Common use of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Program Clause in Contracts

▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Program. 1. The employer agrees that the Union may appoint stewards and designate their area of representation. The Union will supply the employer, in writing, and shall maintain on a current basis a list of authorized stewards and their area of representation. Stewards will represent employees of their area in formal discussion with the supervisor concerned, about the application of personnel practices and policies, and other matters affecting general working conditions of employees in the area of representation. 2. If requested by the employee concerned, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed up to eight (8) hours of official time to investigate and prepare grievances, appeals of unacceptable performance, and appeals of Adverse Actions, excluding reclassification actions. Additional time will be granted when justified to the Labor Relations Specialist (HRO-LRS). Stewards shall be granted whatever official time is needed to present a grievance or appeal to the appropriate official. a. Stewards will not use official time for solicitation of membership, campaign for offices, distribution of literature, or other internal Union business. b. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will obtain permission from their appropriate supervisor or his/her representative before leaving the work area, stating their purpose and where they desire to go. Permission will be granted except in emergencies or periods of unusual workloads. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be available for call back in the event of emergencies. Stewards will report to their supervisor immediately upon return. Permission will also be obtained from the supervisor of the employee being contacted. Permission will be granted except in emergencies or periods of unusual workloads. c. Stewards and the appropriate supervisor will informally discuss items of concern, in the application of policies and this agreement, to avoid misunderstanding and deter formal complaints of either party. d. The Union recognizes that the transfer of employees is a management function. However, the employer agrees that stewards will not be transferred or detailed more than two (2) weeks without the Union being given one (1) week notice except where the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ initiates the transfer action, this being for the purpose of appointing a new ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.