Common use of UNION RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATIVES Clause in Contracts

UNION RIGHTS AND REPRESENTATIVES. A. Access to Premises 1. Union officials and duly authorized Union representatives, whose names and identification have been previously submitted to and acknowledged by the State, shall be admitted to the premises of the State on Union business. Requests for such visits shall be directed with reasonable advance notice to State officials who shall be designated by the State and shall include the purpose of the visit, proposed time and date and specific work areas involved. Permission for such visits shall not be unreasonably withheld. Provided that requests have been made pursuant to this paragraph, such Union Officials shall have the opportunity to consult with employees in the unit before the start of the work shift, during lunch or breaks, or after completion of the work shift. The State will designate appropriate places for such meetings at its facilities. Access to the premises as set forth in this paragraph shall not be given by the State to any employee organization other than to the Union set forth herein or to any officer or representative of such other employee organization for the purpose of communicating with employees in this unit. 2. The Union shall be allowed to conduct normal business meetings on State properties, provided that space is available during hours when the facilities are open; requests are made and approved at least five (5) days in advance of the proposed date of use and that liability for the damages, care and maintenance, and any costs which are attendant thereto are borne by the Union. Employees may attend such meetings only during off duty hours. Less notice may be acceptable to the State. 3. The above is not intended to restrict Union Officials and Representatives from exercising their ordinary right as citizens as regards access to the public premises of the State.