Common use of ADVOCATES Clause in Contracts

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the Operator. The activities of an advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the Operator. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by Operator, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operator. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be reasonable. In no case will the Operator be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second advocate is training the first advocate. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the EmployerOperator. Immediately following designation of said advocate(sadvocate (s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the Operator. The activities of an the advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the Operator. Any time spent by an the advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by Operator, except for time spent investigating, investigating and presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operator. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be is reasonable. In no case will the Operator be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second a senior advocate is training the first assisting a junior advocate. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator concerning Union business on working time time, without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall will not be unreasonably denied. An The advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as an advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x advocate’s immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an the advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an the advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the OperatorEmployer. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by OperatorEmployer, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operatorEmployer. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator Employer for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be is reasonable. In no case will the Operator Employer be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator Employer be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting meeting, unless the second advocate is training the first advocate. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator Employer to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. ‌ The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the OperatorEmployer. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by OperatorEmployer, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operatorEmployer. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator Employer for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be is reasonable. In no case will the Operator Employer be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator Employer be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting meeting, unless the second advocate is training the first advocate. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator Employer to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(sadvocate (s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an the advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the OperatorEmployer. Any time spent by an the advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by OperatorEmployer, except for time spent investigating, investigating and presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operator. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator Employer for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be is reasonable. In no case will the Operator Employer be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator Employer be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second a senior advocate is training the first assisting a junior advocate. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time time, without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall will not be unreasonably denied. An The advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as an advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x advocate’s immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an the advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator Employer to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an the advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocatesAdvocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and for providing employee representation when requested by the employee during investigatory or disciplinary issues meetings with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(sAdvocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an advocate the Advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her her/their work or the work of other workers of the Operator. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by Operator, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operatorEmployer. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be reasonable. In no case will the Operator be required to pay Employer for time spent adjusting grievances unless such activities occur during the Advocate’s regular work schedule, in which case the employee will be allowed a reasonable amount of paid release time for such activities. Advocates shall maintain in confidence, information related to other employees which the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall Advocate becomes aware of during the Operator be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second advocate is training the first advocatecourse of his/her/their representation of other employees. An advocate may not communicate Advocate’s communication with workers, the UnionUnion (either in person or via telephone), or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative should be conducted in a manner that minimizes interruption of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedAdvocate’s duties as an employee. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her her/their role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with Any written notifications required by this Agreement from the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor Employer or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator to the Union shall either be in writing delivered mailed to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate Advocate designated by the UnionUnion or sent via email to the designated Union representative with a copy to the designated Advocate. Notices sent via email shall be deemed to have been submitted in writing as of the date-stamp indicated on the receiving computer.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the Operator. The activities of an advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the Operator. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by Operator, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operator. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be reasonable. In no case will the Operator be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second advocate is training the first advocate. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an the advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the OperatorEmployer. Any time spent by an the advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by OperatorEmployer, except for time spent investigating, investigating and presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operator. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator Employer for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator Employer judges to be reasonable. In no case will the Operator Employer be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator Employer be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second advocate is training the first advocatemeeting. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. An The advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as an advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x advocate’s immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an the advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten five (105) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator Employer to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an the advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. ‌ The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocatesAdvocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and for providing employee representation when requested by the employee during investigatory or disciplinary issues meetings with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(sAdvocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an advocate the Advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the Operator. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by Operator, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operatorEmployer. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be reasonable. In no case will the Operator be required to pay Employer for time spent adjusting grievances unless such activities occur during the Advocate’s regular work schedule, in which case he/she will be allowed a reasonable amount of paid release time for such activities. Advocates shall maintain in confidence, information related to other employees which the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall Advocate becomes aware of during the Operator be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second advocate is training the first advocatecourse of his/her representation of other employees. An advocate may not communicate Advocate’s communication with workers, the UnionUnion (either in person or via telephone), or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative should be conducted in a manner that minimizes interruption of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedAdvocate’s duties as an employee. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with Any written notifications required by this Agreement from the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor Employer or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator to the Union shall either be in writing delivered mailed to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate Advocate designated by the UnionUnion or sent via email to the designated Union representative with a copy to the designated Advocate. Notices sent via email shall be deemed to have been submitted in writing as of the date-stamp indicated on the receiving computer.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocatesAdvocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and for providing employee representation when requested by the employee during investigatory or disciplinary issues meetings with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(sAdvocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an advocate the Advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the Operator. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by Operator, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operatorEmployer. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be reasonable. In no case will the Operator be required to pay Employer for time spent adjusting grievances unless such activities occur during the Advocate’s regular work schedule, in which case he/she will be allowed a reasonable amount of paid release time for such activities. Advocates shall maintain in confidence, information related to other employees which the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall Advocate becomes aware of during the Operator be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second advocate is training the first advocatecourse of his/her representation of other employees. An advocate may not communicate Advocate’s communication with workers, the UnionUnion (either in person or via telephone), or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative should be conducted in a manner that minimizes interruption of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably deniedAdvocate’s duties as an employee. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with Any written notifications required by this Agreement from the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor Employer or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator to the Union shall either be in writing delivered mailed to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate Advocate designated by the UnionUnion or sent via email to the designated Union representative with a copy to the designated Advocate. Notices sent via email shall be deemed to have been submitted in writing as of the date-stamp indicated on the receiving computer.

ADVOCATES. ‌ The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(sadvocate (s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an the advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the OperatorEmployer. Any time spent by an the advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by OperatorEmployer, except for time spent investigating, investigating and presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operator. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator Employer for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be reasonableis reasonable but no longer than one (1) hour. In no case will the Operator Employer be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator Employer be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second a senior advocate is training assisting a junior advocate. In any such instance, the first advocateEmployer will be notified in writing, via email, in advance who the appointed advocates are. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time time, without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall will not be unreasonably denied. An The advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as an advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x advocate’s immediate supervisor or department managermanager to talk with the advocate. Such calls to an the advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten (10) minutes in durationduration total. Any notification by the Operator Employer to the Union shall be in writing by email or standard mail delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an the advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the OperatorEmployer. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by OperatorEmployer, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operatorEmployer. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator Employer for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator Employer judges to be reasonable. In no case will the Operator Employer be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator Employer be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second advocate is training the first advocate. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator Employer to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. ‌ The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the OperatorEmployer. The activities of an the advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the OperatorEmployer. Any time spent by an the advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by OperatorEmployer, except for time spent investigating, investigating and presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operator. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator Employer for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator Employer judges to be reasonable. In no case will the Operator Employer be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator Employer be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting unless the second advocate is training the first advocatemeeting. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator Employer concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. An The advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as an advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator Employer or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the OperatorEmployer. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x advocate’s immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an the advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten five (105) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator Employer to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an the advocate designated by the Union.

ADVOCATES. The Union shall designate up to two worker representatives per work shift as advocates. The advocate position is the worker representative position responsible for handling grievances and disciplinary issues with the Employer. Immediately following designation of said advocate(s), the Union shall confirm this appointment by written notice to the Operator. The activities of an advocate shall not interfere with the performance of his/her work or the work of other workers of the Operator. Any time spent by an advocate on Union matters or acting in his/her capacity will not be compensated by Operator, except for time spent investigating, presenting grievances, representing employees and attending meetings called by the operatorOperator. Advocates will not be compensated by the Operator for time spent in adjusting grievances beyond that which the Operator judges to be is reasonable. In no case will the Operator be required to pay for time spent adjusting grievances to the extent such time would result in overtime. Under no circumstances shall the Operator be required to pay more than one (1) advocate for attendance at a grievance meeting meeting, unless the second advocate is training the first advocate. An advocate may not communicate with workers, the Union, or representatives of the Operator concerning Union business on working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. An advocate shall not direct any worker how to perform or not to perform his/her work in his/her role as advocate, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the Operator or any other worker. An advocate may not communicate with the Union office by telephone during working time without first obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor or other representative of the Operator. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union office may communicate with an advocate during working hours by telephoning the xxxxxxx’x xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor or department manager. Such calls to an advocate shall be limited to two (2) calls- calls per day of ten (10) minutes in duration. Any notification by the Operator to the Union shall be in writing delivered to the Union at its offices with a copy to an advocate designated by the Union.