, providing as much advance notice as possible, so a suitable place and time can be arranged for the meeting. It is understood that the visits of the Business Representative will in no way interfere with the duties of any employee or unreasonably disturb them in the performance of their duties. It is further understood by the Union that the Company does not own the property and/or facility and that the foregoing rights may have to be limited in accordance with the requirements of the 6.05 Except as expressly permitted by this Agreement, there shall be no Union 6.06 a) Employees are entitled to Union Representation at any disciplinary meeting or any meeting that has a reasonable prospect of becoming disciplinary. The Employer shall notify the employee in advance of the purpose of such meeting. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with responsibility of the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the arrange for an officially appointed Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is S Business Representative to be imposed or present at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between if the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payemployee desires. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 ‌ 26.1 The Union may appoint a Collective Bargaining Committee that shall notify consist of not more than three (3) Union members, plus the President. The Employer shall be advised of the names of its representatives as follows: officersthe committee members prior to the commencement of negotiations. The Union members so selected shall not suffer any loss of pay or other benefits for time spent in meetings with the Employer on negotiations for a new collective agreement but no compensation for any time outside regular working hours will be paid for time spent in such meetings which are conducted in other than regular working hours. 26.2 A representative of the Union may be present when meeting with the Employer. The Union representative may have access to Employer's premises in order to investigate and assist in the settlement of a grievance. An employee shall have the right to have union representation in any meeting with the employer where the issue at hand could lead to future disciplinary action. 26.3 The Employer shall be provided with a list, bargaining committee membersin writing, health of all Union officers and safety representatives and their terms of office shall be advised, within thirty (30) days, of any changes to that list. The Employer shall supply the Union with a maximum list of two (2) local representativessupervisory personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. (a) The Union Employer acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two one (21) employees to the Negotiating Committeeshop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one (1) alternate at each school. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access be notified, within thirty (30) days of any changes to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative list of stewards. It is understood that any training or meetings for the stewards shall be conducted outside of working hours. (b) Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular work to perform on behalf of the Union for Employer. To process a grievance during regular working hours, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will do so as expeditiously as possible; (c) A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate shall obtain the purpose of consulting with the local representative permission of the Union with regard to Union matters▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ immediate Supervisor, or the Employer. It is agreed immediate Supervisor's designate before leaving work to perform duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, such visits permission not to be unreasonably withheld; (d) The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report back to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ immediate Supervisor before resuming the normal duties of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ position after completing duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; (e) Employees who are Stewards shall not suffer any loss of pay or benefits as a result of time spent on their duties during regular working hours but there shall be no compensation to Employees who are Stewards for time spent on their duties outside regular working hours. (a) Where the Employer conducts staff orientation sessions, the Union will be provided up to an hour during normal business hours and timed such sessions to cause as little disruption as possible to make a presentation about membership in the normal conduct of union. The Employer will leave the business. Such consultations with room during the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumUnion presentation. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at (b) During any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately availableregular in-service meeting, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer Union will be delayed for provided a reasonable period amount of time until the to make Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payannouncements. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Association acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select from amongst employees who have completed their probationary period and who are covered by this Agreement, eight (8) Union Representatives whose areas of representation will be mutually agreed upon by the Association and the Union. The function of these Union representatives shall be to assist employees in their respective areas in the processing of any grievance which may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Association will recognize an alternate Union representative from each of the above areas who may act in the absence of the regular Union representative. 6.02 The Association agrees to recognize a permanent grievance committee consisting of four (4) representatives to attend meetings convened in accordance with the grievance procedure provided that only one (1) permanent grievance committee member shall attend the meeting at any one (1) time. In the event that the Union deems it necessary to have two (2) employees Union Representatives present the Union will advise the Director of Human Resources or designate prior to the commencement of each meeting. The representative(s) may designate an alternate member to substitute for the representative(s) should the representative(s) be unable to attend a meeting. The Association will be advised of alternates in writing when changes occur and shall not be obliged to recognize alternates prior to receipt of notification. 6.03 The Union recognizes and agrees that the Union representative(s) has (have) their regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such time as is necessary will be taken by the representative(s) during working hours in order to assist an employee in presenting her/his grievance. In accordance with this understanding, the Association agrees to compensate the Union representative at her/his regular straight-time hourly rate for the time lost from her/his regular working hours while servicing grievances hereunder, provided that the representative first obtains the permission of her/his supervisor before absenting herself/himself from her/his duties, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.04 The Association agrees to recognize the Negotiating Committee. It Committee established by Article 6.04 of the Full-Time Collective Agreement between the Association and the Union whose function shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal renewals of this AgreementCollective Agreement as provided for in Article 27. 9.05 6.05 All correspondence between the Union and the Association, arising out of this Agreement or incidental thereto, shall pass to and from the Director, Human Resources of the Association and the President of the Local Union. 6.06 The Employer Union shall allow reasonable have the right to the assistance of a representative from CUPE to assist in matters dealt with in this Agreement. All requests by the representative for access to Association premises must be approved by the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union mattersDirector, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible Human Resources prior to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumvisit. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 4.01 The Union shall notify Employer acknowledges the Employer right of the names Union to appoint or otherwise select one or more members of its representatives as follows: officersa grievance committee. Members of the grievance committee will suffer no loss of pay, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesbenefits or seniority while acting in their official capacity. (a) 4.02 The Union acknowledges that a member of the representative grievance committee has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, wherever possible, the representative committee member shall normally conduct his/her his activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention . It is agreed that employees having grievances shall not discuss said grievance with the committee member during working hours, he/she except in a case where an employee needs immediate assistance. 4.03 In such a case neither the employee nor the committee member shall not leave his/her his regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore not, therefore, unreasonably be unreasonably withheld. The Representative Committee members shall return to his/her their regular duties as expeditiously as possible. . 4.04 The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two a negotiating committee, comprised of up to three (23) employees to members of the Negotiating CommitteeLocal. It shall be the Negotiating Committeenegotiating committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementagreement. Members of the negotiating committee will suffer no loss of pay, benefits or seniority when negotiating with the Employer. 9.05 4.05 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the grievance committee and the members of the negotiating committee. The Employer shall allow reasonable not be required to recognize any committee member until such notification has been received. 4.06 It is understood and agreed that Union officials will suffer no loss of pay, benefits or seniority when engaged in discussion with the Employer as provided for in this agreement. 4.07 The Union agrees that there shall be no solicitation of members or other Union activities at the premises or work locations of the Employer during working hours except as permitted by this agreement. It is understood and agreed that there shall be no meetings of the Union or its members on the premises or at the work locations of the Employer at any time without the prior approval of the Employer. 4.08 A request by a C.U.P.E. National Representative or Legal Counsel of the Union for access during working hours to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the a Union member with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will matters shall not be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the businessdenied. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken in excess of thirty (30) minutes will not be on Employer’s time. 4.09 An employee shall have the right to access and review his personnel file upon 24 hours notice. The time and the duration shall be kept mutually agreed upon. An employee shall have the right to a minimummake copies of any material contained in his personnel file. The cost of photocopying shall be borne by the employee at the worksite rate. 9.06 4.10 On two (2) weeks’ notice from the Union, not more than one (1) member of the bargaining unit will have the right to full days of leave without loss of pay, benefits, or seniority for Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees Business. These absences shall be entitled to not exceed fifteen (15) days per year for all members of the bargaining unit in total. Leave for Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer business will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until paid by the Union Representative becomes available in which case Employer, who will be reimbursed by the Employee may be held out of service without payUnion. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.1 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Company acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by Stewards and a staff representative of the Union Plant Chairperson for the purpose of consulting with representing employees in the local representative handling of complaints and grievances. 5.2 The Company agrees to recognize three (3) Shop Stewards, plus the Plant Chairperson. If an afternoon and/or night shifts are created, the Union may appoint or otherwise select one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each shift created. 5.3 The Union shall inform the Company in writing of the names of the authorized Stewards, Plant Chairperson and officers. The Company shall not have to recognize the Stewards, Plant Chairperson and local Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. officers unless this procedure has been followed. 5.4 It is agreed that Stewards and Plant Chairperson have their regular duties and responsibilities to perform for the Company and shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor and informing him of whom they are going to meet with and such visits will permission shall not be during normal business hours and timed unreasonably withheld. If, in the performance of his duties, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/Plant Chairperson is required to cause as little disruption as possible enter an area within the plant in which he is not originally employed, he shall report his presence to the normal conduct supervisor in the area immediately upon entering it. All time away from his duties shall be without pay and he shall, prior to resuming his regular duties and responsibilities, report to his immediate supervisor. 5.5 For the purposes of this Agreement, the Committee members, Stewards/Plant Chairperson, together with officers of the business. Such consultations with the local representative Local Union, shall be in deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union officials occupy a place designated by position of leadership and responsibility to see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. 5.6 The Company agrees to introduce the Employer Plant Chair and time taken the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to newly hired employees. 5.07 If the Union representative wishes to come onto the Company premises, he must make a request and specify the reason for such request. The granting or withholding of permission shall be kept to a minimumwithin the sole discretion of the Company. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 5.1 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to elect or appoint one (1) Union Chairperson, along with not more than one additional (1) Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the purpose of assisting employees in the processing or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal presenting of this Agreementgrievances. 9.05 5.2 The Employer shall recognize one additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ if the employer opens a new location. 5.3 Such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Union chairperson shall have completed their probationary period and the Union agrees to keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of the employees who are acting in the capacity of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or as Union Chairperson. 5.4 It is understood that the Stewards and the Union Chairperson will have to do the work assigned to them by the Employer. When it is necessary to investigate a grievance (up to a maximum of 4 hours), attend a labour-management meeting or attend a grievance meeting during working hours, they will not leave their work before obtaining the permission of the Supervisor in charge. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer agrees that under these circumstances, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Union chairperson shall not suffer any loss of pay. 5.5 The Employer agrees to recognize and deal with a Negotiating Committee of three (3) employees who shall be two full time employees and one relief employee of the Employer, along with a Union representative. 5.6 The Employer agrees to allow reasonable up to three (3) employees of the Negotiating Committee time off work without loss of pay for all time scheduled for such negotiations. 5.7 The Employer shall make available to the Union one bulletin board at each location. The bulletin boards shall be used by the Union for posting notices relating to official Union business such as Union meetings; social, recreational, and educational events; elections and appointments and must be approved by a member of management and approval will not be unreasonably withheld. 5.8 During an employment interview with prospective new employees, the Employer shall advise a possible new employee that a Collective Agreement is in effect. On the first week of the start of a new employee’s work, the Employer shall introduce her to the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or Union Chairperson if they are present at the worksite. When this is not the case, the Employer will provide the name and telephone number. 5.9 The Union representative shall be allowed access to the Employer’s premises by to attend labour management meetings or a staff representative grievance meeting. The Union may request to use the Employer’s premises for meetings with the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Chairperson. Approval of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without paygranted with 48 hours notice and subject to space limitations. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 ‌ 7.1 The City shall allow designated Union shall notify representatives to engage in the Employer following activities during work hours and at the City’s facilities, without loss of compensation or benefits: a. Investigate and process grievances and other workplace-related complaints; b. Attend investigatory meetings, hearings, and other due process proceedings; c. Participate in, or prepare for, proceedings that arise from a dispute involving the collective bargaining agreement, including arbitration proceedings, administrative hearings, and other proceedings before the Employment Relations Board; d. Engage in collective bargaining; e. Attend labor-management (JMLRC) meetings, safety committee meetings, benefits study group meetings, and any other meetings between representatives of the names City and the Union to discuss employment relations’ f. Provide information regarding the collective bargaining agreement to newly hired bargaining unit employees within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of its representatives hire for a period of at least sixty (60) minutes, during new employee orientation or at individual/group meetings that may take place during work hours, without loss of compensation or benefits for the newly hired employee(s). g. Testify in a legal proceeding in which the designated Union representative has been subpoenaed as follows: officersa witness. For the purposes of this Article, bargaining committee “designated representatives” shall include Union executive board members, health stewards, and safety representatives their designees. A nonemployee Union Representative shall be permitted access to the City’s facilities for the purpose of engaging in the activities described in this Article on the same terms and a maximum of two (2) local conditions as designated representatives. (a) 7.2 The Union acknowledges City shall not reduce a designated representative’s work hours to accommodate performance of the activities listed above. However, the designated representative and their supervisor may agree to a flex schedule that allows the designated representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working above during paid work hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working 7.3 Full-time Union representatives who attend scheduled bargaining sessions outside their regularly scheduled hours will be allowed to flex-time, on an hour-for-hour basis, for any part of the formal session that occurs before or after their shift hours, he/she unless there is an operational requirement that precludes allowing the time off. No overtime will be incurred by the City as a result of time spent at the table or flexed as a result of bargaining time. Flex-time will be given only for those bargaining sessions that occur on a regularly scheduled work day for the employee. The City may allow part-time Union representatives to flex their schedule, upon request. 7.4 Designated union representatives shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisormeet with their supervisors and develop a work schedule that will indicate the time during the work day or week the union representative will conduct representational activities. It is understood that urgent matters may arise that necessitate changes to the taking work schedule. 7.5 Reasonable notice shall be given to the appropriate supervisor of such the representative's time away from regular duties their duty assignment. Where the time cannot be granted due to operational necessity, reasonable alternatives shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore provided. Any time taken under Article 7.1 or 7.2 must be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if reflected on the time requested is unreasonablesheet with the appropriate designated Union activity code. Activities under section 7.1 (meetings with management) arecoded as 621020. Activities under section 7.2 (Union business) are coded as 621030. 9.03 Employees and 7.6 Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function are entering a City work site to meet with a union employee, during the Employer employee’s working hours, for representational purposes shall notify the appropriate supervisor prior to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementdoing so. 9.05 7.7 Designated union representatives representing a member in a grievance or a discipline will be allowed reasonable time during work hours of up to one (1) hour to meet with their Union representative if the employee or Union representative has obtained prior approval from the employee's supervisor. Where the time cannot be granted, the supervisor will provide another reasonable alternate time if operations permit. 7.8 The Employer shall allow Union will be allowed use of reasonable access space on designated City bulletin boards located in conspicuous places available to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative employees to post information regarding Union business. 7.9 Employees requesting leave for reason of the paid or unpaid Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union mattersappointments, or the Employerto attend Union functions other than those listed above, are eligible for consideration for leave without pay. It When such time off is agreed such visits used, normally notice of no less than five (5) days will be during normal business hours and timed given. Nothing in this Article is intended to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period prevent approval of time until the off with less than five (5) days’ notice if no conflict with departmental operations exists. Designated Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service employees who take leave without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need pay for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.Union business for fifteen

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union Hospital shall notify the Employer recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of up to four (4) members of the names bargaining unit plus one outside counsel or advisor from the Union. The purpose of its this Committee shall be to negotiate with the Hospital, the renewal or modifications of the terms of this agreement. Time spent by employees absent from their regular duties in direct negotiations with the Hospital up to but not including arbitration shall be without loss of remuneration. The Hospital shall recognize a Grievance Committee of up to three (3) members of the Union. The Committee shall operate and conduct itself in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Agreement. The Hospital acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint, or otherwise select seven (7) employee representatives. Such employee representatives may assist employees in presenting grievances in accordance with the procedures as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety herein provided. The parties recognize the employee representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has have regular duties to perform on behalf of the EmployerHospital. Therefore, therefore, the an employee representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall will not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission from her supervisor and when she is required to enter an area other than her own she shall obtain permission from the supervisor of that area to do so. When such business has been completed, the employee representative will notify the supervisor in the area when she is leaving, if applicable, and shall notify her own supervisor when resuming her normal duties. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Hospital. A reasonable amount of time spent absent from regular duties in the investigation of grievances, where permission to do so has been obtained from his immediate the supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties , April March Collective Agreement shall be kept without loss of remuneration and shall be confined to a minimum meetings with the Hospital and that permission investigations into grievances up to, but not including the arbitration process. A Committee will not therefore be unreasonably withheldconstituted to discuss matters of mutual concern. The Representative shall return Hospital and the Union may each nominate up to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union three (3) representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right be members of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal Committee and where mutually agreed in advance of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union mattersany meeting, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees additional members shall be entitled to attend to provide representation from a particular department involved in the issues on the agenda. Meetings shall be convened as required and held on the Hospital premises at a mutually convenient time. Not less than seven (7) days notice shall be given of such meeting unless the parties agree otherwise and the agenda for consideration be agreed to by the parties (24) hours in advance of the time at which the meeting is convened. The Hospital will keep minutes of such meetings and provide copies of same to the Union representation at meetings where representatives. The Union shall keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of its employee representatives and its other authorized representatives, as well as their respective dates of appointment and their mailing addresses. The Hospital shall designate a time of fifteen (15) minutes during orientation for a representative of the local Union to meet with newly hired employees. PROCEDURE At the time formal discipline is to be imposed imposed, or at any investigatory meeting that stage of the grievance procedure, an employee shall have the right, upon request, to the presence of her employee representative. In the case of suspension or discharge, the Hospital shall notify the employee of this right in advance. A complaint shall not be considered as a grievance unless the aggrieved employee has first given an opportunity for her Supervisor to adjust the complaint. Such complaint shall not be considered five (5) working days of the origin of the complaint or from the date upon which the subject matter of the complaint may result in disciplinereasonably be deemed to have come to the attention of the employee so affected. If such a request Failing satisfactory resolve within five (5) working days after the complaint is made, and the matter may then be processed as a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without paygrievance. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6:01 The Company acknowledges the right of the union to elect or otherwise appoint stewards, one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each shift and a Chairperson or in his absence, his alternate to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Company. In addition to the above one (1) additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to cover the shipping, warehouse, compound and maintenance departments. 6:02 The name and area of each of the stewards, from time to time selected, shall be given to the Human Resources Manager in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified. (A) The Union shall notify will fill vacancies for such stewards as soon as possible. 6:03 The Company will advise the Employer Union in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health supervisors and safety representatives supervisory staff and a maximum will instruct them to co-operate with the stewards in carrying out the terms and requirements of two (2) local representativesthis Agreement. (a) 6:04 It is understood and agreed that all stewards shall be employees of the Company. The Union acknowledges that the representative has stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall Company and that such persons will not leave his/her regular these duties to carry out any activities provided for under this Agreement without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate their supervisor. It is understood The Company agrees that the taking of such time away from regular duties permission shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay 6:05 The Company will compensate stewards for all time spent during working hours carrying out their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of duties, as hereinafter provided in this Agreement. 9.05 6:06 The Employer shall allow reasonable access Chairperson will be assigned work on the 8 hour day shift and will maintain his classification and regular rate of pay. The Chairperson will have super-seniority for purposes of layoff provided that the Chairperson is qualified and can perform an available job. 6:07 The Company and Union will conduct an annual Labour/Management meeting, with up to the Employer’s premises three representatives each. The number of representatives and meetings may be increased by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union mattersmutual agreement, or the Employerbut meetings will be held no more than quarterly. It is agreed such visits by the parties that should the National Representative request a meeting of the Labor/Management representatives that one will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumscheduled within ten (10) days. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. 15.1 The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two employees as stewards. 15.2 There shall be one (21) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ appointed for every sixty (60) employees. Any change in the ratio of stewards to employees will be the subject of consultation between the Employer and the Union. 15.3 The Union will notify the Employer in writing of the name of its stewards and will advise promptly of any change made to the Negotiating Committeelist. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access not be required to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified. (a) The Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It recognizes that each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated employed full time by the Employer and time taken shall be kept that he/she will not leave his/her work during working hours to perform his/her duties as a minimum▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ except in accordance with the Collective Agreement. 9.06 Union Representation Subject (b) No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave his/her work to 9.07, employees perform his/her duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately availableinform his/her immediate supervisor of the reason for the request, the meeting between location and estimated duration of the Employee leave. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld and the Employer will be delayed given within an hour unless an emergency situation requires the employee to continue his/her work for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available Employer, in which case the Employee may ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be held out of service without paypermitted to immediately contact the Union office. Where practicable, the representative will report back to his or her supervisor, or the person in charge, before resuming his or her normal duties. 9.07 (c) The parties recognize Union recognizes that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not use such time away from his/her work except to perform his/her duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 15.5 Where management or its designate intends to interview any employee for disciplinary purposes, the need for expediency employee shall be notified in advance of the event purpose of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation the interview in order that the employee may contact his/her Union Representative or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to be present at the scene interview. The Employer may suspend the employee with pay, pending the interview, in an emergency. The unavailability of a Union Representative or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not delay the meeting more than seventy-two hours. The Employer may designate a Union Representative or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to attend if that becomes necessary to meet the 72-hour limit. Apart from the above, an accident employee shall have the right to request the presence of a Union Representative or during ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at any discussion which the completion employee believes might be the basis of accident reports shall receive such representation disciplinary action. The Employer may designate a Union Representative or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to attend if the employee’s choice or choices are not available within the time prescribed by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06the Employer.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 The Union company hereby recognizes that the union committee is authorized to handle any issue arising from this agreement or the application or interpretation of this agreement or any problem that occurs between management and employees or between management and union, including collective bargaining to renew this agreement. In order to ensure the continuity of union representation, management shall notify recognize a substitute appointed by the Employer union to replace a member of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining union committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativeswho is absent. (a) The Union acknowledges that 5.02 Subject to the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf provisions of the Employer, therefore2nd paragraph of this article, the representative union committee is composed of a president and four (4) committee members who shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursnot be scheduled for shifts other than day shifts, unless there is no other employee able to do the work. In the event of a reduction in the current number of employees in the bargaining unit through layoffs or other means, the union committee will be composed in accordance with the following table: more than 150 employees = 4 members plus the president 150 employees and less = 3 members plus the president 5.03 The members of the union committee must perform the duties that their jobs entail. These members may interrupt their work, without loss of pay, and temporarily leave their workstation, inside the building, to investigate grievances that may be raised and address issues related to the application of this collective agreement. They must, however, obtain the authorization of their immediate supervisor or his designated representative. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably refused or delayed. When a member of the union committee goes to a department other than his own, he must first report to the department head. The union committee member shall inform his own immediate supervisor as soon as he returns to his workstation. Moreover, members of the union committee shall not suffer any loss of pay while attending meetings or collective bargaining sessions with representatives of the company, including meetings and sessions convened by a conciliator or arbitrator. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours5.04 After giving the company notice, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission national representatives of the union may participate in any joint meetings held on the company premises or elsewhere. 5.05 Union notices signed by the persons duly authorized to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that by the taking of such time away from regular duties union shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheldposted on the bulletin boards provided by the company for this purpose within twenty-four (24) hours of when the posting is requested. Three (3) boards are located in the building. The Representative shall return union undertakes to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possiblehave such notices approved by the director of human resources or his representative. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonableAuthorization may not be ▇▇▇▇▇▇ refused. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who 5.06 The company grants leave of absence to employees selected by the union to attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes outside union activities related to the right administration of the Union local or to appoint participate in conventions, conferences, delegations or otherwise select two education seminars. No more than three (23) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in disciplinegranted such leave of absence. If the members of the union committee request such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately availableleave of absence, the meeting between number may reflect the Employee and membership of the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available committee as defined in which case the Employee may be held out of service without payarticle 5. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 4.01 The Union shall notify Employer acknowledges the Employer right of the names Union to appoint or otherwise select one or more members of its representatives as follows: officersa grievance committee. Members of the grievance committee will suffer no loss of pay, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesbenefits or seniority while acting in their official capacity. (a) 4.02 The Union acknowledges that a member of the representative grievance committee has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, wherever possible, the representative committee member shall normally conduct his/her their activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention . It is agreed that employees having grievances shall not discuss said grievance with the committee member during working hours, he/she except in a case where an employee needs immediate assistance. 4.03 In such a case neither the employee nor the committee member shall not leave his/her their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his their immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore not, therefore, unreasonably be unreasonably withheld. The Representative Committee members shall return to his/her their regular duties as expeditiously as possible. . 4.04 The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two a negotiating committee, comprised of up to three (23) employees to members of the Negotiating CommitteeLocal. It shall be the Negotiating Committeenegotiating committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. Members of the negotiating committee will suffer no loss of pay, benefits or seniority when negotiating with the Employer. 9.05 4.05 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the grievance committee and the members of the negotiating committee. The Employer shall allow reasonable not be required to recognize any committee member until such notification has been received. 4.06 It is understood and agreed that Union officials will suffer no loss of pay, benefits or seniority when engaged in discussion with the Employer as provided for in this Agreement. 4.07 The Union agrees that there shall be no solicitation of members or other Union activities at the premises or work locations of the Employer during working hours except as permitted by this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that there shall be no meetings of the Union or its members on the premises or at the work locations of the Employer at any time without the prior approval of the Employer. 4.08 A request by a C.U.P.E. National Representative or Legal Counsel of the Union for access during working hours to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the a Union member with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will matters shall not be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the businessdenied. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period excess of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.thirty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 SECTION 1. The Union shall notify will be represented by the Employer NWSEO National President, the Branch ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for AOC, and such other persons as may be designated by them. The Union will provide to management a current roster of the names AOC Branch ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Vice ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and designees within 30 calendar days after final approval of its representatives this Agreement. The Union will notify Management immediately of any changes when they occur. A. As provided by 5 U.S.C. 7131: (1) Any employee representing the Union in the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement (or other forms of bargaining described in the Agreement), shall be authorized official time for this purpose, including attendance at impasse proceedings during the time the employee otherwise would be in a duty status. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized under this subparagraph shall not exceed the number of individuals designated as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two representing Management for such purposes. (2) local representativesUnion representatives shall be granted a reasonable amount of official time in which to perform their representation duties. Union representatives may conduct internal Union business only when they are in a non-duty status. (a3) The Union acknowledges that Except as provided in 5 U.S.C. 7131(b) & (c), any employee shall be granted a reasonable amount of official time in connection with any other matter covered by Title ▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Code. B. Use of official time will be requested in writing and scheduled in advance to obtain the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf written approval of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representativeemployee’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that If the taking use of such official time away from regular duties shall involves a grievance against the employee’s supervisor, the request should be kept made to a minimum and that permission the employee’s second-level supervisor. An official time request will not therefore normally be unreasonably withheldgranted, absent workload or staffing needs. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves If the right to limit such employee’s use of official time if would interfere with the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes performance of the right of employee’s official duties, Management will discuss the matter with the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees find a satisfactory solution. C. Employees using official time will account for such use in accordance with applicable timekeeping procedures. D. Incidental to the Negotiating Committee. It shall use of official time by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or designee(s) under this article, reasonable use of agency telephone, mail, computer, copying, and communications equipment, and office facilities (hereinafter "office equipment and facilities") will be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet allowed, as long as such use does not interfere with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative business of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumoffice. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 4.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a) The Union shall notify has the right to select or appoint stewards (“Stewards”) to assist employees in presenting any complaints or grievances they have to representatives of the Employer and to administer the Agreement. The number of Stewards shall not normally exceed two (2) per project. Projects involving fewer than fifty (50) employees may be limited to one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union will advise the Employer, in writing, of the names of the Stewards. The Employer will pay Stewards as per the premiums listed in Schedule “B”. b) Duly appointed representatives of the Christian Labour Association of Canada (“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 other rights under this Agreement and under the law. Stewards shall not act in this capacity. The Union will advise the Employer, in writing, of the names of its representatives duly appointed Representatives. 4.02 The Union acknowledges that Stewards have regular duties to perform as follows: officersemployees of the Employer and that such employees will not leave their regular duties for the purpose of conducting business in connection with the administration of the Agreement or the investigation or presentation of grievances, bargaining without first obtaining the permission of their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or immediate supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer will pay Stewards at their regular hourly rate for time spent attending such duties during their working hours. 4.03 Representatives will have access to visit job sites or convening yards during normal working hours subject to the following: a) the Representative shall identify himself to the job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ upon arriving at a job site; b) in no case will such Representative interfere with the progress of work. c) the Representative’s access to the job site will be subject to the client and Employer’s site protocol. d) the Representative will conduct all business in a non- working section of the site unless otherwise approved by the Employer. 4.04 The Union has the right to appoint a negotiating committee members, health and safety representatives and consisting of employees to a maximum of two (2). Bargaining units greater than one hundred (100) local representativesemployees may appoint to the committee an additional employee per additional one hundred (100) employees to a maximum of four (4). Time spent in negotiations with the Employer will be paid by the Employer to a maximum of thirty-two (32) hours at their regular hourly rate per Agreement. (a) The Union acknowledges that 4.05 Stewards will be laid off or reduced in number in accordance with the representative has regular duties completion of the various phases of each project. Subject to perform on behalf the operating requirements of the Employer, thereforethe Union may request that Stewards be retained on the job or project in the reduction of the work force. When so requested, the representative Employer may assign the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to a classification the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is qualified, in the opinion of the Employer, to perform. In the event the Employer transfers the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another project, a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursbe appointed by the Union. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention 4.06 The Employer may meet periodically with his employees for the purpose of discussing any matters of mutual interest or concern to the Employer, the Union, and the employees. A Representative may attend such meetings. 4.07 There shall be no Union activity during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It on the Employer's premises, except that which is understood that necessary for the taking processing of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum grievances and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees administration and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal enforcement of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 4:01 The Union shall notify elect or otherwise select a Union Committee composed of not more than five (5) members (two of which shall be Part Time Bargaining Unit employees) and the Employer will recognize the said Committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of the names Agreement, including the negotiations for or renewal of its representatives as follows: officersany Agreement. Before any employee is disciplined, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and such employee will be offered the opportunity of having a maximum of two Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union Committee member present during such disciplinary interview. 4:02 The Union shall elect or otherwise select seven (27) local representativesStewards. The Union shall endeavor to have at least one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who is usually employed on each shift. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf Members of the EmployerUnion Committee and Stewards shall receive regular pay for all hours lost, thereforeincluding call ins, due to attendance at contract negotiations between the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursparties up to and including arbitration for which permission has been granted. (ab) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right where applicable members of the Union Committee, shall receive their regular pay for regularly scheduled working hours lost due to appoint attendance at grievance meetings for which permission has been granted, which shall, for the purposes of clarity, cover meetings with a grievance settlement officer appointed under Section 45 of the Labour Relations Act, with representatives of the Employer whether on or otherwise select two (2) employees outside the Employer’s premises. 4:04 The Union committee and the Management of the Centre shall meet each month at times mutually agreed upon provided there is business for their joint consideration. A request for a meeting shall be indicated by a letter from either party to the Negotiating Committeeother. It shall The Centre Administrator or designate and the Chairperson of the Union Committee or Union Committee Member will set up an agenda of subjects to be discussed prior to the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementmeeting. 9.05 The Employer 4:05 It is agreed that a Union Representative shall allow have reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of and may be present with the Union for the purpose of consulting Committee at any meeting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business’s Representatives. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, shall advise the meeting between Centre’s office upon entering the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without paypremises. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 4.01 The Union may elect or appoint not more than four (4) stewards from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period. Such stewards may assist employees in the presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Not more than two (2) stewards shall be from any one of the following areas: Environmental Services, Dietary and Nursing. 4.02 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be given time off, without loss of wages, to assist an employee in the presentation of a grievance whenever it is necessary to deal with the grievance during working hours. Prior permission must be received from the supervisor and the employee shall report back to same upon return. Such permission shall not be withheld unreasonably. 4.03 The Union shall notify the Employer Employer, in writing, of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health the current stewards and safety representatives and a maximum the effective date of two (2) local representativestheir appointments. (a) The Union acknowledges that 4.04 CLAC Representatives represent the representative has regular duties employees in all matters pertaining to perform on behalf this Agreement. They are authorized to negotiate amendments to or renewals of this Agreement and to enforce all rights of the Employer, therefore, employees under this Agreement and under the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hourslaw. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours4.05 CLAC Representatives shall notify in advance the Administrator or her designate before conducting any business in the Nursing Home, he/she and shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that unreasonably interfere with the taking work of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonableNursing Home. 9.03 Employees and 4.06 A Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function Representative will have an opportunity to meet with each new employee, individually or in a group, within their regular working hours and without loss of pay for any employee(s) involved. The purpose of the Employer interview is to negotiate inform the renewal new employee(s) about the Union, to provide an explanation of this Agreementthe Collective Agreement provisions and expectations. Such interviews will take place during the orientation days, or during the probation period and will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes in length. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters4.07 Once every third month, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits employees will be during normal business hours given the opportunity to meet and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be discuss Union matters in a place designated room (if available) provided by the Employer and time taken on the Employer's premises. These meetings may be attended by Representatives of the Union. The Union shall be kept see to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline it that the Employer is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If informed of such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period at least one (1) week ahead of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without paytime. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges shall elect or otherwise select a Union Committee composed of not more than four (4) employees. The employer will recognize the said Union Committee for the purpose of handling any grievances or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of the agreement including negotiations for or renewal of any Agreement. It is understood that modifications to the Collective Agreement during its term will not be made unless the Union Representative and Employer agree. (b) In addition to the four (4) employees mentioned in 4.01 (a) above, the Employer will recognize two (2) Union Stewards, to be elected or appointed by the Union, to assist employees in the presentation of any grievance that properly arises under the provisions of this Collective Agreement. 4:02 The Union Committee shall have the right at any time to the assistance of a representative of a CAW National Representative, Local President or Designate when meeting with the Employer or the Employer's representative. Such a representative shall have, with the Employer's consent, access to the Employer's premises to discharge such duties as a representative of the Union at a reasonable time so as to allow the attendance of all parties involved provided that there is qualified staff coverage approved by the Employer and advance notice of one week. 4:03 The Union and the Employer recognize that the representative Union Committee has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and such persons shall not leave their duties on Union business without first giving reasonable advance notice and obtaining permission from her Management Supervisor. Such permission will not be withheld provided that there is qualified staff coverage which is approved by the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In The Employer shall pay the Union Committee all regular hours spent on direct negotiations with the Employer, up to and including one conciliation meeting. Notwithstanding in the event that an employee was scheduled off on a situation day negotiations were held, the day will be treated as a day of work and their Schedule Hill be adjusted to provide an alternate day off with pay. (b) The Union Committee Members and the Grievors shall receive their regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to the handling of grievances as properly provided under Article 6 when it is during the employee's regular working hours on the premises of the Employer. 4:05 The Union agrees to supply the Employer with the name of the Union Committee Members and will keep such list up to date at all times. 4:06 The Employer agrees during the lifetime of this Agreement to deduct Union dues from each pay cheque and to remit same not later than the 15th day of the following month to the Secretary Treasurer of the Local Union. The Employer shall when remitting such dues, list the names of the employees from whose pay such deductions have been made. On the first Union dues deduction the Employer will supply the addresses of all bargaining unit employees. (a) An employee elected or appointed by the union to attend to Union business will be granted a leave of absence for a period of up to thirty (30) working days per year. The Union will give four (4) weeks notice of such leave where possible but, in any event, a minimum of two (2) weeks notice. (b) An employee selected to fill a position with the Union on a full-time basis shall be allowed a leave of absence without pay or loss of seniority for twenty-four (24) months with a possible extension to be granted by the Employer, at which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall time they will lose their seniority if they do not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. return. (c) It is understood that under this article such leave will be granted provided it does not interfere with the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right efficient operation of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this AgreementEmployer. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 1. The Employer shall recognize the Union's officers, duly designated representatives, and shop stewards and chief stewards appointed by the Union. Section 2. The Union has the right to designate one Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to every 35 employees in the divisions to assure that each employee in the divisions have ready access to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on their work shift or work location. Additional stewards may be designated based on need by mutual agreement. Each quarter, the Union shall furnish the Employer a current list of officers, representatives and stewards, together with the designation of the group of employees each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is authorized to represent. Section 3. Time used by stewards during scheduled work hours in the performance of their representational duties will be with the knowledge and permission of the Employer and shall be limited to regularly assigned duties. During such granted absence, the stewards will use OPM Form 71, “Request for Leave or Approved Absence”, selecting “other option leave” to document time away from the job site. The stewards will confine their representational activities to the conduct of that business for which approval of temporary absence was requested and return directly to their work area upon completion of that business. In the event the stewards’ official business cannot be concluded within the approved time of absence, the employee may contact the Employer and request additional time and be governed accordingly. Upon return to their work area, the employee will personally notify the appropriate representative of the Employer of their return to duty. Normally, the Employer will grant such requests unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work or jeopardize the operation of the activity. Union officials/representatives will coordinate entry into work areas with appropriate Employer representatives prior to entry. Section 4. Stewards will suffer no loss of pay or charge to leave for reasonable time spent in the performance of their representational activities. OPM Form 71, “Request for Leave or Approved Absence”, will be used by the stewards to gain Employer’s approval for time away from the job site as well as documentation of conducting official Union hours worked. Section 5. No duly designated Union representative or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be restrained, coerced, intimidated or discriminated against because of working on behalf of the Union. Section 6. The Union will endeavor to select stewards who possess the qualities of leadership and responsibility, and who will deal with employees and the Employer in a manner that will inspire confidence and respect. Section 7. The Union will properly orient and indoctrinate stewards with respect to the CSRA as well as the provisions of this agreement. Section 8. The Union shall notify be permitted representation whenever meetings are held for the purpose of implementing a change in personnel policies and practices and matters affecting working conditions. Also the Union shall be permitted a presentation limited to 15 minutes or less when a New Employee Orientation is held. Section 9. The Union will be notified prior to a permanent change of stewards from one work area to another so that a replacement ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be selected. Stewards will not be changed from one work area to another permanently as a reprisal action for activity under the protection of the Federal Service Labor Management Relations Statute. Section 10. Nonlocal Union representatives may visit the installation to carry out the functions which come within the scope of their responsibility provided they present proper credentials and satisfy the requirements controlling admission of visitors to the installation, and advise the responsible representative of the Employer of the names purpose of its their visit. Such visits shall be confined to those functions authorized by controlling regulations and procedures. Union representatives as follows: officerswho have received proper clearance from the representative of the Employer will schedule consultation and visits with any NAF activity official whom they are to contact in advance and during regular working hours at mutually convenient times. Section 11. Authorized representatives of the Union shall have access to Employer’s establishment with prior notification and approval from management during working hours for the purpose of adjusting disputes, bargaining committee membersinvestigating working conditions, health and safety ascertaining that the agreement is being adhered to. Union representatives agree to conduct themselves in a professional manner and a maximum of will not impede or disrupt business. Section 12. The Employer shall allow shop stewards designated by the Union two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties days excused absence on an annual basis with no loss of pay benefits to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ training programs provided by the Employer Federal Mediation and time taken shall be kept to a minimumConciliation Service. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Labor Management Relations Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 501 The Union shall notify agrees to provide the Employer with a current list of stewards and committee representatives of the unit and will advise the Employer of any changes which may occur from time to time. The Employer recognizes that Stewards and Officers have duties and responsibilities towards and on behalf of the names Union and are required at times to leave their jobs to investigate and process grievances, or discuss with supervisors other matters affecting employees. The Union recognizes that Stewards and Officers are employees of the Employer and as such have jobs to perform on behalf of the Employer. When it becomes necessary for Stewards or Officers to leave their jobs to attend to the above matters, they will give their supervisors as much advance notice as possible and arrangements will be made by their supervisor to leave their jobs with no loss of pay as soon as reasonably possible, but normally not later than one (1) hour following the request. The Union agrees that there will not normally be duplication of duties and responsibilities of its Stewards and Officers, however, it is recognized that there may be times when, because of the circumstances, the Union or Employer may deem it necessary to have more than one representative attend to the matter. 502 When meeting with the Employer, the number of employees attending as representatives of the Union who shall suffer no loss in pay, shall be as follows: officers: a) In the case of a grievance, bargaining committee membersthe griever(s) and one (1) representative. b) In the case of local negotiations toward a collective agreement, health and safety representatives and including conciliation, mediation, or arbitration, a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (ac) In the case of central negotiations toward a situation which requires collective agreement, including conciliation, mediation, or arbitration, a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking maximum of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees representatives. d) Employees whose attendance is required at arbitration hearings related to the Negotiating Committee. It Agreement shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function given permission to meet be absent from work and shall not suffer any loss of pay as a result. e) A shift employee attending negotiations with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by as a staff representative of the Union for will not be expected to complete any portion of a shift of work on the purpose day of consulting with the local representative meeting nor to work the shift immediately before or after the negotiating meeting and will suffer no loss of pay as a result. 503 The Hospital recognizes the role of Union executives, grievance committees, negotiating committees and stewards in labour/management relations and shall not discriminate against them. 504 The Business Representative of the Union shall be permitted to meet with regard an employee during his working hours upon notification to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits , with the understanding that: a) the Union will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to take into account the normal conduct legitimate interest of the business. Such consultations with Employer in ensuring that the local representative shall be in a place designated by operation of the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative workplace is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and unduly disrupted; and b) the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period take into account the legitimate interest of time until the Union Representative becomes available Certified Bargaining Agent in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency facilitating communication between its representatives and employees in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation unit at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06workplace.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 3.01 For the purpose or representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a. The Union has the right to appoint Stewards. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of its such stewards. The Stewards are representatives as follows: officersof the employees in certain matters, bargaining committee membersincluding the processing of grievances. When dealing with grievances, health and safety representatives and the Union shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) local representativesStewards in the processing of grievances unless the CLAC Representative is present, in which case only one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall attend. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf b. Local 303 Representatives are also representatives of the Employeremployees in all matters pertaining to this Agreement, thereforeparticularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to or renewals of this Agreement and of enforcing bargaining rights and any other rights of the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursemployees under this Collective Agreement. (a) In a. The Employer undertakes that he will not enter into any other agreement or contract with employees, either individually or collectively, for whom the Union has bargaining rights, which agreement or contract will conflict with or add to the provisions of this Agreement. b. The Local 303 Representative, prior to entering the Employer's premises, shall first obtain permission from the Employer. Such permission shall not be withheld unreasonably. a. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be granted time off, without loss of wages, to assist an employee in the presentation of a situation which requires a representative’s attention grievance where such grievance must be dealt with during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative Employees, prior to leaving their work area, shall return first obtain permission from the Director of Nursing, Administrator or Charge Nurse. If there is abuse of time off allowed for Stewards with respect to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as the above, the Employer shall contact the Union and the parties shall act together to resolve the problem. b. Whenever possible, the following procedure shall govern from Stewards processing Step 1 and 2 grievances: the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first present the grievance to the Employer (orally at Step 1, in writing at Step 2) and later that day, before the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ leaves work or when the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is next at work but, in all cases, within the time limits prescribed in the Grievance Procedure, the Employer shall discuss the grievance with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Employer reserves has the right to limit such the discussion time if the time requested is unreasonableto fifteen (15) minutes. 9.03 Employees 3.04 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be given ten (10) minutes off, without loss of wages, to greet a new employee in her department after she passes probation and to discuss Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hoursmembership with such employee. Any additional time spent will be deducted from the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ pay. 9.04 3.05 The Employer recognizes will pay the right regular rate of the Union pay to appoint or otherwise select a maximum of two (2) employees for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function attending negotiations up to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreementbut not including conciliation. 9.05 3.06 The Employer shall allow reasonable access provide a union bulletin board in a location accessible to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of all employees upon which the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employershall post its notices. It is agreed such visits that no notices will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct posted without prior written approval of the businessAdministrator. Such consultations with the local representative permission shall not be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumunreasonably withheld. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 7.1 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Company acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Union Stewards, who have completed at least one year of service with the Company, for the purpose of representing Team Members in the handling of complaints and griev- ances. 7.2 The Company agrees to recognize seven (7) Union Stewards inclusive of the Chairperson and one (1) from Skilled Trades. The Company agrees to recog- nize alternates for these seven (7) stewards as ap- pointed by the Union. An alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall function only in the absence of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on his/her shift. 7.3 The Company shall be notified, in writing, by the Union of the names of the Union Stewards and the areas they are representing and any changes made thereto, prior to being required to recognize them. 7.4 The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a two (2) employees person Union Grievance Committee com- posed of a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Chairperson. 7.5 The Union acknowledges that Union representa- tives have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Negotiating CommitteeCompany. It Wherever possible Union business will be conducted as not to interfere with production. When the legitimate business of Union officials re- quires them to leave their workstations and/or de- partments, they shall first receive permission from their supervisor. Where they are required to enter another department they shall first receive the per- mission of that supervisor. Union representatives will not interrupt Team Members engaged in a work activity without the permission of that Team Mem- ber’s supervisor. Such time shall not be misused or abused and shall be restricted solely to pertinent in- vestigation of the Negotiating Committeegrievance. 7.6 Where in the Company’s function opinion, a Union official takes excessive time to meet conduct Union business the Company reserves the right to require the Union of- ficial to return to work and cease Union business. 7.7 No Team Member will be compensated for time to conduct Union business which falls outside of his/her regular scheduled hours or on a Team Mem- ber’s regular day off. If a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is required by the Company to conduct union business outside of his/her regular scheduled hours the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be paid the applicable rate for those hours. 7.8 The Union agrees that, except as provided for in this Agreement, there will be no Union activity on the premises of the Company except by agreement with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this AgreementCompany. 9.05 The Employer 7.9 When a newly hired Team Member commences his/her probation period, the Plant Chairperson (or designate) and the Joint Health and Safety Repre- sentative Co-chair (or designate) shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by be allowed a staff representative total of the Union forty-five (45) minutes for the purpose of consulting with ori- enting the local representative Team Members to the Union’s organiza- tion and procedures at the plant. 7.10 The Union Chairperson shall be on straight days for the duration of his/her term. When the Union with regard population of active employees working in the plant is 250 or greater, the Company will pay the Chairperson his regular wages for a non-overtime work week to Union at- tend to Union/Company related matters. In the event that there are less than 250 employees ac- tively at work in the plant, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits Chairperson will be during normal business al- lowed four (4) hours and timed per day, five (5) days per week to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee attend Union/Company related matters and the Employer will be delayed Company shall pay for a reasonable period this time spent on Union business at his regular rate of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 7.11 The parties recognize Company agrees to provide access to a private room and a facsimile machine for the need purpose of conducting Union business. The Company will also provide a private secured location on the main floor of the plant, with heating and cooling, containing a private telephone, filing cabinet, and computer for expediency in the event sole use of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06Union.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 33.01 The Union shall notify Employer acknowledges the Employer right of the names Union to appoint or otherwise select not more than three (3) stewards and three (3) alternates from amongst employees in the bargaining unit. It is understood that one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be the chairperson and up to one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be involved in the processing of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health any particular grievance. 33.02 The Employer agrees to retain the Chairperson at work during any layoffs or cutbacks in employment provided he/she is willing and safety representatives and able to perform the work available. 33.03 The Employer will pay employees for regular hours spent during negotiations up to a maximum of two five (25) local representativesday’s pay. (33.04 No employee or group of employees is authorized to represent the Stewards or any other committee of stewards in any meeting with Management except in accordance with Article 36.03 or the written consent of the Union. 33.05 Employees processing their own personal grievances or called as witnesses in the processing of a grievance shall be permitted paid time off the job to attend meetings relative to the processing of such grievances. 33.06 a) The Union acknowledges that A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ first obligation is to the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf performance of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, duties and he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission of the immediate supervisor or his/her designate and shall advise the supervisor of the nature of his/her business and approximate duration and report back to do so from his immediate supervisorsuch supervisor at the time of his/her return to work. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties Such permission shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative At no time shall return to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ interrupt employee(s) while such employees are engaged with a client or while an employee is otherwise engaged in carrying out his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possibleduties. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings Time spent with employees shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to on the Employer’s premises time unless agreed to by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, Management or the Employer. It unless such time is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to processing a grievance under Article 9.0612.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 7.01 The Board shall recognize a Union Committee, consisting of not more than four (4) employees. The Board will meet with the Union Committee on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, and/or to process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure, and/or conduct negotiations for or renewal of this Agreement. 7.02 The Board will recognize as stewards not more than five (5) employees and the Union shall notify the Employer employer, in writing, of the names of its representatives such employees and any changes as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesthey occur. The Board shall not be obliged to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified in writing. (a) The Union acknowledges 7.03 It is understood that the representative has stewards and committee-persons have their regular duties work to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In Board. If it is necessary for a situation which requires ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee-person to investigate a representative’s attention grievance during working hours, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee-person shall not leave work without first obtaining the permission of the supervisor. Subject to operational requirements, such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. If requested, he/she shall not leave give a reasonable explanation why the employee deems such action is necessary and an estimate of the time he/she will be away from his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission work. When resuming regular work, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee-person shall again report to do so from his immediate the supervisor. It is understood that The preparation of grievance documentation shall not be carried out within regular working hours by the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonablestewards, committee-persons or aggrieved employee. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right 7.04 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or a member of the Union Committee referred to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to in Articles 7.01 and 7.02 hereof shall have the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer privilege of attending designated grievance procedure meetings and meetings held to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement held within regular working hours and will be compensated for time spent during such hours at regular straight time rate of pay, exclusive of all premiums, subject to the following: 1. All time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances. 2. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and griever concerned shall obtain the permission of the supervisor concerned before leaving their work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 3. All time away from work shall be properly reported. 7.05 The Board agrees to forward to the Union copies of all Board resolutions and by-laws which affect the members of the Union . Failure to do so, caused by oversight, shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement. 9.05 7.06 The Employer Union and the Board desire every employee to be familiar with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the rights and duties under it. For this reason, the Board agrees to supply a copy of this Agreement to each employee. 7.07 The Board agrees to acquaint potential employees with the fact that a Union Agreement is in effect and with the conditions of employment set out in the articles dealing with Union Security and Dues Check-Off. 7.08 All correspondence between the parties, arising out of this Agreement or incidental thereto, shall allow reasonable access pass to and from the Employer’s premises by a staff representative Executive Officer, Human Resources Services, and the Recording Secretary of the Union, President of the Union for and the purpose CUPE National Representative, with a copy to the Recording Secretary of consulting with the local representative Union. A copy of any correspondence between the Board and any employee in the bargaining unit, pertaining to the interpretation, administration, or application of any part of this Agreement, shall be forwarded to the President of the Union with regard to Union matters, or his/her designate. 7.09 No seniority employee in the Employer. It is agreed such visits bargaining unit will be during normal business hours and timed to cause laid off or demoted as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct a result of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumBoard contracting out. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 14.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union Company acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two elect a Plant committee of three (23) employees to committee persons one of which will be the Negotiating Chairperson. Such Plant Committee shall constitute the Bargaining Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to The Company will recognize and meet with the Employer said committee on any matter properly arising from time to negotiate time during the renewal continuance of this the Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access 14.02 In the event that the Union appoints alternates for any or all committee persons, the company will be advised in writing of such appointments as soon as is practicable. 14.03 On off shifts, the Union will elect or otherwise appoint one (1) Committee person on each off shift if greater than ten (10) employees are assigned to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative shift. 14.04 Members of the Union Bargaining Committee will be compensated for the purpose of consulting with the local representative time spent during regular working hours in negotiations for renewal of the Collective Agreement. 14.05 A committee person's first obligation is to the performance of his regular duties and he shall not leave his regular duties without first advising his immediate supervisor or his designate and shall advise the supervisor of the nature of his business and approximate duration and report back to such supervisor at the time of his return to work. Committee person’s will be granted time off from the job as required to take care of Union with regard business. The Committee person shall be permitted, during his/her working hours and without loss of pay, to Union mattersleave his/her regular duties in order to investigate and process grievances and administering the Collective Agreement. At no time shall a committee person interrupt an employee(s) while such employee(s) is otherwise engaged in carrying out his duties. 14.06 The Plant Committee will be retained at work, notwithstanding their position on the seniority list so long as work is available which they are able to satisfactorily perform. 14.07 The Company agrees to add the Chairperson to a mailing list; whereby he/she will receive copies of notices of appointments of personnel to the positions of supervisor, manager, or other persons with authority who may have jurisdiction over members of the Employer. It is agreed such visits Union. 14.08 The Chairperson will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to supplied on a monthly basis with written information listing new hires, discharges, resignations, layoffs, recalls, transfers of employees covered by this Agreement. Said information shall be provided no later than the normal conduct 15th of the businessmonth following the month of such actions. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer Updated address names and time taken shall be kept to a minimumtelephone numbers every three (3) months. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees 14.09 The Chairperson shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, conduct union business on site for the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.final thirty

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 Six (6) stewards shall be elected by the employees or, if necessary, appointed, five (5) from the Home and one (1) from Housing. The Union six (6) stewards shall be the representatives of the employees in the processing of grievances. The union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health such stewards at the time of their appointment and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesthe Employer shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified. (5.02 One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be given time off to assist an employee in presenting a grievance during working hours under the following conditions: a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties presentation must be to perform on behalf the management of the EmployerCorporation. Employees having grievances may discuss these with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during coffee breaks and lunch periods, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention but not during working hours, he/she hours except in cases where the circumstances require immediate attention; b) the time shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining be devoted to the prompt handling of the grievance; c) the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the employee having the grievance shall obtain the permission to do so from his of their immediate supervisor. It is understood that supervisor or supervisors before leaving their work; d) the taking of such time away from regular duties work shall be kept reported to the immediate supervisor so that a minimum and that permission will not therefore proper record may be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The kept; e) the Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time requested so taken to be excessive; f) the chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be recognized to act in all departments; g) a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be given fifteen (15) minutes to address new employees at the group orientation session for new employees. The purpose of this time is unreasonableto allow the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to welcome new employees and discuss Union membership, procedures and explain an employees rights flowing from the collective agreement. 9.03 Employees 5.03 The union has the right to elect or, if necessary, appoint a six (6) member bargaining committee, four (4) from the Home and one (1) from Housing, and the Chief Union representatives who attend grievance meetings ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, for the purpose of negotiating a Collective Agreement. The committee members' time shall be paid in equal shares by the Employer and the union for all time spent in negotiating an agreement up to but not lose including arbitration. The committee members shall request time off, from their supervisor, immediately upon receiving confirmed days for negotiations. Failure to do so within a reasonable time shall result in the committee member forfeiting the Employer's share of his or her pay for their regularly scheduled hoursthe day. 9.04 The Employer recognizes 5.04 On the right second Wednesday of every third month, or on such substituted day as is mutually agreed upon, stewards and representatives of the Union Employer may meet for up to appoint or otherwise select one (1) hour to discuss items of mutual interest and concern. The stewards who are to attend must advise their supervisor and a management representative on the Committee of their attendance at least two (2) employees weeks in advance of the scheduled meeting. The Union Representative may attend. Topics may be suggested by either of the parties and an agenda will be prepared seven (7) days prior to the Negotiating Committeemeeting. It shall Only those items on the agenda may be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access discussed, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Prior to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative finalization of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of agenda, the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will discuss the agenda items. The Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings. A copy of the minutes shall be delayed for a reasonable period of time until posted on the designated union notice boards and one (1) copy sent to the Union Representative becomes available within two (2) weeks of the meeting. Prior to posting, the parties shall review these minutes. The Union and the Employer will select a representative who will serve as the joint chairpersons of these meetings. The Union and Employer agree to share the cost of wage replacement for stewards attending employee relations meetings. The Employer will initially pay for the stewards' wages and ▇▇▇▇ the Union for fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the wage replacement. Only stewards scheduled to work on the day of the employee relations meeting shall be compensated. Should either party cancel the scheduled employee relations meeting without a minimum of one (1) week notice, the party responsible for the late cancellation should pay one hundred per cent (100%) of the cost of the wage replacement. 5.05 Once every third month employees will be given the opportunity to meet and discuss Union matters in which case a room provided by the Employee Employer on the Employer's premises. These meetings may be held out attended by representatives of service without paythe Union. The Union shall see to it that the Employer is informed of such a meeting at least one (1) month ahead of time. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 Section 5.01. Union representatives, one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or his designee when absent, and Union officers will be recognized by the Employer in accordance with this agreement upon the receipt of a letter so identifying them and signed by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union. The notice shall include name, address, home telephone number, and Union office held. (The designee shall act as ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ only to represent the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or when the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent.) Section 5.02. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall act as representative for the purpose of processing grievances as defined in the grievance procedure. The Employer shall be notified in writing of changes of all representatives of the Union. An employee shall not be permitted to function as a Union representative until the Union has presented the Employer with written certification of that person’s selection. Section 5.03. The Employer will notify the Union within thirty (30) days upon hiring any new employee(s) in this bargaining unit. Section 5.04. Rules governing the activity of the Union representatives are as follows: A. The Union agrees to refrain from interfering, interrupting, or disrupting the normal work duties of employees. B. Union representatives shall obtain, in advance, authorization from Official or his designated representative before beginning Union activities on City property. C. The Union shall notify the Employer Chief Building Official or his designee as to the nature of such activity. The Union will not engage in such activity during the periods of recognized emergencies. D. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall cease Union activities upon the reasonable request by the Chief Building Official or his designee during working hours. E. The investigation and writing of grievances shall be on non-duty time. However, in the case of suspension or discharge, the employee may meet with the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/officer prior to leaving the work site upon notice to and approval of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of supervisor/designee. Section 5.05. The Employer agrees that up to two (2) local representatives. (a) The non-employee Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties representatives shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access admitted to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of facilities and sites during working hours upon the Union advance notice to the Employer. Such visitations shall be for the purpose of consulting processing grievances or to attend other meetings permitted herein. Such activities shall not interfere with the local representative normal work duties of employees, except to the extent authorized in advance by the Employer. Section 5.06. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or his designee shall be permitted reasonable time off with pay to represent a member at any step of the Union with regard to Union mattersgrievance procedure, represent a member at a disciplinary conference, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at attend meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee Union and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without paywhere his attendance is requested. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 8.01 The National Union Representative shall, in the course of his duties, have access to the work, where possible, on which members of the Union are employed and the Employer shall assist the National Union Representative to obtain a pass to the premises where necessary. The National Union Senior Representative shall first make his presence known to the Employer’s most senior representative in the job office. In no instance, however, shall he interfere with the progress of the work except to correct safety violations and then only after consultation with the Employer’s representatives to whom he first made his presence known. 8.02 The National Union Representative when on site, shall abide by all safety rules as stipulated in the appropriate safety acts or regulations and the specific regulations which apply to that particular job site. 8.03 The Union shall notify may appoint a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and a reasonable number of alternate stewards and the Employer shall be notified in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health such appointments and safety representatives changes thereafter. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have access to a non-public telephone and a maximum of two (2) local representativesbe given adequate time during working hours to perform his Union duties. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties 8.04 Subject to perform on behalf of the Employer, thereforeArticle 14.08, the representative shall normally conduct Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, despite his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hoursseniority, will be the first employee to be offered available work, the last employee to be laid off and the first employee to be recalled, provided that he/she is in the classification and has the qualifications and ability to perform the work available. 8.05 The Employer shall clear all records of an employee’s discipline after a period of 18 months has elapsed from the time the discipline was issued. It is understood that current offenses on an employee’s record will be cleared eighteen (18) months from the date of the offense. 8.06 The employer will impose any discipline within 5 working days of the completion of Employer’s investigation of the incident. In any event, discipline will be imposed within 7 working days of the Employer becoming aware of the conduct for which the discipline is imposed. Any discipline not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission imposed in this time period shall be null and void. 8.07 The Employer will notify the employee and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ if the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is unavailable of any meeting to do so from his immediate supervisorimpose discipline. At the request of the employee, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be made available and be present at the time any discipline is imposed. In any event, the union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be provided with a copy of any written discipline given to the employee. 8.08 The employer agrees to provide one (1) copy of the Collective Agreement for each employee in the bargaining unit. 8.09 Each new full time employee will be given Union Orientation by the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ upon hiring. The orientation will not exceed 30 minutes and will include a copy of the Collective Agreement provided by the employer. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not suffer loss of regular, straight time pay for this orientation. 8.10 The Employer will provide (1) Bulletin Board for the use of the Union at an appropriate location. The Union will have the right to post notices to matters of interest to the Union and its members. It is understood that the taking Union Bulletin Board is for official Union business only. 8.11 Subject to the prior approval of such time away from regular duties the Employer and operational requirements permitting, a leave of absence without pay but with no loss of seniority or other benefits shall be kept granted to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return up to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) 2 employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting conducting Union business on behalf of the Local. The approval of the Employer shall not be unreasonably withheld. 8.12 The members of the Negotiating Committee will suffer no loss in regular, straight time pay while bargaining with the local representative Employer for the renewal of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumCollective Agreement. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. (a) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union Stewards and other authorized union representatives for the purpose of consulting with representing employees in the local representative handling of complaints and grievances. The Employer agrees to meet with, by appointment, the Union's authorized representatives, stewards and officers to discuss and settle any current grievance or complaint The authorized Union with regard to Union mattersrepresentatives, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours stewards and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative officers shall be in a place designated recognized by the Employer as the official representatives of the employees. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the names of the authorized stewards and time taken officers and the Employer will not be obliged to recognize such stewards and officers until it has been so notified. Subject to operational requirements and with prior management approval, stewards, authorized representatives and officers shall be kept granted reasonable time during working hours to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation perform their duties without loss of pay. Such granting shall not be unreasonably withheld. Subject to 9.07operational requirements, employees who have been selected to work in an official capacity for the Local or International Union shall be entitled to Union representation leave of absence for the period during which they are performing their duties. A request will be made in writing to the Employer at meetings where discipline least ten (10) working days before the leave is to commence, stating the date of commencement and duration of such leave. The granting of such leave shall not be imposed unreasonably withheld. If an authorized representative, who is not employed by the Employer, wants to speak to local union representatives about a grievance or other official business, shall advise the Manager, or designated representative, who shall then call the local union representative to an appropriate place where they may confer privately. These talks will be arranged so that they will not interfere with normal operations. Subject to operational requirements, employees who have been selected to work in an official capacity for the Local or International Union shall be entitled to leave of absence without pay for the period during which they are performing their duties. A request will be made in writing to the Employer at least ten (10) working days before the leave is to commence, stating the date of commencement and duration of such leave. The granting of such leave will not be unreasonably withheld. Employees taking leave of absence under this article shall have the right at any investigatory meeting time on giving ten (10) days notice to return to their previous position at their previous work site or to such other position or site to which they may be entitled by reason of seniority in accordance with article of this agreement. Subject to operational requirements, the Employer shall grant leave to the Union’s delegates or to employees designated by the Union to attend meetings and conferences of the Union under the following conditions: (a) That there has been a written request from the Union to this end, stating the names of the union delegates for whom this leave was requested, the date, duration and purpose of the leave; and that may such request was made at least ten (10) days in advance; and the granting of such leave will not result in disciplinethe Employer having to pay overtime. If such a request It is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and understood that the Employer will make reasonable attempts to cover work by non-overtime assignments; and leaves of absences shall be delayed for a reasonable period of time until deemed approved where the Employer has not responded to the Union Representative becomes available in which case within five (5) days of the Employee may be held out submission of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigationsrequests under above. An employee who is absent under Article shall continue to accumulate seniority during absence. Employees who request union representation at the scene taking leave of an accident absence pursuant to articles or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant paid in accordance with Article of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the employees on the Negotiating Committee and the dates requested no later than fifteen (15) days in advance of such leave taking place. The Union shall decide on the number of stewards to Article 9.06be appointed or otherwise selected provided that the ratio of stewards to employees shall not exceed one (1) to twenty-five (25) or greater proportion thereof.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 7.01 The Company shall recognize the following Union representation: (a) A Negotiating Committee of five (5) employees. Further, the Union agrees that no more than two (2) representatives may be chosen from departments with less than ten (10) employees and that only one (1) representative may be chosen from skilled trades. (b) The representatives outlined in 7.01 (a) above shall serve as the Grievance Committee. (c) A Safety Committee of four (4) employees. (d) Stewards as follows: (1) Skilled Trades One (1) – Day Shift One (1) – Afternoon Shift One (1) – Midnight Shift One (1) – Per twelve (12) hour shift. 7.02 Each representative shall be an employee who has completed his/her probationary period. 7.03 The Union shall from time to time notify the Employer Company in writing of the names of its representatives the employees who are serving as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety Union representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesthe Company shall not be required to recognize them until so notified. (a) The 7.04 A Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct obtain the permission of his/her activities outside regular supervisor before leaving his/her working hoursplace to investigate or attempt to settle a grievance or to attend a meeting with representatives of the Company. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. 7.05 The Company shall pay a Union representative at his/her basic hourly rate for time spent during his/her normal hours of work in grievance meetings with Company officials or while attending meetings to discuss other matters of mutual interest. 7.06 Notwithstanding Section 13.01, the bargaining unit Chairperson of the Union shall be retained by the Company in the event of a layoff, as long as there is work available which he/she is qualified to perform. 7.07 In the event a new Committee Chairperson is elected, he/she will be provided a position on day shift within thirty (a30) days of the appointment. The Company reserves the right to make any required personnel changes as a result of this accommodation. In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hoursthe event that the rate for that position is less than the rate currently received by the Chairperson, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission continue to do so from his immediate supervisorreceive the higher rate. It is understood In the event that the taking rate for the position is more than the rate currently received by the Chairperson, he/she shall receive the rate for the position. Upon ceasing to occupy the position of such time away from regular duties Chairperson, the Chairperson shall be kept revert to a minimum and that permission the position which he/she held prior to assuming the position of Chairperson. Any other employee who has been affected by the movement of the Chairperson will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return revert to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonableoriginal position. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 7.08 Union/Management meetings: The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to Company will meet with the Employer Union at least every month to negotiate discuss workplace issues. Both Parties agree that communication is key to identifying and resolving items of importance to Management and/or the renewal of Union. In this Agreement.regard, both parties may submit items 9.05 7.09 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits Collective Agreement document will be during normal business hours printed pocket-size and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated paid for by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumCompany. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 A. The University shall recognize officers and stewards as Union representatives for the purpose of administering the collective bargaining agreement and adjudicating grievances. Union representatives shall also be recognized for the purpose of administering the collective bargaining agreement. The Union has the right to conduct its internal affairs as it deems appropriate, free of any obstruction by the University so long as it does not interfere with the operations or mission of the University. B. The Union staff representative shall be permitted reasonable access to work areas in order to conduct legitimate Union business. A staff representative must secure permission from the University's Director of Employee and Labor Relations or his/her authorized representative, in order to contact any employee on University time, provided that such permission ▇▇▇▇ not be unreasonably denied. If the Director of Employee and Labor Relations-or his/her authorized representative is not available, the staff representative will notify him/her of his contact on the next regular business day following the contact A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or president who enters into a unit or department other than his/her own shall first notify the supervisor of that unit or department of his/her presence for the purpose of investigating or processing a formal written grievance. If the supervisor of the department to be visited is the subject of the investigation, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or president shall contact the Director Employee and Labor Relations, or his/her designee, who will schedule a time to conduct the investigation or meeting. C. The Union will be permitted a number of stewards to be agreed upon by the parties and, in addition, another four (4) union officers to act in the capacity of stewards. The Union will furnish the names of all stewards and officers, acting in such a capacity, to the University's Director of Employee and Labor Relations at the time of their identification. The Union will post the current list of stewards and their designated areas of responsibility. The Union shall notify provide a current list at least bi-annually, to the Employer University's Director of Employee and Labor Relations, or more frequently if there are changes in the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesinterim. (a) The Union acknowledges that D. Time spent by the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employerstewards and officers in grievance meetings, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours, will result in no loss of regular, straight time pay. The University will make reasonable efforts to schedule meetings at times convenient to attendees. Where employees working on different shifts are required to attend the meeting, the meeting will be scheduled as close to shift change as reasonably possible. 9.04 The Employer recognizes E. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, officer, or aggrieved employee shall leave his assigned work in order to conduct Union business without prior approval from his respective supervisor. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be unreasonably denied the right to carry out his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ responsibilities, as set forth in Paragraph D, above, when requested. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or officer is obligated to provide the Director of Employee and Labor Relations the following information within forty-eight (48) hours of Union business: 1. Purpose of the Union business (i.e., grievance, disciplinary hearing, other). 2. The names of stewards and other employees involved. 3. Actual time spent on Union business (from start to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees conclusion). 4. The department of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 5. The department of the employee. 6. The name of the aggrieved employee's supervisor giving permission. The University shall provide the form required for recording the information to the Negotiating Committee▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or officer's immediate supervisor. It During pre-disciplinary hearing and grievance meetings, there shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.no more than two

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a. The Union shall appoint or otherwise select up to three (3) stewards. To be eligible to be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the employee must have completed her probationary period. b. CLAC Representatives are recognized as representatives of the employees and may act on behalf of the employee as provided in this Agreement. c. The Union shall appoint or otherwise select a negotiating committee of a maximum of three (3) employees. These employees shall be paid by the Employer at their regular hourly rate for all scheduled hours of work spent on negotiating a Collective Agreement with the Employer, up to but not including conciliation. 5.02 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining the stewards and negotiating committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representatives. The Employer shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee member until such notification from the Union has been received. (a) 5.03 The Union acknowledges that the representative ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, therefore, whenever possible, the representative ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall normally conduct his/her his activities outside regular working hours. (a) . It is understood that employees having grievances shall not discuss said grievances with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during working hours, except in the case of a disciplined or discharged employee who has access to the grievance procedure. In a discipline or discharge situation which requires a representative’s ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ attention during working hours, he/she he shall not leave his/her his regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore not, therefore, be unreasonably withheld. The Representative Stewards shall return to his/her their regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay 5.04 A request by a CLAC staff representative for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access during regular working hours to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with regard to Union matters, matters or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will Employer shall not be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the businessunreasonably withheld. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken in excess of one-half (½) hour shall not be kept to a minimumon Employer time. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees 5.05 The facility shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in disciplineestablish and maintain a labour-management discussion committee. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee The Employer and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until Union shall each appoint up to three (3) representatives (not including the Union Representative becomes available in or Administrator) to the Labour-Management Discussion Committee with each party designating one (1) of their representatives to act as co-chairperson. The committee will normally meet once every three (3) months. It is understood, however, the committee may meet more frequently by mutual agreement. The co-chairperson shall prepare an agenda at least one (1) week before regular meetings. While it is understood and agreed that the committee shall determine its own procedures, it is agreed that the purpose of the committee is to discuss matters of mutual concern, however, the committee will not discuss matters which case are properly the Employee may be held out subject matter of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize a grievance under the need for expediency in Collective Agreement, nor is the event committee empowered to amend the terms of accident investigationsthe Collective Agreement. Employees who request union representation serving on the Committee shall be paid at their regular rate of pay for all time spent at the scene meeting during their regular working hours. Such meeting time shall not be at overtime rates, nor shall it lead to the payment of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06overtime rates.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 (a) The Employer agrees that the Union shall notify the Employer may appoint or otherwise select a Union Committee composed of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of not more than two (2) local representativesemployees, at least one (1) of whom shall be a part-time employee. The Employer agrees to recognize the members of the said Committee as set forth in this Agreement for the purpose of handling any grievances or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of the Agreement, including negotiations for or the renewal of any Agreement. (ab) The Union acknowledges that the representative has regular duties Employees shall not be eligible to perform on behalf serve as members of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hoursUnion Committee unless they have successfully completed their probationary period and attained seniority. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. 5:02 The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two one (21) employees ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who may be either a full-time or part-time employee and who shall represent both the full-time and part-time employees. 5:03 The Union Committee shall have the right at any time to have the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet assistance of representative(s) of Service Employees International Union, Local 1.on, when meeting with the Employer or the Employer's representatives. Such meeting will be arranged with the Vice-▇▇▇▇▇▇ and will be held at a time and place mutually convenient to negotiate both Parties. 5:04 The Union acknowledges that the renewal Union Committee members and Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without having first obtained permission from their Immediate Supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Union Committee members and Stewards shall state their destination to their Immediate Supervisor and shall report again to the Immediate Supervisor at the time of their return to work. In accordance with the foregoing, the Employer agrees that Union Committee Members servicing grievances of employees during their regular working hours shall not be subject to any deduction in their regular pay. The Parties agree that the processing of grievances at Steps No. 1 and 2 shall be arranged, so far as reasonably possible, between 830 hours and 1630 hours. 5:05 Each member of the Union Committee shall receive his/her regular pay for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attendance at: (a) negotiating meetings with representatives of the Employer, up to and including conciliation; and (b) meetings with representatives of the Employer pursuant to Article 5:07 of this Agreement. 9.05 5:06 The Union shall keep the Employer shall allow reasonable access to notified in writing of the Employer’s premises by a staff representative names of the currently authorized members of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours Committee and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimumStewards. 9.06 5:07 The Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee Committee and the Employer shall meet each month at a time mutually agreed upon provided there is business for their joint consideration. Necessity for a meeting will be delayed for a reasonable period indicated by letter from one Party to the other Party, delivered at least five (5) calendar days in advance of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case scheduled meeting, containing an agenda of the Employee may subjects to be held out of service without paydiscussed. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 8.01 The Union shall notify has the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and right to elect or otherwise select a maximum Committee of two (2) local representativesRepresentatives from the bargaining unit with whom the Employer will deal on all matters relating to this Collective Agreement including grievances and arbitration. For the purposes of negotiations, the Union has the right to elect or otherwise select one (1) further Representative from the bargaining unit. (a) The 8.02 A new employee will have the opportunity to meet with a Union acknowledges that committee member for a period of up to 15 minutes without loss of pay. Permission will be sought from the representative has immediate supervisor in advance. 8.03 Members of the Union Committee shall receive their regular duties pay for regularly scheduled working hours lost due to perform on behalf attendance at grievance meetings, collective bargaining, including mediation, which shall for the purposes of clarity, cover meetings with a grievance settlement officer appointed under Sections 46 of the Labour Relations Act with representatives of the Employer, therefore, whether on or outside the representative Employers premises. 8.04 Employees acting in the capacity set out in Article 8.01 above may leave their work without loss of pay to attend to union business on the following conditions: a) such business must be between the union and the home; b) the time spent shall normally conduct be devoted to the prompt handling of the union business c) the employee concerned shall obtain the permission of his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hoursimmediate supervisor or Executive Director if the immediate supervisor is unavailable, he/she shall not leave before leaving his/her regular duties without first obtaining work, provided that such permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer ; d) the company reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time requested is unreasonabletimes so taken to be excessive. 9.03 Employees and 8.05 The Union representatives who attend grievance meetings Committee shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes have the right at any time to have the assistance of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating CommitteeRepresentative on all labour management relations. It Such representative shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable have access to the Employer’s premises by a staff to discharge such duties as representative of the Union for Union. The Employer has the purpose right to the assistance of consulting with the local representative of a Representative in all labour Management Relations 8.06 a) The Employer agrees to supply the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct names of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer Supervisors and time taken shall be kept to a minimummembers of Management and will keep such list up-to-date at all times. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 5.01 The Union shall notify elect or otherwise select a Union Committee composed of a total of five (5) employees from the bargaining unit with whom the Employer will deal on all matters relating to this Collective Agreement including grievances, and arbitration. The Union shall elect or otherwise select a Negotiating committee composed of a total of five (5) employees from the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of two (2) local representativesunit. (a) Each member of the said Union Committee shall receive their regular pay for the time spent on Union Business including negotiations for a new Collective Agreement, up to and including mediation. No hours will be lost due to such attendance. (b) Members of the Union Committee and grievor(s) shall receive their regular pay to investigate grievances and attend grievance meetings up to and including arbitration, which shall for the purposes of clarity, cover meetings with a grievance settlement officer appointed under Section 46 of the Labour Relations Act with representatives of the Employer, whether on or outside the Employer premises. No hours will be lost due to such attendance. (c) Members of the Labour/Management Committee shall receive their regular pay to attend meetings as identified under Article 5.06. 5.02 The Union acknowledges Committee shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a Union Representative in all labour management relations. Such Representative shall have access to the Employer premises to perform such duties as a Representative of the Union. The Employer will be advised in advance of the Representative visiting the premises. 5.03 The Union agrees that the representative has Union Committee and the Labour/Management Members have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment and only such time as is reasonably necessary for the prompt processing of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention Union business will be consumed by such persons during working hours. If it is necessary for a Union Committee Member to attend to Union business as provided for in this Agreement, he/she they shall not leave his/her regular duties their work without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate their supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from When resuming their regular duties work, they shall be kept again report to a minimum and that their supervisor. Such permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. 9.03 Employees and Union representatives who attend grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hours. 9.04 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) employees to the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in the event of accident investigations. Employees who request union representation at the scene of an accident or during the completion of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION REPRESENTATION. 9.01 6.01 The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of its representatives as follows: officers, bargaining committee members, health and safety representatives and a maximum of agrees that no more than two (2) local representatives. (a) accredited representatives of the Union shall be admitted to the Employer’s facilities and sites during working hours upon notification, with the Employer. The Union acknowledges that purpose of these visitations shall be to participate in the representative has regular duties to perform on behalf adjustment of grievances as outlined in Article 8, at the request of the Employer, therefore, the representative shall normally conduct his/her and attend other meetings as required by this Agreement. The Union agrees that such activities outside regular working hours. (a) In a situation which requires a representative’s attention during working hours, he/she shall not leave his/her regular interfere with the normal work duties without first obtaining permission of employees except to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not therefore be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall return to his/her regular duties as expeditiously as possibleextent otherwise authorized in this Agreement. The Employer reserves the right to limit designate a reasonable meeting place for such time visits. 6.02 Stewards and Union Officers shall adhere to the following procedure in processing grievances and in carrying out all other functions of their office. A. Before meeting with an employee who may be filing a grievance, or before leaving his work area, he shall request permission from his immediate supervisor to investigate the grievance. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. B. When it is necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to enter a unit supervised by a supervisor other than his own, he shall report first to the supervisor in charge and advise him of the purpose of being there. C. Upon returning to his job, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first report to his own supervisor before resuming work if the time requested supervisor is unreasonableavailable. 9.03 Employees ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall process grievances with proper regard for the Employer’s operational needs, and Union representatives who attend shall cooperate in good faith with the Employer in keeping to a minimum the time lost from work due to grievance meetings shall not lose pay for their regularly scheduled hourshandling. 9.04 6.03 The Union shall furnish the Employer recognizes the right a written list of names of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer within thirty (230) employees to days, and Stewards within seven (7) calendar days of the Negotiating Committee. It shall be the Negotiating Committee’s function to meet with the Employer to negotiate the renewal effective date of this Agreement. 9.05 The Employer shall allow reasonable access to the Employer’s premises by a staff representative of the Union for the purpose of consulting with the local representative of the Union with regard to Union matters, or the Employer. It is agreed such visits will be during normal business hours and timed to cause as little disruption as possible to the normal conduct of the business. Such consultations with the local representative shall be in a place designated by the Employer and time taken shall be kept to a minimum. 9.06 Union Representation Subject to 9.07, employees shall be entitled to Union representation at meetings where discipline is to be imposed or at any investigatory meeting that may result in discipline. If such a request is made, and a Union Representative is not immediately available, the meeting between the Employee and the Employer will be delayed for a reasonable period of time until the Union Representative becomes available in which case the Employee may be held out of service without pay. 9.07 The parties recognize the need for expediency in In the event of accident investigationschange of President, Vice President, and Secretary/ Treasurer, the Union shall notify the Employer within seven (7) calendar days from the effective date of the appointment. Employees who request union representation at In the scene event of an accident or during change of Union Stewards, the completion Union shall notify the Employer within seven (7) calendar days of accident reports shall receive such representation by telephone. Continued investigations into such an accident shall be conducted pursuant to Article 9.06the change.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement