Local Unit Officers. The Association shall select a local unit president and other local unit officers from among nurses in the bargaining unit consistent with Association bylaws and procedures. The local unit officers shall not be recognized by the Employer until the Association has given the Employer written notice of the selections and their scope of authority. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Employer, the investigation of grievances and the conduct of other Association business shall occur only during nonworking times, to include breaks and mealtimes, and shall not interfere with the work of other employees.
Local Unit Officers. The Association shall have the right to select a local unit President and other local unit officers from among nurses in the bargaining unit. Association business performed by the unit President or other officers, including the investigation of grievances, will be conducted during non-working hours (e.g., lunch periods, recognized breaks, and before and after shift). However, it is recognized that at times it may be necessary for communications with Hospital management related to grievances and other contract matters to take place during work hours without loss of pay to the officer. Such activity shall not take precedence over the requirements of patient care.
Local Unit Officers. The local unit shall have the right to select Local Unit Officers (including a Local Unit Chairperson) from among nurses in the bargaining unit. Association business performed by the local unit officers, including the investigating of grievances, will be conducted during nonworking hours (e.g., coffee breaks, lunch periods, and before and after shift). Such activity shall not interfere with nor take precedence over the requirements of patient care. When management and the association mutually agree to the attendance of the Local Unit Officers for joint projects such as, but not limited, restructuring projects and layoff meetings, up to two (2) Local Unit Officers or designees shall be paid at their straight time rate of pay for such attendance. Meetings associated with negotiations, grievances, investigatory meetings and any other labor relations matters will not be compensated. If a nurse is on duty at the time and attends a standing committee meeting set forth in this agreement, his/her time will be compensated at straight time rate of pay.
Local Unit Officers. The Association shall provide to the Human Resources Director every six (6) months an updated list of all local unit officers, including (1) Executive Committee members, (2) grievance officers, and (3) members of the Conference/Professional Practice Committee. The Association shall also provide an updated list of any changes to its local unit officers as those changes occur.
