Common use of Union Rights and Representation Clause in Contracts

Union Rights and Representation. Section 1. The Union, as the exclusive representative of employees in the Unit, is entitled to act for and to negotiate agreements covering all employees in the Unit, and is responsible for representing the interests of all such employees. The Union is responsible for insuring that employees in the Unit understand their rights and obligations under this Agreement, and furnishing current employees a copy of this Agreement. The Agency agrees to make copies of this Agreement available to all new bargaining unit employees during Onboarding. Section 2. The Agency will recognize the designated Union Representatives and their assigned responsibilities. Each Local Union affected by this Master Agreement will, upon the Agency's request, supply a list of its current officers, stewards and representatives. The Union will be permitted to appoint a reasonable number of stewards and shall utilize on-site representatives where possible. In the absence of an on-site representative in such cases, the Agency agrees to recognize any duly authorized representative of AFGE and any time associated with representational duties will be official time. Section 3. The Agency will recognize National Union Officials. The Union shall provide an advance notice to the Chief, Labor Relations for the Exchange of visits to be made by National Union Officials to the Exchange Headquarters or any other bargaining unit location. Section 4. The Union has the exclusive right to represent employees in accordance with 5 U.S.C.