Common use of UNION SECURITY Clause in Contracts

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement, Labor Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 When work persons are required, the Employer shall request the Union to furnish competent and qualified work persons and the Union shall supply, when available, competent and qualified work persons requested. Preference will be given to permanent Union residents from the local geographical area who possess the necessary skills and qualifications. The Employer agrees will notify the Union in writing of all disciplinary action taken against an employee(s). 5.02 If after a period of forty-eight (48) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and designated holidays as contained herein, the Union is unable to deduct from supply the wages quantity of each competent, qualified work persons as requested, the Employer may procure such workers elsewhere. 5.03 The Employer may request through the Union member, upon written authorization qualified available work persons in good standing with the Union who had previously been on the payroll of the employee, an amount equal Employer for a period of six (6) months and who are being called back within one hundred twenty (120) working days of termination. An employee must give two (2) working days notice to the regular dues of both the Union and Employer if they are going to remit such deductions change Employers via the recall provision. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of the employees being recalled. The Union shall not deny any reasonable request. 5.04 The Employer will hire a fair ratio of Apprentices to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central AvenueJourneypersons in each year of the Apprentices' classification, Nashwaukas set out in the Apprenticeship provisions under Article 29. 5.05 Sub-contractors working under this Agreement who are not signatory to this Agreement shall notify the Union, MN 55769) with a list before commencing work on the job, of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may work persons to be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailemployed on the job. The Employer agrees to advise the sub-contractor of this requirement prior to the commencement of their work. 5.2 All employees who are covered 5.06 The Employer agrees that it will stipulate as a term or condition for letting any contract for work on the project (job site) during its construction that the proposed sub-contractor shall observe the provisions of this Collective Agreement as if the same were duly executed by such sub-contractor. 5.07 The Employer agrees to have any such sub-contractor acknowledge in writing to the Union (copy to the Employer) that it has notice of this Agreement and who that it will abide by the Agreement and Craft Schedules. The agreement, which is signed by the sub-contractor, shall include the following clause: The subcontractor agrees that any dispute with respect to the interpretation, application or administration of the terms and conditions of the collective agreement which are applicable to the subcontractor, shall be enforceable by arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Act of Nova Scotia. The subcontractor specifically agrees with the Union that the procedures under Section 107 of the Trade Union Act shall be applicable as the procedures under the Arbitration Act and that the Minister of Labour shall have the authority to appoint the arbitrator for the purpose of this agreement in the event the parties are unable to agree with the appointment of an arbitrator in accordance with Section 107 of the Trade Union Act. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award damages as though the subcontractor is bound to all the terms and conditions of the collective agreement, and to award costs and all other liabilities which exist under the terms of the collective agreement. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on the parties and not members subject to judicial review. 5.08 The Employer will deduct from the employee's pay on the first regular pay day of each week the amount due to the Union by the employee as Union Fees. The total deductions from the pay of all employees shall be made payable monthly to the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 721, and mailed to the Financial Secretary, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 2A9. It is agreed that the Employer has the right to transfer employees. 5.09 Should the employee be newly joining the Union, the Employer agrees, when authorized by the employee on the proper form, to make deductions for the Initiation Fee in the amount certified by the Union. 5.10 The Employer agrees that employees employed within categories covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement shall be required as a condition of continued employment to become and remain a member of the Union may immediately after the date of hiring or the date of signing this Agreement. 5.11 Forms authorizing the check-off of Union dues and Initiation fees will be required supplied by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3Employer. The EmployerEmployer will distribute these forms to the employee who will be affected, upon written notification by collect them when signed, retain the Union, shall deduct from check-off authorization and forward the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit forms to the Union at the total amount proper address on file. 5.12 The amounts so deducted shall be remitted by the Employer to the Union at the address on file by the tenth (10th) day of the following month, together with a list of the names of the all employees from and Social Security numbers on whose pay behalf such deductions were made and the amount of the deductionhave been made. 5.3 5.13 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought other forms of liability that shall arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided complying with any of the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees provisions of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employerthis section, or its designeein reliance on any list, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days notice of the occurrenceassignment furnished under any of such provisions. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 4 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct 2.1 Union dues, initiation fees and any other existing payroll deductions shall be deducted from the wages of each Union membermembers in the bargaining unit when authorized, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailas provided herein. 5.2 All employees who are 2.2 Any authorization for Union dues/fees deductions and any cancellation of such upon appointment to a position not covered by this Agreement may be made by a member of the bargaining unit upon written notice to the City and the Union prior to the cutoff day of any pay period, to be effective on the first day of the following pay period. 2.3 Employees who are not current members of the Union at the signing of this agreement or who sign a Union membership card subsequent to the signing of this agreement shall maintain their Union membership; however there shall be a five (5) day window period each year during which the employee may be required by drop their membership without penalty and become subject to the Union to contribute a fair share fee agreement. The five day window period shall commence on the first Monday in March. 2.4 The City will not be held liable for services rendered by check-off errors, but will make proper adjustments with the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3soon as practical. If an improper deduction is made the Union shall refund directly to the employee any such amount. The EmployerCity will notify the Union within seven (7) days of the date of hire of any new employee including their name, upon written notification position, mailing address and social security number. 2.5 Upon tender of defense by the UnionCity, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union shall indemnify, defend and save the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer City harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued actions against the Employer as a result City or persons acting on behalf of action taken by the Employer under City for all provisions attorney's fees, damages, and costs or any combination thereof arising out of Section 1 and 2 the City's faithful compliance with the terms of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from . Additionally, if the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of fair share fee or the Union's procedures in connection with that fee are challenged, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on solely responsible for defending and for any judgment, attorney's fees or other costs arising from the premises challenge. 2.6 Upon receipt of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided written notification from the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative that a specified amount should be deducted from an employee's wages as a fair share fee, the City shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report deduct that amount from wages and transmit it to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from for any employee who is a member of the bargaining unit within 30 unit, has reached thirty (30) days of employment in the occurrenceunit, and has not joined the Union. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Union to assure that the fair share fee is calculated in accordance with the requirements of all applicable statutes, rules and case law 2.6.1 Service fee or dues deductions may not be made if the accrued earnings are insufficient to cover the deduction after all other authorized payroll deductions for the employee have been made. 5.9 2.7 An employee who objects to membership in the Union on the basis of religious tenets or teachings of a religious body of which such employee is a member shall inform the City and Union of the objection. The Employer and employee shall establish with Union representatives an arrangement for the Union, mutually agree distribution of a like amount of money to establish a labornon-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Laborreligious charity. 2.8 The City shall provide a (1) one hour union orientation on paid time to all new employees during academy. The City shall provide paid time for one (1) Union representative to present the orientation.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 A. All employees covered by this Agreement shall as a condition of continued employment, following thirty (30) calendar days from the effective date of this Agreement or thirty (30) calendar days from their date of hire, whichever is later, pay either: 1. Union membership dues; or 2. A Union representation service fee. B. The Employer deduction of dues and service fees is required by this Agreement. The District accordingly agrees to payroll deduct dues and representation service fees pursuant to the authority set forth in MCLA 408.477. Each employee and the Union hereby authorize the District to rely upon and honor certifications of the local Union financial officer or a designated representative of Michigan Council 25, regarding the amounts to be deducted each month. The District agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues any employee who is a member of the Union a P.E.O.P.L.E. deduction as provided for in a written authorization. Such authorization must be executed by the employee and may be revoked by the employee at any time by giving written notice to both the Employer and Union. The Employer agrees to remit such any deductions made pursuant to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit provision promptly to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list an itemized statement showing the name of the names of the employees each employee from whose pay such deductions were have been made and the amount deducted during the period covered by the remittance. C. Deductions for any calendar month shall be remitted to the designated financial officer of Michigan Council 25 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, with an alphabetical list of names and addresses of all employees from whom deductions have been made, no later than ten (10) calendar days following the date they were deducted. The District shall additionally notify the financial officer of the deductionCouncil of the name and addresses of employees, who through a change in their employment status, are no longer subject to deductions and further advise said financial officer by submission of an alphabetical list of all new hires since the date of submission of the previous month's remittance. 5.3 D. The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer District, including individual school board members and their agents, harmless against any and all fees, awards, claims, demands, costs, suits, orders judgments or judgment brought other forms of liability which may arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of District or its agents in complying with this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Master Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Master Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 employer shall employ reinforcing steel setters (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769rodmen) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required or are covered by the provisions of Article 5.05. 5.02 The Company must request the Union to contribute provide a fair share fee Referral Slip for services rendered each name hired employee, identifying the employee by name and Social Insurance Number, the Union shall promptly provide Referral Slips for such members in good standing. Failing such requests, if a man goes to work without a Referral Slip the Company shall be liable for a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per man, per day worked, payable to the Union and the employee shall be liable to discipline per the constitution of the Union. 5.03 When an employee reports for work the employer may request the employee’s work history for the previous twelve (12) months, and if so requested, the employee shall supply such summary. 5.04 The Employer shall have all new employees sign probationary forms upon hiring and forward to the Union office before commencing work. 5.05 The employer agrees that employees, as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06a condition of continued employment, Subdivision 3are to become and remain a member of the Union within thirty (30) days after the date of hiring. The EmployerAny employee who refuses or neglects to sign the appropriate forms, or who revokes the authorization, or who resigns his membership in the Union will be deemed to have voluntarily separated and his employment will be terminated upon written notification by of the Union. 5.06 Should the employee be newly joining the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees at their discretion will apply and collect an initiation fee from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionsaid new member. 5.3 5.07 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold save the Employer employer harmless against any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought other forms of liability that shall arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer under all employer for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of Section 1 and 2 this section, or in reliance on any list, notice or assignment furnished under any of this Articlesuch provisions. 5.4 5.08 The Union may designate seven agrees that membership will be granted to all employees under the same terms and conditions that prevail in the Union. (7A) employees The employer agrees to deduct and remit all Union dues and fees as are authorized by the employee in writing. Dues deductions shall be made from the bargaining unit first pay of each month in the amount of thirty-two dollars ($32.00) and effective June 1, 2019, in the amount of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for Journeymen and thirty-four dollars ($34.00) for Apprentices and Probationary members. Remittance shall be made not later than the twenty-fifth (25th) day of each month for the month deducted. Such remittance shall be accompanied by a statement of names and Social Insurance Numbers from whom the monies have been deducted. All Travellers from other Locals will not be required to act have monthly union dues deducted as stated above. Instead the employer agrees to deduct and remit $5.00 per week for each week worked. All Travellers will be required to be cleared prior to commencement of work prior to being employed. (B) Local Union Stewards 752 Field Dues in the amount of three percent (3%) of hourly wage and the Local President V.&H allowance per hour for each hour paid. Allowance per hour for each hour paid shall be deducted and remitted as outlined in 5.09 (c). (C) Union Dues and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify 752 Field Dues are to be made payable to and remitted to the EmployerIronworkers Local Union 752, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇. These remittances will be accompanied by a statement containing the name, social insurance number, hours of work and gross wages (base hourly rate plus vacation and holiday) for each employee. Remittance forms shall be made available from the Union if required. Should any increases in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards above (a) and/or (b) be authorized in each of accordance with the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request applicable provisions of the Union, the Employer employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardimplement the increases upon receipt of notification from the Union. 5.6 5.10 The Union may use agrees that each employee will be responsible to maintain a record, verified by the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment relevant employer(s), of hours worked and work experience in order to conduct official union business outside accordance with the requirements of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive DirectorCraft Schedule attached to this Agreement. Amendment #1 – June 1, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances2019 Amendment #2 – June 1, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.2019

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 SECTION 1. The Employer agrees to require membership in the Union, as a condition of con- tinued employment of all employees performing any of the work specified in Article 1 of this Agreement, within eight (8) days following the beginning of such employment or the effective date of this Agreement, whichever is the later, provided the Employer has reasonable grounds for believing that membership is available to such employees on the same terms and conditions generally applicable to other members and that membership is not denied or terminated for rea- sons other than the failure of the employee to tender the periodic dues and initiation fee uniformly required as a condition of acquiring or retaining membership. SECTION 2. The Union may request recognition as the exclusive collective bargaining agent for all employees employed by the Employer in the classifications and geographic jurisdiction covered by this Agreement, whether or not they are members of the Union. In determining whether the union has the support of a majority of the Employer’s employees, such showing may be based upon either a majority of those employed at the time such recognition is requested, or, a majority of those eligible to vote under the National Labor Relations Board’s ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇ formula. No later than 10 days following the Union’s request, the Employer shall review employ- ees’ authorization cards submitted by the Union in support of its claim to represent and have the support of a majority of such employees. If a majority of the employees has designated the Union as their exclusive collective bargaining representative, the Employer will recognize the Union as such majority representative of all employees in the classifications and geographic jurisdiction covered by this Agreement. The Employer shall not file or cause the filing of a petition for election or unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board in connection with any demands for recognition provided for here. Article 10 of this Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive means of resolving any dispute concerning this provision. (See Addendum 21) SECTION 3. If during the term of this Agreement the Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 shall be amended by Congress in such manner as to reduce the time within which an employee may be required to acquire union membership, such reduced time limit shall become immediately effective instead of and without regard to the time limit specified in Section 1 of this Article. SECTION 4. The provisions of this Article shall be deemed to be of no force and effect in any state to the extent to which the making or enforcement of such provision is contrary to law. In any state where the making and enforcement of such provision is lawful only after compliance with certain conditions precedent, this Article shall be deemed to take effect as to involved em- ployees immediately upon compliance with such conditions. SECTION 5. The Employer agrees to deduct the appropriate amount for dues, assessment or service fees (excluding fines and initiation fees) from each week’s pay of those employees who have authorized such deductions in writing, irrespective of whether they are Union members. Not later than the wages 20th day of each Union membermonth, upon written authorization the Employer shall remit to the designated financial officers of the employeeInternational Association of Sheet Metal, an amount equal to Air, Rail and Transportation Workers and the regular dues of the Local Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to of deductions made for the Union the total amount so deducted prior month, together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay em- ployees and their social security numbers for whom such deductions were made and the amount of the deductionhave been made. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 8.01 The Employer shall deduct an amount equivalent to regular monthly Union dues for the term of this Agreement according to the following conditions: (a) all employees covered by this Agreement shall, as a condition of employment, have deducted from their pay each month an amount equivalent to the regular monthly Union dues: (b) new employees shall have deductions made on the first regular deduction date following completion of thirty (30) calendar days of employment; (c) Union dues will be deducted from the employee’s pay on the first pay in each calendar month and the same shall be remitted by the Employer to the Financial Secretary of the Union not later than the last day of the month following the month in which the same were deducted by the Employer; (d) the Employer agrees when forwarding Union dues to submit a list indicating the names, classifications and change of addresses of those employees for whom deductions were made, showing the amount deducted, as well as the names, addresses, classifications and dates of hire of those employees hired in the preceding month. 8.02 Regular monthly Union dues referred to in this article shall mean the regular monthly Union dues uniformly assessed all the members of the Union in accordance with its constitution and by-laws as certified to the Employer in writing by the Union. 8.03 The Union shall indemnify and save the Employer harmless with respect to all Union dues so deducted and remitted. 8.04 T-4 slips issued annually to employees shall show deductions made for Union dues. 8.05 The Employer agrees to deduct from pay into a special fund two thousand five hundred dollars ($ 2,500.00) each fiscal year of this Collective Agreement commencing April 1, 2018 for the wages purpose of providing paid education leave. Such monies to be paid into a trust fund established by the National Union, Unifor effective April 30th of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal fiscal year and sent to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuefollowing address: Unifor Paid Education Leave Program Unifor ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report ▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ The Employer further agrees that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required bargaining unit selected by the Union to contribute attend such courses, may be granted a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as leave of absence without pay provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any can maintain its’ operations and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice Presidentprovide adequate care upon granting such leave. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-An employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held credited with equal representation from Management and Laborseniority during such unpaid leave.

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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 4.01 The Employer agrees to shall deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal equivalent to regular Union dues for the term of this Agreement, according to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769following conditions: a) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are Employees covered by this Agreement and who shall, as a condition of employment, have deducted from their bi-weekly pay an amount equivalent to the regular monthly Union dues. b) New Employees shall have deductions made in the month following the month in which the Employee was hired. c) The amounts so deducted shall be remitted to the National Secretary Treasurer of the Union no later than the 15th day of the month following the month in which such deductions were made. In addition, a list of names of Employees from whose wages the deductions have been made will be sent to the Union. As of the date of the initial check off, Employees’ classifications will be sent to the Union. Thereafter, only changes to classifications will be sent to the Union. Dues Receipts – at the same time that Income Tax (T-4) slips are not made available, the Employer shall type on the amount of union dues for each union member in the previous year. 4.02 Regular Union dues referred to in this Article shall mean the regular Union dues uniformly assessed all members of the Union may be required by bargaining unit in accordance with the Union Union’s constitution and by-laws as certified to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification Employer in writing by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list . 4.03 In consideration of the names deduction and forwarding of Union dues by the employees from whose pay deductions were made and Employer, the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and in respect of all claims, suits, orders actions or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result causes of action taken by which may arise in respect of the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 operation of this Article. 5.4 4.04 The Employer agrees to provide the Union may designate seven (7) employees from with the names, home addresses, and home phone numbers of all Employees upon request. 4.05 A union representative shall have an opportunity to meet with new Employee members of the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. a group for thirty (30) minutes during orientation. 4.06 The Union shall, notify shall have the employer right to have the assistance of all a representative of the Canadian Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify Public Employees when negotiating with the Employer. A representative shall have access to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities ’s premises at a mutually convenient time with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, prior arrangement with the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside assist in the settlement of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationa grievance. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 3.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from every employee the wages equivalent of each such regular monthly Union member, dues and initiation fees as are levied upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues all members of the Union in accordance with its constitution and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 by-laws, from the first pay in each month of each present employee and of each new employee, in the first calendar month following the completion of his/her first thirty (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 5576930) with working days of active employment. 3.02 With the first transmission of dues the Employer will deliver a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of whom the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees deductions to indemnify and hold the Local Secretary-Treasurer of the Union. With subsequent transmissions the Employer harmless against will show any and all claims, suits, orders changes in employees or judgment brought or issued against deductions. The amount of such regular monthly union dues shall be certified to the Employer as a result by the Local Secretary-Treasurer of action taken the Union. The list of employees and the amount of deductions shall be forwarded regularly each month by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Secretary- Treasurer of the Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days with a copy of such designation, certify list of employees to be forwarded to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request National Secretary-Treasurer of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board▇▇▇▇ ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇., ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇. 5.6 3.03 The Union may Employer will use its best endeavours to comply with the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside provisions of the normal business day with prior approval this Article, but it is relieved by the Executive DirectorUnion of any and all responsibility and/or liability for deducting or failure to deduct Union dues. 3.04 The Employer agrees to forward to the Union President the addresses and phone numbers of all members of CUPE, Human Resources Director or designee. Local 1295 and this shall be updated twice per year at the same times as when the seniority lists are updated. 3.05 The Union shall be allowed to carry out Union business on the University’s premises at reasonable times and in reasonable locations including, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, membership meetings and executive meetings between representatives and members of the Bargaining Unit. The University shall permit the Union to book University rooms through Conference Services for business meetings of the Bargaining Unit on the same basis as other internal users. CUPE 1295 will be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationcosts associated with the room booking. 5.7 Non-employee representatives 3.06 The Union shall have the use, free of charge, of the internal University postal services. External mailing costs of the Union shall be permitted borne by the Union. 3.07 There shall be a suitable CUPE, Local 1295 office for the sole use of the Bargaining Unit with the use of Internet and email at no charge to come the Bargaining Unit. The cost of the phone lines and long distance charges (phone and fax) shall be borne by the Union at internal University rates. It is understood that the use of these systems shall be for official University and/or Union business only. 3.08 Upon request, the University shall provide a web link to the Union’s webpage on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursUniversity’s website. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 When work persons are required, the Employer shall request the Union to furnish competent and qualified work persons and the Union shall supply, when available, competent and qualified work persons requested. Preference will be given to permanent Union residents from the local geographical area who possess the necessary skills and qualifications. The Employer agrees will notify the Union in writing of all disciplinary action taken against an employee(s). 5.02 If after a period of forty-eight (48) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and designated holidays as contained herein, the Union is unable to deduct from supply the wages quantity of each competent, qualified work persons as requested, the Employer may procure such men elsewhere. 5.03 The Employer may request through the Union member, upon written authorization qualified available work persons in good standing with the Union who had previously been on the payroll of the employee, an amount equal Employer for a period of six (6) months and who are being called back within one hundred twenty (120) working days of termination. An employee must give two (2) working days notice to the regular dues of both the Union and Employer if he is going to remit such deductions change Employers via the recall provision. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of the employees being recalled. The Union shall not deny any reasonable request. 5.04 The Employer will hire a fair ratio of Apprentices to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central AvenueJourneymen in each year of the Apprentices' classification, Nashwaukas set out in the Apprenticeship provisions under Article 29. 5.05 Sub-contractors working under this Agreement who are not signatory to this Agreement shall notify the Union, MN 55769) with a list before commencing work on the job, of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may work persons to be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailemployed on the job. The Employer agrees to advise the sub-contractor of this requirement prior to the commencement of his work. 5.2 All employees who are covered 5.06 The Employer agrees that it will stipulate as a term or condition for letting any contract for work on the project (job site) during its construction that the proposed sub-contractor shall observe the provisions of this Collective Agreement as if the same were duly executed by such sub-contractor. 5.07 The Employer agrees to have any such sub-contractor acknowledge in writing to the Union (copy to the Employer) that it has notice of this Agreement and who that it will abide by the Agreement and Craft Schedules. The agreement, which is signed by the sub-contractor, shall include the following clause: The subcontractor agrees that any dispute with respect to the interpretation, application or administration of the terms and conditions of the collective agreement which are applicable to the subcontractor, shall be enforceable by arbitration pursuant to the Arbitration Act of Nova Scotia. The subcontractor specifically agrees with the Union that the procedures under Section 107 of the Trade Union Act shall be applicable as the procedures under the Arbitration Act and that the Minister of Labour shall have the authority to appoint the arbitrator for the purpose of this agreement in the event the parties are unable to agree with the appointment of an arbitrator in accordance with Section 107 of the Trade Union Act. The arbitrator shall have the authority to award damages as though the subcontractor is bound to all the terms and conditions of the collective agreement, and to award costs and all other liabilities which exist under the terms of the collective agreement. The decision of the arbitrator shall be binding on the parties and not members subject to judicial review. 5.08 The Employer will deduct from the employee's pay on the first regular pay day of each week the amount due to the Union by the employee as Union Fees. The total deductions from the pay of all employees shall be made payable monthly to the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 721, and mailed to the Financial Secretary, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B3B 2A9. It is agreed that the Employer has the right to transfer employees. 5.09 Should the employee be newly joining the Union, the Employer agrees, when authorized by the employee on the proper form, to make deductions for the Initiation Fee in the amount certified by the Union. 5.10 The Employer agrees that employees employed within categories covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement shall be required as a condition of continued employment to become and remain a member of the Union may immediately after the date of hiring or the date of signing this Agreement. 5.11 Forms authorizing the check-off of Union dues and Initiation fees will be required supplied by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3Employer. The EmployerEmployer will distribute these forms to the employee who will be affected, upon written notification by collect them when signed, retain the Union, shall deduct from check-off authorization and forward the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit forms to the Union at the total amount proper address on file. 5.12 The amounts so deducted shall be remitted by the Employer to the Union at the address on file by the tenth (10th) day of the following month, together with a list of the names of the all employees from and Social Security numbers on whose pay behalf such deductions were made and the amount of the deductionhave been made. 5.3 5.13 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought other forms of liability that shall arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided complying with any of the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees provisions of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employerthis section, or its designeein reliance on any list, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days notice of the occurrenceassignment furnished under any of such provisions. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer agrees parties agree to deduct from a compulsory dues check off (including initiation fees, union dues and assessments) for all employees within the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization scope of the employeeAgreement. 5.02 It is understood that the amount of initiation fees and dues and the frequency of deductions is determined by the Local Union, an amount equal or by Union International Convention and may be changed by providing sixty (60) days’ notice in writing to the regular dues Employer of any such change. Such notice of change must be signed by the Secretary Treasurer or the President of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailLocal Union. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification 5.03 Unless notified otherwise by the Union, all deductions shall deduct be collected from the wages employee’s first pay in each month. 5.04 All new employees will be provided a Union Application card by the Employer to be filled out at the time of each non-member hiring. The Employer will forward two (2) copies of the amount so certified and transmit completed Union Application Card to the Union Office within two (2) working days of hiring. 5.05 All bargaining unit employees must become and remain a member in good standing in the total amount so Union as a condition of employment. 5.06 All sums deducted together with shall be forwarded to the Treasurer of the Local Union. These sums must be received by the Union on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of each month following the month in which the deductions are made. 5.07 Accompanying the submission of deductions will be a list of bargaining unit employees. The list will contain the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and following information: (a) the amount of dues/initiation fees/assessments deducted for each member; (b) if no sum is deducted for a member, the deductionreasons therefore (eg. Sick, WSIB leave, layoff, quit, termination); (c) employees’ full time or part time status, their social insurance number, updated address and telephone number, classification, department and wage rate; (d) the aforementioned list will be provided electronically or on computer disk if requested by the Union, and if feasible to do so; 5.08 On request and with reasonable notice, the Employer will allow the Union to access payroll records, schedules, sign-in and sign-out sheets and any other information 5.09 If directed to do so by the Union, the Employer will provide Union originated withdrawal cards to employees whose absence is expected to last beyond a one (1) month period. 5.3 5.10 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claimsclaims or other forms of liability that may arise out of, suitsor by reason of, orders deductions made or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of payments made in accordance with this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees 5.11 Nothing in this above Agreement or in the general body of the Contract shall be construed as limiting to any degree the right to the Employer to assess the relative efficiencies of any employee and to pay wages in excess of those contained in the scales; such wages shall be considered to be completely apart from the bargaining unit to act contract and shall be regarded as Union Stewards and premium rates for special skill or ability; such special rates shall not become the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify basis for a general increase in the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to scale in the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsclassifications concerned. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of 5.12 At the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Unionsame time that income tax T-4 slips are made available, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come type on the premises slip the amount of Union dues and initiation fees paid by each Union member in the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursprevious year. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 (a) No Employee is required to join the Union as a condition of employment. However, each Employee, whether or not a member of the Union, shall pay the equivalent of Union dues to the Union. (b) The Union shall receive a copy of all signed Employment Contracts within ten (10) days of receipt of the signed copy from the Post-doctoral Fellow. (c) The Employer agrees to shall deduct from Union dues and assessments levied by the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization on members of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are Bargaining Unit covered by this Agreement Collective Agreement. The Employer shall remit the amount deducted to the PSAC biweekly following the biweekly period in which deductions were made. This shall be accompanied by an electronic spreadsheet, with a unique identification number for each Employee, name, birth date, gender, residency status (Canadian citizen/permanent resident or work permit), bi-weekly earnings, date of hire, end date, rate of pay, e-mail address, campus, local mailing address, local phone number(s) and who Employment Unit. Other details can be added to the spreadsheet by agreement between the Employer and the Union. 4.2 For the purpose of applying this Article, deductions from pay for each Employee will start with the first full biweekly pay period to the extent that earnings are not available. 4.3 The PSAC shall inform the Employer in writing of the authorized bi- weekly deduction to be checked off for each Employee. 4.4 All new Employees shall become members of the Union may on their date of hire, unless that Employee opts out of membership by written notice to the Union within thirty (30) days of the date their appointment begins. New Employees shall be required advised in their letter of offer that they are included in the Bargaining Unit represented by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered and that their employment is on the terms and conditions set out in the Collective Agreement. A Union membership form and information package provided by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06shall accompany the letter of offer. 4.5 For the purpose of administering the Collective Agreement, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the University shall provide the Union, on May 1 of each year, $2,000. 4.6 No employee organization, other than the PSAC, shall deduct be permitted to have membership dues and/or other monies deducted by the Employer from the wages pay of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionEmployees for work in this Bargaining Unit. 5.3 4.7 The Union PSAC agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders claim or judgment brought or issued against liability arising out of the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 application of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer except for any claim or liability arising out of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to an error committed by the Employer, and such claim or liability would be limited to the amount actually involved in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardserror. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards 4.8 Where an Employee does not have sufficient earnings in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Uniona bi-weekly period to permit deductions to be made under this Article, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardnot be obligated to make such deductions in that period. 5.6 4.9 The Employer shall provide a statement of Union may use dues deducted for each calendar year on the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. Employee's T-4 statement. 4.10 The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up provide at least 30 days’ notice of said communicationany change in membership dues and/or assessments. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues 4.1 Every employee who is now or hereafter becomes a member of the Union shall maintain membership in the Union as a condition of employment. Every new employee whose employment commences hereafter shall apply for and maintain membership in the Union as a condition of employment. 4.2 The Company and the Union agree that there will be no discrimination or intimidation against any employee because of age, sex, creed, race, colour, national origin, union membership or lawful union activity. The employer and the union agree to remit such deductions abide by the provisions of Human Rights Code of Ontario. 4.3 The Company will supply each employee with a typewritten booklet of the Labour Agreement, which will contain a copy of the "Check-Off" Form. 4.4 The Company agrees to AFSCME Council 65 recognize a Union Committee of not more than three (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 557693) employees composed of the Stewards and Unit Chairperson. The Negotiating Committee may have the assistance of a representative of the National Union and or Local 672 President. The Company will compensate up to two (2) members of the Union Negotiating Committee for lost regularly scheduled hours spent in bargaining meetings with the Company for the renewal of the Agreement up to but not including meetings at or after conciliation. 4.5 The Union agrees to furnish the Employer with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement have been elected or appointed Union Officers and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union Stewards authorized to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by represent the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a will keep this list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionup to date. 5.3 The 4.6 Stewards, members of committees and Union agrees Officers will be required to indemnify perform their regular duties and hold will not leave or otherwise interrupt their regular duties to attend to Union business without first informing the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders supervisor or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as their designated representative. Permission to attend to legitimate Union Business will not be unreasonably denied. After receiving approval from their immediate supervisor a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may leave their work to attend to Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice Presidentbusiness. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of Their pay will be at the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up hourly rate of said communicationpay to a maximum of their regular daily hours of work. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from 4.01 Except as hereinafter provided, the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of Centre shall employ no one but members in good standing in the Union within those areas and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are jurisdictions covered by this Agreement and who are not Agreement. All persons so employed shall remain members in good standing as a condition of the Union may employment, or shall be required by the Union to contribute in possession of a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification permit issued by the Union. (a) Wardrobe, shall deduct from Hair and Make-Up Departments: Without limiting the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list generality of the names forgoing, the Wardrobe, Hair and Make-Up Departments are defined as those workers required to be engaged in theatrical presentation and production, event preperation, set-up, performance and tear-down as Wardrobe Mistresses/Masters, Wardrobe Attendants, Seamstresses/Seamsters, Maintainers of the employees from whose pay deductions were made Costumes, Shoes and the amount of the deductionall other Apparel; Hair and Make-Up Mistresses/Masters, Attendants and Hairdressers. 5.3 4.02 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer supply competent persons to perform work as a result of action taken required by the Employer under Centre in the areas defined in Article 2 - Scope and will co-operate to the fullest extent with the Centre in furnishing the required number of workers at all provisions times. 4.03 The Union further agrees to supply the same crew of Section 1 workers for the preparation, rehearsals and 2 performances of a production and that substitutes by the Union will only be made in cases of illness or injury, or by the mutual consent of the Centre and the Union. 4.04 It is the intention of the parties hereto that the Union will endeavour to furnish a sufficient number of competent workers as required by the Centre, to enable it to arrange and sponsor performing arts activities at the National Arts Centre. 4.05 Overtime shall be worked when required by the Centre subject to the terms and conditions of this ArticleAgreement. 5.4 4.06 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from agrees that the bargaining unit Centre shall have the sole right to act as Union Stewards select those persons to be hired according to Clause 15.01 provided that they are and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, remain members in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request good standing of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 4.07 The Union may use first worker called to work in the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive DirectorWardrobe, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union Hair and Make-Up Departments under Article 2 – Scope shall be responsible considered to be and shall be paid the Mistress/Master hourly rate. 4.08 a) Wardrobe members shall be called in to work on all performances, and for the costs maintenance, distribution, and set up storage of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer costumes for a reasonable period of time those performances, except for the purpose of negotiations following events when costumes are not required or investigating used: Concerts (including choir concerts), recitals, chamber music concerts, film presentations, conferences, lectures, meetings, convocations (except as provided in Clause 4.08 b)), and discussing grievancescatering functions such as banquets, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursand receptions. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from SECTION 2.1 As a condition of employment, all permanent employees working within the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are classifications covered by this Agreement shall share in the cost of maintaining and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by operating the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06their collective bargaining agency and therefore, Subdivision 3. The Employershall be afforded fair and equal representation and all rights, upon written notification by regardless of their Union affiliation. SECTION 2.2 During the Unionterm of this Agreement, the Employer shall deduct from the wages of each non-member employees covered by this Agreement and pay over monthly to the amount so certified and transmit to proper offices of the Union the membership dues, working assessments and other lawful charges or equivalent service charge for those employees who individually and voluntarily authorize such deductions in writing by signing an authorization for payroll deduction of Union dues, copies of which shall be provided to the Employer, such authorization shall continue from year to year unless revoked in writing. The IBEW shall indemnify and save harmless the District from any and all claims, demands, suits, and costs (other than clerical errors and their corrections) incurred in connection with any such claim, demand or suit, resulting from any responsible action taken or omitted by the Employer for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this section. The Employer will make available a check for the total amount so deducted deducted, together with a list of the individuals’ names for whom the deductions were made, to the Financial Secretary as designated by the Union on or before the fifteenth (15th) day of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionfollowing month. 5.3 SECTION 2.3 The Employer will provide the Union agrees with a monthly report containing the following information about employees covered by this Agreement: name and union dues or service charges deducted. The method and format of reporting shall be determined by the Employer. As a condition of receiving the foregoing information, the Union will treat it as confidential and limit its dissemination to indemnify and hold official Union representatives. The Employer shall respond within twenty (20) days to any written request from the Union for information as to why any employee was not included with said information. If not satisfied with the response, the Union may submit to the Grievance Procedure contained herein, beginning at Step II, any claim that the Employer harmless against has wrongfully excluded any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees employee from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsunit. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 Section 9.1 The Employer agrees to deduct Union membership dues, fees, and assessments in accordance with this Article for all Employees eligible for the bargaining unit. Section 9.2 The Employer agrees to deduct Union membership dues once each bi-weekly pay period from the pay of any eligible Employee in the bargaining unit upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the Employee. The signed payroll deduction form must be presented to the Employer by the Employee or his/her designee. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will deduct Union dues from the payroll check following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer. Section 9.3 The Employer agrees to supply the Union with a list of those Employees for whom dues deductions have been made. Section 9.4 A check in the amount of the total dues withheld from those Employees authorizing a dues deduction shall be tendered to the Treasurer of the Union within thirty (30) days from the date of making said deductions. Section 9.5 The parties agree that the Employer assumes no obligations, financial or otherwise, arising out of the provisions of this Article regarding the deduction of Union dues. The Union hereby agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless from any claims, actions or proceedings by an Employee arising from the deductions made by the Employer pursuant to this Article. Once funds are remitted to the Union, their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Union. Section 9.6 The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual “check-off” deductions upon an Employee’s (1) termination of employment; (2) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; (3) layoff from work; (4) an unpaid leave of absence; (5) written revocation of the check-off authorization by an Employee not earlier than sixty (60) days nor later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Agreement. Section 9.7 The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues deductions from any Employee who, during the pay periods involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to make all legally required deductions in addition to the deduction of Union dues. Section 9.8 The parties agree that neither the Employees nor the Union shall have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions, unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found that an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period. Section 9.9 The bi-weekly pay period rate at which dues are to be deducted shall be certified to the Employer or his/her designee by the Union upon execution of this Agreement. One (1) month advance notice must be given to the Employer or his/her designee prior to making any changes in an individual’s dues deduction. Section 9.10 Upon receiving authorization signed by the Employee, the Employer agrees to deduct from the wages pay of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide Employee an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeeassessment. The Union shall provide in writing the total amount to be responsible for assessed, the costs and set up rate of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievancessuch assessment, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree address to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will which such assessment should be held with equal representation from Management and Labormailed.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 International Association of Firefighters, Local 689, shall be the only employee organization for which the City makes payroll deductions for membership dues for the members of the bargaining unit represented by International Association of Firefighters, Local 689. The Employer agrees following procedures shall be observed in the withholding of employee earnings: (1) Payroll deductions from the earnings of an employee for payment to International Association of Firefighters, Local 689, shall be made only upon receipt by the City Finance Director of a written authorization from such employee for such deductions on a payroll deduction form provided by the City. No payroll deductions shall be made by the City for fines imposed by International Association of Firefighters, Local 689, upon a member thereof. (2) A payroll deductions authorization executed by a member of the bargaining unit shall remain in effect so long as that person remains a member of the bargaining unit or provides a written notice to the City Manager upon a form provided by the City that such authorization has been revoked. Any such revocation shall become effective thirty (30) days after it is submitted to the City Finance Director. (3) The Union's Treasurer shall certify in writing to the City Finance Director the amounts which the City is to deduct from the wages earnings of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not those members of the Union may bargaining unit who have authorized such deductions, and any changes in such amounts, provided, however, that notice of such changes must be required by submitted to the Union City Finance Director thirty (30) days before they are to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3be implemented. The Employer, upon written notification by Payroll deductions shall be apportioned such that an equal deduction is made in each pay period. Such deductions shall be remitted to the Union's Treasurer within fifteen (15) days after they are made. (4) The employee's earnings must be sufficient, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit after all other required deductions are made, to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and cover the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees deductions herein authorized. When an employee is in a non-pay status for an entire pay period, no withholdings will be made to indemnify and hold cover that pay period from future earnings nor will the Employer harmless against any and all claimsemployee deposit the amount with the City which would have been withheld if the employee had been in a pay status during that period. In the case of an employee who is in a non-pay status during a part of the pay period, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice Presidentsalary is not sufficient to cover the full withholding, no deduction shall be made. The Union shallIn this connection, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify other required deductions have priority over payroll deductions for payment to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on notified within fifteen (15) days when the premises Union's deductions are withheld. (5) In the event a salary increase for the members of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for bargaining unit is made retroactively, the purpose of negotiations or investigating City shall deduct from all paychecks conveying such retroactive salary increase and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice remit to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at Union's Treasurer those amounts certified by the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report Union's Treasurer as amounts due to the Union from such paychecks for dues, assessments, and other payments owed to the nameUnion. (6) The Union shall file with the City Manager an indemnity statement wherein the Union shall indemnify, classification defend and work facility hold the City harmless against any claim made and against any suit initiated against the City on account of check off of Union dues, assessments and other payments to the Union. In addition, the Union shall refund to the City any amounts paid to it in error upon presentation of supporting evidence. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Union retains all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer rights granted to it by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and LaborAlameda City Charter.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The 6:01 It is agreed that only members in good standing with Local 771 shall be employed by the Employer agrees to deduct from on work coming within the wages scope of each Union member, upon written authorization of this Agreement. 6:02 It shall be the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues responsibility of the Union to determine when a member is in good standing. 6:03 The Employer shall notify the Union when Employees are required and shall employ them through the Business Office of Local 771. It is agreed that on a project by project basis the Employer shall be able to remit name hire all Foremen and General Foremen. In addition to the Foremen and General Foremen, the Employer shall be able to name hire 50% of the crew from among the membership of Local 771. The first member of the crew may be a name hire. 6:04 All Iron Workers dispatched by the Union or hired directly by the Employer under Article 6:07 shall obtain a referral slip from the Local Union office prior to the commencement of work. Where time does not permit, the Union will transmit the referral slips directly to the Employer. 6:05 Only members of Local 771 shall be name hired. Hiring shall be done in the following order: 1.) Members of Local 771 2.) Travel Cards 3.) Local 771 Probationary Members 4.) Cross-Craft Workers 6:06 The Union will make every effort to secure and supply such deductions additional Employees as specifically requested by the Employer. 6:07 If the Union does not dispatch such additional Employees within seventy-two (72) hours (excluding weekends and Holidays) or it has not supplied the names of additional Employees within forty-eight (48) hours of the request (excluding weekends and Holidays) , the Employer shall have the right to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list employ any available Employees at that time. The Employer shall advise the Union of the names of such Employees they hire and the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who location of the job on which they are covered by this Agreement and who are not members employed prior to them commencing work. In such event, the Employees so hired shall, as a condition of maintaining their employment, make application to become Probationary Members of the Union may be required by upon the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages expiration of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven thirty (730) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice their employment. Cross-craft Workers and the designation of successors to former stewardsTravel Cards are exempt from applying for probationary membership. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Iron Workers' Agreement, Iron Workers' Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from Union shall notify the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list Board in writing of the names of persons elected to office in the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement Union and who are not members of the Union may be required authorized by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by represent employees on behalf of the Union. 5.2 The Board will provide the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. with access to bulletin board space in each work site for posting of Union business and information in a place not visible to students or the general public. 5.3 The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, Board shall deduct from the wages pay of each non-member employee, as described in Article 2 (Recognition), such dues and assessments that may be levied by the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the Union. The total amount so deducted of dues deducted, together with a list of employees showing wages and hours of work for the names pay period, shall be remitted to the National Treasurer of the employees from whose CUPE as soon as possible following each pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Articleperiod. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from is responsible for keeping the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards Board informed of the name and address for the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer National Treasurer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsCUPE. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each Local 16 Secretary-Treasurer of the work facilities with multiple employees Union is responsible for posting Union notices informing the Board of the 5.6 The employee, the bargaining unit and announcements. Upon request of the Union, as the Employer case may be, shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use indemnify and hold the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside Board harmless from any claims, suits, attachments and any form of the normal business day with prior approval liability as a result of deductions authorized by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationUnion. 5.7 Non-employee representatives On request, provided sufficient notice is given by the Union to the Superintendent of Human Resources, the local President or the Recording Secretary of the Union shall be permitted to come provided with a list of employees covered by the bargaining unit. The information provided will contain the employees’ name, gender, work location, mailing address and listed phone numbers. The information requested may appear on the premises more than one list. 5.8 The Human Resources Department of the Employer Board agrees to advise new employees that a Collective Agreement is in force, and that Union dues will be deducted in accordance with the Collective Agreement. Except for a reasonable period bona fide religious reasons in accordance with The Ontario Labour Relations Act and/or the Human Rights Code, all present employees shall either maintain their Union membership or join the Union within thirty (30) days after the ratification of time this Agreement and shall remain Union members in good standing. Except for bona fide religious reasons in accordance with the Ontario Labour Relations Act, and/or the Human Rights Code, employees hired subsequent to the ratification of this Agreement shall become Union members as of the first day of work, and shall remain Union members in good standing. 5.9 The Union may, with the approval of the Director or designate, be allowed to use the inter-school or inter-district mail service for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided communicating with its membership. 5.10 The Board recognizes the right of the Union to authorize any agent, advisor, counsel, solicitor or duly authorized representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to assist, advise, or represent it in all matters pertaining to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees negotiation and administration of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursthis Collective Agreement. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 ‌ 5.01 Every Employee shall become a member of the Union on date of appointment, unless that Employee opts out by written notice to the Union within thirty (30) days of that date. The Employer agrees to deduct from provide new Employees with a union application card and an information package provided by the wages Union on the date of each Union member, upon written authorization appointment. Every employee shall meet with a representative of the employeeSchool of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies within ten (10) days after he or she has begun his or her appointment. The Employer shall provide the Union with copies of all Letters of Appointment within twenty (20) days after employees have begun their appointment. 5.02 The Employer shall provide each Employee with a copy of the Collective Agreement by e-mail, an amount equal and shall include the name and contact information of their Union officers as provided by the Union to the regular dues Employer. 5.03 The Employer recognizes the right of every Employee to participate in any lawful activities of the Union Union, and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) it shall not interfere with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailthis right. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may 5.04 No Employee shall be required by the Union Employer to contribute a fair share fee perform duties that are not related to the research and training program for services rendered by which the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision Employee has been hired. 5.05 The Employer agrees to hold orientation sessions for Employees three (3) times per year. The Employer, upon written notification by Employer shall provide the Union, shall deduct from the wages union a minimum of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, notice in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each advance of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting orientation session. A Union notices and announcements. Upon request representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the Union. Collective Agreement Renewal 5.06 (a) When a new Collective Agreement has been signed, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardpost the text of the Agreement on its website, with a printed or electronic copy available through The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at the Employee’s request. The Employer will notify current Employees by e- mail that a new Agreement is available, with a link to the Agreement. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union (b) A workshop shall be responsible for the costs and set up delivered on an annual basis to Faculty Supervisors of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.Postdoctoral Associates;

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 Section 3.1: Agency Shop and Dues Checkoff – Command Officers in the Patrol Division. A. The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each any employee who is a member of the POAM, all Union member, upon membership dues and initiation fees uniformly required as provided in a written authorization of in accordance with the employee, an amount equal to standard form used by POAM (the regular dues of standard form is a separate contract between the Union and member) and executed by the employee. The written authorization to remit deduct Union dues and fees shall remain in full force and effect during the period of the Agreement, unless withdrawn by the employee by serving concurrent notice, in writing, to the Employer and POAM. Dues deductions will cease thirty (30) days after such notice is received. B. The Employer shall deduct the authorized amount from each employee’s pay and transmit the total deductions to AFSCME Council 65 the POAM within fifteen (118 Central Avenue15) days following such deductions, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of each employee’s name from whom the names deduction was made. Further, the Employer shall make those deductions only when the employee’s pay is sufficient to cover said deduction. The POAM shall provide at least thirty (30) days’ notice to the Employer of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and any changes in the amount of the deductionagency fees to be deducted. 5.3 C. The Union POAM assumes full responsibility for the validity and legality of the provisions herein set forth. The POAM, by the execution of the Agreement, expressly agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against from any and all claims, demands, suits, orders or judgment brought other forms of liability that may arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 reason of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from , including, but not limited to, a claim by an employee that the bargaining unit agency fee, as herein established, is not equivalent to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each employee’s proportionate share of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices cost of negotiating and announcements. Upon request of administering the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardcollective bargaining agreement. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The ‌ 4.1 In recognition of the Union as the exclusive representative, the Employer agrees shall: 4.1.1 Deduct each month an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of dues established by the Union from the wages of each Union member, all employees authorizing in writing such deduction in a form agreed upon written authorization of by the employee, an amount equal to Employer and the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailUnion. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 4.2 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments, including attorneys' fees, brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by under the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 4.3 The Union agrees to represent all members of the unit fairly and without discrimination. 4.4 The Union may designate seven (7) up to two employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify shall ce1iify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. The Union shall also certify to the Employer a complete and current list of its officers and representative(s). 5.5 4.4.1 The Employer agrees to recognize stewards certified by the Union as provided in this Section, subject to the following: Stewards and other Union officers shall not leave their work stations or duties without the prior permission of their designated supervisor(s) and they shall notify their designated supervisor(s) upon return to their work stations and/or duties. Permission to leave assigned duties for Union business will be limited to a reasonable amount of time for the investigation and presentation of grievances to the Employer. No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be on paid time to investigate or present a grievance. 4.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated the employee bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees board for posting Union notices notice(s) and announcementsannouncement(s). Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use specifically agrees that no notices of a political or inflammatory nature shall be posted. The Union agrees there shall be no solicitation for membership, signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings, or other Union activities on the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee's time. The Union shall be responsible not use the Employer's premises or facilities for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives Union business without prior approval of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursEmployer. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 6.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the every employee, an amount equal to the equivalent of such regular dues of the monthly Union Dues and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who Initiation Fees as are covered by this Agreement and who are not levied upon all members of the Union may in accordance with its Constitution and By-Laws. Thirty (30) days written notice of any change in dues will be required provided to the Employer by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06Treasurer of CUPE, Subdivision 3Local 4207. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, Employer shall deduct from the wages of each non-member remit the amount so certified and transmit deducted to the Union the total amount so deducted together with no more than five (5) calendar days after deductions have been made. Such remittance shall be accompanied by a list identifying the employee name, employee number, Social Insurance Number, amount of the names dues deducted, and year to date of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of dues deducted. In addition, the deduction. 5.3 The employer shall also provide an electronic list that includes the following information for all members who have been employed in current academic year will be provided to the Union agrees to with each dues report: employee number; name; home address; phone number; e-mail address. CUPE, and/or the Bargaining Unit, as the case may be, shall indemnify and hold the Employer University harmless against from any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer attachments and any form of liability as a result of action taken such deductions authorized by CUPE and/or the Bargaining Unit. 6.02 On the commencement of employment, the University agrees to acquaint new employees with the fact that a Collective Agreement is in effect, and provide the new employee with the name, work location, and phone number of the Bargaining Unit President and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. a. The Employer agrees to inform all employees that a Union Collective Agreement is in effect by stating such on all job postings and in each offer of appointment. b. The Employer will make the text of the Collective Agreement available on the Human Resources website (▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇/▇▇). c. The Employer will provide each current member and new hire with a copy of the Collective Agreement. 6.04 The Employer and the Union will jointly prepare and distribute copies of this Collective Agreement within forty-five (45) days of the signing of said Collective Agreement. The cost associated with printing the Collective Agreement will be shared equally by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice PresidentParties. The Union shall, notify will take possession of sixty (60) printed copies of the employer Collective Agreement. Each party will have an electronic copy of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsprinted Collective Agreement. 5.5 6.05 The Employer shall make provide a reasonably sized demarcated area of bulletin board space available on designated bulletin boards in each ESL Services of no less a size than twenty-two by twenty-eight inches (22" x 28"). This will be clearly marked “Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4207 Notices” and shall be for the work facilities with multiple employees for posting use of official Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardnotices. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. 6.06 The Union shall be responsible for have the use, free of charge, of the internal University postal service. External mailing costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on borne by the premises of the Union. The Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to allow the Union the nameuse of all University services, classification computing services and work facility on all employees added audio- visual services at internal rates. 6.07 The Employer shall permit the Union to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days book University rooms through conference services for business meetings of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and Local on the Unionsame basis as other internal users. CUPE, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings Local 4207 will be held responsible for any set up costs associated with equal representation from Management and Laborthe room booking.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages 4.01 It shall be a continuous condition of each Union memberemployment with TCHC that all employees shall be members in good standing, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All all future employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not come within the 416 Unit shall become members of the Union may upon commencement of their employment with TCHC and thereafter shall remain as such members in good standing, provided that TCHC shall not be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by discharge an employee who has been expelled or suspended from membership in the Union, shall other than for engaging in unlawful activity against the Union. 4.02 TCHC shall, in respect of all employees coming within the 416 Unit: (i) upon commencement of employment, deduct from the wages each pay of each non-member the amount so certified such employee such sums for dues and transmit assessments, levies and initiation fees to the Union which are payable by such employee as the total amount By-laws of the Union may from time to time provide, and (ii) continue to make such deductions until this Agreement is terminated, and (iii) within one (1) week after making each such deduction, pay the sum so deducted together with a list of to the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and Union, and (iv) include the amount of the deductionUnion dues deducted on each such employee’s T4 slip. 5.3 4.03 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer will save TCHC harmless against from any and all claims, suitswhich may be made against TCHC for amounts deducted from pay as herein provided. 4.04 When the Union changes such dues, orders assessments, initiation fees or judgment brought levies, the Union shall provide TCHC with at least one (1) month’s notice in writing prior to the effective date of such change. 4.05 TCHC agrees to provide the Union with a report containing the addresses and telephone numbers (including cell phone), and personal email of Local 416 members, if available to TCHC, two (2) times per year and at such other times as the Union may request. 4.06 Every employee shall notify TCHC of any changes in address or issued against telephone number within fourteen (14) days of the Employer change. It is understood that failure to provide such information shall not be subject to discipline. Employees shall not use their work address as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Articlepersonal/mailing address. 5.4 The 4.07 Dedicated space on Bulletin boards will be made available to the Union may designate seven (7) employees from for the bargaining unit to act as posting of official Union Stewards notices in convenient locations determined by TCHC and the Local President and Local Vice PresidentUnion at base sites. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated Such bulletin boards shall be in each of the work facilities with multiple areas where all employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order will have access to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeethem. The Union shall have the right to post notices of meetings and such other notices as may be responsible for of interest to its members; all notices shall be signed by an Executive member of the costs Union. Where the Union, brings to management’s attention specific concerns regarding bulletin boards, TCHC and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall discuss what measures to take that would be permitted to come on appropriate under the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hourscircumstances. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The 4.1 In recognition of the Union as the exclusive representative, the Employer agrees shall: 4.1.1 Deduct each month an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of dues established by the Union from the wages of each Union member, all employees authorizing in writing such deduction in a form agreed upon written authorization of by the employee, an amount equal to Employer and the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailUnion. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 4.2 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments, including attorneys' fees, brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by under the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 4.3 The Union agrees to represent all members of the unit fairly and without discrimination. 4.4 The Union may designate seven (7) up to two employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, shall certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. The Union shall also certify to the Employer a complete and current list of its officers and representative(s). 5.5 4.4.1 The Employer agrees to recognize stewards certified by the Union as provided in this Section, subject to the following: Stewards and other Union officers shall not leave their work stations or duties without the prior permission of their designated supervisor(s) and they shall notify their designated supervisor(s) upon return to their work stations and/or duties. Permission to leave assigned duties for Union business will be limited to a reasonable amount of time for the investigation and presentation of grievances to the Employer. No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be on paid time to investigate or present a grievance. 4.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated the employee bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees board for posting Union notices notice(s) and announcementsannouncement(s). Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use specifically agrees that no notices of a political or inflammatory nature shall be posted. The Union agrees there shall be no solicitation for membership, signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings, or other Union activities on the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee's time. The Union shall be responsible not use the Employer's premises or facilities for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives Union business without prior approval of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursEmployer. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 7.01 The Employer agrees to deduct Gallery shall, for each pay period and from the wages first day of each employment, deduct Union member, upon written authorization of dues as prescribed by the employee, an amount equal Union Local from all employees in the bargaining unit and remit the same by cheque to the regular dues Director of Finance of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list not later than the 15th day of the names of following month. 7.02 The Union will indemnify and save the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report Gallery harmless for any and all claims that may be electronically transmitted made against it by an employee or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union amounts deducted from pay as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 7.03 The Gallery agrees to advise new employees that a Collective Agreement is in effect and to refer the employee to any provisions relating to Union may dues deduction. The Gallery will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement to each employee. The Gallery will release each newly hired employee from her regular scheduled duties for one (1) hour to attend a union orientation session. The hour will be paid at the regular straight-time rate. 7.04 The Gallery shall provide the Union Local President or her designate seven with the following lists on a monthly basis: (7a) bargaining unit employees from hired in the previous month along with their effective dates of hire, position titles, departments, status, salary grades, and salary steps. (b) bargaining unit employees who leave the bargaining unit in the previous month along with their effective date of leaving, position titles, departments, status, salary grades, and salary steps. (c) bargaining unit employees who change positions within the bargaining unit, the effective date of the changes, their old and new position titles, departments, status, salary grades, and salary steps. (d) non-bargaining unit postings. 7.05 The Gallery will provide a letter to act as Union Stewards employees who receive a step increase and will copy such letters to the Local President and Local Vice Union President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 7.06 The Employer Gallery agrees that it shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each provide for the purposes of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive a bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeeboard at a convenient location. The Union shall be responsible use such bulletin board for the costs and set up posting of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives notices of the Union shall business. It is understood that materials posted will be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report pertinent to the Union Local and will be approved in advance of posting by the name, classification Local President or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 7.07 A bargaining unit employee who is offered and work facility on all employees added to or removed from accepts a temporary position with the Gallery outside the bargaining unit within 30 days of will maintain but not accumulate seniority for up to twelve (12) months, and will lose all seniority under the occurrenceCollective Agreement if the appointment continues beyond twelve (12) months. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 3.1 On the 31st day following the effective date of this Agreement or on the 31st day following the beginning of employment with the Employer, whichever is later, membership in the Union shall be required by each Employee in the bargaining unit as a condition of employment subject to the provisions of Section 8(a)(3) of the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947, as amended. 3.2 For the first sixty (60) days of employment, all new Meter Technicians shall be on probation. If, during this probationary period, the Employer believes a probationary Employee is not qualified for the position to be filled, the Employer may terminate the employment of the Employee and this termination shall not be grievable. During the probationary period of employment, the probationary Employee shall work under the terms and conditions and receive not less than the minimum rate of pay established in this Agreement. The Employer shall notify the Union in writing, within forty-eight (48) hours, of the hiring of any new Employee. 3.3 The Employer agrees to give hiring preference to Meter Technicians from displaced “qualified” utility workers in whose service area the metering work is to be performed. The Employer shall contact the Local Union responsible for such workers, if applicable, to determine if there are displaced workers qualified to perform the work. 3.4 The Employer will deduct from the wages of the Employees such fees and dues as required, complying with Section 3.1. The Employer shall receive from each Union memberEmployee on whose account such deductions are to be made, upon written an individually signed check-off authorization card which shall be irrevocable for successive periods of one (1) year or successive terms of this Agreement, provided they are revoked within the specified period set forth on the check-off authorization card. 3.5 The form of check-off authorization card is attached hereto as “Exhibit A,” and by reference, is made a part of the employeeAgreement. Such deductions, an amount equal as referred to in Section 3.3, shall be made from the regular dues of wages paid and shall be remitted within fifteen (15) days following the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages month in which deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members to the Financial Secretary of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the appropriate Local Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer 5.01 WoodGreen agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization all employees in the bargaining unit starting on their first day of the employeetheir employment, an amount equal to the regular weekly dues, initiation fees and any other assessments prescribed or required by the union. The union will provide sixty (60) days notice to WoodGreen if new fees or assessment are levied. WoodGreen shall remit this amount to the Union office monthly, no later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the month for which such deductions are made. WoodGreen shall provide with the remittance the list of all employees from whom union dues were deducted, specifying the amount deducted for each. WoodGreen will also provide the list to the union electronically. 5.02 The Union shall notify WoodGreen by letter of any change in the amount of Union dues and such notification shall be WoodGreen’s conclusive authority to make the deductions specified. The Union must provide 30 days prior notice of any change in the amount of Union dues. 5.03 WoodGreen agrees to record the total dues deduction paid by each employee for the previous calendar year on the employee’s T4 income tax form. 5.04 WoodGreen shall provide to the Union and union chair an alphabetized electronic and printed list of employees within the bargaining unit showing their addresses, telephone numbers, classifications, seniority, rates of pay, unit and their employment type (full-time or part-time, contract, casual or PSW status). This information shall be provided on a quarter-year basis. From time to remit such deductions time the union may contact People & Culture to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) obtain the work location of union members. WoodGreen will provide the Union and Union Chair with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailfor all new bargaining unit hires monthly. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement 5.05 Upon request from the union, and who are not with reasonable notice, WoodGreen will provide the union with the union dues spreadsheets showing hours worked and union dues deducted for each hourly paid bargaining unit member in respect of specified time periods requested. 5.06 No member or group of members of the Union bargaining unit may be required enter into any agreement written and/or verbal which is inconsistent with this agreement between the parties. 5.07 It is the employee’s responsibility to update People & Culture department of any changes in their contact information including, phone number, address, banking information and emergency contact information. 5.08 All “New Hire Kits” that are provided to employees by WoodGreen shall contain the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3most recent Collective Agreement and stewards list. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be is responsible for providing WoodGreen with the costs and set up supply of said communicationCollective Agreements for this purpose. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 a) The Employer shall first call the Union Office whenever personnel are required. If the Union cannot supply such personnel within forty-eight (48) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, the Employer may secure such personnel from any other source. The Employer may recall former regular employees through the Union Office who have been absent from the Employer up to twelve (12) months. b) Regular employees shall be defined as employees who have been on the Employer’s payroll for six (6) consecutive months or more. c) Temporary employees shall be defined as employees who are in receipt of a retirement pension from the I.U.O.E., Local 793 Pension Plan. d) RECALL PROCEDURE (except Employers covered by Schedule “A”) 1 a) the Employer shall abide by the following procedure, provided the employees to be recalled are capable of performing the required work: (i) First recalled shall be members of the Union, except those identified in ii), iii) and iv) below; (ii) Second recalled shall be temporary employees as defined in Article 3.1 c); (iii) Third recalled shall be members of the Union from out-of-province working on permits or travel cards; (iv) Last recalled shall be applicants for membership in the Union. 3.2 All personnel hired shall be required to have a clearance card issued by the Union before they start to work, unless other arrangements are made with the Union dispatcher. Such clearance cards will not be unreasonably withheld. 3.3 Employees working under this Agreement shall be members of the Union in good standing, or make application to become members of the Union within seven (7) days of hiring or be replaced upon written request by the Union. 3.4 a) The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union engage only those sub-contractors and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 equipment rentals (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769except equipment dealers) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by in contractual relations with the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered perform work set out in the classifications of this Agreement, dredging, or as otherwise agreed to by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionparties. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 L6.01 All present members of the bargaining unit shall, as a condition of continuing employment, remain members in good standing of the Union according to the constitution and by-laws of the Union. L6.02 All future employees covered by this Collective Agreement shall, as a condition of employment, become and remain members in good standing of the Union. L6.03 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages inform all new employees of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Collective Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3provide them with an electronic copy. The EmployerEmployer will inform them where the Agreement is posted on the Board website, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages at time of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with hire. The employees may print a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 copy of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice Presidentdocument on Board equipment. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives President of the Union shall be permitted given the opportunity to come on the premises of the Employer welcome each new employee within regular working hours, within 31 working days for a reasonable period of time 15 minute period, for the purpose of negotiations or investigating acquainting the new employee with benefits, duties and discussing grievances, provided the responsibilities of Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursmembership. 5.8 (a) The Employer, or its designee, shall report Employer will provide to the Union Secretary or designate an electronic spreadsheet list of all the Employees in the bargaining unit, by the 15th day of April and the 15th day of October of each year. The list will include each person’s name, job classification, work site, address and telephone number. (b) Where the Employer conducts staff orientation sessions, the Union will be provided 30 minutes during such session to make a presentation about membership in the Union. The Employer will leave the room during the Union presentation. The Union will provide the Employer with copies of materials used in such session and will not disparage the Employer during the presentation. (c) The Union shall be allowed to access work sites to meet with employees covered by this Collective Agreement during scheduled meal and break periods. (d) The Employer will permit the use of its premises for the purpose of Union meetings. L6.04 The Employer shall notify the Union in writing of each hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, leave of absence longer than four (4) weeks, transfer, suspension, letters of reprimand, discharge, letters of discipline, lay-off, recall from lay-off, new classification, obsolete or dormant positions, alteration of probation period, re-classification at the same time as the employee is so notified, provided that unintentional failure to notify the Union shall not nullify the action of the Employer or the Union's right to grieve, within the time limits, upon becoming aware of the action. L6.05 The Board may second a member of CUPE Local 1238, who will remain in the Union with all the rights and privileges, including no loss of pay, for any operational or training need. L6.06 Employee work facility appraisal forms, when completed by the immediate supervisor, shall be discussed with the Employee who shall in turn sign to the fact that the Employee has received a copy of such completed form. Employees wishing to comment on the contents of the appraisal shall do so on the appraisal form. Employee work appraisal shall not be considered discipline. L6.07 Any notice of disciplinary action which is intended to form part of an employee's employment record shall be given in writing with a copy to the Union and all employees added to or removed such notices shall be withdrawn from the bargaining unit within 30 days employee's file after a period of 24 months from the date of issue, provided there has been no further disciplinary action during such period. L6.08 The Board agrees to provide access to a shared bulletin board at each work site, upon which the Union shall have the right to post notices relating to matters of interest to members of the occurrenceUnion. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees 4.01 When workers are required, as described in Article 2, the employer shall request the Local Union to deduct furnish competent and qualified workers in good standing and the Local Union shall supply, when available, competent and qualified workers in good standing as requested, however, the employer may request members by name from the wages out-of-work list provided that the member is in good standing with the Local Union. The employer shall not hire Union members directly. 4.02 When an employer in a Trade Division has work to be performed that is normally carried out by another Trade Division covered by this Collective Agreement and Appendices, then the employees required to do the work shall be hired pursuant to the appropriate Appendix of this Agreement. 4.03 If after a period of forty-eight (48) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and designated holidays as contained herein, the Union is unable to supply the quantity of competent, qualified workmen as requested, the employer may procure such men elsewhere. Any employee so hired shall be subject to Articles 4.12 and 4.13 of this Agreement. 4.04 The employer may recall through the Union qualified, available workmen in good standing with the Union who had previously been on the payroll for six (6) months and who are being called back within four (4) months of termination. 4.05 It is agreed that the employer has the right to transfer employees. 4.06 The employer will hire a fair ratio of Apprentices to Journeymen in each Union member, upon written authorization year of the employeeApprentices' classification, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailas per Article 31. 5.2 All employees who are 4.07 The employer shall not contract out or sub-contract any work covered by this Agreement and who are not members to any sub-contractor or other persons unless the sub-contractor or other person is or becomes a party to this Collective Bargaining Agreement. 4.08 Notwithstanding Article 4.07, upon the agreement of the Union the Employer may be required stipulate as a term or condition for letting any contract for work on the project (job site) during its construction that the proposed sub-contractor shall observe the provisions of this Collective Agreement as if the same were duly executed by such sub-contractor. The Employer will have any sub-contractor acknowledge in writing that it has notice of this Agreement and that it will abide by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by Agreement. For the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 purposes of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify Article “sub- contractor” shall mean any contractor who performs work for the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of project (job site) or as defined in the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursAgreement. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 4.01 All employees who are in the employ of the Employer at the signing date of this Agreement and all new employees who enter into the employ of the Employer after the Agreement has been signed, shall as a condition of employment, be subject to one time union dues administrative assessment fee for newly hired employees and regular monthly dues to be deducted from their wages and remitted to the Union. It is understood that dues shall be deducted from all employees beginning in their first month of hire. 4.02 The Employer agrees to deduct forward a list of dues deductions in an electronic format designed by the Union showing the names, classifications, current addresses, phone numbers, Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from leave of absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the employees for whom deductions have been made. 4.03 Deductions shall be made from the wages first pay of each month and forwarded to the Union member, upon written authorization Office on or before the last day of the employeesame month in which the deductions are made, where practicable. 4.04 Union dues are not deducted from SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an amount equal employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 4.05 The Union and its members shall hold the Employer harmless with respect to any liability which the regular Employer might incur as a result of deductions and remittances. 4.06 The Employer will provide each employee with a T4 slip showing the annual Union dues paid by that employee for the year previous. 4.07 It is mutually agreed that arrangements will be made for a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to interview each new employee who is not a member of the Union once during the first thirty (30) days of employment for the purpose of informing such employee of the existence of the Union in the Home, and of ascertaining whether the employee wishes to remit such deductions become a member of the Union. The Employer shall advise the Union monthly as to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee persons listed for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made interview and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify time and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come place on the premises of the Employer designated for a reasonable period each such interview, the duration of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does which shall not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursexceed fifteen (15) minutes. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 7.01 The Employer agrees agrees, as a condition of employment, to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, nurses’ earnings an amount equal to the regular dues of the monthly Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeedues. The Union shall notify the Employer from time to time in writing of the amount of such dues. 7.02 Deductions in the amount authorized in 7.01 above shall be responsible made in the first payroll period in each month from the earnings of all nurses in the bargaining unit. Where a nurse has no earnings during the payroll period, the deductions will be made in the next payroll period in the month where the nurse has earnings. A cheque for the costs full amount of the money so deducted shall be remitted to the Provincial Vice-President - Finance no later than the sixth day of the month following, accompanied by a list of names including deletions (indicating terminations), and set up additions from the preceding month and social insurance numbers of said communicationall nurses from those wages the deductions have been made. 5.7 Non-employee representatives 7.03 The Union shall indemnify and save the Employer harmless with respect to all dues so deducted and remitted. 7.04 The Employer agrees to give all new nurses at the time of their employment an application form for ONA. Such application forms shall be supplied to the Employer by the Union. 7.05 A Union representative will be allowed to meet with newly hired nurses during their probationary period. 7.06 The Employer will maintain full wages and benefits for employees absent from work on Union business. The Union will reimburse the employer. 7.07 A copy of any completed evaluation which is to be placed in a nurse’s file shall be first reviewed with the nurse. The nurse shall initial such evaluation as having been read and shall have the opportunity to add her/his views to such evaluation prior to it being placed in her/his file. It is understood that such evaluations do not constitute disciplinary action by the Employer against the nurse. A copy of the Union shall evaluation will be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Directornurse at her/his request. 7.08 A nurse may, upon written request to the Manager, Human Resources Director or designees Resources, review the contents of her/his or her presence Personnel File at the work site during working hours.a mutually agreeable time. Such file shall include, but not be limited to: 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.(a) Application Form (b) Disciplinary Record

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from Section 1. Each Graduate Assistant who, on the wages date of each Union membersigning this Agreement, upon written authorization is a member of the employeeUnion and each Graduate Assistant who becomes a member after that date shall, as a condition of their continued Graduate Assistantship, remain a member of the Union for the duration of this Agreement. Section 2. As a condition of their continued Graduate Assistantship, each new Graduate Assistant hired on or after the date of signing of this Agreement shall acquire and maintain membership in the Union beginning on the day following the expiration of thirty (30) days worked, or must agree to pay an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail.Graduate Assistant’s weekly Local 5.2 Section 3. All employees who are covered by this Agreement and present Graduate Assistants who are not members of the Union may be required by shall, as a condition of their Graduate Assistantship commencing after thirty (30) days worked and continuing during the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by term of this Agreement while they are Graduate Assistants in the Union bargaining unit, and so long as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by they remain non-members of the Union, pay to the Union each month a service charge as a contribution toward the cost of the representation of such Graduate Assistants. The amounts of such service charge shall be the proportionate amounts required to be paid as Union initiation fees and dues by those Graduate Assistants who become members of the Union (hereafter, “Non-Member Fees”). Section 4. A Graduate Assistant’s Union status shall be deemed maintained so long as the uniformly required Dues or Non-Member Fees are tendered to the Union. Section 5. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any Graduate Assistant who is required to acquire and/or maintain Union membership by the provisions of this Article, shall have the right to withdraw from the Union, without penalty, by submitting to the Union (with a copy to the University) a written notice of withdrawal at least fifteen (15) but not more than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled termination date of this Agreement. Section 6. The Union is required to notify the University of any Graduate Assistant it alleges has failed to make required payment of monies in this Article within sixty (60) days of discovering the alleged non-payment. The University is not responsible to take action against any Graduate Assistant in the bargaining unit in accordance with this Article for any monies owed the Union which the Union has not notified the University of within sixty (60) days of discovering the alleged non-payment. Section 7. Should any Graduate Assistant fail to maintain membership in the Union or pay required Non-Member Fees the Union at its discretion can ask the University not to renew their Graduate Assistantship for the following year. Section 8. The University will deduct from the wages of stipend amounts on a periodic basis the Dues and/or Non-Member Fees due from each nonGraduate Assistant who has executed a written authorization (hereafter “Dues/Non-member the amount so certified Member Fees Check Off”), which may be sent via email, and transmit remit them in a timely way. Graduate Assistants who do not sign a Dues/Non-Member Fees Check Off for deductions must adhere to the Union same payment procedure by making payments directly to the total amount so deducted together with Union. Section 9. The University shall be relieved from making such Dues or Non-Member Fees deductions upon (a) termination of Graduate Assistantship; or (b) transfer to a list job other than one covered by the bargaining unit; or (c) layoff from work; or (d) an agreed upon leave of absence; or (e) revocation of the names Dues/ Non-Member Fees Check Off authorization in accordance with its terms or with applicable law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon the return of a Graduate Assistant to work from any of the employees foregoing enumerated absences in subsection (b) — (d), the University will immediately resume the obligation of making said deductions. This provision, however, shall not Section 10. The University shall not be obliged to make deductions of any kind from whose pay deductions were made any Graduate Assistant who, during any dues month involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient payments equal to or less than the Dues or Non-Member Fees deductions. Section 11. It is specifically agreed that the University assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of compliance with the provisions of this Article, and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer University harmless against from any and all claims, suits, orders actions or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 proceedings arising out of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify Once funds are remitted to the EmployerUnion, in writing, of such choice their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices exclusive obligation and announcements. Upon request responsibility of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 employer shall employ reinforcing steel setters (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769rodmen) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required or are covered by the provisions of Article 5.05. 5.02 The Company must request the Union to contribute provide a fair share fee Referral Slip for services rendered each name hired employee, identifying the employee by name and Social Insurance Number, the Union shall promptly provide Referral Slips for such members in good standing. Failing such requests, if a man goes to work without a Referral Slip the Company shall be liable for a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per man, per day worked, payable to the Union and the employee shall be liable to discipline per the constitution of the Union. 5.03 When an employee reports for work the employer may request the employee’s work history for the previous twelve (12) months, and if so requested, the employee shall supply such summary. 5.04 The Employer shall have all new employees sign probationary forms upon hiring and forward to the Union office before commencing work. 5.05 The employer agrees that employees, as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06a condition of continued employment, Subdivision 3are to become and remain a member of the Union within thirty (30) days after the date of hiring. The EmployerAny employee who refuses or neglects to sign the appropriate forms, or who revokes the authorization, or who resigns his membership in the Union will be deemed to have voluntarily separated and his employment will be terminated upon written notification by of the Union. 5.06 Should the employee be newly joining the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees at their discretion will apply and collect an initiation fee from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionsaid new member. 5.3 5.07 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold save the Employer employer harmless against any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought other forms of liability that shall arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer under all employer for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of Section 1 and 2 this section, or in reliance on any list, notice or assignment furnished under any of this Articlesuch provisions. 5.4 5.08 The Union may designate seven agrees that membership will be granted to all employees under the same terms and conditions that prevail in the Union. (7A) employees The employer agrees to deduct and remit all Union dues and fees as are authorized by the employee in writing. Dues deductions shall be made from the bargaining unit to act first pay of each month in the amount of thirty-two dollars ($32.00). Remittance shall be made not later than the twenty-fifth (25th) day of each month for the month deducted. Such remittance shall be accompanied by a statement of names of employees and their social insurance numbers from whom monies have been deducted. (B) Local Union 752 Field Dues in the amount of two and one half percent (2 ½%) of hourly wage and V.&H. allowance per hour for each hour paid shall be deducted and remitted as outlined in 5.09 (c). (C) Union Stewards and the Local President Dues and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify 752 Field Dues are to be made payable to and remitted to the EmployerIronworkers Local Union 752, Suite 103, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ Crescent, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 1B6. These remittances will be accompanied by a statement containing the name, social insurance number, hours of work and gross wages (base hourly rate plus vacation and holiday) for each employee. Remittance forms shall be made available from the Union if required. Should any increases in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards above (a) and/or (b) be authorized in each of accordance with the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request applicable provisions of the Union, the Employer employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardimplement the increases upon receipt of notification from the Union. 5.6 5.10 The Union may use agrees that each employee will be responsible to maintain a record, verified by the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment relevant employer(s), of hours worked and work experience in order to conduct official union business outside accordance with the requirements of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationCraft Schedule attached to this Agreement. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer employer agrees to deduct from employ reinforcing ironworkers (rodmen) who are members of Local Union 842, when available either directly or through the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of union office. The employer agrees to notify the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list union office of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may members to be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailhired directly prior to commencement of work. 5.2 All employees who 5.02 The Company may request the Union to provide a Referral Slip for each hired employee, identifying the employee by name and Social Insurance Number. The Union shall promptly provide Referral Slips for such members in good standing. 5.03 When an employee reports for work the employer may request the employee’s record book. 5.04 The employer agrees that employees, as a condition of continued employment, are covered by this Agreement to become and who are not remain members of the Union may be required by within thirty (30) days after the date of hiring. Any employee who refuses or neglects to sign the appropriate forms, or who revokes the authorization, or who resigns his membership in the Union will be deemed to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, have voluntarily separated and his employment will be terminated upon written notification by of the Union. 5.05 Should the employee be newly joining the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees at their discretion will apply and collect an initiation fee from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionsaid new member. 5.3 5.06 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold save the Employer employer harmless against any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought other forms of liability that shall arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer under all employer for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of Section 1 and 2 this section, or in reliance on any list, notice or assignment furnished under any of this Articlesuch provisions. 5.4 5.07 The Union may designate seven agrees that membership will be granted to all employees under the same terms and conditions that prevail in the Union. (7A) employees The employer agrees to deduct and remit all Union dues and fees as are authorized by the employee in writing. Dues deductions shall be made from the bargaining unit to act first pay of each month in the amount stipulated in Local Union 842’s by-laws, such as Union Stewards for journeyman $36.00 and for all apprentices and trainees $35.00. Remittance shall be made not later than the Local President fifteenth (15th) day of the following month. Such remittance shall be accompanied by a statement of names of employees and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardstheir social insurance numbers from whom monies have been deducted. 5.5 The Employer (B) Ironworkers Local Union 842 Field Dues in the amount of one ($1.31) dollar thirty-one per hour at regular rate of pay, and one dollar eighty-nine ($1.97) at time and half (1 ½) rate of pay and two dollars fifty-two ($2.62) at double time rate of pay of hourly wage per hour for each hours paid shall make space available on designated bulletin boards be deducted and remitted as outlined in 5.08(c). (Effective July 24, 2017) – $1.31 (Effective May 01, 2018) - $1.31 (Effective May 01, 2019) - $1.31 (C) Union Dues and Ironworkers Local Union 842 Field Dues are to be made payable to and remitted to Ironworkers Local ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇, New Brunswick E2K 1J5. These remittances will be accompanied by a statement containing the name, social insurance number and hours of work for each of employee. Should any increases in the work facilities above (a) and/or (b) be authorized in accordance with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request the applicable provisions of the Union, the Employer employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardimplement the increases upon receipt of notification from the Union. 5.6 5.09 The Union may use agrees that each employee will be responsible to maintain a record, verified by the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment relevant employer(s), of hours worked and work experience in order to conduct official union business outside accordance with the requirements of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationCraft Schedule attached to this Agreement. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees 3.01 An employee’s participation in CUPE is recognized as being a positive contribution to deduct from the wages system because one of each Union member, upon written authorization their primary purposes is to provide the best service to the needs of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 students. All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who shall have Union dues deducted each pay as a condition of employment. Any new employees hired shall have such dues deducted following the first day of employment. a) The Board agrees to deduct such regular monthly dues as are not levied upon all members of the Union may be required in accordance with its constitution and by-laws from each pay of all present employees, and remit such monthly dues to the Treasurer of the Union along with a printout of such deductions. T-4 Slips shall show deductions made for Union dues. b) Human Resource Services will provide the CUPE President and Treasurer with a query in the form of an electronic list from the Human Resource database on or about the 7th working day per month (except July & August) with the following information on permanent members: name, employee number, job classification(s), hours of work per week, wage rate and status. c) The remittance of Union dues shall include the amount deducted for each employee and the total regular earnings for each employee. 3.03 The Board will use its best endeavours to comply with the provisions of this Article but it is relieved by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders responsibility and/or liability of deducting or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Articlefailure to deduct Union dues. 5.4 The 3.04 Neither the Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as nor its members shall conduct or participate in Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The meetings or other Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available activities on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment time or on the Employer’s premises except as expressly provided for in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with Agreement, without prior approval by written consent from the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeeemployer. The Union shall apply for a permit for use of Board facilities and premises for the purpose of Union Executive and General Membership meetings. Permits for these meetings will be without permit fee or hourly use fees. It is understood that the Union will be responsible for the costs cost of liability insurance in accordance with the Board’s Use of Facilities Procedures and set up for the cost of said communicationcustodial services when necessary. 5.7 Non-employee representatives 3.05 The employer agrees to issue to all new employees covered by this collective agreement a union created and approved union orientation package. The employer shall not add to, or remove any contents of the Union package nor shall be permitted to come on the premises employer discuss the contents of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for package with the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, employee. This orientation package will be provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Directornew employee within three (3) weeks of the employee’s original hire date. The union shall place only information material in the package regarding CUPE Local 2512, Human Resources Director its affiliates and the labour union movement history. The package shall not include any material specifically addressing the employer or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursworkplace conditions/issues. 5.8 The Employer3.06 In the event of any reduction in the workforce, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer Union’s Executive Committee and the Union, mutually agree ’s Negotiating Committee shall be the last employees to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Laboraffected.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from 4.01 For the wages purpose of each Union memberthis Agreement, upon written authorization the stewards, together with the officers of the employeeLocal Union, an amount equal the Negotiating Committee, and USW Representatives shall be deemed to be the regular dues officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union Officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to remit such deductions see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. 4.02 The Union has the right and responsibility to AFSCME Council 65 represent and intervene on behalf of its members on any matter in relation to this Agreement. (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769a) with All employees must as a list condition of employment pay the standard initiation fees and monthly dues by payroll deduction. In consideration of the names deducting of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required dues by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save harmless the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders claims or judgment brought liabilities arising or issued against resulting from the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 operation of this Article. 5.4 (b) The Employer will make the deductions bi-weekly and remit the amounts thus deducted to the Union may designate seven by the tenth of the following month, with an itemized statement of full names in alphabetical order, individual amounts and the total for the month. The Employer shall, when remitting such dues, name the employees and provide employee numbers from whose pay deductions have been made. (7c) The appropriate amounts will be entered on the T-4 slips. (d) The Employer further agrees to provide the Union with a seniority list including names and addresses of all employees from in the bargaining unit every six (6) months. (e) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to act as represent the Union Stewards at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization from the Union body. 4.04 The Employer acknowledges the rights of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a grievance committee, which shall be comprised of two (2) stewards. The name of each of the stewards (one of whom shall be the chairman of the Grievance Committee) shall be given to the Employer in writing and the Local President Employer shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or chairman until it has been so notified. 4.05 The Employer undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to co-operate with the stewards in the administration of the terms and Local Vice President. provisions of this Agreement. 4.06 The Union shallundertakes to secure from its officers, notify stewards and members their co-operation with the employer Employer and with all persons representing the Employer in a supervisory capacity. 4.07 The privileges of all stewards to leave their work without loss of regular pay to attend to Union stewards within five business are granted on the following conditions; (5a) working days of such designation, certify to Such business must be between the Union and the Employer, . Employees having grievances may discuss these with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 working hours. The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each pay the stewards their respective wages for all time lost from regularly scheduled hours investigating and/or processing grievances, up to but not including the arbitration stage. (b) The time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business. (c) The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ concerned shall obtain the permission of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices supervisor concerned before leaving his work, and announcementsshall report to his supervisor on his return to work. Upon request of the Union, the Employer Such permission shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardnot be unreasonably withheld. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of 4.08 It is agreed that the Union shall be permitted to come and the employees will not hold meetings at any time on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period without the permission of time for the purpose of negotiations General Manager or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or his/her presence at the work site during working hoursdesignate. 5.8 The Employer4.09 Two (2) members of he Negotiating Committee shall be paid their regular rate for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attending Negotiation Meetings with Management, or its designee, shall report up to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrencebut not including Arbitration. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization 6.01 Each of the employee, an amount equal to parties hereto agrees that there will be no discrimination exercised or practiced upon any Employee because of membership in the regular dues Union. 6.02 All Employees who are members of the Union on the effective date of this Collective Agreement will remain members of the Union. All Employees who are hired after the effective date of this Agreement shall become, as a condition of employment, members of the Union. 6.03 The Employer shall deduct bi-weekly from the pay of each Employee such dues and assessments as may be established and amended from time to remit such deductions time by the Union. Such sums shall be remitted to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuethe Treasurer of the Union not later than the 15th day of the following month in which the dues were deducted, Nashwauk, MN 55769) along with a list of the names Employees (showing regular full-time, regular part-time, casual temporary or casual status and mailing address and phone number) and the amount deducted from the pay of each Employee. The Employer shall deduct from payroll, a Union initiation fee for all newly hired members. The initiation fee consists of a one-time amount per member and shall not be deducted if the employees from whose wages deductions were made along Employee has already had an initiation fee deducted by the Employer due to coverage under a different Collective Agreement supported by the same Union local. This fee shall be remitted to the local on a monthly basis with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may the dues deduction and shall be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailnoted on the dues deduction list. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement 6.04 Dues deductions shall commence effective the date of employment. The Union shall keep the Employer advised as to the amount of such deductions. 6.05 The Employer shall indicate the individual Union dues deducted and who are not members enter the amount onT4 slips issued to Employees for tax purposes. 6.06 A representative of the Union shall have the right to make a presentation of up to fifteen (15) minutes at the orientation of new Employees with respect to the structure of the Local, as well as the rights, responsibilities, and benefits under the Collective Agreement. Attendance at the presentation shall not be compulsory, and a representative of the Employer may be required present at such presentation. The Union Representative’s time to do the presentation shall only be paid by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered Employer if the presentation occurs during the Employee’s scheduled hours of work. No overtime or travel time shall be paid by the Employer. To minimize impact on operations if the Employee selected as the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06Representative is an Employee of Intercare, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification the Employee shall be working in the facility where the general orientation is conducted. 6.07 Upon thirty (30) days’ notice by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Unionbut no more than once per year, the Employer shall provide the Union with an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The updated list of Union may use the EmployerEmployee’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Directornames, Human Resources Director or designeeaddresses, personal email addresses and phone numbers. The Union list will also indicate the Employee’s worksite and employment status (such as full-time, part-time, temporary, casual), and if the Employee is on a leave of absence. On a monthly basis, the Employer shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of provide the Union shall be permitted to come on with the premises of the Employer names, addresses, personal email addresses and phone numbers for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursany newly hired Employee. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer Upon sixty (60) days’ notice from the Union, the District agrees to deduct from implement the wages following Union security agreement. 8.1 An employee shall, as a condition of each continued employment, within thirty (30) days or implementation of this agreement or his/her employment, transfer or promotion within the District, execute a payroll deduction form, and thereby become a member in good standing in the Union; or execute a payroll deduction form, and thereby pay to the Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount a monthly service fee equal to the regular monthly dues; or, in the case of an employee who certifies he/she cannot join or support an employee organization because of religious convictions shall execute a payroll deduction authorization form, and thereby pay sums equal to Union dues to one of the following:  Hospitality House;  San Francisco School Volunteers;  American Cancer Society;  American Heart Association; and  Local 1021 San Francisco Unified School District Scholarship Fund. All employees covered by these provisions will be informed as to their obligations under this section of the agreement. 8.2 Upon seven (7) days’ notice to the District from the Union that an employee described above has failed to maintained his/her membership in good standing or has failed to maintain his/her current charitable contribution payments to one of the charities 10 designated above, the District shall notify each such employee in writing, with a copy to the Union, that (1) he/she is in violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and the Union, and (2) failure to remit such deductions complete the payroll deduction authorization form within seven (7) days shall result in an automatic service fee payroll deduction. 8.3 The District shall furnish the Union on a monthly basis the names, classifications, and work locations of all employees subject to AFSCME Council 65 this Agreement. Newly hired or separated employees will be so indicated in this report. 8.4 The District shall also furnish the Union verification of employee contribution transmitted to charitable organizations. 8.5 This District shall, within thirty (118 Central Avenue30) days of this Agreement, Nashwauk, MN 55769) provide the Union with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement those employees, both permanent and temporary, who are not members of the currently paying either Union may dues or agency fees. 8.6 Lists provided in Section 8.3 through 8.5 shall be required machine readable format to be mutually agreed to by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by and the District. 8.7 Should the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06establish an initiation fee, Subdivision 3. The Employerit would be included in the agreement of Section 8.1. 8.8 Pursuant to Education Code §45168, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit employee may pay service fee directly to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list in lieu of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the salary deduction. 5.3 8.9 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer District harmless against from any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of other action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of arising from this Articleorganization security agreement. 5.4 8.10 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit District agrees to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of maintain the Union shall be permitted rights to come on the premises payroll deduction and maintenance of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursmembership. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 Section 1. In recognition of the UNION as the Exclusive Representative: A. The Employer agrees EMPLOYER shall deduct an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of regular dues established by the UNION from the wages of each Union memberall employees authorizing, upon written authorization in writing, such deduction on a form designated and furnished for such purpose by the UNION; and B. The EMPLOYER shall remit such deduction to the appropriate designated officer of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) UNION with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably made; and C. The UNION shall certify to the EMPLOYER, in an Excel formatted writing, the current amount of regular dues to be withheld; and D. The COUNTY is willing to provide the add/drop report that may be electronically transmitted or at no charge; and willing to start providing the quarterly report electroinically at no charge; in exchange for eliminating (and/or charging the union $25.00) the monthly report any for anything provided in paper format. The EMPLOYER shall, once each calendar quarter, make available to the UNION a report listing all employees covered by U.S. maileach bargaining unit as identified by the article herein titled "Recognition." The UNION shall compensate the EMPLOYER for the cost of producing each such report at the rate of $25.00 per copy. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3Section 2. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments brought or issued against the Employer EMPLOYER as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer EMPLOYER under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 Section 3. The Union UNION may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five thirty (530) working days of such designation, certify to the EmployerEMPLOYER, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. Upon execution of this AGREEMENT, the UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a current list of any non- employee business representative(s). 5.5 A. The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to recognize stewards certified by the UNION as provided in this section subject to the following stipulations: 1. There shall be no more than six (6) stewards. 2. Stewards have the responsibility of processing grievances in accordance with the provisions of the grievance procedure specified herein, posting UNION notices and discharging such other duties as may be provided for under the provisions of this AGREEMENT. 3. Stewards will be allowed reasonable time to carry out said responsibilities. B. The UNION agrees there shall be no solicitation for membership, signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines, or assessments, meetings or other UNION activities on the EMPLOYER's time. The UNION may use the EMPLOYER's premises or facilities for UNION business with prior approval of the EMPLOYER. C. The EMPLOYER agrees to make available to the UNION space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations posting notices of UNION meetings, UNION elections, UNION election returns, UNION appointments to office and UNION recreational or investigating social affairs and discussing grievances, provided other items specifically approved by the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operationsEMPLOYER. Representative It is specifically understood that no notices of a political or inflammatory nature shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursbe posted. 5.8 D. Employee representatives of the UNION shall receive paid time off to participate in Joint Labor-Management committee meetings and meet and confer sessions with the EMPLOYER. Time off with pay under this subsection shall be limited to those activities specifically initiated and/or approved by the EMPLOYER and occurring during the employee’s regularly scheduled work shift. Such time spent in Labor Management Committees and meet and confer activity shall not qualify as time worked for overtime eligibility nor shall it affect overtime earned on an employee’s regular schedule. Section 4. Employees have the right to join and participate in the UNION or to refrain from such activity. Neither the EMPLOYER nor the UNION shall discriminate against or interfere with the rights of employees to become or not to become members of the UNION and further, that there shall be no discrimination or coercion against any employee because of UNION membership or non-membership. The EmployerUNION shall, or its designeein the responsibility of exclusive representative of employees, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on represent all employees added to without discrimination, interference, restraint or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrencecoercion. 5.9 Section 5. The Employer and the Union, mutually agree provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be applied in accordance with applicable laws relating to establish a labornon-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labordiscrimination.

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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees 8.1 An employee shall, as a condition of continued employment, within thirty (30) days of employment, with the District, execute a payroll deduction form, including an initiation fee established by the Union, and thereby become a member in good standing in the Union; or execute a payroll deduction form, and thereby pay to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount a monthly service fee equal to the regular monthly dues; or, in the case of an employee who certifies they cannot join or support an employee organization because of religious convictions shall execute a payroll deduction authorization form, and thereby pay sums equal to Union dues to one of the following: • Hospitality House; • San Francisco School Volunteers; • American Cancer Society; • American Heart Association; and • Local independent charities exempt from taxation as provided in Government Code §3546.3 All employees covered by these provisions will be informed as to their obligations under this section of the agreement. 8.2 Upon seven (7) days’ notice to the District from the Union that an employee described above has failed to maintained their membership in good standing or has failed to maintain their current charitable contribution payments to one of the charities designated above, the District shall notify each such employee in writing, with a copy to the Union, that (1) they are in violation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and the Union, and (2) failure to remit such deductions complete the payroll deduction authorization form within seven (7) days shall result in an automatic service fee payroll deduction. 8.3 The District shall furnish the Union on a monthly basis the names, classifications, and work locations of all employees subject to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) this Agreement. Newly hired or separated employees will be so indicated in this report. 8.4 The District shall also furnish the Union verification of employee contribution transmitted to charitable organizations. 8.5 This District shall also provide the Union with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement those employees, both permanent and temporary, who are not members of the currently paying either Union may dues or agency fees. 8.6 Lists provided in Section 8.3 through 8.5 shall be required in a format mutually agreed by the Union and the District. 8.7 Pursuant to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by Education Code §45168, the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by employee may pay the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit service fees directly to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list in lieu of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the salary deduction. 5.3 8.8 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer District harmless against from any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of other action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of arising from this Articleorganizational security agreement. 5.4 8.9 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit District agrees to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of maintain the Union shall be permitted rights to come on the premises payroll deduction and maintenance of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursmembership. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 4.1 The Employer agrees shall deduct an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of regular dues established by the Union from the wages of each Union memberall employees authorizing, in writing, such deduction in a form mutually agreed upon written authorization of by the employee, an amount equal to Employer and the regular dues of the Union and to Union. 4.2 The Employer shall remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) the appropriate designated officer of the Union with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or and at times mutually agreed upon by U.S. mailthe Employer and the Union. 5.2 4.3 The Union will certify to the Employer, in writing, the current amount of regular dues to be withheld. 4.4 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee Fair Share Fee for services rendered by the Union Union. 4.5 It is understood that the Employer’s obligation to provide for dues deduction and/or Fair Share Fee as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by stated in this Article shall continue only for the Union, shall deduct from the wages period of each time that such deductions are non-member the amount so certified negotiable and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionrequired by PELRA. 5.3 4.6 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders orders, or judgment judgments, including attorneys fees brought or issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under all the provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 4.7 The Employer shall not enter into any agreement with the employees coming under jurisdiction of this Agreement, either individually or collectively, which in any way conflicts with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. No discrimination shall be exercised against any employee because of membership in the union. The Employer is specifically permitted to take all actions necessary to comply with the Americans with Disability Act. 4.8 Employees covered by this Agreement will not make individual requests of wage adjustment other than through the Union during the term of this Agreement. 4.9 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit two members to act as Union Stewards and shall inform the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards Employer within five (5) working 14 days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsany changes in Stewards in writing. 5.5 4.10 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on use the Sheriff's bulletin board for posting matters of interest to the members of the Union. However, no matters pertaining to grievances, political items, or any criticism of county policies and county practices shall be allowed. 4.11 Representatives of the Union shall have access to the premises of the Employer for a at reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating times and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice subject to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursreasonable rules to investigate grievances and other appropriate union business. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 6.01 The Employer and the Union agree that membership in the Union is available to all employees occupying classifications as have been determined by this Agreement and to be appropriately within the bargaining unit. 6.02 The Employer agrees to deduct deduct, through the County Auditor, regular Union membership dues, Union fees, and Union assessments wherever they appear throughout this Article once each month from the wages pay of each Union member, any employee eligible for membership in the bargaining unit upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form (See Appendix C) must be presented to the Employer by the employee and/or Union. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will request the Auditor to deduct Union dues, fees, and assessments from the payroll check for the next pay period following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer and in which Union dues are deducted. (4-1-2020) The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual “check-off” deductions upon (a) termination of employment or, (b) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit, or (c) layoff from work, or (d) an agreed unpaid leave of absence, or (4) revocation of the check-off authorization in accordance with the terms of the authorization card and applicable law. 6.03 The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues, fees or assessment deductions from any employee who, during any dues month involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to equal the dues, fees and assessment deductions. Amounts deducted shall be remitted to the Comptroller of Ohio Council 8 AFSCME, AFL- CIO ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. (4-1-2020). The Employer shall send a letter to the Erie County Auditor requesting that the Auditor provide the following information to AFSCME Council 8 Comptroller: an alphabetical list in order by last name, first name, social security number (last four (4) digits only) for each employee for whom a union deduction was made, the amount of the deduction for each employee, an and the total amount equal of dues deducted for all employees for the pay period of the report. (4/1/2020) 6.04 The rate at which dues, fees and assessments are to be deducted shall be certified to the regular dues payroll clerk by the Treasurer of the Union and during January of each year. One (1) month’s advance notice must be given the payroll clerk prior to remit such deductions making any changes in an individual’s dues, fees, or assessment deduction. 6.05 Deductions provided for in this Article are subject to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list the approval of the names of County Auditor and shall be made during one (1) pay period each month. In the employees from whose wages deductions were event a deduction is not made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of for any Union member during any particular month, the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by verification of the Union, shall deduct will make the appropriate deduction(s) from the wages following pay period if the deduction(s) does not exceed the total of each non-member two (2) months regular dues from the amount so certified and transmit pay of any Union member. 6.06 It is agreed that neither the employees nor the Union shall have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the Union dues deduction will normally be made by deducting the total amount so deducted together with a list proper amount. 6.07 It is specifically agreed that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the names provisions of this Article regarding the employees from whose pay deductions were made deduction of Union dues, Union fees, and Union assessments; and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against from any and all claims, suitsactions, orders or judgment brought or issued against proceedings by an employee arising from the Employer as a result of action taken deductions made by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of pursuant to this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from . Once the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify funds are remitted to the EmployerUnion, in writing, of such choice their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices exclusive obligation and announcements. Upon request responsibility of the Union. (4-01-2020) 6.08 All dues, fees, and assessment deductions for the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The month in which Union members individually or collectively are engaged in a work slowdown, strike, walkout, or any concerted efforts to interfere with public service may use be cancelled at the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance option upon notice to the Executive DirectorUnion, Human Resources Director provided that said work slowdown, strike, walkout, or designees other concerted action is in violation of his law or her presence at the work site during working hoursthis Agreement. 5.8 The Employer6.09 If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31, No. 16-1466, 585 U.S. (2018) or its designeethe Congress passes legislation reinstituting Fair Share Fee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually parties agree to establish a labormeet again and add fair share fee to this contract. (4-management committee and bi1-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.2020)

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages 4.01 It shall be a continuous condition of each Union memberemployment with TCHC that all employees shall be members in good standing, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All all future employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not come within the 416 Unit shall become members of the Union may upon commencement of their employment with TCHC and thereafter shall remain as such members in good standing, provided that TCHC shall not be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by discharge an employee who has been expelled or suspended from membership in the Union, shall other than for engaging in unlawful activity against the Union. 4.02 TCHC shall, in respect of all employees coming within the 416 Unit: (i) upon commencement of employment, deduct from the wages each pay of each non-member the amount so certified such employee such sums for dues and transmit assessments, levies and initiation fees to the Union which are payable by such employee as the total amount By-laws of the Union may from time to time provide, and (ii) continue to make such deductions until this Agreement is terminated, and (iii) within one (1) week after making each such deduction, pay the sum so deducted together with a list of to the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and Union, and (iv) include the amount of the deductionUnion dues deducted on each such employee’s T4 slip. 5.3 4.03 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer will save TCHC harmless against from any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued which may be made against the Employer TCHC for amounts deducted from pay as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Articleherein provided. 5.4 The 4.04 When the Union changes such dues, assessments, initiation fees or levies, the Union shall provide TCHC with at least one (1) month’s notice in writing prior to the effective 4.05 TCHC agrees to provide the Union with a report containing the addresses and home phone numbers of Local 416 members at least two (2) times per year and at such other times as the Union may designate seven (7) employees from request. 4.06 Every employee shall notify TCHC of any changes in address or telephone number. It is understood that failure to provide such information shall not be subject to discipline. 4.07 Dedicated space on Bulletin boards will be made available to the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards for the posting of official Union notices in convenient locations determined by TCHC and the Local President and Local Vice PresidentUnion at base sites. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated Such bulletin boards shall be in each of the work facilities with multiple areas where all employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order will have access to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeethem. The Union shall have the right to post notices of meetings and such other notices as may be responsible for of interest to its members; all notices shall be signed by an Executive member of the costs Union. Where the Union, brings to management’s attention specific concerns regarding bulletin boards, TCHC and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall discuss what measures to take that would be permitted to come on appropriate under the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hourscircumstances. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 3.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization will inform all new employees of the employee, an amount equal to contractual relationship between the regular dues of Employer and the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailUnion. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 3.02 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against from any and all claimsclaims or other forms of liability that may arise out of or by reason of deduction made, suits, orders or judgment brought payments made from wages in respect of check-off of monthly assessments or issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken by at the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside 3.03 In representing an employee or group of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Directoremployees, Human Resources Director an elected or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives appointed representative of the Union shall be permitted the Spokesperson. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers. Likewise, the Employer shall supply the Union with a list of its supervisory personnel with whom the Union may be required to come on the premises transact business. 3.04 All employees covered by this Collective Agreement shall, as a condition of employment, become and remain members in good standing of the Union. 3.05 The Employer for a reasonable period shall deduct from the bi-weekly wages of time for employees the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided regular Union dues and/or assessments as set out by the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive DirectorEmployer from time to time, Human Resources Director or designees by letter. The dollar amount of his or her presence at such deductions shall be provided by the work site during working hoursUnion to the Employer from time to time. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, 3.06 Such dues and/or assessments so deducted shall report be remitted to the Union on or about the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days 15th of the occurrencemonth following deduction. The remittance statement shall contain a dues and initiation fees report which will be provided as a hard copy of the dues report being attached to the remittance cheque. The hard copy will provide the following current information as known to the Company: a) Social Insurance Number b) Full Name c) Union Dues deducted d) Initiation Fee deducted e) Employee number if applicable f) Full address, including City and Postal Code g) Telephone number (including area code) h) Date of hire i) Rate of pay j) Classification k) Full-time and part-time designation l) Total dues deducted m) Back dues owing n) Vacation pay breakdown of dues owing o) Total initiation fees deducted p) Employee’s email address (if available) 3.07 The Employer agrees to show the total amount of Union dues on the employee's T4 slip. 5.9 3.08 On commencing employment, the employee’s immediate Supervisor shall introduce the new employee to their Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or representative, who will provide them with a copy of the Collective Agreement and will explain to the new employee their rights and privileges under this Agreement. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes to accomplish this without loss of pay. 3.09 On commencing employment, the employee's immediate Supervisor shall introduce the new employee to their Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Representative, who will provide them with a copy of the Collective Agreement. 3.10 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and will provide total hours of work bi-monthly meetings weekly and yearly on the employees pay stub. 3.11 The Employer will be held with equal representation from Management settle and Laborpay out pay errors over fifty dollars ($50.00) within three (3) business days.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The 6:01 It is agreed that only members in good standing with Local 771 shall be employed by the Employer agrees to deduct from on work coming within the wages scope of each Union member, upon written authorization of this Agreement. 6:02 It shall be the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues responsibility of the Union to determine when a member is in good standing. 6:03 The Employer shall notify the Union when Employees are required and shall employ them through the Business Office of Local 771. It is agreed that on a project by project basis the Employer shall be able to remit name hire all Foremen and General ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In addition to the Foremen and General ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Employer shall be able to name hire 50% of the crew from among the membership of Local 771. The first member of the crew may be a name hire. 6:04 All Iron Workers dispatched by the Union or hired directly by the Employer under Article 6:07 shall obtain a referral slip from the Local Union office prior to the commencement of work. Where time does not permit, the Union will transmit the referral slips directly to the Employer. 6:05 Only members of Local 771 shall be name hired. Hiring shall be done in the following order: 1.) Members of Local 771 2.) Travel Cards 3.) Local 771 Probationary Members 4.) Cross-Craft Workers 6:06 The Union will make every effort to secure and supply such deductions additional Employees as specifically requested by the Employer. 6:07 If the Union does not dispatch such additional Employees within seventy-two (72) hours (excluding weekends and Holidays) or it has not supplied the names of additional Employees within forty-eight (48) hours of the request (excluding weekends and Holidays) , the Employer shall have the right to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list employ any available Employees at that time. The Employer shall advise the Union of the names of such Employees they hire and the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who location of the job on which they are covered by this Agreement and who are not members employed prior to them commencing work. In such event, the Employees so hired shall, as a condition of maintaining their employment, make application to become Probationary Members of the Union may be required by upon the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages expiration of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven thirty (730) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice their employment. Cross-craft Workers and the designation of successors to former stewardsTravel Cards are exempt from applying for probationary membership. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Iron Workers' Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 2.01 The Employer agrees to shall, for each pay period, deduct from the wages of each employee in the unit affected by the Collective Agreement, the amount of regular Union member, upon written authorization dues as a condition of employment. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the employeeamount of regular Union dues to be deducted in accordance herewith and the Employer shall, an amount equal to for the regular dues purposes, rely upon such written notification as conclusive evidence that the amounts so deducted are in accordance with the Union's constitution and by-laws. The Union shall indemnify and save the Employer harmless from any claims, suits, judgements, attachments and from any form of liability as a result of making such deductions in accordance with the written direction of the Union and the Union will refund directly to remit all employees any amount for which wrongful deductions were made by the Employer in accordance with the written notification provided by the Union. 2.02 The Employer shall forward such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members Secretary/Treasurer of the Union may be required by not later than the Union to contribute fifteenth (15th) of the month following the month in which the deductions were made. 2.03 The Employer shall, when forwarding such dues, provide a fair share fee list for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by Secretary/Treasurer of the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of listing the names and corresponding Social Insurance Numbers of the employees from whose pay such deductions were made and the amount of the deductionhave been made. 5.3 2.04 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against from any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of claim which may arise from deductions made pursuant to this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 2.05 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall agrees to provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises with a list of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating employees covered by this Agreement, their classification, employee status and discussing grievancesupdated contact information including addresses, phone number, etc., as provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursby employees. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 6.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each employees who authorize such a deduction in writing an amount sufficient to provide the payment of dues established by the Union, or a "fair share" deduction, as provided in Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subd. 3, if the employee elects not to become a member of the Union. Such money shall be remitted as directed by the Union. 6.2 It is agreed that the Employer's obligation to provide for dues deduction and/or fair share fee assessment shall continue only for the period of time that such deductions are non-member negotiable and required by PELRA. 6.3 The Union may designate employees from the bargaining unit to act as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and shall inform the Employer in writing of such choice and changes in the position of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union may designate four (4) Stewards from Human Services and one (1) from Public Health Staff. 6.4 The Employer agrees that on the Employer's premises and without loss of pay, the Union Stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount so certified of work time during which to post official Union notices of the designated representatives; transmit communications authorized by the Union or its officers, under the terms of this contract; consult with the Employer, his/her representative or the Union representative concerning the enforcement of any provisions of this Agreement, as provided by the terms of this Agreement. The Union agrees that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the performance of his/her duties shall not disrupt the normal operations of the Employer. The Union further agrees that each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is a County employee and transmit has a County job to perform and complete. 6.5 The Employer shall provide a Union bulletin board for each of the primary office buildings in a location accessible to all employees for the posting of Union notice(s) and announcement(s). The Union agrees to limit the positing of such notices to the Union bulletin board space designated by the total amount so deducted together with Employer. It is specifically understood that no notices of a list of political or inflammatory nature shall be posted on the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionEmployer's premises. 5.3 6.6 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments brought or issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under all the provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The 6.7 Neither the County nor the Union may designate seven (7) shall interfere with the right of employees from the bargaining unit covered by this Agreement to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request become or not become members of the Union, the Employer and there shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardbe no discrimination against any such employees because of lawful Union membership or non-membership activity or status. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 6.8 Non-employee representatives of the Union Union, previously certified to the Employer as provided herein, shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, and for other reasonable purposes, if they first notify and receive approval from the Employer's Department Head and provided the Union representative does representatives do not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at interfere with the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrenceemployees. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Labor Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees will recognize a committee of three (3) Bargaining Unit members for the purpose of negotiating the renewals of the Collective Agreement. The Labour Relations Officer of the Ontario Nurses' Association will also be a member of this committee. The Employerwill pay such employee representativesat their respective salaries for all regular time lost in investigating or processing grievances and in negotiating renewals of this Agreement and while attending meetings with the Employer, provided that these representatives do not leave their regular duties without the consent from the Medical Officer of Health or his alternate. The Employer and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination on account of race, creed, colour, gender or residence, practised against any nurse, and acknowledge the continued application of the Harassment Policy as it may be from time to time. The Employerwill deduct from the wages of received by each Union membernurse in a month, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are is covered by this Agreement and who are not members Agreement, a sum equal to regular monthly Union dues of each such nurse. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the Union may be required by the Union amount of such dues from time to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3time. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit Employer will send to the Union once each month its cheque for the total amount so dues deducted under this clause, together with a list of the names and social insurance numbers of the employees nurses from whose pay whom deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeedeductions. The Union shall be responsible for indemnify and save the costs Employer harmlesswith respect to all dues so deducted and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of remitted. Professional Responsibility The Employer recognizes that nurses have obligations under the Union Regulated Health Professions Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Problems relating to such obligations shall be permitted referred to come and considered by the Liaison Committee. The Public Health Nursing Liaison Committee shall meet at least four (4) times a year and otherwise as agreed by the parties. The representation on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence this committee will include at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed most four (4) representatives each from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and LaborBargaining Unit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Memorandum of Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 2.01 The Employer agrees to shall for each pay period, deduct from the wages of each employee in the unit affected by the Collective Agreement, the amount of regular Union member, upon written authorization dues as a condition of employment. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the employeeamount of regular Union dues to be deducted in accordance herewith and the Employer shall, an amount equal to for the regular dues purposes, rely upon such written notification as conclusive evidence that the amounts so deducted are in accordance with the Union's constitution and by-laws. The Union shall indemnify and save the Employer harmless from any claims, suits, judgements, attachments and from any form of liability as a result of making such deductions in accordance with the written direction of the Union and the Union will refund directly to remit all employees any amount for which wrongful deductions were made by the Employer in accordance with the written notification provided by the Union. 2.02 The Employer shall forward such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members Secretary/Treasurer of the Union may be required by not later than the Union to contribute fifteenth (15th) of the month following the month in which the deductions were made. 2.03 The Employer shall, when forwarding such dues, provide a fair share fee list for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by Secretary/Treasurer of the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of listing the names and corresponding Social Insurance Numbers of the employees from whose pay such deductions were made and the amount of the deductionhave been made. 5.3 2.04 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against from any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of claim which may arise from deductions made pursuant to this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 2.05 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities agrees to provide with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of consent the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises upon request an updated list of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating employees covered by this Agreement, their classification, employee status and discussing grievancesupdated contact information including addresses, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Directorphone numbers, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursetc. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer agrees to deduct shall deduct, from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the due every employee, an amount equal to the regular monthly membership dues of the Union Union, and shall not include any initiation fee or special levy. 5.02 The Employer agrees to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) the Union the amounts deducted under Clause 5.01 on the next working day following each pay day. The Employer shall provide the Union with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages such deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailhave been made, and the amounts deducted from each employee's wages. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 5.03 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to shall advise the Employer, in writing, of such choice the amount of its regular dues and the designation of successors to former stewardsEmployer shall deduct these amounts only as per these written instructions. 5.5 5.04 The Union agrees to hold the Employer harmless for any action arising out of wrongful deductions of money for Union dues, or their equivalent, resulting from the Union's instructions. 5.05 The Employer shall make space available include, without charge, on designated bulletin boards in each the annual income tax (T4) slips, an indication of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Unionsums deducted under this Article, the from all employees' wages. 5.06 The Employer shall provide the Union with the following information: (a) a list showing the name, job title, and pay rate of each employee; (b) a copy of each job posting for every vacancy posted for this bargaining unit; (c) a copy of the appointment letter for each employee appointed to a position in the bargaining unit; (d) a copy of any letter to an exclusive bulletin boardemployee concerning disciplinary action by the Employer as well as a copy of any letter to an employee concerning withholding or deferring a Progress-Through-the-Range increase as described in Article 35.14. 5.6 (e) a copy of any job classification in the Bargaining Unit; (f) a copy of the agenda and the minutes, at the time of distribution, of any open meetings of the Board of Governors. 5.07 Employees will be permitted to attach the CUPE Union Label to protective head gear, tool boxes, lockers, vehicles, and other reasonable equipment. Employees will be permitted to wear CUPE Union pins on personal clothing as well as on all uniforms, shirts, coveralls, and laboratory coats supplied by the Employer. The Employer agrees to give equal prominence to the CUPE Union Logo as to its own symbol, logo, or crest in the design of covers on the printed versions of this Agreement. 5.08 The Employer agrees that: (a) the Union may use the campus mail service, e-mail and internal telephone service on the same basis and at the same rates as University departments; (b) the Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order 's duplicating, copying, printing, computing and audio-visual services on the same basis and at the same rates as University departments; (c) authorized Union representatives will be entitled to conduct official union business outside of distribute Union literature and to convene Union meetings on the Employer's premises. Such activities shall not interfere with the normal business day of the Employer; (d) the Union may post notices of meetings and other notices of interest to employees on the Employer's bulletin boards; (e) the Union will be provided, without charge, with prior approval by the Executive Directoraccess to meeting rooms on campus, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs subject to availability, and set up of said communicationwith a suitably serviced and maintained office. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of (f) the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating will print and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice provide to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish without charge, a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Laborcopy of this collective agreement for each employee plus 25 additional copies.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues 5.01 Every Employee shall become a member of the Union on their date of appointment as a condition of employment. The Employer shall advise Employees that they are included in the bargaining unit represented by the Union and that their employment is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Collective Agreement. The Employer shall provide a Union membership card, a pre-addressed envelope, and a letter from the Union upon hire. The Employee is responsible for returning the aforementioned membership card to the Union Local's office and may use the Employer's internal mail system. 5.02 The Employer recognizes the right of every Employee to participate in any lawful activities of the Union, and it shall not interfere with this right. 5.03 The Employer shall post the text of the Agreement on its website and will direct the new Employee to the website. Employees will also be informed that a hard copy shall be provided from the Union office or Human Resources upon request. The cost of printing collective agreements shall be shared equally by the parties. 5.04 The University shall deduct dues, and such other assessments as the Union may direct in writing from the first pay cheque due to the Employee and remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) the same along with a list of Employees from whom deductions are made prior to the names sixteenth day of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably month following the calendar month in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members which said deduction is made, to the Head Office of the Union. An annual statement of the Union may be required by dues, which have been deducted from their pay during the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Unioncalendar year, shall deduct be provided to each Employee on their T4 Income Tax slip by February 28 each year. 5.05 Such remittance shall be accompanied by a spreadsheet that includes Employee Name, Employee number, Department Number, and dues remitted. 5.06 Where an Employee does not have sufficient earnings in respect of any month to permit deductions made under this Article, the Employer shall not be obligated to make such deduction from the wages subsequent earnings. 5.07 Deductions from pay for each Employee will be made on a bi-weekly basis as a percentage of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit hours pay based on hours worked. 5.08 The Union shall provide at least thirty (30) calendar days' written notice to the Union Employer of any change in the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionmonthly membership dues or assessments. 5.3 5.09 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders claims or judgment brought liability arising out of the application of this Article except for any claim or issued against the Employer as a result liability arising out of action taken an error committed by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify claim or liability would be limited to the Employer, amount actually involved in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardserror. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct 2.1 Union dues, initiation fees and any other existing payroll deductions shall be deducted from the wages of each Union membermembers in the bargaining unit when authorized, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailas provided herein. 5.2 All employees who are 2.2 Any authorization for Union dues/fees deductions and any cancellation of such upon appointment to a position not covered by this Agreement may be made by a member of the bargaining unit upon written notice to the City and the Union prior to the cutoff day of any pay period, to be effective on the first day of the following pay period. 2.3 Employees who are not current members of the Union at the signing of this agreement or who sign a Union membership card subsequent to the signing of this agreement shall maintain their Union membership; however there shall be a five (5) day window period each year during which the employee may be required by drop their membership without penalty and become subject to the Union to contribute a fair share fee agreement. The five day window period shall commence on the first Monday in March. 2.4 The City will not be held liable for services rendered by check-off errors, but will make proper adjustments with the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3soon as practical. If an improper deduction is made the Union shall refund directly to the employee any such amount. The EmployerCity will notify the Union within seven (7) days of the date of hire of any new employee including their name, upon written notification position, mailing address and social security number. 2.5 Upon tender of defense by the UnionCity, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union shall indemnify, defend and save the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer City harmless against any and all claims, demands, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued actions against the Employer as a result City or persons acting on behalf of action taken by the Employer under City for all provisions attorney's fees, damages, and costs or any combination thereof arising out of Section 1 and 2 the City's faithful compliance with the terms of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from . Additionally, if the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of fair share fee or the Union's procedures in connection with that fee are challenged, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on solely responsible for defending and for any judgment, attorney's fees or other costs arising from the premises challenge. 2.6 Upon receipt of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided written notification from the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative that a specified amount should be deducted from an employee's wages as a fair share fee, the City shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report deduct that amount from wages and transmit it to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from for any employee who is a member of the bargaining unit within 30 days unit, has reached his/her thirtieth (30th) day of employment in the unit, and has not joined the Union. It shall be the sole responsibility of the occurrenceUnion to assure that the fair share fee is calculated in accordance with the requirements of all applicable statutes, rules and case law. 5.9 2.6.1 Service fee or dues deductions may not be made if the accrued earnings are insufficient to cover the deduction after all other authorized payroll deductions for the employee have been made. 2.7 An employee who objects to membership in the Union on the basis of religious tenets or teachings of a religious body of which such employee is a member shall inform the City and Union of the objection. The Employer and employee shall establish with Union representatives an arrangement for the Union, mutually agree distribution of a like amount of money to establish a labornon-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Laborreligious charity. 2.8 The City shall provide a (1) one hour union orientation on paid time to all new employees during academy. The City shall provide paid time for one (1) Union representative to present the orientation.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 2.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the that all employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement (except new employees during their probationary period) shall become and who are not remain members of CLAC in good standing. 2.02 New employees may make application for membership in the Union may be required on cards supplied by the Union at the time of their hiring. The application for membership cards will be forwarded to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered the Union by the Employer with first dues payment. 2.03 The Employer shall deduct regular Union dues from the first pay of each week and once the probationary period has been served the administration fees (instalments of five dollars ($5.00) per week), arrears in Union dues and assessments in an amount certified by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06from time to time and remit the money so deducted to the Union on or before the 10th of the following month in which the dues are deducted. Dues are to be deducted from part-time employees who work more than three (3) hours during the week. Dues deductions are to commence upon hiring. 2.04 The Employer will, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by at the time of making each remittance to the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of specify the employees from whose pay such deductions were made and the amount made. 2.05 Receipts for Union Dues will be shown on T4 slips. 2.06 The Employer, its agents and/or employees acting on behalf of the deduction. 5.3 Employer, shall in no way be responsible for any errors or omissions arising from the collection of and accounting of any such administration fees, regular Union dues, arrears in Union dues and assessments, and/or the custody of same. The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold save harmless the Employer harmless against Employer, its agents and/or employees acting on behalf of the Employer, from any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders actions or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result causes of action taken by arising out of, or in any way connected with the Employer under all provisions collection or attempted collection, custody of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days and/or accounting of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsdues. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 4:01 All present employees who are members of the Union covered by this Agreement shall remain in good standing for the duration of their employment as a condition of employment. 4:02 The Employer agrees shall deduct union dues monthly for the term of this Agreement according to the following conditions: (a) All employees covered by this Agreement shall have Union dues deducted monthly as a condition of employment. (i) The Employer shall deduct from the wages of employee's pay in each month, Union member, upon written authorization of dues as set forth in the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues Constitution and By-Laws of the Union and to shall remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuesame, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of names of all employees from whom the deductions were made to the Secretary- Treasurer of the Union, prior to the twentieth (20th) day of the month following in which the deductions were made. (ii) The Employer shall list the number of hours worked, in the month for which dues are deducted, for each part time employee. (c) The Employer will provide to the Union, a listing of the names, addresses, and classifications of all employees in the bargaining unit. On a monthly basis, the Employer will provide to the Union, the names of employees in the bargaining unit who have terminated, been terminated and those who have resigned, as well as the employees from whose pay deductions were made and who have not remitted dues in the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer month as a result of some form of absence where Union Dues cannot be deducted by the Employer. Note: It is the responsibility of the employee at all times to keep the Employer and the Union advised of their correct home address and telephone number. 4:03 The Union will save the Employer harmless from any claims that may arise either from any deduction from wages in respect of the check-off of monthly assessments as notified by the Union or any action taken by at the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union. 4:04 At the same time that Income Tax (T-4) slips are made available, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardtype in the amount of union dues paid by each employee in the previous year. 5.6 The Union may use 4:05 All correspondence between the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order parties, arising out of this Agreement or incidental thereto, shall pass to conduct official union business outside and from the Administrator of the normal business day with prior approval by Retirement Residence and the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives President of the Local Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or his/her presence at the work site during working hoursdesignate. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 ‌ 3.1 The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to deduct the UNION dues from the wages pay of each Union member, upon written authorization those employees who individually request in writing that such deduction be made. The amounts to be deducted shall be certified to the EMPLOYER by a representative of the employeeUNION in itemized bill format, and the aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an amount equal itemized statement, to the regular dues representative by the first of the Union and to remit succeeding month, after such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailare made. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. 3.2 The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union UNION may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the EmployerEMPLOYER, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. The UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a complete and current list of its officers and representative(s). 5.5 3.3 The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to recognize stewards certified by the UNION as provided in this Section, subject to the following stipulations: A. There shall make space available on be no more than seventeen (17) stewards designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardat any one time. 5.6 The Union may use B. Stewards and other employee UNION officers shall not leave their work stations without prior permission of their designated supervisor(s) and they shall notify their designated supervisor(s) upon return to their work stations. Permission to leave a workstation for UNION business will be limited to the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order investigation and presentation of grievances to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeeEMPLOYER. The Union No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationpaid time to investigate or present a grievance. 5.7 3.4 Non-employee representatives of the Union UNION shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time EMPLOYER for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, grievances if they first notify the EMPLOYER'S designee and provided the Union UNION representative does not disrupt departmental operationsinterfere with the work of employees. Representative The UNION shall give advance not use the EMPLOYER'S premises or facilities for UNION business without prior approval of the EMPLOYER. 3.5 The EMPLOYER agrees to allow the UNION to use designated bulletin boards in the Government Center cafeteria and in each department for the purpose of posting notices of UNION meetings, UNION elections, UNION election returns, UNION appointments to office, and UNION recreational or social affairs, and any other item specifically approved by the EMPLOYER. The UNION agrees to limit the posting of such notices to the bulletin board space designated by the EMPLOYER. 3.6 The UNION shall represent all members of the unit fairly and without regard for UNION membership or non-membership or other factor. 3.7 The EMPLOYER agrees to deduct from an employee’s wages a PEOPLE deduction as provided for in a written authorization. Such authorization must be executed by the employee and may be revoked by the employee at any time by giving written notice to both the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees EMPLOYER and the UNION. The EMPLOYER agrees to remit any deductions made pursuant to this provision to the UNION together with an itemized statement showing the name of his or her presence at each employee from whose pay such deductions have been made and the work site amount deducted during working hoursthe period covered by the remittance. The UNION shall pay the startup costs associated with the PEOPLE deduction. 5.8 3.8 The EmployerUNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or its designeejudgments, shall report to brought or issued against the Union EMPLOYER as a result of any action taken or not taken by the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from EMPLOYER under the bargaining unit within 30 days provisions of the occurrencethis article. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Memorandum of Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 ‌ 5.01 Union dues shall, as a condition of employment, be deducted from all Employees' and such dues deducted will be shown on the Employee's T4 form. (a) All Employees who are in the employ of the Employer at the signing date of this Agreement and all new Employees who enter the employ of the Employer after this Agreement has been ratified by the membership or awarded by and arbitrator, shall as a condition of employment, sign a union membership card and be subject to a one time administration fee (for newly hired Employees) and regular monthly Union dues to be deducted from their wages and remitted to the Union. It is understood that dues shall be deducted from all employees beginning in their first month of hire. (b) The Employer employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with forward a list of the names of the employees from whose wages dues deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required electronic format designed by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by showing the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06names, Subdivision 3. The Employercurrent addresses, upon written notification by the Unionphone numbers, shall deduct Social Insurance Numbers, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence and return from the wages leave of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made absence, hourly rate, hours worked, and the amount of dues remitted on behalf of each of the deductionemployees for whom deductions have been made. 5.3 (a) Deductions shall be made from each pay in accordance with the Union’s applicable one time deduction of administration fees for newly hired employees and dues rates, and forwarded to the Union’s office on or before the fifteenth (15) day of the month after the month deductions are made. (b) The Employer shall not deduct Union dues from any SUB plan payments and the Employer has no responsibility for Union dues while an Employee is off on Pregnancy and/or Parental Leave. 5.04 The Employer shall with each dues remittance forward a list showing the names, current addresses, phone numbers, classifications, deletions and additions from the preceding month, highlighting new hires, resignations, terminations, new unpaid leave of absence greater than one month and return from leaves of absences for all Employees. 5.05 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold will save the Employer harmless against from any and all claims, suits, orders claims that may arise either from any deduction for wages in respect of check-off of monthly assessments or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken by at the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 5.06 The Employer agrees that a designated Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be responsible for invited to attend at the costs orientation of each new Employee and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time allotted thirty (30) minutes per Employee for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided educating the new Employee with regards to the existence of the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursworkplace. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 All employees subject to the terms of this Agreement shall, as a condition of continued employment, become members in the Union or pay to the Union a service charge to reimburse the Union for the cost of negotiating and administering this agreement the first working day following notice to the Employer of a signed union authorization card. The amount of the service charges shall be in accordance with the payment structure established by Minnesota AFSCME Council 5, Employees who fail to comply with this requirement shall be discharged by the Employer within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice to the Employee and the Employer from the Union. The Union shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless in any claim of any employee so terminated. 5.2 The Employer agrees to supply the Union a monthly electronic report of employees to include: Employee name, phone number, gross wages per pay period, FTE status or authorized hours and new hires of the bargaining unit. 5.3 The Employer agrees to deduct the Union dues or agency service fees from the wages pay of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the those employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of sign the Authorization for Payroll Deduction for Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3Dues or Fees. The Employer, upon written notification amounts to be deductions shall be certified to the Employer by a representative of the Union, and the aggregate deductions of all employees who authorize payroll deduction shall deduct from be remitted together with an itemized statement, to the wages representative within 30 days of the end of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionmonth. 5.3 5.4 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments brought or issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under all the provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees provide a payroll deduction for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of voluntary employee contributions to the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board's Political Action Committee. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 6.01 The Employer agrees to will deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, employee covered by this Agreement an amount equal to the regular monthly Union dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification assessments designated by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit . Assessments may include remittances to the Union Ontario Federation of Health Care Workers. 6.02 Such dues shall be per pay period and, in the total amount so deducted together with a list case of newly employed persons, such deductions shall commence in the month following their date of hire. 6.03 In consideration of the names deducting and forwarding of Union dues by the employees from whose pay deductions were made and Employer, the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save harmless the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders claims or judgment brought liabilities arising or issued against resulting from the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 operation of this Article. 5.4 6.04 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from amounts deducted under this Article shall be remitted by the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer fifteenth of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify each month to the Employer, in writing, of Union Office. In remitting such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Uniondues, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boarda list of employees from whom deductions were made, including their social insurance numbers, and department. The Employer shall also provide the local Union with the names and full addresses including phone numbers of all employees including terminated employees. 5.6 6.05 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside amount of the normal business day with prior approval regular monthly dues and assessments shall be those authorized by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall notify the Employer of any changes therein and such notification shall be permitted the Employer's conclusive authority to come on make the premises deduction specified. 6.06 The Employer agrees that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed a reasonable period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes during regular working hours to interview newly employed employees during their probationary period. During such interviews, membership forms and welcome packages may be provided to the employee by the Union. These interviews shall be scheduled in advance by the Employer and may be arranged collectively or individually. 6.07 A copy of this Collective Agreement shall be issued by the Union to each employee in the employ of the Employer for a reasonable period and to each employee employed during the term of time for this Agreement and thereafter. The Employer and Union agree to share the purpose cost of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided copying printing the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursagreement equally. 5.8 6.08 The Employer, or its designee, Employer shall report to the Union the name, classification and not contract out any work facility on all employees added to or removed from usually performed by members of the bargaining unit within 30 days if, as a result of such contracting out, a layoff of any employees results. Contracting out to an Employer who is organized and who will employ the employees of the occurrencebargaining unit who would otherwise be laid off with similar terms and conditions of employment is not a breach of this Agreement. 5.9 The Employer 6.09 Persons not covered by the terms of this Agreement will not perform any duties which are normally performed by members of the bargaining unit, which would directly cause of or result in the layoff of regularly scheduled hours of work of an employee in the bargaining unit except for the purposes of instruction, in emergencies or when regular employees are not available. 6.10 This Agreement shall not prevent residents or their designate from making arrangements for private care providers or publicly funded service delivery (VON, Homecare), private duty or companion care. Such service(s) is between the resident and or designate and the Union, mutually agree to establish provider and shall not be viewed as a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Laborviolation of the Collective Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 3.1 The UNION may designate EMPLOYEES in the Bargaining Unit to act as stewards and/or alternates and shall inform the Human Resources Department, in writing, of such choices and changes in the positions of stewards and/or alternates. There will be at lease one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and at least one (1) alternate for each department. 3.2 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate shall be permitted reasonable time to perform and discharge duties which are properly assigned to them under the terms of this AGREEMENT, including investigations pertaining to any disciplinary actions. If an Employee requests union representation during an investigation that might lead to disciplinary action (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Rights) the Employer agrees that a 24-hour notification for stewards to deduct from attend is reasonable. The requesting Employee is responsible for contacting the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to make these arrangements. 3.2.1 Non-employee representatives of the employeeUNION shall be permitted to come on the premises of the EMPLOYER for the purpose of investigating and discussing grievances if they first notify the EMPLOYER'S Executive Director, an amount equal and provided the UNION representative does not interfere with the work of employees. The UNION shall not use the EMPLOYER'S premises or facilities for UNION business without prior approval of the Executive Director. 3.3 The names and officer titles of local UNION officers, committee members and stewards shall be given to the regular dues Human Resources Department in writing. Duly structured UNION functions shall be carried on by duly elected UNION officers for a reasonable amount of time, within the discretion of the Union Executive Director and not to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list the detriment of the names program. All changes shall be submitted to the Human Resources Department in writing as they occur. 3.4 The UNION, at its expense, shall be permitted the use of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report designated EMPLOYEE bulletin boards located on the premises of the AGENCY for the posting of matters of interest to its members. Local 3318 reserves the right to use employer technology services for mutual agency/union business such as communication to UNION members, ratification, grievances, and investigations. It is generally understood that may the use of employer technology and services would be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailreserved for the operation of the agency. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. 3.5 The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment and judgments brought or issued against the Employer EMPLOYER as a result of the action taken or not taken by the Employer EMPLOYER under all the provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 3.6 The Union may designate seven EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of EMPLOYEES who authorize such a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly UNION dues. Such monies shall be remitted monthly to the UNION. 3.7 All EMPLOYEES subject to the terms of this Agreement shall, as a condition of continued employment, become and remain members in the UNION. Upon hire, employees are covered by all contract articles EXCEPT Article XII (7Disciplinary Procedure and discharge), which is the Employer’s right during the applicable probationary period. The employer shall remit full share fees or fair share fees to the union within 31-40 days upon receipt of payroll deduction forms from union members. In the event that an employee objects to paying for the UNION activities not related to the UNION’s duties of collective bargaining, a non-membership fair share fee corresponding to the proportion of the UNION’s total expenditures that support representational activities shall be assessed. All EMPLOYEES by this Agreement must tender their membership due to the UNION by voluntarily signing the Authorization for Payroll Deduction of UNION Dues Form Provided by the UNION. EMPLOYEES who fail to comply with this requirement shall be discharged by the EMPLOYER within thirty (30) days after receipt of written notice to the EMPLOYER from the UNION. 3.8 The EMPLOYER shall submit to the UNION Field Representative on a bi-weekly basis, a listing of all new employees from for the two-week period, including job classification and date hired. 3.9 The UNION shall inform all current and new union eligible employees about about union information including: duties, obligations, rights, membership, and dues. . 3.10 The EMPLOYER shall provide a payroll deduction for voluntary contributions to the UNION’S political action committee, providing a minimum of 25 EMPLOYEES choose to participate through payroll deduction. 3.11 A representative of the UNION shall be permitted thirty (30) minutes to meet with new employees of the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five at scheduled New Employee Orientation conducted by Human Resource (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsHR). 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 3.1 The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to deduct the UNION dues from the wages pay of each Union member, upon written authorization those employees who individually request in writing that such deduction be made. The amounts to be deducted shall be certified to the EMPLOYER by a representative of the employeeUNION in itemized bill format, and the aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an amount equal itemized statement, to the regular dues representative by the first of the Union and to remit succeeding month, after such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailare made. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a 3.2 Any fair share fee for services rendered collected by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes EMPLOYER shall be processed in accordance with Minn. Stat. 179A.06, Subdivision Subd. 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 3.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union UNION may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the EmployerEMPLOYER, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. The UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a complete and current list of its officers and representatives. 5.5 3.4 The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to recognize stewards certified by the Union as provided in this Section, subject to the following stipulations: A. There shall make space available on be no more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one (1) alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardat any one time. 5.6 The Union may use ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not leave their work stations without prior permission of their designated supervisors and they shall notify their designated supervisors upon return to their work stations. Permission to leave a work station for UNION business will be limited to the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order investigation and presentation of grievances to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeeEMPLOYER. The Union No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationpaid time to investigate or present a grievance. 5.7 3.5 Non-employee representatives of the Union UNION shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer EMPLOYER for a reasonable period the purpose investigating and discussing grievances if they first notify the EMPLOYER'S designee and provided the UNION representative does not interfere with the work of time employees. The UNION shall not use the EMPLOYER'S premises or facilities for UNION business without prior approval of the EMPLOYER. 3.6 The EMPLOYER agrees to allow the UNION to use designated bulletin boards for the purpose of negotiations posting notices of UNION meetings, UNION elections, UNION election returns, UNION appointments to office, and UNION recreational or investigating social affairs, and discussing grievances, provided any other item specifically approved by the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operationsEMPLOYER. Representative shall give advance notice The UNION agrees to limit the posting of such notices to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at bulletin board space designated by the work site during working hoursEMPLOYER. 5.8 3.7 The Employer, or its designee, UNION shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on represent all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days members of the occurrenceunit fairly and without regard for UNION membership or non-membership or other factor. 5.9 3.8 The Employer UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the UnionEMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, mutually agree to establish suits, orders or judgments, brought or issued against the EMPLOYER as a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Laborresult of any action taken or not taken by the EMPLOYER under the provisions of this article.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Labor Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 401 All employees shall as a condition of employment, become and remain members in good standing in the Union. 402 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages pay of each employee in the bargaining unit the current monthly Union member, upon dues and/or assessments levied in accordance with written authorization of instructions from the employee, an amount equal Union. 403 The Employer will remit to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuemonthly any monies deducted, Nashwauk, MN 55769) along with a list of employees from whom deductions have been made. 404 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of any change in the amount of dues at least one month prior to the effective date of the change. 405 The Employer shall provide the Union with the names of all employees hired during the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All preceding calendar month, their classification and starting rate of pay, also the names of all employees who are have terminated with the Employer, for whatever reason, and their classification. 406 The Employer shall include the amount of Union dues deducted from each employee during the relevant taxation year on the Income Tax T-4 slips. 407 The Union shall save the Employer harmless from any claims from employees covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by Union dues and/or assessments having been collected in accordance with the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 terms of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) . 408 No employee shall make any written or verbal agreement which conflicts with the terms of this Collective Agreement. 409 Applicable to Maintenance Group Supervisors and/or foremen and other employees from of the Employer whose jobs are not classified within the bargaining unit to act shall not work on jobs which have been determined as being within the bargaining unit except in cases of training or emergency, or as mutually agreed by the Union Stewards and the Local President Employer. 409 Applicable to Occupational Therapy, Engineers, Clinical Technology, Rehabilitation Groups Supervisors and/or foremen and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple other employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does whose jobs are not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from classified within the bargaining unit shall not work on a recurring basis on jobs which have been determined as being within 30 days the bargaining unit except in cases of the occurrencetraining or emergency. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 Section 1. In recognition of the Union as the exclusive representative: 3.1.1 The Employer agrees shall deduct an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of regular dues and/or other Union approved deductions, established by the Union from the wages of each Union memberall employees authorizing, in writing, such deduction on a form mutually agreed upon written authorization by the Employer and Union; and the deduction of dues shall commence 30 working days after initial employment with the employeeCounty, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to and 3.1.2 The Employer shall remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) Law Enforcement Labor Services with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail.; and 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3Section 2. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 Section 3. The Union may designate seven (7) certain employees from within the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days 5days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. The Union shall also certify to the Employer a current list of any non-employee business representative(s) upon execution of this Agreement. 5.5 3.3.1 The Employer agrees to recognize stewards certified by the Union as provided in this Section subject to the following stipulations: 3.3.2 There shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each be no more than 3 stewards. 3.3.3 The Employer agrees to allow stewards to interrupt their work for a reasonable amount of time for the purpose of Union business with approval of the Employer and they shall notify the Employer upon resumption of their work. Interruption of work facilities for Union business shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of grievances to the Employer and negotiation sessions with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request Employer relating to subsequent contracts. 3.3.4 Non-Employee business representatives of the Union, previously certified to the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use as provided herein, may, with approval of the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing presenting grievances, provided . The Union may use the Employer’s premises or facilities for Union business with prior approval of the Employer. 3.3.5 The Employer agrees to allow the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to use designated bulletin boards for the Executive Directorpurpose of posting notices of Union meetings, Human Resources Director Union election, Union election returns, Union appointments to office, and Union recreational or designees of his or her presence at social affairs and other items specifically approved by the work site during working hoursEmployer. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The parties hereto agree to compulsory check-off of Union dues for all Employees who come within the bargaining unit. The amount to be deducted shall be the regular Union dues and assessments as established by the Union from time to time. 5.02 Union dues shall be deducted from each Employee's pay and shall be forwarded to the Union by the fifteenth (15th) of the following month. 5.03 The Employer shall forward such deductions to the National Secretary- Treasurer of the Union along with a complete list of Employees, their earnings for the period and the dues deducted for each and provide a copy to the local Secretary-Treasurer. 5.04 The Union agrees to save the Employer harmless and to indemnify the Employer with respect to any claim made against the Employer by any Employee or group of Employees arising out of the deduction of Union dues as herein provided. 5.05 The Employer will ensure that each T-4 slip includes the total amount of regular Union dues deducted during the subject year from the Employee's wages pursuant to this Article. 5.06 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization advise potential bargaining-unit Employees of the employee, an amount equal fact that the Union has bargaining rights and that such Employees will be subject to the regular Union security and dues check-off provisions of the Collective Agreement that may be in effect from time to time. 5.07 A new Employee will have the opportunity to meet with a Representative of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list in the employ of the names Employer for a period of up to thirty (30) minutes without loss of regular earnings, at a mutually agreed time and location to be arranged between the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailEmployer and the Union Representative. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of 5.08 The Employer will notify the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06twice annually, Subdivision 3of all changes of status including names, addresses and phone numbers. The Employer, upon written notification by Employer will notify the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsall new hires on a monthly basis. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 5.09 The Union may use shall be allowed to hold Union meetings on the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeepremise provided space is available. The Union shall pay any associated costs involved with the room rental. The Union shall first request permission from the Employer and the permission will not be responsible for unreasonably withheld. Where any other permission other than the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of Employer’s is required the Union shall be permitted responsible to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursobtain this permission. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 4.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from every employee the wages equivalent of each such regular monthly Union member, dues and initiation fees as are levied upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues all members of the Union in accordance with its constitution and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with by-laws. 4.02 With the first transmission of dues the Employer will deliver a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of whom the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductiondeductions to the Local Secretary-Treasurer of the Union. With subsequent transmissions the Employer will show any changes in employees or deductions. The amount of such regular monthly union dues shall be certified to the Employer by the Local Secretary-Treasurer of the Union. The list of employees and the amount of deductions shall be forwarded regularly each month by the Employer to the Local Secretary- Treasurer of the Union. 5.3 4.03 The Employer will use its best endeavours to comply with the provisions of this Article, but it is relieved by the Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against of any and all claims, suits, orders responsibility and/or liability for deducting or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Articlefailure to deduct Union dues. 5.4 4.04 The Employer agrees to forward to the Union may designate seven (7) employees from President the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards addresses and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer phone numbers of all Union stewards within five (5) working days members of such designationCUPE, certify to Local 2220 and this shall be updated once per year at the Employer, in writing, of such choice and same time as when the designation of successors to former stewardsseniority lists are updated. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. 4.05 The Union shall be allowed to carry out Union business on the University’s premises at reasonable times and in reasonable locations including, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, membership meetings and executive meetings between representatives and members of the Bargaining Unit. The University shall permit the Union to book University rooms through Conference Services for business meetings of the Bargaining Unit on the same basis as other internal users. CUPE 2220 will be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationcosts associated with the room booking. 5.7 Non-employee representatives 4.06 The Union shall have the use, free of charge, of the internal University postal services. External mailing costs of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and borne by the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer agrees to deduct shall deduct, from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the due every employee, an amount equal to the regular monthly membership dues of the Union Union, and shall not include any initiation fee or special levy. 5.02 The Employer agrees to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) the Union the amounts deducted under Clause 5.01 on the next working day following each pay day. The Employer shall provide the Union with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages such deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailhave been made, and the amounts deducted from each employee's wages. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 5.03 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to shall advise the Employer, in writing, of such choice the amount of its regular dues and the designation of successors to former stewardsEmployer shall deduct these amounts only as per these written instructions. 5.5 5.04 The Union agrees to hold the Employer harmless for any action arising out of wrongful deductions of money for Union dues, or their equivalent, resulting from the Union's instructions. 5.05 The Employer shall make space available include, without charge, on designated bulletin boards in each the annual income tax (T4) slips, an indication of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Unionsums deducted under this Article, the from all employees' wages. 5.06 The Employer shall provide the Union with the following information: (a) a list showing the name, job title, and pay rate of each employee; (b) a copy of each job posting for every vacancy posted for this bargaining unit; (c) a copy of the appointment letter for each employee appointed to a position in the bargaining unit; (d) a copy of any letter to an exclusive bulletin boardemployee concerning disciplinary action by the Employer as well as a copy of any letter to an employee concerning withholding or deferring a Progress- Through-the-Range increase as described in Article 35.14. 5.6 The Union may use (e) a copy of any job classification in the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside Bargaining Unit; (f) a copy of the normal business day with prior approval by agenda and the Executive Directorminutes, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for at the costs and set up time of said communicationdistribution, of any open meetings of the Board of Governors. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall 5.07 Employees will be permitted to come on attach the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating CUPE Union Label to protective head gear, tool boxes, lockers, vehicles, and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.other

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 4.1 The Employer agrees Parties hereto agree to deduct compulsory check-off of Union dues for all Employees who come within the bargaining unit. The amount to be deducted shall be the regular Union dues as established by the Union, or assessments levied by the Union or its members. 4.2 Deductions shall be made from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization bi-weekly payroll and shall be forwarded to the National Secretary-Treasurer of the employeeCanadian Union of Public Employees, an amount equal to by no later than the regular dues end of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuemonth following, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with accompanied by a list of the names names, addresses and phone numbers of the all employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report have been made. The list will also include the names and addresses of the employees terminated during that may month. A copy of this list shall also be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailforwarded to the Secretary of the Local Union. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members 4.3 The Employer will, at the time of making each remittance hereunder to the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by Secretary Treasurer of the Union, supply a statement showing names, home address, phone number, hours worked, and classifications of Employees and their gross regular wages paid for the month in respect of which dues are being remitted. Such statement shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit also be provided to the Local Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionSecretary- Treasurer. 5.3 4.4 The Union agrees to will indemnify and hold save the Employer Employer, its agents and/or Employees, harmless against from any claims, or any liability arising out of suits, judgments, attachments, and from any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer forms of liability as a result of any deduction(s) from wages in respect of check-off of dues or fee, assessments or any action taken by at the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union. 4.5 When Income Tax T-4 slips are prepared, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardwill type, on each slip, the total amount deducted during the subject year from the Employee’s wages pursuant to this Article in respect of regular Union dues. 5.6 4.6 The Employer agrees to provide the Union may use ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with an opportunity to meet with each new Employees for a period of up to fifteen (15) minutes if required. The purpose of this meeting is to acquaint such Employees with the role of the Union and the terms of the Collective Agreement. Such meeting will be held at a time and Location mutually agreed upon between the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order . 4.7 All correspondence between the Parties, arising out of this Agreement or incidental thereto, shall pass to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by and from the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice designate to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees Unit Chair of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree with a copy to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held the CUPE National Representative. 4.8 No Employee shall conduct Union activities during working hours other than as specifically permitted by this Agreement or with equal representation from Management and Laborthe permission of the designated representative of the Employer.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The 4.1 In recognition of the Union as the exclusive representative, the Employer agrees shall: 4.1.1 Deduct each month an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of dues established by the Union from the wages of each Union member, all employees authorizing in writing such deduction in a form agreed upon written authorization of by the employee, an amount equal to Employer and the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailUnion. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 4.2 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments, including attorneys' fees, brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by under the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 4.3 The Union agrees to represent all members of the unit fairly and without discrimination. 4.4 The Union may designate seven (7) up to two employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify shall ce1iify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. The Union shall also certify to the Employer a complete and current list of its officers and representative(s). 5.5 4.4.1 The Employer agrees to recognize stewards certified by the Union as provided in this Section, subject to the following: Stewards and other Union officers shall not leave their work stations or duties without the prior permission of their designated supervisor(s) and they shall notify their designated supervisor(s) upon return to their work stations and/or duties. Permission to leave assigned duties for Union business will be limited to a reasonable amount of time for the investigation and presentation of grievances to the Employer. No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be on paid time to investigate or present a grievance. 4.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated the employee bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees board for posting Union notices notice(s) and announcementsannouncement(s). Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use specifically agrees that no notices of a political or inflammatory nature shall be posted. The Union agrees there shall be no solicitation for membership, signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings, or other Union activities on the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee's time. The Union shall be responsible not use the Employer's premises or facilities for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives Union business without prior approval of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursEmployer. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 11.01 As a condition of employment, all employees in the bargaining unit must become and remain members in good standing of the Union. (a) The Employer agrees to shall deduct from each employee included in the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, bargaining unit an amount equal to the regular normal monthly dues as prescribed by the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenueand, Nashwaukwhere appropriate, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailUnion initiation fees. 5.2 All (b) New employees who are covered by this Agreement shall have deductions made on the first regular deduction date following commencement of employment. (c) Deductions shall be made at each regular pay period, and who are not members of the Union may shall be required held in trust by the Union Employer and the deductions will be forwarded by electronic fund transfer to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by Secretary-Treasurer of the Union, by cheque, together with a detailed list of such deductions, no later than the 25th day of the month following the pay periods for which the deductions were made. (d) Upon request the Employer shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit furnish electronically to the Union (in Excel format), the total amount so deducted together with a list name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, and applicable dues remittance of each employee covered under the respective SEIU Local 2 BGPWU bargaining unit(s) as follows: Employee Number First Name Last Name Address 1 Address 2 City/Town Province Postal Code Home Mobile Email The Employer shall also furnish electronically to the Union (in Excel format) all updates/changes regarding names, addresses, email address and/or phone numbers of employees in SEIU Local 2 BGPWU bargaining units, where available. Unless otherwise instructed by the Secretary- Treasurer of the names of Union, these informational changes shall be forwarded as they occur to: ▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇ With each dues remittance the employees from whose pay deductions were made and Employer will provide the amount of following information electronically (in Excel format) to the deduction.Union with its dues remittance. Employee Number Dues Amount Submitted 5.3 11.02 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all with respect to suits, claims, suits, orders actions or judgment brought or issued proceedings commenced against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken by the Employer under all provisions deductions of Section 1 dues and 2 of this Articleother payments provided for herein. 5.4 11.03 The Employer will indicate the amount of Union may designate seven (7) dues paid by employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardson their T-4 slips. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each 11.04 A new employee will have the opportunity to meet with a Union Committee Member for a period of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request up to thirty (30) minutes, during an orientation/training shift, without loss of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardregular pay. 5.6 11.05 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives Treasurer of the Union shall be permitted advise the Employer in writing as to come on the premises amount of monthly dues, and initiation fees and changes thereto. 11.06 The Employer will give written notice of the Employer for a reasonable period names of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievancesnew employees hired, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employerterminated, or its designee, shall report resigned to the Union at the name, same time as the remittance of the Union dues. 11.07 It is agreed the Chair of the Union Committee will be advised as soon as new employees commence employment as to their classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrencehiring date. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union memberall Associates in the bargaining unit, upon written authorization of starting on the employeefirst day, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification prescribed by the Union, . The Employer shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the remit this amount so certified and transmit to the Union Office monthly, not later than the total amount so deducted together twenty-fifth (25) day of the month following the month for which such deduction is made. The Employer shall provide with a the remittance an alphabetic list of all Associates specifying the names amount deducted for each Associate. 5.02 The Union shall notify the Employer verbally and in writing sixty (60) days in advance of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and any change in the amount of Union dues and such notification shall be the deductionCompany’s conclusive authority to make the deductions specified. 5.3 5.03 The Union Employer agrees to indemnify and hold record the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against total dues deduction paid by each Associate for the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Articleprevious calendar year on his/her T-4 Income Tax form. 5.4 5.04 The Employer shall provide the Union may designate seven (7) employees from with the following information with respect to each Associate in the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President shall update it every six (6) months: names, addresses, telephone numbers, classifications, employment status, (full-time, regularly scheduled part- time, part-time etc.) start date, date of change of status if applicable and Local Vice Presidenttheir rate of pay. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five Employer may provide this information electronically or on computer disk. 5.05 Provided that at least sixty (560) working days of such designation, certify written notice is provided to the Employer, at the Union’s request, the Employer may allow the Union to review payroll records, schedules, sign-in writing, of such choice sheets and any other information reasonably required to satisfy the designation of successors to former stewardsUnion that dues and initiation fees are being deducted correctly. 5.5 5.06 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of acknowledges that Union dues being remitted are the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request property of the Union, and not the Employer. 5.07 The Employer's obligation is limited solely to making the authorized deduction and such obligation shall cease at the time the Associate is terminated or laid off for lack of work, including seasonal or periodic layoffs. 5.08 The Union shall hold harmless the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union from any and all claims that may use arise out of the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day compliance with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationthis Article. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 4.1 Every employee shall at the commencement of their employment apply for and maintain membership in the Union as a condition of their employment. The Employer Company agrees to deduct from provide electronically to each new employee at the wages time of employment with a Collective Agreement (pdf format) and a Union Introduction letter (pdf format), outlining the Union advantages they will receive with membership; and to provide the Union, in writing, with the name, phone number, email, and address of each Union member, upon written authorization of employee to whom the Collective Agreement and letter was provided along with the employee's date of hire. The Union shall produce the form letter, an amount equal the contents of which to be such that it is acceptable to the regular dues Company. 4.2 The Company shall provide one (1) hour of paid time for each employee or group of employees in the first month of employment at site for the Shop Stewards or Union Labour Relations Officer to provide a proper Union orientation. 4.3 A duly accredited Officer of the Union or Union Labour Relations Officer shall be admitted to the Company’s premises to attend meetings related to employees and to remit such deductions observe working conditions. The Union Labour Relations Officer agrees to AFSCME Council 65 comply with the client’s reasonable access rules, and the Company agrees to make every effort to facilitate Union access to its members. 4.4 Shop Stewards shall be recognized by the Company and shall be treated fairly and impartially. With permission of the Company, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, Shop Stewards shall be allowed time during working hours to perform the work of the Union without loss of pay or benefits. The Union may appoint by worksite: • Wapasu Main/East Lodge - 6 Shop Stewards (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 557692 per colour rotation) with a list • Wapasu West Lodge - 3 Shop Stewards (1 per colour rotation) • Beaver River Executive Lodge – 2 Shop Stewards (1 Catering & 1 Housekeeping/Front Desk) • ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Lodge – 2 Shop Stewards (1 Catering & 1 Housekeeping/Front Desk) as Shop Stewards. Issues requiring the attention of Senior Management shall be addressed by the Union Labour Relations Officer or their designate. The Union will notify the Company in writing of the names of the Shop Stewards appointed by the Union. 4.5 The Company and Union recognize that Shop Stewards have an important and critical role in the delivery of services to the client(s) and the administration of the Collective Agreement between the Union employees from whose wages deductions were made along and the Company. Advocacy duties may be performed, including but not limited to conducting Union orientations, attending disciplinary interviews, investigating complaints or disagreements concerning this agreement, distributing workers compensation authorization information, and assisting with other pertinent employee information preferably the administration of Union membership forms (applications) at the site level. 4.6 Employees shall, at their request, have the right of Union representation by a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union Labour Relations Officer in an Excel formatted report any dispute with the Company, or discussion that may lead to discipline. A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be electronically transmitted present during investigation meetings and at the time an employee is presented with written notice of discipline, suspension, or by U.S. maildischarge (a copy of the written notice will be provided to the Union member and the Union Labour Relations Officer attending the discipline, suspension, or discharge meeting). A copy shall be sent to the Union office via email within twenty-four (24) hours. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members 4.7 Leave of the Union may absence without pay shall be required granted to up to four (4) employees, per worksite, appointed by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by sit on the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3bargaining committee for the purpose of collective bargaining. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages Company agrees to remunerate and treat employees who are on collective bargaining leave as though they were working without loss of each non-member the amount so certified seniority and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 benefits. The Union agrees to indemnify and hold reimburse the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this ArticleCompany for such remuneration. 5.4 4.8 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from shall have the bargaining unit right to act as Union Stewards post notices and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available informational material on designated bulletin boards in each the workplace supplied by the Company. All such notices must be signed and authorized by the Union Representative. The Company also agrees to assist in the distribution of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardmail to members. 5.6 4.9 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order Company acknowledges that UFCW Local 401 chooses to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible provide WCB advocacy for the costs and set up of said communicationits members. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 6.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union memberall Employees in the bargaining unit, upon written authorization starting on the first day of the employeetheir employment, an amount equal to the regular dues as prescribed by the Union. The Employer shall remit this amount to the Union Office monthly, not later than the fifteenth (15th) day of the Union and to remit month following the month for which such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) deduction is made. The Employer shall provide with a the remittance an alphabetical list of all Employees, specifying the names of amount deducted for each Employee, or the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailreason why no deduction was made. 5.2 All employees who are covered 6.02 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of any change in the amount of Union dues and such notification shall be the Employer’s conclusive authority to make the deductions specified. 6.03 The Employer agrees to record the total dues deduction paid by this Agreement and who are not members of each Employee for the previous calendar year on his/her T-4 Income Tax form. 6.04 The Employer shall provide the Union may be required by with the Union following information with respect to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by each Employee in the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, bargaining unit and shall update it every six months or upon written notification request by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from when new Employees join the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards unit: names, addresses, telephone numbers, classifications, employment status (full-time, casual, seasonal, part-time, etc.) seniority, date of change of status if applicable and the Local President and Local Vice Presidenttheir rate of pay. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available provide this information electronically or on designated bulletin boards computer disk if requested by the Union. 6.05 At the Union’s request, the Employer will allow the Union to review payroll records, schedules, sign-in each of and sign-out sheets and any other information reasonably required to satisfy the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices that dues and announcements. Upon request initiation fees are being deducted correctly. 6.06 The Employer acknowledges that Union dues being remitted are the property of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use and not of the Employer. The Employer agrees that in the event it does not promptly remit Union dues to the Union as required by this agreement, other than for a reason judged reasonable by the Union, interest shall be payable at the rate of 2% per month that the dues remain outstanding. The Employer further agrees that it shall be solely responsible for the legal, arbitrator’s teleconferencing equipment or other costs in the event that the Union is required to take steps in the grievance procedure, arbitration or otherwise in order to conduct official union business outside collect Union dues. 6.07 The Union acknowledges and accepts ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as a unique venue and as an historical landmark within Toronto. Furthermore, the Union acknowledges the positive work environment enjoyed by both Management and Employees and which is recognized and enjoyed by ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ patrons. 6.08 The employer agrees to comply with the Union’s request for separate cheques and records for each of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationunion funds. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 SECTION 1 - The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All all present employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not now members of the Union may be required by must remain members of the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by in good standing during the term of this Agreement and that all employees hired hereafter must become members of the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06on their date of hire and must thereafter remain members in good standing during the term of the Agreement. According to applicable law, Subdivision 3the Employer will make deductions from employee’s wages for current monthly membership dues, for all employees in the bargaining unit. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member These deductions will be in the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify designated to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and by the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request International Treasurer of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 SECTION 2 - The Company shall deduct Union may use dues including, where applicable, initiation fees and assessments, on a weekly basis, from the Employerwages of each employee covered by this agreement. The amount of dues shall be calculated in accordance with the Union’s teleconferencing equipment Constitution. SECTION 3 - All dues, initiation fees and assessments shall be remitted to the Union forthwith and in order to conduct official union business outside any event no later than 15 days following the last day of the normal business day with prior approval month in which the remittance was deducted. The remittance shall be sent to the international Secretary Treasurer of the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, P.O. Box 13083 Postal Station A, Toronto Ontario M5W 1V7 in such form as shall be directed by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeeunion to the Company along with a completed Dues Remittance Form R-115. A copy of the Dues Remittance Form R-115 will also be sent to the Union office designated by the Area Coordinator. SECTION 4 - The remittance and the R-115 form shall be accompanied by a statement containing the following information: A list of the names of all employees from whom dues were deducted and the amount of dues deducted; A list of the names of all employees from whom no deductions have been made and reasons; The information shall be sent to both Union addresses identified in Section 3 in such form as shall direct by the Union to the Company. SECTION 5 - The Union shall be responsible indemnify and save the Company harmless against all claims or other forms of liability that may arise out of any actions taken by the Company in compliance with this article. SECTION 6 - The Company, when preparing T-4 slips for the costs and set up employees, will enter the amount of said communicationUnion dues paid by the employee during the previous year. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees In recognition of the UNION as the exclusive representative, the EMPLOYER shall: 3.1 Deduct each payroll period an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of dues established by the UNION from the wages of each Union memberall employees authorizing in writing such deduction, upon written authorization and 3.2 Remit such deduction to the appropriate designated officer of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailUNION. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. 3.3 The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union UNION may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union stewards and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such choice. 3.4 The EMPLOYER agrees to recognize the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ designated by the UNION as provided in this section subject to the following stipulations: 3.41 There shall be no more than three (3) stewards designated at any one time; 3.42 Stewards and other EMPLOYEE union officials shall not leave their workstations without the Local President prior permission of their supervisors and Local Vice Presidentthen only for investigating grievances as specifically provided for in this AGREEMENT. The Union shall, They shall notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify their supervisor upon return to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardstheir workstations. 5.5 3.5 The Employer UNION membership may donate PTO time to a bank that may be utilized by the UNION negotiating committee to fund the time of employee representatives to meet and negotiate with the EMPLOYER. PTO hours shall make space available be credited and drawn on designated bulletin boards in each a one for one basis without regard for the actual hourly rate of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boarddonor or recipient. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 3.6 Non-employee EMPLOYEE representatives of the Union UNION, previously accredited to the EMPLOYER as provided herein, shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time EMPLOYER for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievancesgrievances if they first obtain permission to do so from the EMPLOYER’S designated Labor Relations Representative provided, that the UNION shall not use the EMPLOYER’S facilities for any activity without the express permission of the EMPLOYER, and provided the Union UNION representative does not disrupt departmental operationsinterfere with the work of the EMPLOYEES. Representative The UNION agrees there shall give advance notice be no solicitation for membership, signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings or other UNION activities on the EMPLOYER’S time. 3.7 The EMPLOYER agrees to allow the UNION to use designated bulletin boards for the purpose of posting notices of UNION meetings, UNION elections, UNION election returns, UNION appointments to office, and UNION recreational or social affairs and any other items specifically approved by the EMPLOYER. The UNION agrees to limit the posting of such notices to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director bulletin board space designated by the EMPLOYER. It is specifically understood that no notices of a political or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursinflammatory nature shall be posted. 5.8 3.8 The EmployerUNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders, or its designee, shall report to judgments brought or issued against the Union County as a result of any action taken or not taken by the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from County under the bargaining unit within 30 days provisions of the occurrencethis Article. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Labor Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Section 1. In recognition of the Union as the exclusive representative, the Employer agrees shall: 1.1 Deduct each month an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of regular dues established by the Union from the wages of an employee who has authorized, in writing, such deduction in a form agreed upon by the Employer and the Union; and 1.2 Deduct each Union member, upon written authorization month fees from the wage of the employee, an amount equal a bargaining unit employee who has authorized in writing such deductions; and 1.3 Remit monthly such deductions to the regular dues appropriate designated officer of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages whosewages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably made; and 1.4 The Union shall certify to the Employer, in an Excel formatted report that may writing, the current amount of regular dues to be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailwithheld. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not Section 2. The Union agrees to represent all members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision units fairly and without discrimination. Section 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments including attorney’s fees brought or issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under all the provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 Section 4. The Union may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, shall certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of the successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for also certify to the costs Employer a complete and set up current list of said communicationits officers and representative(s). 5.7 4.1 The Employer agrees to recognize stewards certified by the Union as provided in this Section, subject to the following: Stewards and other employee Union officers shall not leave their work stations without prior permission of their designated supervisor(s) and they shall notify their designated supervisor(s) upon return to their work stations. Permission to leave a work station for Union business will be limited to the investigation and presentation of grievances to the Employer. No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall on paid time investigate or present a grievance. 4.2 Non-employee representatives of the Union Union, previously certified to the Employer as provided herein, shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period the purpose of time investigating and discussing grievances if they first notify and receive approval from the Employee’s Department Manager and provided the Union representatives do not interfere with the work of employees. The Union agrees there shall be no solicitation for membership, signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings or other Union activities on the Employer’s time. The Union shall not use the Employer’s premises or facilities for Union business without prior approval of the Employer. 4.3 The Employer agrees to allow the Union to use designated bulletin boards for the purpose of negotiations posting notices of Union meetings, Union elections, Union election returns, Union appointments to office, and Union recreational or investigating social affairs, and discussing grievances, provided any other items specifically approved by the Employer. The Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice agrees to limit the posting of such notices to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director bulletin board space designated by the Employer. It is specifically understood that no notices of a political or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursinflammatory nature shall be posted. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 4.4 The Employer agrees to provide information regarding job classification, FLSA status and DBM level on the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and LaborCounty’s external website for informational purposes only.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Labor Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 3.1 The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to deduct the UNION dues from the wages pay of each Union member, upon written authorization those employees who individually request in writing that such deduction be made. The amounts to be deducted shall be certified to the EMPLOYER by a representative of the employeeUNION in itemized ▇▇▇▇ format, and the aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an amount equal itemized statement, to the regular dues representative by the first of the Union and to remit succeeding month, after such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailare made. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. 3.2 The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union UNION may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the EmployerEMPLOYER, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. The UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a complete and current list of its officers and representative(s). 5.5 3.3 The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to recognize stewards certified by the UNION as provided in this Section, subject to the following stipulations: A. There shall make space available on be no more than seventeen (17) stewards designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardat any one time. 5.6 The Union may use B. Stewards and other employee UNION officers shall not leave their work stations without prior permission of their designated supervisor(s) and they shall notify their designated supervisor(s) upon return to their work stations. Permission to leave a workstation for UNION business will be limited to the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order investigation and presentation of grievances to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeeEMPLOYER. The Union No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationpaid time to investigate or present a grievance. 5.7 3.4 Non-employee representatives of the Union UNION shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time EMPLOYER for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, grievances if they first notify the EMPLOYER'S designee and provided the Union UNION representative does not disrupt departmental operationsinterfere with the work of employees. Representative The UNION shall give advance not use the EMPLOYER'S premises or facilities for UNION business without prior approval of the EMPLOYER. 3.5 The EMPLOYER agrees to allow the UNION to use designated bulletin boards in the Government Center cafeteria and in each department for the purpose of posting notices of UNION meetings, UNION elections, UNION election returns, UNION appointments to office, and UNION recreational or social affairs, and any other item specifically approved by the EMPLOYER. The UNION agrees to limit the posting of such notices to the bulletin board space designated by the EMPLOYER. 3.6 The UNION shall represent all members of the unit fairly and without regard for UNION membership or non-membership or other factor. 3.7 The EMPLOYER agrees to deduct from an employee’s wages a PEOPLE deduction as provided for in a written authorization. Such authorization must be executed by the employee and may be revoked by the employee at any time by giving written notice to both the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees EMPLOYER and the UNION. The EMPLOYER agrees to remit any deductions made pursuant to this provision to the UNION together with an itemized statement showing the name of his or her presence at each employee from whose pay such deductions have been made and the work site amount deducted during working hoursthe period covered by the remittance. The UNION shall pay the startup costs associated with the PEOPLE deduction. 5.8 3.8 The EmployerUNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or its designeejudgments, shall report to brought or issued against the Union EMPLOYER as a result of any action taken or not taken by the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from EMPLOYER under the bargaining unit within 30 days provisions of the occurrencethis article. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Memorandum of Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 Section 1. In recognition of the UNION as the Exclusive Representative: A. The Employer agrees EMPLOYER shall deduct an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of regular dues established by the UNION from the wages of each Union memberall employees authorizing, upon written authorization in writing, such deduction on a form designated and furnished for such purpose by the UNION; and‌ B. The EMPLOYER shall remit such deduction to the appropriate designated officer of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) UNION with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably made; and C. The UNION shall certify to the EMPLOYER, in an Excel formatted writing, the current amount of regular dues to be withheld; and D. The COUNTY is willing to provide the add/drop report that may be electronically transmitted or at no charge; and willing to start providing the quarterly report electronically at no charge; in exchange for eliminating (and/or charging the union $25.00) the monthly report any for anything provided in paper format. The EMPLOYER shall, once each calendar quarter, make available to the UNION a report listing all employees covered by U.S. maileach bargaining unit as identified by the article herein titled "Recognition." The UNION shall compensate the EMPLOYER for the cost of producing each such report at the rate of $25.00 per copy. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3Section 2. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments brought or issued against the Employer EMPLOYER as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer EMPLOYER under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article.Article.‌ 5.4 Section 3. The Union UNION may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five thirty (530) working days of such designation, certify to the EmployerEMPLOYER, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. Upon execution of this AGREEMENT, the UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a current list of any non- employee business representative(s).‌ A. The EMPLOYER agrees to recognize stewards certified by the UNION as provided in this section subject to the following stipulations:‌ 1. There shall be no more than six (6) stewards.‌ 2. Stewards have the responsibility of processing grievances in accordance with the provisions of the grievance procedure specified herein, posting UNION notices and discharging such other duties as may be provided for under the provisions of this AGREEMENT. 5.5 3. Stewards will be allowed reasonable time to carry out said responsibilities. B. The Employer UNION agrees there shall be no solicitation for membership, signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines, or assessments, meetings or other UNION activities on the EMPLOYER's time. The UNION may use the EMPLOYER's premises or facilities for UNION business with prior approval of the EMPLOYER.‌ C. The EMPLOYER agrees to make available to the UNION space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations posting notices of UNION meetings, UNION elections, UNION election returns, UNION appointments to office and UNION recreational or investigating social affairs and discussing grievances, provided other items specifically approved by the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operationsEMPLOYER. Representative It is specifically understood that no notices of a political or inflammatory nature shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursbe posted. 5.8 D. Employee representatives of the UNION shall receive paid time off to participate in Joint Labor-Management committee meetings and meet and confer sessions with the EMPLOYER. Time off with pay under this subsection shall be limited to those activities specifically initiated and/or approved by the EMPLOYER and occurring during the employee’s regularly scheduled work shift. Such time spent in Labor Management Committees and meet and confer activity shall not qualify as time worked for overtime eligibility nor shall it affect overtime earned on an employee’s regular schedule. Section 4. Employees have the right to join and participate in the UNION or to refrain from such activity. Neither the EMPLOYER nor the UNION shall discriminate against or interfere with the rights of employees to become or not to become members of the UNION and further, that there shall be no discrimination or coercion against any employee because of UNION membership or non-membership. The EmployerUNION shall, or its designeein the responsibility of exclusive representative of employees, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on represent all employees added without discrimination, interference, restraint or coercion.‌ Section 5. The provisions of this AGREEMENT shall be applied in accordance with applicable laws relating to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labornon-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.discrimination.‌

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 6.01 The Employer and the Union agree that membership in the Union is available to all employees occupying classifications as have been determined by this Agreement and to be appropriately within the bargaining unit. 6.02 The Employer agrees to deduct deduct, through the County Auditor, regular Union membership dues, Union fees, and Union assessments wherever they appear throughout this Article once each month from the wages pay of each Union member, any employee eligible for membership in the bargaining unit upon receiving written authorization signed individually and voluntarily by the employee. The signed payroll deduction form (See Appendix C) must be presented to the Employer by the employee and/or Union. Upon receipt of the proper authorization, the Employer will request the Auditor to deduct Union dues, fees, and assessments from the payroll check for the next pay period following the pay period in which the authorization was received by the Employer and in which Union dues are deducted. (4-1-2020) The Employer shall be relieved from making such individual “check-off” deductions upon (a) termination of employment or, (b) transfer to a job other than one covered by the bargaining unit, or (c) layoff from work, or (d) an agreed unpaid leave of absence, or (4) revocation of the check-off authorization in accordance with the terms of the authorization card and applicable law. 6.03 The Employer shall not be obligated to make dues, fees or assessment deductions from any employee who, during any dues month involved, shall have failed to receive sufficient wages to equal the dues, fees and assessment deductions. Amounts deducted shall be remitted to the Comptroller of Ohio Council 8 AFSCME, AFL- CIO ▇▇▇▇ ▇. ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. (4-1-2020). The Employer shall send a letter to the Erie County Auditor requesting that the Auditor provide the following information to AFSCME Council 8 Comptroller: an alphabetical list in order by last name, first name, social security number (last four (4) digits only) for each employee for whom a union deduction was made, the amount of the deduction for each employee, an and the total amount equal of dues deducted for all employees for the pay period of the report. (4/1/2020) 6.04 The rate at which dues, fees and assessments are to be deducted shall be certified to the regular dues payroll clerk by the Treasurer of the Union and during January of each year. One (1) month’s advance notice must be given the payroll clerk prior to remit such deductions making any changes in an individual’s dues, fees, or assessment deduction. 6.05 Deductions provided for in this Article are subject to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list the approval of the names of County Auditor and shall be made during one (1) pay period each month. In the employees from whose wages deductions were event a deduction is not made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of for any Union member during any particular month, the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by verification of the Union, shall deduct will make the appropriate deduction(s) from the wages following pay period if the deduction(s) does not exceed the total of each non-member two (2) months regular dues from the amount so certified and transmit pay of any Union member. 6.06 It is agreed that neither the employees nor the Union shall have a claim against the Employer for errors in the processing of deductions unless a claim of error is made to the Employer in writing within sixty (60) days after the date such an error is claimed to have occurred. If it is found an error was made, it will be corrected at the next pay period that the Union dues deduction will normally be made by deducting the total amount so deducted together with a list proper amount. 6.07 It is specifically agreed that the Employer assumes no obligation, financial or otherwise, arising out of the names provisions of this Article regarding the employees from whose pay deductions were made deduction of Union dues, Union fees, and Union assessments; and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union hereby agrees to that it will indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against from any and all claims, suitsactions, orders or judgment brought or issued against proceedings by an employee arising from the Employer as a result of action taken deductions made by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of pursuant to this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from . Once the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify funds are remitted to the EmployerUnion, in writing, of such choice their disposition thereafter shall be the sole and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices exclusive obligation and announcements. Upon request responsibility of the Union. (4-01-2020) 6.08 All dues, fees, and assessment deductions for the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The month in which Union members individually or collectively are engaged in a work slowdown, strike, walkout, or any concerted efforts to interfere with public service may use be cancelled at the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance option upon notice to the Executive DirectorUnion, Human Resources Director provided that said work slowdown, strike, walkout, or designees other concerted action is in violation of his law or her presence at the work site during working hoursthis Agreement. 5.8 The Employer6.09 If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns ▇▇▇▇▇ v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31, No. 16-1466, 585 U.S. (2018) or its designeethe Congress passes legislation reinstituting Fair Share Fee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually parties agree to establish a labormeet again and add fair share fee to this contract. (4-management committee and bi1-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.2020)

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 employer shall employ reinforcing steel setters (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769rodmen) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required or are covered by the provisions of Article 5.05. 5.02 The Company must request the Union to contribute provide a fair share fee Referral Slip for services rendered each name hired employee, identifying the employee by name and Social Insurance Number, the Union shall promptly provide Referral Slips for such members in good standing. Failing such requests, if a man goes to work without a Referral Slip the Company shall be liable for a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per man, per day worked, payable to the Union and the employee shall be liable to discipline per the constitution of the Union. 5.03 When an employee reports for work the employer may request the employee’s work history for the previous twelve (12) months, and if so requested, the employee shall supply such summary. 5.04 The Employer shall have all new employees sign probationary forms upon hiring and forward to the Union office before commencing work. 5.05 The employer agrees that employees, as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06a condition of continued employment, Subdivision 3are to become and remain a member of the Union within thirty (30) days after the date of hiring. The EmployerAny employee who refuses or neglects to sign the appropriate forms, or who revokes the authorization, or who resigns his membership in the Union will be deemed to have voluntarily separated and his employment will be terminated upon written notification by of the Union. 5.06 Should the employee be newly joining the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees at their discretion will apply and collect an initiation fee from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionsaid new member. 5.3 5.07 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold save the Employer employer harmless against any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought other forms of liability that shall arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer under all employer for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of Section 1 and 2 this section, or in reliance on any list, notice or assignment furnished under any of this Articlesuch provisions. 5.4 5.08 The Union may designate seven agrees that membership will be granted to all employees under the same terms and conditions that prevail in the Union. (7A) employees The employer agrees to deduct and remit all Union dues and fees as are authorized by the employee in writing. Dues deductions shall be made from the bargaining unit to act first pay of each month in the amount of thirty-two dollars ($32.00). Remittance shall be made not later than the twenty-fifth (25th) day of each month for the month deducted. Such remittance shall be accompanied by a statement of names of employees and their social insurance numbers from whom monies have been deducted. (B) Local Union 752 Field Dues in the amount of three percent (3%) of hourly wage and V.&H allowance per hour for each hour paid. Allowance per hour for each hour paid shall be deducted and remitted as outlined in 5.09 (c). (C) Union Stewards and the Local President Dues and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify 752 Field Dues are to be made payable to and remitted to the EmployerIronworkers Local Union ▇▇▇, ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇. These remittances will be accompanied by a statement containing the name, social insurance number, hours of work and gross wages (base hourly rate plus vacation and holiday) for each employee. Remittance forms shall be made available from the Union if required. Should any increases in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards above (a) and/or (b) be authorized in each of accordance with the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request applicable provisions of the Union, the Employer employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardimplement the increases upon receipt of notification from the Union. 5.6 5.10 The Union may use agrees that each employee will be responsible to maintain a record, verified by the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment relevant employer(s), of hours worked and work experience in order to conduct official union business outside accordance with the requirements of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationCraft Schedule attached to this Agreement. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 6.01 The Employer Company agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular weekly Union dues from each employee in the bargaining unit. 6.02 The Company shall deduct from the pay of each member of the Bargaining Unit and from the pay cheque due in each week such union dues, fees and assessments as prescribed by the Constitution of the Union. The dues deduction authorization form must be signed by the employee at the time of employment by the Company. 6.03 In consideration of the deducting and forwarding of Union dues by the Company, the Union agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Company against any claims or liabilities arising or resulting from the operation of this Article. 6.04 Dues deductions shall become effective in the month in which the employee was hired. The deduction shall be made weekly and forwarded to the Treasurer of the Union and to remit on a monthly basis by the 15th of each month along with a list of those employees from whom Union dues have been deducted including the amount of such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) and a list of employees from whose pay no deduction has been made and the reasons therefor. 6.05 The dues so deducted shall be remitted along with a list of the names and addresses of employees from whom such deductions have been made by the 15th of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailmonth following deduction payable to the International Treasurer, United Steelworkers, P.O. ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇. 5.2 All employees who 6.06 In the event that such wages are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may insufficient to pay union dues, such deductions shall be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct made from the wages payable to the employees on a subsequent paycheque in the calendar month. 6.07 The Company agrees to print amount of total dues deductions paid by each nonemployee for the previous calendar year on the Income Tax T4 form. 6.08 All newly-member the amount so certified and transmit hired employees shall be introduced to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Chairpersons or Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ by the Employer under all provisions Shift Supervisor during their first day of Section 1 and 2 of this Articlework. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 No Postdoctoral Fellow Employee is required to join PSAC as a condition of employment with the Employer. 5.02 The Employer once in each month shall deduct from the salary of every Postdoctoral Fellow Employee such regular monthly dues or their equivalents as shall be authorized by this Article of the Collective Agreement. 5.03 The Parties shall consider any objections raised to paying dues by Postdoctoral Fellow Employees on religious or other protected grounds at a meeting of the Joint Labour Management Committee. Where an objection is upheld, the Postdoctoral Fellow Employee shall make contributions, equal to dues, to a charitable organization registered pursuant to the Income Tax Act. 5.04 The Employer shall provide each Postdoctoral Fellow Employee with a link to an electronic copy of the Collective Agreement in their letter of appointment. An updated, searchable version shall be maintained on the Employer’s website. 5.05 The Employer recognizes the right of every Postdoctoral Fellow Employee to participate in any lawful activities of the Union, and it shall not interfere with this right. 5.06 No Postdoctoral Fellow Employee shall be required by the Employer to perform duties that are not related to the scope of work for which the Postdoctoral Fellow Employee has been hired. 5.07 The Employer normally holds monthly orientation sessions (except in the month of December) for new employees. The Employer shall advise Postdoctoral Fellow Employees of the orientation sessions in their letter of appointment. 5.08 When a new Collective Agreement has been signed, the Employer shall post the text of the Collective Agreement on its website, with a printed or electronic copy available through the Human Resources Department at the Postdoctoral Fellow Employee’s request. 5.09 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, on a monthly basis an amount equal to the regular dues Membership Dues and any assessments of the Union from the salary of each Postdoctoral Fellow Employee and shall remit the amount deducted to remit the Union by the 15th day of the month following the month in which the deductions were made. The Union shall provide the Employer with up to date direct deposit information and dues shall be remitted by electronic transfer. 5.10 Such remittance shall be accompanied by an electronic spreadsheet that includes a unique identification number for each Postdoctoral Fellow Employee in the Bargaining Unit from whose salary the deductions have been made, as well as the Postdoctoral Fellow Employee’s name, department or faculty and full-time equivalency. Other details can be added to the spreadsheet by agreement between the Employer and the Union. 5.11 Where a Postdoctoral Fellow Employee does not have sufficient earnings in respect of any month to permit deductions made under this Article, the Employer shall not be obligated to make such deductions deduction from subsequent earnings. 5.12 Deductions from pay for each Postdoctoral Fellow Employee for each calendar month will start with the first full calendar month of employment to AFSCME Council 65 the extent that earnings are available. 5.13 The Employer shall provide a statement of Union dues deducted for each calendar year on the Postdoctoral Fellow Employee’s T-4 statement. 5.14 The Union must provide at least sixty (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 5576960) calendar days’ written notice to the Employer of any change in the monthly Membership Dues or assessments. 5.15 The Employer shall provide the Union with a list of all Postdoctoral Fellow Employees in the names Bargaining Unit four (4) times per year, normally in October, January, April and July. Such list shall include first name, last name, start date of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement appointment, end date of appointment, academic unit, salary, full-time equivalence, and who are not members of the Union may be required Dalhousie e-mail address, and if provided by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06Postdoctoral Fellow Employee, Subdivision 3mailing address and telephone number. The Employer, upon written notification confidentiality of individual data shall be respected by the Union, which shall deduct from use the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit information only to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list contact members of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionBargaining Unit for Union business. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 ‌ (a) The Employer agrees to deduct make deductions for Union dues and assessments as levied by the Union for Employees of this Bargaining Unit from the wages of each Union memberEmployee on a bi-weekly basis. (b) Where an Employee does not have sufficient earnings in respect of any bi-weekly pay period to permit deductions made under this Article, upon written authorization the Employer shall not be obligated to make such deduction from subsequent salary. (c) New Employees shall be advised in their letter of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of appointment that they are included in this Bargaining Unit represented by the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuethat their employment is based on the terms and conditions of employment as set out in this Collective Agreement. Letters of appointment shall include the Union’s website addresses, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, for accessing the Union’s membership form and information package. (d) The Union shall deduct from be notified immediately of any new Employee(s). The Union shall advise the wages Employer of each non-member the amount so certified name and transmit to phone number of the Union Local representative(s) available to be introduced to employee(s). The Employer will advise new employee(s) that a Union Local representative will be in contact with the total amount so deducted together with a list Employee(s). The Union Local representative shall be responsible for arranging such introductions. 5.2 The PSAC shall inform the Employer in writing of the names authorized bi-weekly deduction to be checked off for each Employee. The PSAC shall provide notification in writing of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and any change in the amount of the deductionrequired deductions as far in advance as possible but with no less than a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days’ notice. 5.3 The Union Employer agrees to record on the Employee’s T-4 statement the total union dues deducted from the Employee’s salary and paid to the Union. 5.4 For the purpose of applying this Article, deductions from pay for each employee in respect of each bi-weekly pay period will start with the first full bi-weekly pay period to the extent that earnings are available. (a) The amounts deducted in accordance with Article 5.01 shall be remitted by the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the deduction month and sent to the attention of PSAC Membership Administration, Public Service Alliance of Canada. The payment is payable to “The Public Service Alliance of Canada”, and shall be accompanied by an electronic remittance list of the particulars identifying each Employee and the deductions made on the employee’s behalf. (b) The electronic remittance list shall include: a unique identification number for each employee, name of employee, title, department, hours of work in the deduction period, the total deduction for the period, notes explaining any difference in dues (e.g. employee on leave, employee promoted, etc.), and any other details added by agreement between the Employer and PSAC Membership Administration. The total of the individual deductions must equal the amount of the cheque. 5.6 The Employer shall provide the Union, in electronic format, with an electronic spreadsheet of all Employees in the Bargaining Unit within thirty (30) days of the beginning of each academic term that includes as a minimum: a unique identification number for each Employee, name, bi-weekly hours (if applicable), annual salary (if applicable), title or classification, date of hire, end date (if applicable), hourly rate of pay (if applicable), e-mail address, campus and specific work location, local mailing address, local phone number(s) and department. Other details can be added to the spreadsheet by agreement between the Employer and the PSAC. 5.7 No employee organization, other than the PSAC, shall be permitted to have membership dues and, or, other monies deducted by the Employer from the pay of employees in this Bargaining Unit. 5.8 The PSAC agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders claim or judgment brought or issued against liability arising out of the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 application of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer except for any claim or liability arising out of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to an error committed by the Employer, in writing, of and such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director claim or designee. The Union shall liability would be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice limited to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at amount actually involved in the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrenceerror. 5.9 The Employer and When either party identifies an error in the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Laborapplication of this article they shall notify the other party.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees ‌ 22.01 As a condition of employment, all employees covered by this Agreement authorize the Company to deduct from their pay union dues, initiation fees, and assessments. The Company shall deduct Union dues including, where applicable, initiation fees and assessments, on a monthly basis, from the wages total earnings of each employee covered by this Agreement. The amount of dues shall be calculated in accordance with the Union’s Constitution. 22.02 All dues, initiation fees and assessments shall be remitted to the Union memberforthwith and, upon written authorization in any event, no later than fifteen (15) days following the last day of the employee, an amount equal month in which the remittance union dues was deducted. The remittance shall be sent to the regular dues International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers, P.O. Box 9083, Commerce Court Postal Station, Toronto, Ontario, M5L1K1 in such form as shall be directed by the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) the Company along with a completed Dues Remittance Form “R-115”, which shall be forwarded to the Company by the Union in advance. A copy of the Dues Remittance Form “R-115” will also be sent to the Local union office designated in writing on official union letterhead by the area coordinator. 22.03 The Union shall indemnify and save the Company harmless against all claims or other forms of liability that may arise out of any actions taken by the Company in compliance with this article. 22.04 The remittance and the “R-115” form shall be accompanied by a statement containing the following information: a) A list of the names and addresses of all employees from whom dues were deducted along with their hours worked, gross pay, and the amount of dues deducted. b) A list of the names of the all employees from whose wages whom no deductions were have been made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailand reasons. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members 22.05 The company, when preparing tax slips, will enter the amount of the Union may be required union dues paid by the Union employee during the previous year. 22.06 The Company agrees to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by deduct from each pay the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct amount of two cents ($0.02) per hour from the wages of each non-member all employees in the bargaining unit for all hours worked and, prior to the 15th day of the month following, to pay the amount so certified and transmit deducted to the “Humanity Fund” and to forward such payment to United Steelworkers National Office, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇, and to advise in writing both the Humanity Fund at the aforementioned address and the Local Union that such payment has been made, the total amount so deducted together with a list of such payment and the names of the all employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from in the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards on whose behalf such payment has been made. It is understood and agreed that participation by any employee in the bargaining unit in the program of deductions set forth above may be discontinued by any employee in the bargaining unit after the receipt by the Company and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request employee’s written statement of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardhis/her desire to discontinue such deductions from his pay. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer Company agrees and is hereby authorized to deduct from the wages of once each Union membermonth, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular monthly Union dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the from all employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement which are levied in accordance with the by-laws or constitution of the Union. The Company further agrees and is hereby authorized to deduct any initiation fees which are levied in accordance with the by-laws or constitution of the Union from all employees who are not voluntarily elect to become members of the Union may after the ratification of this Agreement. 5.02 The deduction of Union dues shall be required by made on the second pay period of each month and remitted to the Financial Secretary of the Union to contribute within ten (10) working days of the day the said deductions are made. Included with the payment will be a fair share fee for services rendered by list setting forth the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3employee names and the amount deducted from each employee. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with Company will also supply a list of those members who did not have Union dues deducted stating the names reason why no deduction took place. A copy of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and lists will be provided to the Plant Chairperson. The amount of the deduction. 5.3 Union dues that are deducted from employees during each calendar year will be reflected on their T-4 slip. The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer Company harmless against from any and all claimsclaims which may be made against it, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer for any amounts deducted from an employee's wages under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 5.03 The Union may designate seven (7) Company agrees to furnish to the Union, upon request, a list setting forth in alphabetical order the names, mailing addresses and regular hourly rate of pay being paid to employees from in the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice Presidentunit. Such request shall not be made more than twice per calendar year. The Union shallagrees to treat this information as strictly confidential but will provide the names and regular hourly rate of pay, notify but not the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designationaddresses, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsPlant Chairperson or Union Committee. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in 5.04 A Union representative will be given an opportunity to interview each new employee as part of the work facilities with multiple employees employee's orientation on his/her first day of work, for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.fifteen

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Section 1. In recognition of the Union as the exclusive representative, the Employer agrees shall: 1.1. Deduct each month an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of regular dues established by the Union from the wages of an employee who has authorized, in writing, such deduction in a form agreed upon by the Employer and the Union; and 1.2. Deduct each Union member, upon written authorization month fees from the wages of the employee, an amount equal a bargaining unit employee who has authorized in writing such deductions; and 1.3. Remit monthly such deductions to the regular dues appropriate designated officer of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably made; and 1.4. The Union shall certify to the Employer, in an Excel formatted report that may writing, the current amount of regular dues to be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailwithheld. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not Section 2. The Union agrees to represent all members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision unit fairly and without Section 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments including attorney’s fees brought or issued against the Employer as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer under all the provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 Section 4. The Union may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, shall certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of the successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for also certify to the costs Employer a complete current list of its officers and set up of said communicationrepresentative(s). 5.7 4.1 The Employer agrees to recognize stewards certified by the Union as provided in this Section, subject to the following: Stewards and other employee Union officers shall not leave their workstations without prior permission of their designated supervisor(s) and they shall notify their designated supervisor(s) upon return to their work stations. Permission to leave a workstation for Union business will be limited to the investigation and presentation of grievances to the Employer. No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall on paid time investigate or present a grievance. 4.2 Non-employee representatives of the Union Union, previously certified to the Employer as provided herein, shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period the purpose of time investigating and discussing grievances if they first notify and receive approval from the Employee’s Department Manager and provided the Union representatives do not interfere with the work of employees. The Union agrees there shall be no solicitation for membership, signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings or other Union activities on the Employer’s time. The Union shall not use the Employer’s premises or facilities for Union business without prior approval of the Employer. 4.3 The Employer agrees to allow the Union to use designated bulletin boards for the purpose of negotiations posting notices of Union meetings, Union elections, Union election returns, Union appointments to office, and Union recreational or investigating social affairs, and discussing grievances, provided any other items specifically approved by the Employer. The Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice agrees to limit the posting of such notices to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director bulletin board space designated by the Employer. It is specifically understood that no notices of a political or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursinflammatory nature shall be posted. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 4.4 The Employer agrees to provide information regarding job classification, FLSA status and DBM level on the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and LaborCounty’s external website for informational purposes only.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Labor Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 9.01 The Employer agrees to shall deduct from every Employee covered by this Agreement any monthly dues, initiation fees or assessments levied in accordance with the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of Constitution and/or By-laws owing by the employee, an amount equal Employee to the regular dues Union. 9.02 Deductions shall be made at source from each pay period and shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuenot later than the 15th day of the month following, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with accompanied by a list of the names and addresses of the employees all Employees from whose wages the deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailmade. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 9.03 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders claim or judgment brought or issued against liability arising out of the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 application of this Article. 5.4 9.04 The Union shall forward to the Employer a true extract of all Union Minutes authorizing any changes in the aforesaid deductions before the Employer shall make those deductions. 9.05 The Employer shall indicate on each Employee’s Revenue Canada T4 Form the annual amount of such deductions. 9.06 The Local may designate seven appoint a Collective Bargaining Committee, which shall consist of not more than four (74) employees Employees appointed by the Local. The Employer shall be advised of the names of 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 other than during regular working hours. 9.07 The Local shall not be prevented by the Employer from having the assistance of a representative from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and when meeting with the Local President and Local Vice PresidentEmployer. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of representative may have access to Employer’s premises for such designation, certify purposes with prior notice to the Employer. Reasonable access will not be withheld. Replacement staff will be provided when deemed operationally required by the Employer. 9.08 The Employer shall be provided with a list, in writing, of such choice all Local officers and the designation their terms of successors office and shall be advised, within thirty (30) days, of any changes to former stewards. 5.5 that list. The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each supply the Local with an organization chart. a. The Employer acknowledges the 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/his regular work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request to perform on behalf of the UnionEmployer. However, if it is necessary to process a grievance during regular working hours, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will do so as expeditiously as possible. c. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or their alternate shall obtain the permission of her/his immediate supervisor before leaving work to perform the duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. d. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report back to her/his immediate supervisor before resuming the normal duties of her/his position after she/he has completed her/his 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. The Employer shall provide an exclusive reasonable access to bulletin board. 5.6 The boards for the posting of Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeenotices. The Union Local shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a given reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice access to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees interschool mail system and electronic mail to deliver reasonable amounts of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report information to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrenceschool for Local members. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from 4.01 Except as hereinafter provided, the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of Centre shall employ no one but members in good standing in the Union within those areas and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are jurisdictions covered by this Agreement and who are not Agreement. All persons so employed shall remain members in good standing as a condition of the Union may employment, or shall be required by the Union to contribute in possession of a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification permit issued by the Union. (a) Wardrobe, shall deduct from Hair and Make-up Departments: Without limiting the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list generality of the names foregoing, the Wardrobe, Hair and Make-up Departments are defined as those workers required to be engaged in theatrical presentation and production, event preparation, set-up, performance and tear- down as Wardrobe Mistresses/Masters, Wardrobe Attendants, Seamstresses/ Seamsters, Maintainers of the employees from whose pay deductions were made Costumes, Shoes and the amount of the deductionall other Apparel; Hair and Make-up Mistresses/Masters, Attendants and Hairdressers. 5.3 4.02 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer supply competent persons to perform work as a result of action taken required by the Employer under Centre in the areas defined in Article 2 - Scope and will co-operate to the fullest extent with the Centre in furnishing the required number of workers at all provisions times. 4.03 The Union further agrees to supply the same crew of Section 1 workers for the preparation, rehearsals and 2 performances of a production and that substitutes by the Union will only be made in cases of illness or injury, or by the mutual consent of the Centre and the Union. 4.04 It is the intention of the parties hereto that the Union will endeavour to furnish a sufficient number of competent workers as required by the Centre, to enable it to arrange and sponsor performing arts activities at the National Arts Centre. 4.05 Overtime shall be worked when required by the Centre subject to the terms and conditions of this ArticleAgreement. 5.4 4.06 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from agrees that the bargaining unit Centre shall have the sole right to act as Union Stewards select those persons to be hired according to Clause 15.01 provided that they are and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, remain members in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request good standing of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 4.07 The Union may use first worker called to work in the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive DirectorWardrobe, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union Hair and Make-up Departments under Article 2-Scope shall be responsible considered to be and shall be paid the Mistress/Master hourly rate. 4.08 a) Wardrobe members shall be called in to work on all performances, and for the costs maintenance, distribution, and set up storage of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer costumes for a reasonable period of time those performances, except for the purpose of negotiations following events when costumes are not required or investigating used: concerts (including choir concerts), recitals, chamber music concerts, film presentations, conferences, lectures, meetings, convocations (except as provided in Clause 4.08 b)), and discussing grievancescatering functions such as banquets, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursand receptions. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 For those classifications described in Article 2.01 of this Agreement, the Employer agrees to employ only members in good standing of the International Association of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers, through the business offices of Locals 720 and 725, as long as the Unions can supply workmen in sufficient numbers to take care of the Employer's needs. The Employer shall have the right to name hire foremen and up to 5.02 It shall be the responsibility of the Union to determine when a member is in good standing. 5.03 As a condition of continued employment, the employee shall maintain his good standing in and with the Union. Failure to comply with the above requirements shall result in the Employer terminating each delinquent employee. 5.04 The Union agrees that in the event any employee is terminated at the request of the Union for reasons set out in clause 5.03, the Union shall replace such person with a person acceptable to the employer on the job at no cost to the Employer. 5.05 Should the Employer wish to reduce the number of employees employed on any job, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the Job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the employees shall be laid off in the following sequence providing the remaining employees are qualified to perform the remaining work: (i) Probationary members (who do not hold a paid-up membership in Local Unions NO. 720 or 725). (ii) Travel Card Members from outside Alberta or permit holders pending transfers. (iii) Travel Card Members from inside Alberta. (iv) Members of the Local Union in whose jurisdiction the work falls. 5.06 Upon at least five (5) days prior telephone notification, following up by letter, to the Business Agent of the Local Union in whose territory a project is situated, an employer shall be permitted to assign up to four (4) Ironworkers, inclusive of General Foremen and/or foremen, from the territorial jurisdiction of one local Union to the other, provided such employees are members of their Local Union and not permit holders and have been in the employ of the employer for a period of at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to assignment. Prior to commencing work, the employer shall employ one (1) Ironworker from the Local Union holding the territorial jurisdiction, who shall act as the Job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The assigned Ironworkers must report to the Local Union office, prior to commencing work. All additional Ironworkers shall be hired from the Local Union holding the territorial jurisdiction. 6.01 The Employer agrees to deduct and remit all Union dues, fees, and assessments authorized by the employee in writing, and shall deduct from the wages first pay period of each Union membermonth such sums for monthly dues, upon written authorization fees, and assessments as may be notified officially in writing by the Local Union. Such deductions shall be forwarded to the Financial Secretary Treasurer of Local Unions not later than the l5th day of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with following month. Such remittance shall be accompanied by a list statement of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailwhom such monies have been deducted. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 ‌ (a) The Employer agrees to deduct make deductions for Union dues and assessments as levied by the Union for Employees of this Bargaining Unit from the wages of each Union memberEmployee on a bi-weekly basis. (b) Where an Employee does not have sufficient earnings in respect of any bi-weekly pay period to permit deductions made under this Article, upon written authorization the Employer shall not be obligated to make such deduction from subsequent salary. (c) New Employees shall be advised in their letter of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of appointment that they are included in this Bargaining Unit represented by the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuethat their employment is based on the terms and conditions of employment as set out in this Collective Agreement. Letters of appointment shall include the Union’s website addresses, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, for accessing the Union’s membership form and information package. (d) The Union shall deduct from be notified immediately of any new Employee(s). The Union shall advise the wages Employer of each non-member the amount so certified name and transmit to phone number of the Union Local representative(s) available to be introduced to employee(s). The Employer will advise new employee(s) that a Union Local representative will be in contact with the total amount so deducted together with a list Employee(s). The Union Local representative shall be responsible for arranging such introductions. 5.02 The PSAC shall inform the Employer in writing of the names authorized bi-weekly deduction to be checked off for each Employee. The PSAC shall provide notification in writing of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and any change in the amount of the deductionrequired deductions as far in advance as possible but with no less than a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days’ notice. 5.3 5.03 The Union Employer agrees to record on the Employee’s T-4 statement the total union dues deducted from the Employee’s salary and paid to the Union. 5.04 For the purpose of applying this Article, deductions from pay for each employee in respect of each bi-weekly pay period will start with the first full bi-weekly pay period to the extent that earnings are available. (a) The amounts deducted in accordance with Article 5.01 shall be remitted by the fifteenth (15th) day of the month following the deduction month and sent to the attention of PSAC Membership Administration, Public Service Alliance of Canada. The payment is payable to “The Public Service Alliance of Canada”, and shall be accompanied by an electronic remittance list of the particulars identifying each Employee and the deductions made on the employee’s behalf. (b) The electronic remittance list shall include: a unique identification number for each employee, name of employee, title, department, hours of work in the deduction period, the total deduction for the period, notes explaining any difference in dues (e.g. employee on leave, employee promoted, etc.), and any other details added by agreement between the Employer and PSAC Membership Administration. The total of the individual deductions must equal the amount of the cheque. 5.06 The Employer shall provide the Union, in electronic format, with an electronic spreadsheet of all Employees in the Bargaining Unit within thirty (30) days of the beginning of each academic term that includes as a minimum: a unique identification number for each Employee, name, bi-weekly hours (if applicable), annual salary (if applicable), title or classification, date of hire, end date (if applicable), hourly rate of pay (if applicable), e-mail address, campus and specific work location, local mailing address, local phone number(s) and department. Other details can be added to the spreadsheet by agreement between the Employer and the PSAC. 5.07 No employee organization, other than the PSAC, shall be permitted to have membership dues and, or, other monies deducted by the Employer from the pay of employees in this Bargaining Unit. 5.08 The PSAC agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders claim or judgment brought or issued against liability arising out of the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 application of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer except for any claim or liability arising out of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to an error committed by the Employer, and such claim or liability would be limited to the amount actually involved in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardserror. 5.5 The Employer 5.09 When either party identifies an error in the application of this article they shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of notify the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardother party. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 The Employer shall employ labourers who are members of the Union. 5.02 When employees are required, the employer shall request the union to furnish competent and qualified workers and the union shall supply, when available, competent and qualified workers as requested. The employer shall be permitted to hire such workers under the following guidelines and sequence: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ - Employer Name Hire from Local 900 membership 1st Labourer - Employer Name Hire from Local 900 membership 2nd Labourer – Union Supplied from local geographic area and thereafter to alternate - Union/Employer. Notwithstanding the above, the employer shall be permitted to recall employees that worked for the employer within the last 12 months as long as the employee is in good standing with the Union. The Employer shall advise the Union by way of facsimile, the names of all name hires, before hiring. If the Union is unable to supply competent Employees within twenty-four (24) hours, the Employer has the right to hire the necessary Employees from other sources. 5.03 The Employer agrees that employees, as a condition of continued employment, are to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues become and remain a member of the Union and within seven (7) days after the date of hiring. Any employee who refuses or neglects to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuesign the appropriate forms, Nashwaukor who revokes the authorization, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably or who resigns his membership in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may will be required by the Union deemed to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, have voluntarily separated and his employment will be terminated upon written notification by of the Union. 5.04 Should the employee be newly joining the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees at their discretion will apply and collect an initiation fee from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionsaid new member. 5.3 5.05 The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suitsdemands, orders suits or judgment brought other forms of liability that may arise out of or issued against the Employer as a result by reason of action taken or not taken by the Employer under all for the purpose of complying with any of the provisions of Section 1 and 2 Article 5, or in reliance on any list, notice or assignment furnished under any of this Articlesuch provisions. 5.4 5.06 The Union may designate seven (7agrees that membership will be granted to all employees under the same terms and conditions that prevail in the Union. a) employees The Employer agrees to deduct from each Employees an a weekly basis an amount equat to 2.5% of the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards Employees Gross weekly wages which shall constitute the working dues and also deduct the Montly dues set by the Local President Union and/or initiation fee of the Union and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify send the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify monies to the Employer, in writingUnion no later then the 15th, of such choice the following month together with a list of names and the designation of successors to former stewardsamount paid by each Employee. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards b) Should any increases in each of the work facilities above be authorized in accordance with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request the applicable provisions of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardimplement the increases upon receipt of notification from the Union. 5.6 c) The Employer shall deduct Five cents ($0.05) per hour worked on a straight time basis from each Employee’s weekly pay and remit to LIUNA Local ▇▇▇, ▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇., Moncton, NB E1C 1J1. The local Union shall remit that 5 cents to the NB Building Trade. 5.08 The Union may use agrees that each employee will be responsible to maintain a record, verified by the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment relevant Employer(s), of hours worked and work experience in order to conduct official union business outside accordance with the requirements of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationAppendices attached to this Agreement. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Labourers Commercial Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 Section 1. In recognition of the UNION as the exclusive representative: A. The Employer agrees EMPLOYER shall deduct an amount sufficient to deduct provide the payment of regular dues established by the UNION from the wages of each Union memberall eligible employees authorizing, upon written authorization in writing, such deduction on a form designated and furnished for such purpose by the UNION; ; only the duly certified exclusive representative shall be granted payroll deduction of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to for eligible employees covered by this AGREEMENT; and B. The EMPLOYER shall remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) the appropriate designated officer of the UNION with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably made; and C. The UNION shall certify to the EMPLOYER, in an Excel formatted report that may writing, the current amount of regular dues to be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail.withheld; and 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may D. Such dues deductions shall be required cancelled by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, EMPLOYER upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction.Exclusive Representative 5.3 Section 2. The Union UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment judgments brought or issued against the Employer EMPLOYER as a result of any action taken or not taken by the Employer EMPLOYER under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 Section 3. The Union UNION may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards officers and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the EmployerEMPLOYER, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardsofficers. The UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a current list of any non-employee business representative(s) upon execution of this AGREEMENT. 5.5 The Employer A. For the purpose of investigating and presenting grievances to the EMPLOYER, the EMPLOYER agrees to recognize officers certified by the UNION as provided in this section subject to the following stipulations: 1. There shall make space available on be no more than one (1) officer and one (1) alternate designated bulletin boards in each at any one time to investigate and present a grievance to the EMPLOYER. 2. Officers may interrupt their work for a reasonable amount of time for the purpose of UNION business with approval of the Sheriff or his/her designee and they shall notify the Sheriff or his/her designee upon resumption of their work. Interruption of work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices UNION business shall be limited to the investigation and announcements. Upon request presentation of grievances to the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardEMPLOYER. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 B. Non-employee business representatives of the Union shall be permitted UNION previously certified to the EMPLOYER as provided herein, may, with approval of the EMPLOYER, come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time EMPLOYER for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing presenting grievances. The UNION agrees there shall be no solicitation for membership, provided signing up of members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings or other UNION activities on the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operationsEMPLOYER's premises or facilities for UNION business except with prior approval of the EMPLOYER. Section 4. Representative There shall give advance notice be no solicitation or request for support in any form by employees whether on or off duty, for social events or other reasons utilizing the relationship with the EMPLOYER expressly or implicitly, except with prior written approval of the EMPLOYER. Section 5. The UNION shall have access to the Executive DirectorEMPLOYER’s electronic (e-mail) system for the purpose of communicating official union business. The use of the e-mail system by the UNION shall be limited to posting notices of UNION meetings, Human Resources Director union elections, union election returns, union appointments to office, and non-political union recreational or designees social affairs, current collectively bargained agreement and arbitration awards and court decisions emanating therefrom, official minutes of his union meetings providing there shall be no editorializing, instructions regarding the procedure to join the UNION, and any other items specifically approved by the EMPLOYER. All posted materials must be signed by an authorized union representative and also the Section 6. Should the EMPLOYER request the presence of the union president or specific union officer at any meeting regarding management/union matters, such union president or specific officer shall be paid at his/her presence at the work site during working hoursregular base pay rate for all hours spent in such meeting. 5.8 Section 7. The Employer, or its designee, shall County will provide the add/drop report to electronically at no charge; and will start providing the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrencequarterly report electronically at no charge. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 Section 1. The Employer agrees to deduct monthly, from the wages pay of each Union member, upon employee who furnishes a written authorization of the employeefor such deduction, an amount equal in a form acceptable to the regular Employer, the amount of monthly union dues. Monthly union dues of the Union and to remit shall be two (2) hours pay per month based on a forty (40) hour work week or such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that amount as may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of certified to the Union may be required Employer by the Union at least thirty (30) days prior to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered the month in which the deduction of dues is to be made. Section 2. Deduction of the union dues made pursuant to this Article shall be remitted by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit Employer to the Union by the total amount so deducted tenth (10th) day of the month following the calendar month in which such deductions were made, together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay such deductions were made and the amount made. The County will provide said report in electronic format if it has a system capable of the deductiondoing so. 5.3 Section 3. The Union agrees to shall indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all such claims, suits, orders or judgment of judgments brought or issued against the Employer as a result that arise out of action taken by any of the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 Section 4. Provided space continues to be available on the Employer’s computer, payroll deductions will be made available to employees on a voluntary basis for the Committee on Political Education (“COPE”). Section 5. The Employer agrees to grant one half hour to the Union may designate seven to address new employees at orientation sessions. Within ten (710) employees calendar days from the bargaining date of hire of negotiations unit employees, the County will provide each new employee’s contact information to act the Union as Union Stewards required by the WDEA, except by mutual agreement the employee’s personal e- mail address and the Local President cell phone number need not be provided. Starting January 1, 2019 and Local Vice Presidentevery Section 6. The Union shall, will be permitted an aggregate of fifteen (15) days per calendar year of paid time off and fifteen (15) days per calendar year of unpaid time off for the purpose of conducting Union business. The CWA Local 1087 President will have an additional ten (10) paid days off per year to conduct Union business for both the Clerical/Professional and Supervisory Units. This time shall be used for any off-site Union activities as well as on-site meetings for which there is no provision elsewhere in the Agreement for the matter to be conducted on Employer paid time. These days shall not be cumulative. Section 7. Any employee seeking to make use of Union leave time shall notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to Employer and present an authorization form from the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 Union. The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each not unreasonably deny the use of Union leave time. The employee shall report to and from his or her normal work location before and after the Union activity. The Employer’s Human Resources Support Unit shall maintain a record of the total time utilized. Section 8. Up to four (4) Union representatives shall be released from duty for such collective negotiations sessions as are mutually scheduled to take place during work facilities time and shall suffer no loss in regular pay. Up to one (1) Union representative shall be released from duty with multiple employees for posting pay to represent a negotiations unit member in a disciplinary interview, or to investigate or discuss a grievance, workplace related-complaint or other workplace issue. Up to two (2) Union notices representatives shall be released from duty with pay to represent a negotiations unit member in a formal disciplinary hearing or grievance meeting with management. If the Union seeks to have any additional negotiations unit member(s) be released from duty, if granted, Section 6 of this Article shall apply and announcementsUnion leave time shall be charged. Section 9. Upon request The Employer shall permit the Union to use the interoffice mail system, but no use of metered postage shall be permitted. Pursuant to the WDEA, the Union will be permitted to utilize the County’s e-mail system to communicate with negotiations unit members regarding collective negotiations, the administration of collective negotiations agreements, the investigation of grievances, other workplace-related complaints and issues, and internal union matters involving the governance or business of the Unionunion. However, employees remain obligated to follow the County’s rules and regulations regarding computer and e-mail usage as set forth in County Policy 516. Section 10. Pursuant to the WDEA, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the EmployerCounty’s teleconferencing equipment in order facilities to conduct official meetings with negotiations unit members regarding collective negotiations, the administration of collective negotiations agreements, the investigation of grievances, other workplace-related complaints and issues, and internal union matters involving the governance or business outside of the normal business day union, provided such use does not interfere with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeegovernmental operations. The Union Meetings conducted in a County facility pursuant to this section shall not be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations supporting or investigating opposing any candidate for partisan political office, or for the purpose of distributing literature or information regarding partisan elections. The Union may be charged for maintenance, security and discussing grievances, provided other costs related to the use of a County facility if those costs would not otherwise be incurred absent the meeting. Section 11. The County shall provide the Union representative does with bulletin boards at the DSS Freehold and Ocean Township facilities for the Union’s exclusive use in order to communicate with negotiations unit members. The Union agrees not disrupt departmental operationsto post anything that is profane, obscene, defamatory or constitutes election campaign material, and will provide a courtesy copy of its materials upon posting. Representative Should the Employer have any concerns with any Union posting, it will Section 12. The County will not encourage negotiations unit members to resign or relinquish membership in the Union and shall give advance notice not encourage negotiations unit members to revoke authorization of the deduction of fees to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hoursUnion. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 9.01 An employee as outlined in Article 2.01 may become a member of the Union after a three (3) month waiting period. 9.02 The Union has a legal obligation to represent all persons in the bargaining unit, whether or not they are members. It is not, however, required that all eligible employees join the Union. Eligible non-members must pay to the Union an amount equal to the dues paid by the members as a service charge for the benefits they derive from having the Union act as their bargaining agent. 9.03 On the first working day the Employer agrees to deduct from the wages pay of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employeeall employees covered by this Agreement, an amount equal specified in writing by the Union as being the amount of its regular dues, in accordance with the Union Constitution and/or By-laws. Such deductions to be made each pay period. The above deductions are subject to the regular dues Human Resources Department receiving, prior to the first day of employment, a statement signed by the employee authorizing deductions of these dues. Such authorized statement shall be a condition of employment. Blank forms shall be supplied by the Union and to the Employer who in turn shall distribute them to each new employee. The Employer agrees to remit such deductions monies monthly to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuethe authorized officers of the Union, Nashwaukas specified in writing, MN 55769) with addressed to the Treasurer. The employer agrees to provide the union, at the same time as the monthly remittance is made, a list of the names and the amounts of the such deductions from all employees from whose wages the deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3have been made. The Employer, upon written notification by Union agrees to keep the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list Employer advised in writing of the names of its officers and negotiating members, both upon their election and changes, as such may occur. 9.04 The Employer agrees that when preparing the employees from whose pay deductions were made and employee's Income Tax Form T-4, it will include therein the amount of Union Dues paid by the deductionemployee for that year. 5.3 The Union agrees (a) An employee shall have reasonable access to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders his or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time her personnel file for the purpose of negotiations reviewing his or investigating and discussing grievances, provided her personnel record in the Union presence of a representative does not disrupt departmental operationsof the Employer. Representative The employee shall give advance provide the Employer with reasonable notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at desire to see the work site file. The access shall be during working hoursregular office hours and shall not be during the regular shift of the employee seeking access. An employee shall have the right to obtain a copy of any material in the file which he or she had not previously received. No document included in the employee's personnel record of which the employee had not been aware may be relied on in an arbitral hearing. 5.8 The Employer(b) Any disciplinary notation, warning in writing or its designee, adverse notations shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or be removed from an employees record after a period of twenty-four (24) months in which he/she has not received any further warnings or notations on the bargaining unit within 30 days same matter except in the case of proven client abuse or theft. 9.06 When an employee is required to attend a meeting with the Employer’s Representative the employee shall be entitled to have, at his or her request, a Representative of the occurrenceunion attend the meeting. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 5.01 All Employees covered by the terms of this Collective Agreement and new employment, become a member of the Union on their date of hire and shall remain members in good standing in accordance with the Constitution, Bylaws of the Union for the duration of this Collective Labour Agreement. 5.02 Union dues are payable from the first full pay received by the employee following the date of hire. 5.03 The Employer agrees to deduct an equivalent amount of regular monthly union dues or each subsequent pay from all the wages members in the bargaining unit. 5.04 All dues so deducted and the list of the employees names and classification from which deductions have been made, indicating the amount from each Union member, upon written authorization will be remitted to the Local Union Financial Secretary not later than the 15th day of the employeemonth following the month when the deductions were made. 5.05 Minimum of union dues shall be deducted from all regular earnings including vacation pay, an holiday pay, jury-duty pay, and bereavement pay. The Employer will include the amount equal of dues deductions, made by the Employer, on the T4 slips issued by the Employer to employees covered by this Collective Agreement 5.06 The employer will provide, the regular dues Financial Secretary of the Local Union with a list of names, phone numbers and addresses, email addresses of union members twice a year. 5.07 The Financial Secretary of the Local Union will notify the Employer of any change in the amount of Union Dues and/or Initiation Fee to be deducted in line with constitutional requirements of the National Union. 5.08 A new employee will have the opportunity to meet with the representative of the Union in the employ of the Employer, for a period of fifteen (15) minutes purpose of said meeting will be to acquaint the employee with such representative of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that Collective Agreement. 5.09 Such meetings may be electronically transmitted arranged collectively or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All individually for employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionemployer. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 ‌ 3.1 The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to deduct the UNION dues from the wages pay of each Union member, upon written authorization those employees who individually request in writing that such deduction be made. The amounts to be deducted shall be certified to the EMPLOYER by a representative of the employeeUNION in itemized bill format, and the aggregate deductions of all employees shall be remitted together with an amount equal itemized statement, to the regular dues representative by the first of the Union and to remit succeeding month, after such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailare made. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a 3.2 Any fair share fee for services rendered collected by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes EMPLOYER shall be processed in accordance with Minn. Stat. §179A.06, Subdivision Subd. 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 3.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union UNION may designate seven (7) certain employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the EmployerEMPLOYER, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. The UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a complete and current list of its officers and representative(s). 5.5 3.4 The Employer EMPLOYER agrees to recognize stewards certified by the UNION as provided in this Section, subject to the following stipulations: A. There shall make space available on be no more than eight (8) stewards designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin boardat any one time. 5.6 The Union may use ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other employee UNION officers shall not leave their work stations without prior permission of their designated supervisor(s) and they shall notify their designated supervisor(s) upon return to their work stations. Permission to leave a workstation for UNION business will be limited to the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order investigation and presentation of grievances to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designeeEMPLOYER. The Union No more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communicationpaid time to investigate or present a grievance. 5.7 3.5 Non-employee representatives of the Union UNION shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time EMPLOYER for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, grievances if they first notify the EMPLOYER'S designee and provided the Union UNION representative does not disrupt departmental operationsinterfere with the work of employees. Representative The UNION shall give advance not use the EMPLOYER'S premises or facilities for UNION business without prior approval of the EMPLOYER. 3.6 The EMPLOYER agrees to allow the UNION to use designated bulletin boards in the Government Center cafeteria and in each department for the purpose of posting notices of UNION meetings, UNION elections, UNION election returns, UNION appointments to office, and UNION recreational or social affairs, and any other item specifically approved by the EMPLOYER. The UNION agrees to limit the posting of such notices to the bulletin board space designated by the EMPLOYER. 3.7 The UNION shall represent all members of the unit fairly and without regard for UNION membership or non-membership or other factor. 3.8 The EMPLOYER agrees to deduct from an employee’s wages a PEOPLE deduction as provided for in a written authorization. Such authorization must be executed by the employee and may be revoked by the employee at any time by giving written notice to both the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees EMPLOYER and the UNION. The EMPLOYER agrees to remit any deductions made pursuant to this provision to the UNION together with an itemized statement showing the name of his or her presence at each employee from whose pay such deductions have been made and the work site amount deducted during working hoursthe period covered by the remittance. The UNION shall pay the start up costs associated with the PEOPLE deduction. 5.8 3.9 The EmployerUNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or its designeejudgments, shall report to brought or issued against the Union EMPLOYER as a result of any action taken or not taken by the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from EMPLOYER under the bargaining unit within 30 days provisions of the occurrencethis article. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Memorandum of Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 ‌ 4.01 All employees shall as a condition of employment, become and remain members in good standing in the Union. 4.02 The Employer agrees to deduct the amount of monthly dues, as determined by the Union, from the pay of each employee covered by this Agreement, whether he is a member of the Union or not. 4.03 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages pay of each employee in the bargaining unit the current monthly Union member, upon dues and/or assessments levied in accordance with written authorization of instructions received from the employee, an amount equal Union. 4.04 The Employer will remit to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenuemonthly any monies deducted, Nashwauk, MN 55769) along with a list of employees from whom deductions have been made. 4.05 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of any change in the amount of dues at least one (1) month prior to the effective date of the change. 4.06 The Employer shall provide the Union with the names of all employees hired during the preceding calendar month, their classification and starting rate of pay, also the names of all employees from whose wages deductions were made along who have terminated with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mailthe Employer, for whatever reason, and their classification. 5.2 All 4.07 The Employer shall include the amount of union dues deducted from each employee during the relevant taxation year on the Income Tax T-4 slips. 4.08 The Union shall save the Employer harmless from any claims from employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit to the Union the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deduction. 5.3 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer agreement as a result of action taken by Union dues and/or assessments having been collected in accordance with the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 terms of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) 4.09 No employee shall make any written or verbal agreement which conflicts with the terms of this Collective Agreement. 4.10 Supervisors and/or Foremen and other employees from of the Employer whose jobs are not classified within the bargaining unit to act shall not work on a recurring basis on jobs which have been determined as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards being within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days except in cases of training or emergency. 4.11 In the event that the horsepower rating of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and plant, as defined in the UnionPower Engineers Act of Manitoba, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings is lowered, the incumbent Engineers will be held grandfathered in their existing classification. Position descriptions for these incumbent engineers will be updated as part of this process in accordance with equal representation from Management Article 9 of the Collective Agreement and Laborwill include relevant duties which shall be enabled by the lowered rating of the plant.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 6.01 All employees who are covered by this Agreement shall become and who are not remain members in good standing of the Union may as a condition of employment. All current Bargaining Unit employees who have not done so and all new Bargaining Unit employees will be required to complete and sign an Application for Membership and Authorization for Check off of Dues and Initiation Fee on Form A-230-86, supplied by the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3Company. The EmployerLocal Union copy of this form will be forwarded to the Local Union Financial Secretary upon completion. 6.02 The Company will deduct monthly, upon written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the gross wages of each nonemployee any dues, initiation fees or assessments levied in accordance with the Constitution and By-member laws of the Union. The total amount so certified to be deducted will be equivalent to the regular monthly dues of the Union. This amount will not be changed during the term of the Agreement, except in order to comply with a change in the Constitution and transmit By-laws of the Union. All dues and initiation fees payable to the Union in accordance with article 6.02 will be deducted monthly and forwarded to the total amount so Local Union Financial Secretary by the fifteenth (15th) day of the following month. Union dues will be deducted together with from employees' paychecks in the last pay period of the month. The Company will also supply a list of those members who did not have Union dues deducted and the names reason why no deduction took place. 6.03 The Financial Secretary of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and Local Union will notify the Company in writing of the amount of Union dues and/or initiation fee to be deducted in line with the deductionconstitutional requirements of the National Union. 5.3 6.04 The Union agrees to indemnify Company will maintain and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as a result post an up-dated seniority list. Such list shall show employees job classifications. Copies of action taken such lists shall be provided quarterly by the Employer under all provisions 15th day of Section 1 January, April, July, and 2 of this Article. 5.4 October for the previous quarter. The Union may designate seven (7) employees from Company will provide, on a monthly basis, to the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards Chairperson and the Local President Union Financial Secretary the following information: 1. Employees by rate and Local Vice Presidentclassification 2. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each Employees transferred out of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcementsBargaining Unit, including date of transfer 3. Upon request Employees on leave of the Unionabsence, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director short or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Nonlong-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employerterm disability, or its designeeWorkers Compensation 4. Employees on layoff and recall 5. Employees who have lost seniority 6. Employees who quit, shall report to the Union the nameretire, classification or are discharged 7. New hires with first date of work 8. Employees addresses and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.phone numbers

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Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 The Employer agrees to deduct from the wages of each Union member, upon written authorization of the employee, an amount equal to the regular dues 5.01 Every Employee shall become a member of the Union on their date of appointment as a condition of employment. The Employer shall advise Employees that they are included in the bargaining unit represented by the Union and that their employment is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Collective Agreement. The Employer shall provide a Union membership card, a pre-addressed envelope, and a letter from the Union upon hire. The Employee is responsible for returning the aforementioned membership card to the Union Local’s office and may use the Employer’s internal mail system. 5.02 The Employer recognizes the right of every Employee to participate in any lawful activities of the Union, and it shall not interfere with this right. 5.03 The Employer shall post the text of the Agreement on its website and will direct the new Employee to the website. Employees will also be informed that a hard copy shall be provided from the Union office or Human Resources upon request. The cost of printing collective agreements shall be shared equally by the parties. 5.04 The University shall deduct dues, and such other assessments as the Union may direct in writing from the first pay cheque due to the Employee and remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) the same along with a list of Employees from whom deductions are made prior to the names sixteenth day of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably month following the calendar month in an Excel formatted report that may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and who are not members which said deduction is made, to the Head Office of the Union. An annual statement of the Union may be required by dues, which have been deducted from their pay during the Union to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3. The Employer, upon written notification by the Unioncalendar year, shall deduct be provided to each Employee on their T4 Income Tax slip by February 28 each year. 5.05 Such remittance shall be accompanied by a spreadsheet that includes Employee Name, Employee number, Department Number, and dues remitted. 5.06 Where an Employee does not have sufficient earnings in respect of any month to permit deductions made under this Article, the Employer shall not be obligated to make such deduction from the wages subsequent earnings. 5.07 Deductions from pay for each Employee will be made on a bi-weekly basis as a percentage of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit hours pay based on hours worked. 5.08 The Union shall provide at least thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to the Union Employer of any change in the total amount so deducted together with a list of the names of the employees from whose pay deductions were made and the amount of the deductionmonthly membership dues or assessments. 5.3 5.09 The Union agrees to indemnify and hold save the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders claims or judgment brought liability arising out of the application of this Article except for any claim or issued against the Employer as a result liability arising out of action taken an error committed by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify claim or liability would be limited to the Employer, amount actually involved in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewardserror. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards in each of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.

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Sources: Collective Agreement

UNION SECURITY. 5.1 4.1 The Employer agrees to EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of each Union memberEMPLOYEES who authorize such a deduction in writing an amount necessary to cover monthly UNION dues. Such monies shall be remitted to the UNION. 4.2 The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims, upon written authorization suits, orders, or judgments brought or issued against the City as a result of any action taken or not taken by the City under the provisions of this ARTICLE. 4.3 The UNION may designate up to three EMPLOYEES from the bargaining unit to act as negotiating team members and shall, within five (5) days of such designation, certify to the EMPLOYER in writing of such a choice, and the designation of a successor to the former members. The UNION shall also certify to the EMPLOYER a complete and current list of its officers and representatives. A. The negotiation team members may not be a newly hired or rehired EMPLOYEE who is on probation. B. The negotiating team members may not be paid by the EMPLOYER for meetings for UNION business except as provided in ARTICLE 7. 4.4 The UNION agrees there shall not be solicitation for membership, signing up members, collection of initiation fees, dues, fines or assessments, meetings or other UNION activities on the EMPLOYEES' work time. 4.5 The EMPLOYER recognizes the authority and responsibility of the employeeUNION as provided in Minnesota Statute 179A.06, an amount equal to the regular dues of the Union and to remit such deductions to AFSCME Council 65 (118 Central Avenue, Nashwauk, MN 55769) with a list of the names of the employees from whose wages deductions were made along with other pertinent employee information preferably in an Excel formatted report that Subdivision 3 as it may be electronically transmitted or by U.S. mail. 5.2 All employees who are covered by this Agreement and from time-to­ time amended, to wit: "FAIR SHARE FEE. An exclusive representative may require EMPLOYEES who are not members of the Union may be required by the Union exclusive representative to contribute a fair share fee for services rendered by the Union as provided by Minnesota Statutes 179A.06, Subdivision 3exclusive representative. The Employerfair share fee shall be equal to the regular membership dues of the exclusive representative, upon less the cost of benefits financed through the dues and available only to members of the exclusive representative. In no event shall the fair share fee exceed 85 percent of the regular 2017 & 2018 AFSCME Labor Agreement 6 membership dues. The exclusive representative shall provide advance written notification by the Union, shall deduct from the wages notice of each non-member the amount so certified and transmit of the fair share fee to the Union Commissioner of the total amount so deducted together Bureau of Mediation Services, the EMPLOYER, and to unit EMPLOYEES who will be assessed the fee. The EMPLOYER shall provide the exclusive representative with a list of all unit EMPLOYEES. A challenge by an EMPLOYEE or by a person aggrieved by the names fee shall be filed in writing with the Commissioner, the public EMPLOYER, and the exclusive representative within 30 days after receipt of the employees from whose pay deductions were made written notice. All challenges shall specify those portions of the fee challenged and the reasons for the challenge. The burden of proof relating to the amount of the deductionfair share fee is on the exclusive representative. . The Commissioner shall hear and decide all issues in these challenges. The EMPLOYER shall deduct the fee from the earnings of the EMPLOYEE and transmit the fee to the exclusive representative 30 days after the written notice was provided. If a challenge is filed, the deductions for a fair share fee shall be held in escrow by the EMPLOYER pending a decision by the Commissioner. 5.3 4.6 The Union EMPLOYER agrees to indemnify and hold the Employer harmless against any and all claims, suits, orders or judgment brought or issued against the Employer as that space for a result of action taken by the Employer under all provisions of Section 1 and 2 of this Article. 5.4 The Union may designate seven (7) employees from the bargaining unit to act as Union Stewards and the Local President and Local Vice President. The Union shall, notify the employer of all Union stewards within five (5) working days of such designation, certify to the Employer, in writing, of such choice and the designation of successors to former stewards. 5.5 The Employer shall make space available on designated bulletin boards board shall be made available in each City Hall to be used by EMPLOYEES for posting notices of the work facilities with multiple employees for posting Union notices following type: 1. Notice of UNION recreational and announcements. Upon request of the Union, the Employer shall provide an exclusive bulletin board. 5.6 The Union may use the Employer’s teleconferencing equipment in order to conduct official union business outside of the normal business day with prior approval by the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designee. The Union shall be responsible for the costs and set up of said communication. 5.7 Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to come on the premises of the Employer for a reasonable period of time for the purpose of negotiations or investigating and discussing grievances, provided the Union representative does not disrupt departmental operations. Representative shall give advance notice to the Executive Director, Human Resources Director or designees of his or her presence at the work site during working hours. 5.8 The Employer, or its designee, shall report to the Union the name, classification and work facility on all employees added to or removed from the bargaining unit within 30 days of the occurrence. 5.9 The Employer and the Union, mutually agree to establish a labor-management committee and bi-monthly meetings will be held with equal representation from Management and Labor.social affairs;

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Sources: Labor Agreement