Common use of Union Rights and Representation Clause in Contracts

Union Rights and Representation. A. In accordance with District facility and use guidelines (Property 7510A), the Union and its representatives shall have the right to conduct Union business on school property or use school equipment at times which do not interfere with or interrupt normal school operations or the employees’ duty time. 1. In the event that special custodial service is required, the Employer may make reasonable charge for such service. 2. Appointments for building usage shall be made consistent with district policies concerning building usage. 3. Upon arrival, the Union representative shall confirm with the person in charge of the building where the business is to be conducted. 4. The Union shall be responsible for proper use of all facilities and equipment, including leaving them in the same condition as they were prior to the Union’s use. The Union shall pay for the reasonable cost of all materials and supplies incident to such use and shall be liable for any damage caused to said equipment by improper use by individuals using it for Union business. B. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with any information required by law concerning the Employer. The Employer further agrees to provide the HESPA President with reports relevant to HESPA as are available to the Board at the same time they become public information. C. The Union shall have the right to post notices of activities and matters of Union concern at designated bulletin boards in each building or facility to which employees may be assigned. All Union materials so posted will be identified as Union material and shall generally pertain to, by way of illustration and not limitation, union meetings, social events of the union, and union election notices. D. An intra-school delivery service shall be provided for Union use. The Union shall indemnify and save the Employer harmless against and from any and all liability that may arise out of or by reason of actions taken by the Employer to comply with this paragraph, provided that the Employer does not initiate any such legal action. The Union shall, when the Employer is sued individually or jointly, make available competent legal counsel for such defense at the expense of the Union and the MEA and NEA. The Union shall have the right to negotiate a settlement to any such action. E. Upon the request of the Union President, four (4) days for Union purposes shall be granted at Employer expense. Up to six (6) additional days shall be granted with the Union paying for the substitutes involved. All requests shall be made in writing. F. The Employer shall notify the Union President of hirings, transfers, changes in hours, and termination of employees within a reasonable time of such changes.