Common use of Delegates and Organizers Clause in Contracts

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representation. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency representative before conducting Union business on the Agency’s premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agency. The Union’s vice- president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representation. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency representative before conducting Union business on the Agency’s premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.eight

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representation. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency representative before conducting Union business on the Agency’s premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route enroute to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representation. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency representative before conducting Union business on the Agency’s premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.eight

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ ' grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agencyagency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agencyagency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union union participation and member/delegate representation. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency agency representative before conducting Union union business on the Agency’s agency's premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s agency's reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agencyagency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route enroute to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State state employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representation. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency representative before conducting Union business on the Agency’s premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ ' grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agencyagency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agencyagency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union union participation and member/delegate representation. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency agency representative before conducting Union union business on the Agency’s agency's premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s agency's reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agencyagency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route enroute to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representation. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency representative before conducting Union business on the Agency’s premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route enroute to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.eight

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ ' grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agencyagency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representationagency. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency agency representative before conducting Union union business on the Agency’s agency's premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s agency's reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agencyagency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route enroute to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State state employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ ' grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agencyagency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representationagency. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency representative agency represen- tative before conducting Union union business on the Agency’s agency's premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s agency's reasonable policy regarding access. Each During the first year of the contract, Union union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration delegate training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agency. The Union’s vice- president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officeragency. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route enroute to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State state employees, up to twenty (20) ), who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ ' grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agencyagency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representationagency. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency agency representative before conducting Union union business on the Agency’s agency's premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s agency's reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agencyagency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route enroute to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparationsp reparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State state employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.

Delegates and Organizers. The right of the Union to appoint a reasonable number of delegates is recognized. The delegates appointed shall have completed their initial probationary period. Delegates are Union stewards as that term is generally used. In addition to their regular work duties, the duties of the delegates during work time shall be limited to the investigation and presentation of bargaining unit employees’ ' grievances and representing said employees in meetings with the Agencyagency. Delegates/organizers may receive and discuss complaints and grievances of employees on the premises and time of the Agency agency provided it does not interfere with the necessary operation of the facility. Delegates may use a reasonable amount of time to perform delegate duties. Delegates shall notify their supervisors when working on authorized Union union business. Before a delegate takes time away from his/her job duties to administer the Agreement, the delegate must inform his/her supervisor or designee of the approximate duration of time the delegate expects to be away from his/her job duties and, if the delegate is leaving the work area, the duration of time expected to be away from the work area. The notification shall be given as far in advance as is practical, according to the circumstances. Any disputes between the Agency agency and the Union as to whether any organizer or delegate is spending an unreasonable amount of time in any work site conducting authorized Union union business shall be resolved by the Union and the Agency agency appointing authority or designee. If the question cannot be resolved at this level, it shall be submitted to the Deputy Director of the Office of Collective Bargaining for resolution. Employees having a legitimate need for the services of their delegates/organizers shall notify their supervisor. Delegates/organizers will, upon entering any work area other than their own and prior to engaging in any representative duties, report to the supervisor involved. The Union will provide written notification to the Agency agency of the appointment of all delegates/organizers. No appointment will be recognized until such notification is received by the Agency. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of delegates to provide representation within their appropriate jurisdiction. The Union further agrees to provide leadership development to its members for the purposes set forth in this Article with the goal of increasing Union participation and member/delegate representationagency. When it is necessary for delegates to conduct authorized Union union business in a work site or shift other than their own, they shall notify the designated Agency agency representative of that work site or shift of their presence and the nature of their business. Delegates/organizers of the Union shall be allowed reasonable contact with employees of the bargaining unit during normal working hours. The organizer shall notify the designated Agency agency representative before conducting Union union business on the Agency’s agency's premises and shall adhere to the Agency’s agency's reasonable policy regarding access. Each year of the contract, Union delegates will be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours of time off with pay at his/her straight time rate to participate in contract administration training conducted by the Union. The time for the delegate training will be at a time mutually agreeable to the Union and the Agencyagency. The Union’s vice- vice-president shall be given ten (10) days administrative leave with pay to attend to his/her duties as an officer. Employees elected to the Executive Board of the Union may be allowed time off without witho ut pay or may use their personal leave or vacation to attend necessary meetings. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union shall designate no more than twenty (20) bargaining unit members to serve on the negotiating team. Members of the Union negotiating team shall be paid by the Employer for the time spent in negotiations with the Employer as well as for the time spent en route enroute to and from such negotiations, provided that no Union negotiating team member shall receive more than eight (8) hours pay for any single day. At the request of the Union, Union negotiating team members will also be paid for up to three (3) days of negotiations preparations. It is understood that the Union is in exclusive control of the composition of its committee and may select those State state employees, up to twenty (20) who will participate in negotiations. The Union may, on a limited basis, replace or substitute individual committee members as it perceives the need.