Official Time. Duty time that is granted to representatives on behalf of the exclusive representative to perform representational functions without loss of pay or charge to an employee’s leave account. Official time will not be granted for internal union business, as defined by 5 USC 7131(b).
Official Time. Section 1. UNION and EMPLOYER agree that there are mutual benefits resulting from the use of official time to represent employees and work with supervisors and managers to resolve issues and concerns. Such time will be adequate to represent bargaining unit employees and administer this Agreement with the Agency.
Official Time. Official time to prepare for and present grievances will be administered pursuant to Article 2 of this agreement.
Official Time. The parties recognize that good communications are vital to positive and constructive relationships between the Union and Management. These communications should facilitate and encourage the amicable settlement of disputes between employees and Management involving conditions of employment and should contribute to the effective and efficient conduct of public business.
Official Time. SECTION A: For the purpose of this article, official time is defined as time granted to Union representatives to perform representational functions while otherwise in a duty status without charge to annual leave or loss of pay. Union representatives include elected officers, stewards, and Union appointees. Management and the Union recognize that time spent by Union representatives contributes to the development of orderly and effective labor-management relations.
Official Time. Section 1. This Article sets forth the number of Association representatives that shall be granted official time and the amount of official time they shall be granted to perform representational duties. The number of Association representatives and the official time used by each, as defined by this Agreement, shall be reasonable, necessary and in the public interest.
Official Time a) A collective total of 160 hours of official time may be granted to Union officials affiliated with the National Meat Graders’ Council during each calendar year for the purpose of attending training sessions sponsored by the Union in accordance with the following:
Official Time. Section a. Official time is defined as paid duty time used for various labor relations and representational obligations in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, and this Agreement.
Official Time a. Employees have the right to discuss issues or concerns with their Supervisor. Employees will be provided a reasonable amount of duty time, if otherwise in a duty status, for activities to include the following;
Official Time a. Union representatives shall be granted a reasonable amount of official time to perform appropriate representational duties.
