UNIVERSITY - UNION BUSINESS. 1. The University agrees that during working hours, on its premises and without loss of pay, or when otherwise agreed upon, Chief Stewards and Union Stewards previously designated and authorized to represent the Union and recognized by the University shall be allowed to: a) Represent staff in the unit at grievance hearings. b) Investigate a grievance which has been formalized and submitted in writing, providing that such investigation time will be limited to a maximum of one hour and further provided there is no interruption of work activities. In emergency situations these limitations may be extended. c) Submit Union notices for posting. d) Attend negotiating meetings if designated as a member of the negotiating team and scheduled to attend by the Union. e) Attend scheduled meetings with the University and its representatives concerning the application and administration of this Agreement. The Union may designate and the University shall recognize up to six (6) stewards including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent its members at the University. 2. The authorized Union representative shall provide reasonable notification to his supervisor and to the appointing authority whenever he requests permission to transact such Union business. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. It is further understood that the supervisor has the right to seek adjustment of appointments when the work situation warrants this.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement