Common use of Representation Clause in Contracts

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company furnish in writing from time to time of the names of committeementhe Union Representatives no later than September of each year and within a reasonable time should there be any changes thereafter. 2. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or union officer shall be allowed time to investigate and present grievances to the Employer during his/her scheduled working hours without loss of time or pay. Should it become necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or union officer to leave his/her place of work in order to investigate a grievance, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or union officer shall request permission of the former committeemen whom they are replacing supervisor and give the name of the employee he/she is going to see. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or discontinuing. 4.03 It union officer shall notify the supervisor upon his/her return to work. The above privilege is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request extended to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or union officer with the understanding that such time will be devoted solely to prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused, and, if possible, attempts will be made to leave their regular duties hold investigations outside business hours. 3. Should any member(s) of the grievance committee be required by management to attend a grievance meeting during their scheduled working hours, they shall do so without loss of time or pay, . 4. During negotiations for a reasonable length renewal of time this Collective Bargaining Agreement members of the Union Negotiating Committee shall, upon mutual agreement, be released without pay from their job assignments to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsallow negotiations to be carried out during working hours if there are sufficient substitutes available to perform their duties. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week negotiations are performed during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of at the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular Board's request, members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 Union Negotiating Committee will be released from job assignments without loss of pay. The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one Association shall have five (15) paid day off days per school year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting be used for Union business during years when contract negotiations are not ongoing. During contract negotiations, three (3) additional days may be used for purpose of negotiations only. Such days shall not be deducted from any individual employee's accumulated leave and shall be available at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent no cost to the Company from Local 195 Association. Such days shall be used for attendance at conferences, regional union meetings and signed other union functions deemed appropriate by an officer of the localAssociation's local executive board.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6.01 (a) The Company shall recognize acknowledges the right of Unifor Local 240 to elect and/or appoint from the Union members of the Company, a Union plant committee Committee composed of 2 three (3) members; one (1) member of the Committee should be designated as the Chairperson, each being one (1) member of the Committee shall be designated as the Vice Chairperson, one (1) member of the Committee shall be designated as the 1st Committeeperson. The Company will recognize the said Committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from different classificationtime to time during the continuance of this Agreement. The Company will also recognize the said Committee as the Bargaining Committee, elected by and as well as the Chairperson of Local 673 in negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement. The Company acknowledges that there will be four (4) alternate members of the Union Committee. The Company acknowledges the right of Unifor Local 673 to elect from the bargaining unit employeesUnion members of the Company a Chairperson. One The Company will continue to provide the appropriate work space for the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Committeepersons of these committeemen shall be ChairmanLocal 240, to carry out Union business and provide a printer/scanner and standard office supplies. The Company agrees to provide the union Committee of each workplace with locking file cabinets to carry out their responsibilities. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Local 240 will be provided a laptop with external access. (i) The Chairperson of Local 240’s unit referred to in Article 6.01 (a) will be paid the highest hourly rate in the bargaining unit for 37.5 hours per week to tend to Union business including Local Union activities and required to work the day shift only. The Vice Chairperson and any full-time Committeepersons of Local 240’s unit referred to in Article 6.01 (a) will be paid at the second highest rate or their rate, whichever is greater for 37.5 hours per week to tend to Union business including Local Union activities and required to work the day shift only. The Company will recognize a subsequent full-time Committeeperson when the membership exceeds 625 members. The Chairperson of Local 673 will be paid for reasonable time to attend to matters within and affecting the unit. (ii) The Company will recognize Committeepersons and alternates to replace all full-time representatives in their absence due to vacation, sickness, bereavement, approved leave of absence or Union leave if greater than one day and shall be paid at the Vice Chairperson rate for all hours worked. (iii) The Union Committee of Local 240 will meet during working hours once a month for up to two (2) hours. (iv) The Union Committee of Local 240, including alternates, will meet during working hours quarterly for up to 90 minutes. (v) The Union Committee of Local 240 and Local 673 will meet with the Company (LMF) twice annually for up to two (2) hours. (vi) The Union Chairperson of Local 240 and JHSC members will meet one hour prior to JHSC meetings. (vii) An alternate Committeeperson shall be allowed to act whenever one of the regular Committeepersons are absent. The Company will recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedshift where no Union Committeeperson is scheduled. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to elect from the Union members of the Company, an office committee composed of three (3) members; one (1) member of the committee should be designated as the Chairperson and the Company will recognize the said committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of this agreement. (i) An alternate Committee person shall recognize be allowed to act when any of the regular Committee persons are absent. (ii) The Chairperson referred to in Article 6.01 (a) will be required to work the day shift only. (b) The Chairperson of the negotiating committee shall be permitted to investigate appeals, including the investigation of the circumstances in connection with the original grievance as lodged. (c) Committee persons will be allowed to consult with the Chairperson of the office committee regarding a grievance. If required, the Union plant Committee will be allowed to consult with the National Representative and/or the Local Union Representative on-site or off-site concerning Green Shield grievances without loss of pay. (d) A National Representative and/or local Union Representative may be present and participate in any meetings between the office committee and the Company. (e) The Union recognizes that members of 2 membersthe office committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and such members will not leave their regular duties before obtaining permission from their Supervisor. In addition, each being from different classification, elected by and from the Union recognizes that all other members of the bargaining unit employeeshave regular duties to perform in connection with their employment, and such members will not leave their regular duties for the purpose of consulting with members of the union committee before obtaining permission of their Supervisor. One Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld and, in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such members for time spent in processing grievances or complaints during working hours. (f) The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of these committeemen the Chairperson and Committee persons and to keep such list up to date at all times. (g) Permission will be granted for balloting on Company premises for election of Committee persons and for local Union elections. (h) The Union and members of the Union shall not on Company time, conduct union activities, except as in this Agreement expressly provided, nor shall union meetings of any kind be Chairman. held at any time on the Company's premises without the prior written consent of the Company. (i) The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in provide the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases committee with a locking file cabinet to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a carry out their Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. responsibilities. (j) The Company agrees to recognize provide the Union with an alternative committeeman for opportunity to meet with new union employees as part of the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternatesNew Employee Orientation Process. The alternate committeeman shall function only Furthermore, the Union will provide the Company with a section pertaining to the Union at Green Shield Canada which will be included in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedNew Employee Orientation Manual. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company shall recognize a stewards selected by the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by who have completed their probationary period and from shall deal with such stewards within their respective departments in accordance with the bargaining unit employeesGrievance Procedure. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence A Grievance Committee consisting of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesPlant Chairperson, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss ▇ and one other member selected by the Union shall be recognized by the Company for the purpose of time or pay, for Step 3 meetings (Article 6). The number of stewards in each department shall be as follows: Process 4 Laboratory 1 Mechanical and Stores 2 Electrical & Instrument 1 Warehouse 4 (b) The Company shall also recognize a reasonable length Negotiating Committee consisting of time to investigate a Chairperson and present grievances or two (2) other members and will deal with other such Committee in negotiation for the renewal of this Agreement at the proper time. The Company shall be notified in writing by the Union of the names of the members of such Negotiating Committee, the names of the Union Executive Committee, as well as the names of the stewards, and the Company shall also be notified of any changes in the names of such Committee members and the stewards when such changes occur. The President of the Composite Local and/or the National Representative may be asked to assist at any meetings with the Company. (c) The Company agrees to grant leave of absence without pay for the term of office to one (1) employee elected to an officer's position in Unifor Local 914 provided a suitable replacement can be obtained and plant situationsconditions permit. The request for leave must be made in writing at least one (1) month in advance. This employee retains the right to bid in the job posting process during this leave of absence, however, should he / she be awarded the position through seniority, reliability, ability and qualifications, the position will only be held for them for the duration of their current term. In the event the employee is elected and begins to serve a subsequent term of office, the position would be awarded to the employee temporarily filling the position and the returning employee will be assigned to their former classification provided the employee is capable of performing it after a period of training. (d) Leave of absence for Union business will be granted. If in overtime is required because of the opinion absence, coverage will be provided by available employees. 4.02 Before leaving the employee's work to attend to Union business, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member will obtain permission of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company worker's supervisor, which permission will indicate this not be unreasonably withheld. Upon return to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for employee's work after the amount performance of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion their duties on behalf of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonableUnion, the Company worker will indicate this report to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance proceduretheir supervisor. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week stewards and Committee members have regular duties to perform for the Company and, in accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such employees for reasonable time spent during regular working hourshours at the applicable rate dealing with grievances of employees in accordance with the Grievance Procedure and in direct negotiating for the renewal of this Agreement. Time so spent outside of employee's regular working hours shall not be paid for by the Company, and the Company reserves the right to withhold payment for time spent during regular working hours if any unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such matters. 4.03 Space for Union filing cabinet will be provided in a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingsuitable office. 4.04 The Company Orientation Program - During the Company's orientation program for new employees, adequate time will keep the Union advised be scheduled so that a member of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by Executive Committee can present the CompanyUnion's Orientation Program. This overtime for representation purposes Company facilities will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblemade available for this presentation. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 5.01 The Company shall recognize recognizes a Union plant committee Plant Committee of 2 membersfour (4) employees, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence are members of the committeeman. In Union and have been elected and/or appointed to represent the event the membership employees of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Company acknowledges the right of the Union shall notify to elect a Union Representative in the following manner: 1. One union chairperson (plant wide). If the active plant population is 150 or greater, the chairperson will be full-time. 2. If the active plant population is less than 150, the Plant Chairperson will be assigned to suitable work that does not interfere with another employee’s shift rotation, at the higher of the two rates, on day shift only and the Plant Chairperson will be allowed two hours union time each day at the end of his/her shift or at some other time if mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Union. 3. At least one committeeperson from the Maintenance Department. 4. Two committeepersons plant wide (any department) Should an increase in writing from time production rate result in more than a two (2) shift per day operation in any production department (excluding Maintenance, Pattern Shop, and non-production Melt & Pour employees), three committeepersons plant wide will be recognized. 5.02 The Company and Union recognize that a committee person will be scheduled to time work on each shift where the plant population exceeds fifteen (15) employees. The committee person(s) will then represent the employees on their respective shift(s). 5.03 The Company will recognize a Negotiating Committee consisting of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingPlant Committee as determined by Article 5.01. 4.03 It is understood and agreed 5.04 The Company will recognize the Union Committee appointing a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the maintenance department or plant-wide on any shift that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the requires a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. 1. The plant chairman Plant Chairperson of the Union Committee is assigned to a day shift only. 2. The Plant Chairperson, or his designate, will provide Union representation in areas such as layoffs, recalls, overtime equalization, etc. 3. The Company recognizes that the Plant Chairperson may request permission to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canin the course of his functions. Such permission shall not be dealt unreasonably withheld. 4. In the event the Plant Chairperson should resign or lose his/her position with within the plantUnion for any reason, for a reasonable length of timehe/she will return to his/her last posted job. If During his/her term in the opinion position of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonablePlant Chairperson, the Company his/her position will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingposted temporarily. 4.04 The Company 5. There will keep be one committee person assigned to act as the Union advised of the names of representative on each shift. In addition, there will be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned to each shift who will act only in the absence of the committee person. A Committee Person or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain permission from his/her Supervisor or designate, prior to leaving his/her work assignment, in order that he/she may confer on a grievance or potential grievance. The permission will be granted within one hour of the request. It is recognized that the Supervisor does not need to know the details of such Union business but should be given enough information to establish that such business is within the scope of the collective agreement. The committee person will inform the Supervisor of any department other than his/her own before the committee person proceeds to discuss any possible grievance with any employee of that department. Following a Step One grievance meeting, the Union Representative on shift will be given fifteen (15) minutes (and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementadditional time if warranted) to summarize the grievance information. 4.05 Where five 6. The Union stewards will be elected or more employees are appointed from the total work force. 7. The Plant Committee will act as a full committee and will attend all scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided meetings between the Company and Union unless otherwise decided by the CompanyUnion. 5.06 The Company shall recognize and bargain with the said Committee in all matters properly arising during the life of this contract. This overtime for representation purposes All time spent in conference with Management, or in contract negotiations will be equally divided insofaras possible among the paid at regular earnings including overtime and shift premiums, where applicable. 5.07 All members of the plant committee - Plant Committee will be present at grievance or scheduled meetings between the Company and when no such committee member is available, among Union unless otherwise decided by the alternate committeemen, if possiblePlant Committee. 4.06 5.08 Grievance meetings will be scheduled by the Company and the Union no more frequently than ten (10) meetings per year, and a minimum of thirty (30) days will elapse between such meetings unless this schedule is changed by mutual consent of both the Company and Union. 5.09 Discussion at these meetings will be limited to an agenda prepared by the Company and/or Union and delivered to the other party five (5) working days before the scheduled meeting. 5.10 It is understood that Committee people, as well as other employees, have their regular duties to perform. Committee people will be permitted, during their working hours, to leave their regular duties to adjust and present grievances in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement. 5.11 Grievances and disputes relating to WSIB, S&A, or Pension claims for members of the bargaining group are to be investigated and settled during working hours but it shall not be a condition of this agreement that any of these matters cannot be settled outside of normal working hours, all parties being agreeable, and with applicable overtime premiums to be paid. 5.12 The Company agrees will provide the Union with an office equal to grant or better than the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request existing office with all stationery supplies, phone, printer, computer, and internet for the time off duration of this agreement. 5.13 The Plant Chairperson will be sent to paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour above the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localhighest paid person in his/her department.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (13) The Company Union shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from be represented in the bargaining unit employeesby one (1) Committeeman and one (1) Alternate Committeeman. One of these committeemen shall An Alternate Committeeman will only act when the Committeeman is not available. There will also be one additional employee as a Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who This shall function only in constitute and be recognized as the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. Grievance Committee. (14) The names of such committeemen the Committeemen and alternates Chairman shall be furnished given in writing to the Company Regional Personnel Director. No Committeeman or alternate shall function as such until the Regional Personnel Director has been advised of their selection in writing by the Union. Any changes in Committeemen or alternate shall be reported promptly to the Regional Personnel Director in writing by the Union. (15) No employee shall be eligible to serve as a Committeeman or alternate unless the employee has at least one year seniority and unless the employee is working in the Power House. (16) While on leave of absence or layoff, no employee shall serve as a Committeeman or alternate. (17) A Committeeman shall not be permitted to enter or remain in the plant for the purpose of handling a grievance at any time other than during their regular shift except as hereinafter provided. (18) In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it Committeeman is agreed that absent from the committeemen shall plant, the Chairman of the Grievance Committee will be retained on day shiftpermitted to enter the plant when arrangements have been made with the Chief Operating Engineer. The Company agrees that union representation Chairman will be required on permitted to use no more than a reasonable period of time in any additional shifts one plant entry, and that time so spent will not be paid for by the alternate committeemen for Company, except when such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedentry is made during their regular shift. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (119) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen Committeemen, as well as other employees employees, have regular duties to performperform in connection with their employment. Committeemen Whenever a grievance shall arise, a Committeeman, with the approval of the Chief Operating Engineer, shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇permitted, to leave during their regular duties during their working hours, hours and without loss of time or pay, to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time period to investigate adjust and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsat Steps One and Two of the Grievance Procedure. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plantWhenever, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount Chief Operating Engineer, more than a reasonable period of time is taken is unreasonableby a Committeeman to accomplish such grievance adjustment and presentation, the Company will indicate this Chief Operating Engineer may decline to approve payment for such period of time considered to be excessive. (20) Members of the Grievance Committee, when meeting with the Regional Personnel Director or the designated representative, pursuant to the chairman and provisions of this Section, shall be allowed such time off from their regular working hours as may withhold payment for the amount be reasonable when required to attend such meeting without loss of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingor pay. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company Museum acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) Employees who have completed their probationary period. The Employee members of the Negotiating Committee will be paid by the Museum for hours spent during their respective normally scheduled working hours in meetings with the Museum’s bargaining committee in respect of negotiations for the amendment of this Agreement as contemplated by Article 35, prior to any conciliation, mediation or voluntary arbitration proceedings. In addition, in order that the Negotiating Committee may properly prepare for bargaining, the Committee members shall each be entitled to up to 70 hours’ leave prior to and during the negotiating process up to conciliation without loss of pay or other benefits. Reasonable notice shall be given to the Museum before leave is to be taken. The duration of cumulative days taken shall not exceed three (3) at one time. (b) The Museum will recognize a Union plant committee Local Executive Committee composed of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One a maximum of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees nine Employee representatives to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only assist Employees in the absence administration of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the CompanyAgreement. The Union shall notify agrees to supply the Company in writing from time to time of Museum with the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, members of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingLocal Executive Committee and its officers, and any change thereto. 4.03 It is understood and agreed 7.02 The Union acknowledges that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties the members of the Local Executive Committee must continue to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave perform their regular duties during their working hoursduties; and, without loss of time or payexcept as provided for herein, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion that all activities of the Company Local Executive Committee will be carried on outside of the amount regular working hours of time taken is unreasonablethe members thereof, unless otherwise permitted by the Company will indicate this Museum after request for permission to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week carry on such activities during regular working hours, for . An Employee representative who attends a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national grievance meeting with a representative or representatives of the C.A.W. may Museum as contemplated by Article 10 shall be present paid at his/her regular rate for time so spent during his/her scheduled working hours, provided that s/he shall have first obtained permission to attend such meetingmeeting from his/her immediate supervisor. The Museum agrees that permission to attend a grievance meeting or to investigate grievances shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Union agrees that no more than two Employee representatives shall attend or seek to attend a Step 3 grievance meeting with the Museum’s representative. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under 7.03 Participation by bargaining unit members in joint Union-Management committees as provided for elsewhere in this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman , shall be scheduled considered to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleMuseum work as distinct from Union work as set out in this Article. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company furnish in writing from time to time of the names of committeementhe Union Representatives no later than September of each year and within a reasonable time should there be any changes thereafter. 2. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or union officer shall be allowed time to investigate and present grievances to the Employer during his scheduled working hours without loss of time or pay. Should it become necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or union officer to leave his place of work in order to investigate a grievance, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or union officer shall request permission of the former committeemen whom they are replacing supervisor and give the name of the employee he is going to see. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or discontinuing. 4.03 It union officer shall notify the supervisor upon his return to work. The above privilege is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request extended to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or union officer with the understanding that such time will be devoted solely to prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused, and, if possible, attempts will be made to leave their regular duties hold investigations outside business hours. 3. Should any member(s) of the grievance committee be required by management to attend a grievance meeting during their scheduled working hours, they shall do so without loss of time or pay, . 4. During negotiations for a reasonable length renewal of time this Collective Bargaining Agreement members of the Union Negotiating Committee shall, upon mutual agreement, be released without pay from their job assignments to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsallow negotiations to be carried out during working hours if there are sufficient substitutes available to perform their duties. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week negotiations are performed during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of at the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular Board's request, members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 Union Negotiating Committee will be released from job assignments without loss of pay. The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one Association shall have five (15) paid day off days per school year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting be used for Union business during years when contract negotiations are not ongoing. During contract negotiations, three (3) additional days may be used for purpose of negotiations only. Such days shall not be deducted from any individual employee's accumulated leave and shall be available at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent no cost to the Company from Local 195 Association. Such days shall be used for attendance at conferences, regional union meetings and signed other union functions deemed appropriate by an officer of the localAssociation's local executive board.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 ‌ The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company City agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman representatives for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence purpose of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Companyprocessing grievances under this Agreement. The Union shall will notify the Company Chief of Police in writing from time to time of the names of committeemenall Associates in the Bargaining Unit and changes which may occur. Necessary Bargaining Unit members will be permitted time off as set forth below during the work week to take care of Union matters within their capacity. While serving as Union Associate, the respective dates of employees shall continue their appointment entitlement to wages and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing fringe benefits allowed a bargaining unit member as though at all times performing job-related duties. Union Associates or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen grievance representatives shall be permitted upon request to investigate grievances or perform other agreement responsibilities while on duty provided permission of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Chief of Police has been obtained and the operational needs of the department are not disrupted. Any Bargaining Unit member or grievance representative or witness required to attend a grievance meeting while on duty shall be considered on duty during the meeting. Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to visit the work areas for the purpose of determining whether provisions of the Agreement are being observed, to leave their regular duties during their working hoursattend meetings between the City and the Union, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time and to investigate consult with the committee and/or the wage and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsgrievance committee. If in Union representatives shall have the opinion of supervision right to contact members at the amount of time taken is unreasonable department provided that the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion operational needs of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonabledepartment are given primary consideration. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep Members designated as being on the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees negotiating team who are scheduled to work overtime on a committeeman day on which negotiations will occur, shall, for the purpose of attending scheduled negotiations, be excused from their regular duties without loss of pay. If a designated Union negotiating team member is in regular day-off status on the day of negotiations, no compensation will be paid that member for attending the session. Members of the Union negotiating team will not be discriminated against in any way because of their roles in the negotiations. Negotiations will be conducted according to Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code. Meetings shall be held at mutually agreeable times and places and shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by avoid unnecessary interruptions in the Companyworkday. This overtime for representation purposes Each party shall select its own team not to exceed three (3) members and two (2) observers. Meetings will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular closed except to team members and observers. One member of each of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson three (3) Bargaining Units herein may be permitted one (1) paid day off per year with pay in order to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc. State Conference. The request for Such leave shall not adversely interfere with the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer normal operations of the localpolice department and must be approved in advance by the Chief.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The number of Union Representatives the Company shall recognize will be limited exclusively to the fol- lowing schedule unless otherwise listed with specificity elsewhere in the Collective Bargaining Agreement: Plant Chairperson Committeepersons Stewards* Skilled Trades Chairperson** Return to Representative Employee Assistance Program Representative Woman's Advocate** Health and Safety Representatives Total * Based on a reduction-driving-ratio of representative for every employees said ratio based on a quarterly average, to be communicated to the plant chair at the beginning of the month following the quarter the reduction to occur by the end of said month. **Representative to operate on the day shift. the employee with whom needs to speak. It is understood that discussions will be as brief as possible and when completed, the employees will return to their jobs. The representative is expected to make prior arrangements with the Supervisor of the employee before scheduling a meeting with an employee out of the work area. Any representative designated as, above shall report to their Supervisor at the beginning of their shift. They shall advise their Supervisor when the need to leave work to handle a matter within their area of responsibility arises. When the representative enters another work area they must inform the Supervisor before entering that area of their need to speak with an employee or conduct duties consistent with their area of responsibility. When the matter is concluded, the repre- sentative shall report back to their assigned work area and resume work. The allocation, jurisdictions, zones, shifts of Union rep- resentatives will be the responsibility of the Union. The Company shall recognize a the full-time chairperson who will be assigned to the day shift. An alternate will replace the Plant Chairperson when is on ▇▇▇▇- tion, Union plant committee leave, or other LOA The Plant Chairperson will receive pay equal to fifty (50) hours per week at straight time at the top wage rate of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be ChairmanGrade classi- fication. The Company agrees shall recognize the maximum one per shift and the Skilled Trades Chairperson, listed in Article above in addition to recognize an alternate committeeman the chairperson who shall function only in constitute the absence of the committeemanplant committee and negotiating committee. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, This committee will meet with the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected on monthly basis or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at largemore frequently if mutually agreed upon. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelypurpose of these meetings is to discuss matters that either party may raise. The Company shall supply the meeting room during regular working hours. The will receive pay equal to fifty (50) hours per week at straight time at the wage rate of the classification held prior to the acceptance of the position. Requests for time off without pay for other related Union business will be granted by the Company, pro- vided such requests do not create significant operational disruptions. Such leaves must be requested by the local Union president or plant chairperson (or alternate) in writing. The company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for retain Union representatives at work during any layoffs or cutbacks in employment pro- vided they are willing and able to perform the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternateswork, during their respective terms of office. The alternate committeeman shall function provision of this section applies only as outlined in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company Shift Representation Structure appearing above in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. Article The Union shall notify furnish the Company in writing company from time to time an update on the current Union representatives. The company upon notification shall the President of the names of committeemenlocal and national representatives, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by entry into the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible's plant. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6.01 The Company shall Employer will recognize a Union plant committee Plant Committee of 2 five (5) members, each being from different classification, elected one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 Union from among the employees, for the company purpose of handling and settling grievances. One (1 ) Committeeperson shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and be selected from em- ployees in the Production Department. One (1) Committeeperson shall be selected from the bargaining unit employeesemployees in the Distribution Department. One (1) Committeeperson shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and selected from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only employees in the absence Technical Services De- partment. One (1) Committeeperson shall be selected from employees on Schedule D. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman Committeepersons at the time of his election or appointment their appointment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one (1) year seniority year’s seniority. The five (5) members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the dayshift in their individual classifications so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the Companyemployee(s) in question is capa- ble of performing the work required. 6.02 Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will recognize one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one (1) year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Committee. The Union shall notify the Company Em- ployer in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, such Stew- ards at the respective dates time of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingappointment. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the 6.03 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time Committeeperson or pay, for a reasonable length of time to the Plant Committee shall investigate and present process grievances or deal in accordance with other the Grievance Procedure set out in plant situationsthis Agreement. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment At any further negotiations for the amount renewal of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonablethis Agreement, the Company bargaining unit will indicate this to be repre- sented by the chairman and may withhold payment for Plant Committee as defined in Article 6.01, the amount Union’s National Representa- tive and/or the President of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingLocal 252. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of 6.04 No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled Committeeperson shall leave his work to work overtime a committeeman investigate or process any griev- ance or negotiate with the Employer without the prior consent of his supervisor, which consent shall not be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when unreasonably withheld, but in no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson event longer than one (1) paid day off per year hour prior to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. 6.05 The Employer will pay Stewards and Committeepersons at Local 195their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances pro- vided that, in the opinion of the Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The request Em- ployer will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer renewal of the localthis Agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, 1st Vice-President/Executive Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or any duly elected by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will investigate and from process grievances in accordance with the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be ChairmanGrievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in number of stewards will not exceed fourteen (14) including the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union will notify the Employer in writing of the names of such stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to recognize any such stewards until it has been so notified. 6.02 With respect to any matter which properly concerns the negotiation, modification, renewal or termination of this Agreement, the Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee elected by the Union and comprised of a maximum of nine (9) employees and the President. The Union’s negotiating committee will have the assistance of the CUPE National Representative. The Union will notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to recognize such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer will notify the Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer’s Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. (a) The Union agrees that committee persons and stewards will have acquired seniority standing with the Employer prior to their appointment. The Union further agrees that committee persons and stewards have regular duties which must be effectively and efficiently performed on behalf of the Employer and that such employees will not therefore leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate or process any grievances with the Employer without first obtaining permission to do so from their immediate supervisor. Upon resuming their regular duties the employee is required to report their return to their immediate supervisor. (b) Committee persons and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this stewards who wish to the committeeman or men concerned enter any school and may withhold payment workplace for the amount purpose of time which is considered to be unreasonableconducting union business will do so with the prior approval of the site manager. Such withholding to be subject to approval will depend on the grievance procedurecommittee persons and stewards stating the purpose of the visit. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canSuch approval will not be dealt with within unreasonably denied. Upon arrival at the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in work site or department the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of person or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementis required to report their presence to the work site or department office. 4.05 Where five (c) The Employer will pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work at their regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for all regular time lost in investigating or more employees are scheduled to processing grievances or negotiating the renewal of the Agreement, but not including arbitration. The Employer will also pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by at their regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for attending meetings involving the Company. This overtime for representation purposes Human Resources Department, or designate, during regular working hours. 6.04 Every employee will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members notified of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is availablename of their immediate supervisor. For purposes of this Collective Agreement, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairpersonan employee’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off immediate supervisor will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of supervisor outside the localbargaining unit.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman1. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only recognizes and will deal with all accredited Stewards and all other Union representatives in all matters which may affect the absence relationship between the Company and the Union. 2. A written list of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates Stewards shall be furnished to the Company in writing by immediately after their designation and the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company promptly of any changes in writing from time to time Stewardship. 3. The number and location of Stewards may be adjusted by mutual agreement of the names Company and Union with the goal of committeemenproviding one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every 40 associates; provided, however, there shall be no less than one lead and three stewards. An additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be recognized only if the respective dates associate complement increases by more than 50% of their appointment the 40-associate threshold for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. For example, if there are 130 associates, 3 stewards (including the lead ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) may be recognized; if there are 141 associates, 4 stewards may be recognized. The Company understands the need for Union representation at all work-sites during regular hours of operation. The Company and the namesUnion agree that during each production shift, if anya designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be available, of in person or by phone. The Union maintains the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingright to designate who shall serve as stewards, including the Lead ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen 4. The Company agrees to grant permission, as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall may be permitted upon request to necessary, for the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇ or Union representatives to carry out the investigation and processing of grievances. Such arrangements shall include permission for Stewards to leave their job assignment to investigate and/or bring about a proper and expeditious disposition of a grievance in their location, department or area designated to their representation to a maximum of 1 hour per week. 5. The Company shall pay Stewards their regular duties hourly earnings for time spent processing grievances during their working regular work hours, . The Company will recognize one (1) Lead Stewardfor the bargaining unit. The Lead ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be granted up to one hour per day or 5 hours per week to attend to union business without loss of time or pay. Before leaving his/her job, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in Lead ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain approval from the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time Company, which is considered to approval shall not be unreasonableunreasonably denied. Such withholding to time may be subject to extended as circumstances warrant with the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion mutual consent of the Company and the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonableUnion. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of Lead ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this AgreementUnion Representatives, in the course of performing union business, will not be denied access to any location where bargaining unit members work. The Lead ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed one hour monthly to meet with new hires. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled 6. At the written request of the Union, any member of the Union selected to work overtime a committeeman attend Union conventions, training sessions, executive board sessions, women’s committee, diversity committee, and mentorship shall be scheduled to perform given a job leave of absence without pay, provided by the CompanyCompany is in mutual agreement of such leave, which agreement will not be withheld unreasonably. This overtime for representation purposes will Requests must be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - submitted in writing at least fourteen (14) days in advance and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the not exceed five (5) consecutive days per contract year. 7. The Company from Local 195 and signed by will pay lost time wages for a maximum of three (3) associates for negotiations Based on each associate’s regularly scheduled hours, for a maximum of three (3) days per associate (e.g., 30 hours for an officer of the localassociate on a 10-hour schedule).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall recognize a acknowledges the right of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and to elect or otherwise appoint from the bargaining unit employees. One , a Shop Committee. 7.02 The Company further agrees to recognize the Shop Committee for the purpose of these committeemen representation or any other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit. 7.03 Each Committee Member shall have one (1) year of seniority with the Company at the time of the appointment or election. 7.04 The Shop Committee shall be Chairmancomposed of a Chairperson and one (1) Committee persons. 7.05 A National representative or President of the Local Union may be present and participate in any meeting of the Shop Committee with the Company. They will also be allowed to meet with the Committee for one (1) hour prior to the meeting with no loss wages to the Committee. 7.06 The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have a primary responsibility to their regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that they shall take only such time as is reasonably necessary during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances. 7.07 Before leaving their regular work to investigate or deal with a complaint or grievance, the Committee person shall first obtain the permission of the Service Manager or their designate and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. However, the Service Manager or their designate may decline for up to a reasonable amount of time such permission if the workload is such that the absence of the committeeperson is detrimental to the Company’s customer obligations. 7.08 Further, an employee’s request to meet with his Committee person to deal with a matter arising out of this agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Service Manager or their designate but may be delayed for a reasonable amount of time if the workload is such that the absence of the employee is detrimental to the Company’s customer obligations. 7.09 In the event that management meets with an employee for the purpose of disciplinary action, a Committee person shall be included in the meeting. 7.10 The Company agrees to recognize compensate the Committee person for the time reasonably held during regular working hours to deal with such complaints or grievances. Such compensation shall be at the regular rate of pay. This paragraph does not include compensation for attendance at arbitration hearings. The Company shall allow and compensate during regular working hours for the Chairperson or designate, in addition to the above time a reasonable amount of time to attend to other union business. 7.11 The Union agrees to supply the Company with an alternate committeeman who up to date list of the members of the Shop Committee and the Company shall function only in not be obliged to deal with any person not on the said list. Alternate committee members may be appointed to act during the absence of a committee member. 7.12 The Shop Committee and the committeemancompany representatives shall meet on a regular basis, provided there is business for their joint consideration, such meetings to be held at mutually agreed upon times. In Requests for a meeting will be indicated by a letter from one party to the event the membership other containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. Members of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two Shop Committee will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen paid their clock rates for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedattendances. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 7.13 The Company will keep provide one locking filing cabinet for the Union advised of Shop Committee and one locking filing cabinet for the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Health and other management personnel having responsibilities under this AgreementSafety Committee, both to be located in a suitable area accessible to the committees. The committees will have access to an office with a phone with privacy when required. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 7.14 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year with pay (maximum eight (8) hours with regular rate of pay), to attend the annual chairperson’s chairpersons meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localLocal with two (2) weeks’ notice. 7.15 The Company will pay for up to twenty-four (24) hours for each member of the committee for time spent in negotiations with the company for the renewal of this agreement plus eight (8) hours preparation time per committee member.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company Employer agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd Union may elect or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall appoint Stewards who have at least one (1) year of service seniority with and who are Full-time, to represent and assist Employees in the Companysettlement of grievances as per Article 8.00 of this Agreement. The following is the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ complement: Banquets 3 (2 Banquet, 1 Beverage) Event Services 2 (one for night shift) Docks 1 Cleaning Services 2 (one for night shift) Kitchen 1 Maintenance 1 Parking 1 Stewarding 1 Cash Office, Concessions & Staff Cafeteria 1 (inclusive) The Union shall notify may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to act as Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 6.02 The Union may appoint a bargaining committee to be composed of six (6) persons appointed under Article 6.01 and three (3) representatives from the Company Union. The Employer recognizes that for the purpose of preparing for negotiations, each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as appointed under Article 6.01 will receive a total of 16 hours of his/her regular straight time hourly wage rate for time lost from work on a scheduled day (including gratuities). For the purpose of negotiations, each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who attends the negotiation session will receive his/her regular straight time hourly wage (including gratuities) for time lost from work on their scheduled day of work. 6.03 The Union will inform the Employer in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, identity of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hoursStewards, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other Negotiating Committee Members and any changes in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised appointments of the names of the Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Employer will not recognize any individuals not so identified by the Union. 6.04 No Employee, acting on behalf of the Union as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementor as part of the Negotiating Committee, may leave their normal job duties without the express permission of their Supervisor. Permission shall not be unreasonably denied. The Union agrees that time required to attend to Union business will be kept reasonable. Returning to their normal duties, an explanation maybe required as to the cause of what might be reasonably considered an extended duration of absence. It is understood that the Employer shall compensate any Employee, acting on behalf of the Union as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at their hourly rate (including gratuities) for time spent attending to a complaint or grievance with the Employer. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman 6.05 For the purposes of this agreement, the Stewards, together with the Officers of the Local Union and the Negotiating Committee, shall be scheduled deemed to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members officials of the plant committee - Union. The parties hereto agree that these officials occupy positions of leadership and when no such committee member responsibility to see that this agreement is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblefaithfully carried out. 4.06 6.06 The Company Employer agrees to grant acquaint new Full-time and Part-time Employees with the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend fact that a collective agreement is in effect and with the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer conditions of the local.employment set out in Article 5

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 ‌ 6.01 (a) The Company shall recognize acknowledges the right of Unifor Local 240 to elect and/or appoint from the Union members of the Company, a Union plant committee Committee composed of 2 three (3) members; one (1) member of the Committee should be designated as the Chairperson, each being one (1) member of the Committee shall be designated as the Vice Chairperson, one (1) member of the Committee shall be designated as the 1st Committeeperson. The Company will recognize the said Committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from different classificationtime to time during the continuance of this Agreement. The Company will also recognize the said Committee as the Bargaining Committee, elected by and as well as the Chairperson of Local 673 in negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement. The Company acknowledges that there will be four (4) alternate members of the Union Committee. The Company acknowledges the right of Unifor Local 673 to elect from the bargaining unit employeesUnion members of the Company a Chairperson. One The Company will continue to provide the appropriate work space for the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Committeepersons of these committeemen shall be ChairmanLocal 240, to carry out Union business and provide a printer/scanner and standard office supplies. The Company agrees to provide the union Committee of each workplace with locking file cabinets to carry out their responsibilities. The Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of Local 240 will be provided a laptop with external access. (i) The Chairperson of Local 240’s unit referred to in Article 6.01 (a) will be paid the highest hourly rate in the bargaining unit for 37.5 hours per week to tend to Union business including Local Union activities and required to work the day shift only. The Vice Chairperson and any full-time Committeepersons of Local 240’s unit referred to in Article 6.01 (a) will be paid at the second highest rate or their rate, whichever is greater for 37.5 hours per week to tend to Union business including Local Union activities and required to work the day shift only. The Company will recognize a subsequent full-time Committeeperson when the membership exceeds 625 members. The Chairperson of Local 673 will be paid for reasonable time to attend to matters within and affecting the unit. (ii) The Company will recognize Committeepersons and alternates to replace all full-time representatives in their absence due to vacation, sickness, bereavement, approved leave of absence or Union leave if greater than one day and shall be paid at the Vice Chairperson rate for all hours worked. (iii) The Union Committee of Local 240 will meet during working hours once a month for up to two (2) hours. (iv) The Union Committee of Local 240, including alternates, will meet during working hours quarterly for up to 90 minutes. (v) The Union Committee of Local 240 and Local 673 will meet with the Company (LMF) twice annually for up to two (2) hours. (vi) The Union Chairperson of Local 240 and JHSC members will meet one hour prior to JHSC meetings. (vii) An alternate Committeeperson shall be allowed to act whenever one of the regular Committeepersons are absent. The Company will recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedshift where no Union Committeeperson is scheduled. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 1. The Union shall elect or appoint, and the Company shall recognize, from those employees who have completed at least one (1) year service with the Company a plant committee of four (4) people, one of whom will be the chairperson and one of whom will be vice-chairperson. The committee people shall be employed on the day shift. 2. The Company shall also recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who will be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by the Union and from work on the bargaining unit at largeafternoon or midnight shift during such periods as the Company schedules these shifts and is equal to or greater than five (5) employees. Stewards will have preferred seniority on their shift for lay off and recall purposes only. 3. The other two Union will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to inform the Company in writing of the names of the stewards and members of the Grievance Committee and of any subsequent changes in the names of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or members of the Grievance Committee. The Company shall not be asked to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or member of the Grievance Committee until such notification from the Union has been received. 4. The Union acknowledges that committee persons and stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the application of representation language “such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld” it is understood that a supervisor will not detain a Union representative from performing legitimate representation and by the Unionsame token the Union representative will understand the occasional need to complete a job in the interest of continuing production before leaving for legitimate union business. In any event, no such Union representative shall be detained any longer than thirty (30) minutes to perform their union representation duties. 5. The Company shall schedule a meeting, date and time within the time limits prescribed for any grievance submitted to Step 2 and/or Step 3 of the grievance procedure. The grievance committee only shall be compensated at their job rate for any regular scheduled work hours lost during such meeting with Company representatives. Overtime shall be paid when the meeting has been requested by the Company or the meeting goes beyond the Union representatives scheduled shift. 6. The plant committee referred to in Section 1, shall head the seniority list during their term of office for layoff and recall purposes only. A committee person will be required where more than nine (9) employees on the day shift at any one plant are required to work on Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. 7. The plant chairperson will be paid thirty cents ($.30) per hour above the plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the two. The plant vice- chairperson will be paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour above the plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the two. 8. The Vice Chairperson is to be paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour greater than the class in which they are classified. As long as business is being conducted in both plants there will be a minimum of one member of the committee in each plant. When no member of the committee holds a position in one of the two plants the Union will notify the Company as to which member of the committee will be assigned to the other plant. 9. All members of the plant committee will be present at all grievance or scheduled meetings between the Company and the Union unless otherwise mutually agreed. 10. The Company will provide a copy of WSIB form 7 with employee consent. Employee may request union representation for meetings re: WSIB claims, Sick and Accident Benefit claims, Quality Performance interviews, Performance reviews, etc. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company conducting business in writing from time to time of the names of committeemenonly one facility, the respective dates of their appointment and Vice-Chairperson will receive the names, if any, of above increase only while the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingChairperson is absent from work. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6.01 The Company shall recognize a Employer acknowledges the right of the Union plant committee of 2 membersto appoint, each being elect or otherwise select union stewards from different classification, elected by and from amongst employees in the bargaining unit employees. One that have at least six (6) months seniority with the Employer as follows: Maintenance – 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Housekeeping – 4 Stewards Laundry – 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ From these Stewards, one (1) will be appointed or elected Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 6.02 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of these committeemen shall be Chairmanthe names of the Union Stewards and the effective date of their appointment. The Company agrees Employer shall not be required to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of stewards until such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company time as it has been notified in writing of their appointment by the Union. In the event . 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Company establishes a 2nd Union Stewards have their regular duties to perform as employees of the Employer and such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their Supervisor, or 3rd shift it is agreed that in his or her absence the committeemen Assistant or his or her designate and shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts advise the supervisor of the nature of his business and that the alternate committeemen for approximate duration and report back to such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman supervisor at the time of his election or appointment return to work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 6.04 The Employer agrees to a negotiating committee of five (5) active Full-time Employees who have at least six (6) months’ seniority each. The Employer shall pay the negotiating committee one (1) year seniority with regular day’s wages to a maximum of eight (8) hours’ wages for each day of negotiating up to the Company. The Union shall notify earlier of: (a) the Company in writing from time to time end of the names fourth (4th) day of committeemennegotiations; or (b) the date that a ‘no board’ is requested. Each day spent in negotiations paid by the Employer shall be considered as one (1) regular shift for the purpose of determining an employee’s entitlement to hours of work during the week in which the negotiating day falls. Time spent in negotiations and wages paid for negotiating shall not be included for the purposes of calculating entitlement to overtime. Subject to the exceptions noted above, time spent in negotiations paid by the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingEmployer shall be considered time worked. 4.03 It 6.05 When an employee is understood and agreed to be disciplined in a meeting with Management he or she will have a right to have a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present, provided that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is on the premises or in the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ absence, the employee shall have the right to leave their regular duties during their working hourschoose another employee from the bargaining unit, without loss of time or paywho is on duty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion conduct of supervision an investigation into an incident, including interviews of employees, the amount Employer has the right to conduct such investigation without the presence of time taken is unreasonable a union representative or other witness. 6.06 Employees serving as a Union Stewards will be permitted to attend one (1) educational seminar per year, as authorized by the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureUnion. The plant chairman may request Union will be required to leave notify the plant Employer four (4) weeks in advance and will not prevent the Employer from maintaining an adequate and qualified workforce. 6.07 Any employee elected or appointed to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with a full time executive position within the plantUnion, for will be granted a reasonable length leave of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman absence without pay and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hoursbenefits as herein provided, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localyear.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall employer will recognize a Union plant committee Grievance Committee consisting of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to not more than 40 four (4) employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee one (1) of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One whom shall be the ChairmanChair, elected or appointed by plus one (1) secretary, and from a National Union Representative may be present, for the purpose of investigating and processing grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. 7.02 The employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees plus one (1) secretary and a National Union Representative, for the purpose of representing the bargaining unit at largeany negotiations for the renewal of the this Agreement. The other two Union will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from endeavor to retain the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for same Negotiating Committee during the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishednegotiating process. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time 7.03 The Union will recognize a Negotiating Committee of his election or appointment shall not more than six (6) Management Representatives. 7.04 The employer will recognize as members of committees only employees who have acquired at least six- (16) year seniority with the Companymonths seniority. The Union shall notify the Company employer of the employees' names and the committees of which they are members. Recognition of committee members by the employer is not required until such notification has been received. 7.05 No committee members shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the employer without the prior consent of the office of the Manager of Plant Services or designate. In addition, a committee member must have the consent of the Manager of Plant Services before entering any department or school to conduct Union business. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where permission has been granted to representatives of the union to leave their employment temporarily, in writing from order to carry on negotiations with the employer, or with respect to a grievance they shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent. 7.06 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to time represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of committeemenits officers, authorized committee members and Area Stewards. Similarly, the respective dates of their appointment and the namesEmployer will, if anyrequested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. Union may be present at such meetingrequired to transact business. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6:01 The Union may appoint and the Company shall recognize a Union plant bargaining committee consisting of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit three (3) employees. One The employees who are members of these committeemen this bargaining committee shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in employed on the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required Any person elected to the bargaining committee shall, if necessary, bump the most junior person on any additional shifts and that day shift capable of filling the alternate committeemen for such shifts position vacated by the bargaining committee member. No one shall be elected or appointed eligible to serve as a committeeman unless he has served his probationary period with the Company and is working for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemenIn addition, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen there shall be permitted upon request to the a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent the second shift employees and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent the third shift employees for the handling of grievances only while a second or third shift is in existence. The Union shall furnish the Company, to leave in writing, the names of bargaining committee and any changes thereto. The Company shall furnish the Union, in writing, the names of foremen and the extent of their responsibility and other applicable supervisors and any changes thereto. Committeemen and stewards may only absent themselves from their regular duties during with the permission of their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and for the purpose of investigating and negotiating grievances as well as Company-Union meetings, and they shall report back to their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when resuming their regular duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Committeemen and stewards will be paid for investigating and negotiating grievances in the plant and other management personnel having responsibilities under work related matters as agreed to by the company, while absent from their regular duties at their straight-time hourly rate, (including COLA). In addition should a committeeman or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during a meeting with the Company extend past his normal quitting time he shall be paid at his applicable overtime rate of pay for those hours spent past his normal quitting time (including COLA). No payment will be paid for time after the Company-Union meeting unless permission has been previously obtained. In addition, off shift employees and their stewards will have their shift hours adjusted from their normal starting and quitting times, such that overtime costs will not be incurred as a result of such meetings with the Company. a) The parties agree to consult regularly during the term of the Agreement about issues relating to the workplace which affect the parties or any employees bound by this Agreement. Meetings between the parties will be held at the request of either party. Such meetings will be held during working hours. All matters to be discussed will be presented by the other party at least two days prior to the meeting. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes b) The plant committee will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson permitted one (1) paid day off per year hour to attend meet with the annual chairperson’s Union National Representative prior to Company-Union meeting requiring his attendance, or one half hour prior to the grievance meeting at Local 195Step No. 3 of the grievance procedure. 6:03 Members of the bargaining committee will not be laid off during their term of office, as long as there is work available which they are able to perform with orientation according to the "Normal Instruction Agreement". 6:04 The request Company will supply a furnished office for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localUnion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6:01 The Union may appoint and the Company shall recognize a Union plant bargaining committee consisting of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit three (3) employees. One The employees who are members of these committeemen this bargaining committee shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in employed on the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts No one shall be elected or appointed eligible to serve as a committeeman unless he has served his probationary period with the Company and is working for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemenIn addition, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen there shall be permitted upon request to the a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent the second shift employees and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent the third shift employees for the handling of grievances only while a second or third shift is in existence. The Union shall furnish the Company, to leave in writing, the names of bargaining committee and any changes thereto. The Company shall furnish the Union, in writing, the names of foremen and the extent of their responsibility and other applicable supervisors and any changes thereto. Committeemen and stewards may only absent themselves from their regular duties during with the permission of their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and for the purpose of investigating and negotiating grievances as well as Company-Union meetings, and they shall report back to their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when resuming their regular duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Committeemen and stewards will be paid for investigating and negotiating grievances in the plant and other management personnel having responsibilities under work related matters as agreed to by the company, while absent from their regular duties at their straight-time hourly rate, (including COLA). In addition should a committeeman or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during a meeting with the Company extend past his normal quitting time he shall be paid at his applicable overtime rate of pay for those hours spent past his normal quitting time (including COLA). No payment will be paid for time after the Company-Union meeting unless permission has been previously obtained. In addition, off shift employees and their stewards will have their shift hours adjusted from their normal starting and quitting times, such that overtime costs will not be incurred as a result of such meetings with the Company. a) The parties agree to consult regularly during the term of the Agreement about issues relating to the workplace which affect the parties or any employees bound by this Agreement. Meetings between the parties will be held at the request of either party. Such meetings will be held during working hours. All matters to be discussed will be presented by the other party at least two days prior to the meeting. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes b) The plant committee will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson permitted one (1) paid day off per year hour to attend meet with the annual chairperson’s Union National Representative prior to Company-Union meeting requiring his attendance, or one half hour prior to the grievance meeting at Local 195Step No. 3 of the grievance procedure. 6:03 Members of the bargaining committee will not be laid off during their term of office, as long as there is work available which they are able to perform with orientation according to the "Normal Instruction Agreement". 6:04 The request Company will supply an office for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localUnion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by 6.01 One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an one alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority in accordance with the Companyfollowing schedule for a total of eleven (11) stewards and eight (8) alternates. The Employer will recognize as stewards employees who have completed their probationary period under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Company Employer in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, such stewards at the respective dates time of their appointment and the names, if any, Employer shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified. An alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may only act in the absence of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of 6.02 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may investigate and other management personnel having responsibilities under process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. 4.05 Where 6.03 The Employer will recognize a Grievance Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees of the Employer for the purpose of Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure. Such employees shall have completed their probationary period under this Agreement and be either stewards or officers of the Union. 6.04 There will be a Union-Management Committee consisting of not more than five or more (5) employees are scheduled of the Employer, one from each Department, who have completed their probationary period under this Agreement and representatives of the Employer. The Committee shall meet from time to work overtime a committeeman time, as mutually agreed, to discuss matters of mutual interest. A Committee meeting shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by held at least once (1) every two months. 6.05 At any further negotiations for the Company. This overtime for representation purposes renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be equally divided insofaras possible among represented by a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees of the regular Employer. The Employer will recognize as members of the plant committee - Negotiating Committee employees who have completed their probationary period under this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and when no such the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been so notified. 6.06 No stewards or committee member shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievance or to meet with the Employer without prior consent of their supervisor or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, no ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may enter any department other than their own without first obtaining the consent of the supervisor or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the department. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is availableunderstood that stewards and committee members will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably. No member of the Negotiating Committee shall leave their work to participate in negotiations with the Employer without the prior consent of the Plant Manager, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleor his/her designate. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Bargaining committee members will be given time off work without pay for negotiations. 4.06 6.07 The Company agrees Union may have the assistance of a representative of the National Union at any meeting with the Employer held pursuant to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off provisions of this Agreement. 6.08 Employees will be sent permitted to place calls, using the Company from Local 195 plant public telephone, to a Union Committee member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at his/her home when a serious problem arises during working hours and signed by there is no Union representative present, except where there has occurred serious insubordination or an officer assault or fighting or where an employee or employees in question appear intoxicated or under the influence of the localdrugs.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall recognize a acknowledges the right of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and to elect or otherwise appoint from the Bargaining Unit employees, a Shop Committee. 7.02 The Company further agrees to recognize the Shop Committee for the purpose of representation or any other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit employees. One unit. 7.03 Each Committee Member shall have one (1) year of these committeemen seniority with the Company at the time of the appointment or election. 7.04 The Shop Committee shall be Chairmancomposed of a Chairperson and one (1) Committee persons. 7.05 A National representative or President of the Local Union may be present and participate in any meeting of the Shop Committee with the Company. 7.06 The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that they shall take only such time as is reasonably necessary during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances. 7.07 Before leaving their regular work to investigate or deal with a complaint or grievance. The Committee person shall obtain the permission of the Department Manager and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Committee persons shall be required to punch in and out when dealing with Union matters. 7.08 Further, an employee’s request to meet with his Committee person to deal with a matter arising out of this Agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Department Manager. 7.09 In the event that management meets with an employee for the purpose of disciplinary action, a Committee person shall be included in the meeting. 7.10 The Company agrees to recognize compensate the Committee person for the time reasonably held during regular working hours to deal with such complaints or grievances. Such compensation shall be at the regular rate of pay. This paragraph does not include compensation for attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.11 The Union agrees to supply the Company with an alternate committeeman who up to date list of the members of the Shop Committee and the Company shall function only in not be obliged to deal with any person not on the said list. Alternate committee members may be appointed to act during the absence of a committee member. 7.12 The Shop Committee and the committeemanCompany representatives shall meet on a regular basis, provided there is business for their joint consideration, such meetings to be held at mutually agreed upon times. In Requests for a meeting will be indicated by a letter from one party to the event the membership other containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. Members of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two Shop Committee will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen paid their clock rates for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedattendances. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 7.13 The Company will keep provide one locking filing cabinet for the Union advised of Shop Committee and one locking filing cabinet for the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Health and other management personnel having responsibilities under this AgreementSafety Committee, both to be located in a suitable office accessible to the Committees. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman 7.14 For purpose of representation, there shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Companytwo (2) departments known as 1. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is availableMechanical Department, among the alternate committeemen, if possible2. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be ChairmanSection 6.1. The Company Employer agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who two (2) employee Labor Council representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure of this Agreement and for the conducting of Labor Council business as related to this Agreement. The Chairman of the Bargaining Committee is the highest-ranking Labor Council official in the bargaining unit. He will be permitted time off as set forth below during the workweek to attend to Labor Council and Agreement matters within his capacity. During such service in this post, the Labor Council official shall function only continue his entitlement to wages, fringe benefits, seniority accrual and all other benefits allowed a bargaining unit member as though he were at all times performing his job-related duties. Section 6.2. During his term in office, the Labor Council official shall continue to be required to report daily to his supervisor at his assigned shift starting time, and he shall be required to apprise his supervisor of his whereabouts at all working times that he is performing the duties allowed by this Article. The employees will not be permitted to Section 6.3. In the absence of the committeemanhighest-ranking member of the bargaining unit, his designated alternate shall be entitled to all the privileges set out in this Article. Section 6.4. In The Labor Council will notify the event Employer in writing of the membership names of all officers of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employeeschanges which may occur. Section 6.5. One Any employees required as witnesses in any grievance or discipline hearing shall be compensated by the Chairman, elected or appointed Employer if called as witnesses by and from the bargaining unit at largeEmployer. The other two will Any witnesses called by the Labor Council shall not be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelyeligible for pay if outside their regular work schedule. The Company agrees to recognize If an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom employee is required as a witness during his regular work schedule he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished eligible for full pay and benefits. Section 6.6. Any Grievance representative who is required to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen appear on behalf of an employee shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts entitled to full pay and that benefits if the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at hearing falls during the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have representative's regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationswork schedule. If in the opinion of supervision representative appears outside the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canregular work schedule, he shall not be dealt with within the plant, eligible for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingpay. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The 1. To provide for orderly and peaceful labor relations and for the effective handling of grievances under this Agreement, the Company and the Union shall recognize properly designated Stewards (Union Representatives) and participants in settling such grievances within the framework of this Article. 2. The Union will provide Stewards at each Maintenance Base, comprising of one (1) active and one (1) alternate Employee for each shift in each respective Bid Area. One (1) of these Stewards shall be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for that Maintenance Base or Bid Area (if applicable). These Stewards will be the primary contacts for dealing with Management to resolve grievances arising under this Agreement. 3. After giving notice to the Department Director or his designee, the General Chairperson, or International Officers, other Accredited Representatives, or Local Officers of the Union shall be permitted to enter shops and facilities of the Company to investigate grievances arising under this Agreement or representing employees in the grievance process. (Also refer to Article 24.N.) At no time will the visit disrupt the operation. The General Chairperson may intervene at any step of the Grievance Procedure to represent the membership hereunder at the request of either the Company or Union. 4. Union Representatives shall be allowed reasonable time required for authorized Union business during working hours, consistent with the needs of the service and shall be compensated for such time at their straight time rate. Time spent on Union business cannot cause overtime to be incurred. 5. In the conduct of such authorized Union business, the Union Representative shall notify his supervisor of his desire to leave his workplace, the reason therefore, and shall notify his supervisor of his return. When it is necessary for a Union plant committee Representative to enter a department other than his own, as a courtesy he shall notify management, if available, of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairmanthat department. 6. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed represented by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelyofficials who are authorized to resolve grievances. 7. The Company agrees and the Union will, at all times, keep the other party advised through written notice or electronic means of any change in their authorized representatives. 8. It is understood that officials of either party having responsibilities under this Agreement may delegate those responsibilities to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternatesanother authorized representative. 9. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to In investigations under Article 15, Paragraph C.1, the Company in writing by will inform the Unionemployee, including a probationary employee, of their right to have a Union Representative present. In If the event that employee refuses representation, the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that Company’s record will reflect the committeemen shall be retained on day shiftemployee’s refusal. 10. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that not unreasonably deny the alternate committeemen presence of Stewards for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts notetaking purposes in the conduct of investigations. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may not represent another employee when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for ▇ is a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If subject in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingsame investigation. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 8.1 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from acknowledges the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence right of the committeeman. In Union to appoint or otherwise select an Executive Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Plant Negotiating Committee as outlined in this Article, and Health and Safety Representatives and their alternates and the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time of all members of said Committees. The Company shall not be required to time of recognize any Committee member where the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingUnion has failed to provide such notification. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other (a) The Union will appoint an Executive Committee composed of six (6) employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen who shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇President, to leave their regular duties during their working hoursVice-President, without loss of time or payRecording Secretary, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plantSecretary Treasurer, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other JHSC Co-Chair. (b) The Union will appoint nine (9) Shop Stewards for purposes of administering and resolving grievances. Shop Stewards shall be distributed three (3) per shift on days, afternoons and midnights. However, when meeting with the Grievance Committee the Company will not be required to meet with more than three (3) Committee persons at any one time, unless agreed to by mutual consent. (c) The Company will recognize a Health and Safety rep or his/her alternate, on each shift. (d) For the purpose of negotiating the Collective agreement, the company will recognize a Committee to be composed of five (5) members, one of whom shall be the Union President. (e) Any member involved in negotiating all or part of the Collective Agreement will be prohibited from transferring (as per Article 15.1) to the management personnel having responsibilities under this team for the life of the Collective Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled 8.2 The Union recognizes and agrees that Union Reps have regular duties to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes in connection with their employment, and only such time as is reasonably necessary will be equally divided insofaras possible among consumed by such persons during working hours in order to attend to the regular members business of administering this agreement. It is understood and agreed that Union Reps will be paid for time spent administering the Collective Agreement, provided that time so spent pertains to the normal hours of work of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among Union Rep’s own shift. The Company will make an effort to schedule the alternate committeemen, if possiblemeeting on the grievor’s current shift. 4.06 8.3 Before leaving his/her regular duties, a Union Rep must obtain permission from his/her Supervisor to do so. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Union Rep will confer with the Supervisor of another department, when the purpose of his/her visit may have a negative effect on production. When resuming his/her regular duties, he shall report to his/her Supervisor. 8.4 The Company agrees to grant provide an office for the chairperson one (1) paid Union’s exclusive use. All furnishings and other office equipment will be supplied by the Union. Telephone, telephone installation and telephone charges will be the responsibility of the Union. 8.5 The Union President, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Health and Safety Co-Chairperson shall be assigned a permanent day shift during their term of office. 8.6 The Union President, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and JHSC Co-Chair shall be allowed time off per year to attend on a daily basis, exclusive of weekend overtime, for the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195performance of his/her duties. The request for Company and the Union will come to an agreement when the said time will be allocated. Time off will be sent as follows a) When there is three hundred and fifty (350) active employees, or greater, the President shall be allotted eight (8) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer Human Resources Manager. The President shall be allowed to adjust his/her start time with the approval of the localHuman Resources Manager as per Article 20.1 ( c ). The position (other than Attendant) vacated by the President shall be posted on an interim basis. The President, upon leaving office, shall return to his/her regular position, if seniority allows. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties. b) When the active bargaining unit employee population is three hundred and forty-nine (349) or less the President shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties and shall report to his/her immediate Supervisor and shall not have the ability to adjust shift. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allotted two (2) hours per day to perform Union duties. c) The JHSC Co Chair shall be allotted two (2) hours per day to perform union duties. 8.7 The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be paid at the applicable rate to attend any Human Resource scheduled grievance meeting(s).

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall employer will recognize a Union plant committee Grievance Committee consisting of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to not more than 40 four (4) employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee one (1) of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One whom shall be the ChairmanChair, elected or appointed by plus one (1) secretary, and from a National Union Representative may be present, for the purpose of investigating and processing grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. 7.02 The employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees plus one (1) secretary and a National Union Representative, for the purpose of representing the bargaining unit at largeany negotiations for the renewal of the this Agreement. The other two Union will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from endeavor to retain the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for same Negotiating Committee during the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishednegotiating process. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time 7.03 The Union will recognize a Negotiating Committee of his election or appointment shall not more than six (6) Management Representatives. 7.04 The employer will recognize as members of committees only employees who have acquired at least six- (16) year seniority with the Companymonths seniority. The Union shall notify the Company employer of the employees' names and the committees of which they are members. Recognition of committee members by the employer is not required until such notification has been received. 7.05 No committee members shall leave their work to investigate or process any grievances or to negotiate with the employer without the prior consent of the office of the Manager of Plant Services or designate. In addition, a committee member must have the consent of the Manager of Plant Services before entering any department or school to conduct Union business. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Where permission has been granted to representatives of the union to leave their employment temporarily, in writing from order to carry on negotiations with the employer, or with respect to a grievance they shall suffer no loss of pay for the time so spent. 7.06 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to time represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of committeemenits officers, authorized committee members and Area Stewards. Similarly, the respective dates of their appointment and the namesEmployer will, if anyrequested, supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. Union may be present at such meetingrequired to transact business. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company Region agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence following Union representation: (a) Union Bargaining Committee of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to not more than 40 six (6) employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One whose function shall be the Chairman, elected to deal with matters (other than grievances) arising from or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished pertaining to the Company in writing Collective Agreement. (b) A Grievance Committee of not more than three (3) employees, except that the Grievance Committee may be augmented by the Union President. (c) No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Region without proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be carried out, the event that Union will supply the Company establishes Region with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Region will, if requested, supply the Union with a 2nd list of its supervisory or 3rd shift it is agreed that other personnel with whom the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will Union may be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedto transact business. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. 7.02 The Union shall notify have the Company in writing from time right to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other appoint Stewards to assist employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion preparation of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject grievances, according to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request number of Stewards from a department or division shall be as set out in Schedule '1' attached to and forming part of this Agreement. 7.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who may, on permission of the Commissioner of Human Resources, have access to the Region’s premises to assist in the settlement of any dispute arising from the provisions of this Agreement. The President of the Local shall, with the permission of his or her Department Head or delegate, have reasonable access to the Region’s premises for the purpose of dealing with matters arising from this Agreement. 7.04 The Union acknowledges that the Committee members and stewards must continue to perform their regular duties on behalf of the Region, and that such persons shall not leave their duties for Union business without first obtaining the plant to process plant unit business permission of their Department Head or his delegate, which canpermission shall not be dealt with within unreasonably withheld. On the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion completion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonableUnion business, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of member or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report back to the Department Head or to any job to which the employee was previously directed, and other management personnel having responsibilities under give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to his absence. 7.05 In accordance with this understanding, such employees will be compensated by the Region to the extent of their straight-time pay for such time spent in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, up to but not including matters arising from any arbitration proceedings or matters before an official third party save and except attendance at meetings before a Conciliation Officer appointed under Section 18 of The Labour Relations Act. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes 7.06 Union business will be equally divided insofaras possible among conducted, to the extent practical, outside regular members working hours. 7.07 Compensation will not be allowed for time spent outside of the plant committee - employees' regular working hours, and when no the Region reserves the right to withhold payment if the aforementioned Committee members and Stewards do not conform with the accepted practice in dealing with matters arising out of this Agreement, or if an unreasonable or abnormal amount of time is consumed in dealing with such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblematters. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 § 1. For the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure at the steps provided therein, the Employer will recognize two districts which shall be (A) Clerical Service (which includes Office Assistant I’s, Office Assistant II’s, Account Clerks I’s, Account Clerks II’s, Account Clerk III’s, Records Clerks and Secretaries covered by this contract) and (B) Police Service (which includes Dispatchers, Police Service Aides/Senior Police Service Aides, civilian or Police Service Aides/Senior Police Service Aides performing Property Officer work, and Animal Control Officers covered by this contract). In the Clerical district, the Employer will recognize two stewards and two alternate stewards. The Company shall two Clerical stewards, in order to provide broader representation, will come from two different departments. In the Police district, the Employer will recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each shift on which there are more than two employees covered by this Agreement. Alternate stewards shall function only in the absence of the committeeman▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. § 2. In Stewards and alternate stewards shall be selected in any manner determined by the event Union provided that they must work in the membership district they represent and are employees who have completed their probationary period, and in the Police district they must work on the shift for which they are the representative. A. The Union agrees that the names of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen stewards and alternates shall be furnished given in writing to the Company Employer within five (5) work days after their election. No person claiming to be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be permitted to act as such until the Employer is advised in writing by that the Unionperson has become such a representative. B. No employee, including a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or other union representative shall stop their assigned work for any reason related to the investigation or processing of grievances without promptly notifying and obtaining approval from their immediate supervisor. No such person shall leave their assigned job if efficient operations require the employee to continue working. In such event, such person will be able to leave the event job during the shift on which the supervisor has been notified. C. Stewards or alternate stewards who leave their jobs to settle grievances, shall be paid their regular hourly rate while settling or investigating grievances at their appropriate step of the Grievance Procedure. Employees, other than a union representative, presenting a grievance at Step 1 of the Grievance Procedure shall not lose pay for the active time they are involved in such step. If, during the course of such activities, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is taken beyond the Employer’s premises, the Employer will pay them only for the time spent during regular working hours at meetings conducted with Employer representatives present and held for the purpose of settling or investigating grievances. D. The right of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee to leave their work during work hours without loss of pay is extended with the understanding that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation time will be required on any additional shifts devoted to the prompt handling of legitimate grievances and will not be abused, and that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or appointed for such shifts employee will continue to work at their assigned job at all times, except when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at leaving their work to handle grievances as provided in the time of his election Grievance Procedure. If a dispute arises as to whether a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee is abusing the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemenright provided herein, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or employee shall return to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate assigned job and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time matter shall be taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion up at Step 3 of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingGrievance Procedure. 4.04 The Company § 3. During periods of layoff, Union officers will keep the be retained on jobs that are operating within their classification which they are capable of performing. Union advised of the names of officers shall be deemed to have top seniority for layoff purposes as follows: first President, second Stewards. Stewards shall be retained only by using their seniority as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementin their own district. 4.05 Where five § 4. The Union President or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes designee will be equally divided insofaras possible among provided not more than 8 hours total leave with pay to attend the regular funeral(s) of members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is availableunit. One to two union members, among upon 15 days notice, not of same department at the alternate committeemensame time, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees allowed up to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off total of 40 working hours per calendar year paid, to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the locala conference(s) with no change in seniority date.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, 1st Vice-President/Executive Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or any duly elected by ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will investigate and from process grievances in accordance with the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be ChairmanGrievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in number of stewards will not exceed fourteen (14) including the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union will notify the Employer in writing of the names of such stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to recognize any such stewards until it has been so notified. 6.02 With respect to any matter which properly concerns the negotiation, mediation, renewal or termination of this Agreement, the Employer will recognize a Negotiating Committee elected by the Union and comprised of a maximum of nine (9) employees and the President. The Union’s negotiating committee will have the assistance of the CUPE National Representative. The Union will notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer will not be required to recognize such employees until it has been so notified. The Employer will notify the Union in writing of the names of the members of the Employer’s Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. a) The Union agrees that committee person and stewards will have acquired seniority standing with the Employer prior to their appointment. The Union further agrees that committee persons and stewards have regular duties which must be effectively and efficiently performed on behalf of the Employer and that such employees will not therefore leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate or process any grievances with the Employer without first obtaining permission to do so from their immediate supervisor. Upon resuming their regular duties the employee is required to report their return to their immediate supervisor. b) Committee persons and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this stewards who wish to the committeeman or men concerned enter any school and may withhold payment workplace for the amount purpose of time which is considered to be unreasonableconducting union business will do so with the prior approval of the site manager. Such withholding to be subject to approval will depend on the grievance procedurecommittee persons and stewards stating the purpose of the visit. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canSuch approval will not be dealt with within unreasonably denied. Upon arrival at the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in work site or department the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of person or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementis required to report their presence to the work site or department office. 4.05 Where five c) The Employer will pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work at their regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for all regular time lost in investigating or more employees are scheduled to processing grievances or negotiating the renewal of the Agreement, but not including arbitration. The Employer will also pay committee persons and stewards doing bargaining unit work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by at their regular straight time hourly rate without loss of seniority for attending meetings involving the Company. This overtime for representation purposes Human Resources Department, or designate, during regular working hours. 6.04 Every employee will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members notified of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is availablename of their immediate supervisor. For purposes of this Collective Agreement, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairpersonan employee’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off immediate supervisor will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of supervisor outside the localbargaining unit.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be ChairmanSection 6.1. The Company Employer agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who two (2) employee Labor Council representatives for the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure of this Agreement and for the conducting of Labor Council business as related to this Agreement. The Chairman of the Bargaining Committee is the highest-ranking Labor Council official in the bargaining unit. He will be permitted time off as set forth below during the workweek to attend to Labor Council and Agreement matters within his capacity. During such service in this post, the Labor Council official shall function only continue his Section 6.2. During his term in office, the Labor Council official shall continue to be required to report daily to his supervisor at his assigned shift starting time, and he shall be required to apprise his supervisor of his whereabouts at all working times that he is performing the duties allowed by this Article. The employees will not be permitted to attend to Labor Council activities or Grievance investigation without the express consent of the Employer to perform duties or to attend to Labor Council related activities, denial of such consent of the Employer is not subject to the Grievance Procedure as contained in this Agreement. In addition, the Bargaining Committee Chairman will be required to drop or forego any of the activities allowed by this Article on the direction of his supervisor for the purpose of assisting in emergency police work. None of the duties of the Labor Council official herein described may be conducted on Employer-paid overtime hours, nor shall they be conducted if Employer-paid overtime hours are required to fill this vacancy. Section 6.3. In the absence of the committeemanhighest-ranking member of the bargaining unit, his designated alternate shall be entitled to all the privileges set out in this Article. Section 6.4. In The Labor Council will notify the event Employer in writing of the membership names of all officers of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employeeschanges which may occur. Section 6.5. One Any employees required as witnesses in any grievance or discipline hearing shall be compensated by the Chairman, elected or appointed Employer if called as witnesses by and from the bargaining unit at largeEmployer. The other two will Any witnesses called by the Labor Council shall not be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelyeligible for pay if outside their regular work schedule. The Company agrees to recognize If an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom employee is required as a witness during his regular work schedule he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished eligible for full pay and benefits. Section 6.6. Any Grievance representative who is required to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen appear on behalf of an employee shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts entitled to full pay and that benefits if the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at hearing falls during the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have representative's regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationswork schedule. If in the opinion of supervision representative appears outside the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canregular work schedule, he shall not be dealt with within the plant, eligible for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingpay. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6:01 The Union may appoint and the Company shall recognize a Union plant bargaining committee consisting of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit three (3) employees. One The employees who are members of these committeemen this bargaining committee shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in employed on the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts No one shall be elected or appointed eligible to serve as a committeeman unless he has served his probationary period with the Company and is working for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemenIn addition, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen there shall be permitted upon request to the a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent the second shift employees and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent the third shift employees for the handling of grievances only while a second or third shift is in existence. The Union shall furnish the Company, to leave in writing, the names of bargaining committee and any changes thereto. The Company shall furnish the Union, in writing, the names of foremen and the extent of their responsibility and other applicable supervisors and any changes thereto. Committeemen and stewards may only absent themselves from their regular duties during with the permission of their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and for the purpose of investigating and negotiating grievances as well as Company-Union meetings, and they shall report back to their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when resuming their regular duties. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Committeemen and stewards will be paid for investigating and negotiating grievances in the plant and other management personnel having responsibilities under work related matters as agreed to by the company, while absent from their regular duties at their straight-time hourly rate, (including COLA). In addition should a committeeman or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during a meeting with the Company extend past his normal quitting time he shall be paid at his applicable overtime rate of pay for those hours spent past his normal quitting time (including COLA). No payment will be paid for time after the Company-Union meeting unless permission has been previously obtained. In addition, off shift employees and their stewards will have their shift hours adjusted from their normal starting and quitting times, such that overtime costs will not be incurred as a result of such meetings with the Company. a) The parties agree to consult regularly during the term of the Agreement about issues relating to the workplace which affect the parties or any employees bound by this Agreement. Meetings between the parties will be held at the request of either party. Such meetings will be held during working hours. All matters to be discussed will be presented by the other party at least two days prior to the meeting. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes b) The plant committee will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson permitted one (1) paid day off per year hour to attend meet with the annual chairperson’s Union National Representative prior to Company-Union meeting requiring his attendance, or one half hour prior to the grievance meeting at Local 195Step No. 3 of the grievance procedure. 6:03 Members of the bargaining committee will not be laid off during their term of office, as long as there is work available which they are able to perform with orientation according to the "Normal Instruction Agreement". 6:04 The request Company will supply a furnished office for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localUnion.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman1. The Company agrees acknowledges the right of the Union to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only elect a Union Representative in the absence following manner: 1 Full-time Unit Chairperson (over all plants) 1 Vice-Chairperson in Controls Business Unit 1 Skilled trades ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in Controls Business Unit 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each zone (as per the current structure) with changes to be made by mutual agreement. (Refer to Letter #17) (a) The Company will recognize a bargaining committee of four (4) for contract negotiations and all Union Representatives for the purpose of contract administration. (b) The bargaining committee shall consist of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members following members: 1 Chairperson 1 Representative Skilled Trades (elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing Skilled Trades) 1 Representative Bargaining Committee (Elected by the UnionMembership dependent on Letter #17) 3. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees the Vice-Chairperson and union stewards shall have their regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, with the approval of his supervisor, shall be permitted during his working hours to leave their his regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate adjust and present grievances grievances. The Vice-Chairperson shall notify his supervisor or deal with other in plant situationsdesignate when leaving his regular duties to attend to Union business. If The Vice-Chairperson will notify his supervisor or designate when returning to regular duties. (a) The Company shall provide steady day work for the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson(s). (b) The Company will supply an office for the Chairperson and an office(s) in the opinion Company Plant(s) for the Vice-Chairperson(s). (c) A vacancy created by an employee accepting the position of supervision Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson(s) will be filled only for the amount of time taken temporary period he is unreasonable in office. 5. The Union agrees to supply the Company will indicate this to with the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion names of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this Union Representatives and Local Union Officers and to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding keep such lists up to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when requireddate at all times. 6. A national representative National Representative of the C.A.W. Union may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep and participate in meetings between the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Representative and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for Additional representation purposes will may be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblepresent by mutual agreement. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall recognize a acknowledges the right of the Union plant to appoint or elect three (3) committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by persons and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairmantwo (2) alternates to act in their absence. The Company Union agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to that no more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least one (1) year seniority with the Companycommittee person and one (1) alternate shall come from any one department. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time of each committee person and alternate before the Company shall be required to time recognize them. One of the names committee persons shall be Plant Chairperson and one committee person shall act as an alternate Plant Chairperson. 7.02 Three committee persons shall constitute the grievance and plant committee so long as they remain employees of committeementhe Company. The Plant Chairperson will be assigned to the day shift unless a different schedule is mutually agreed between the Company and the Plant Chairperson. 7.03 The Union understands and agrees that each committee person and alternate is employed to perform full time work for the Company and that he will not leave his work during working hours to perform his duties under this Agreement, unless permission is given by his supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any problem resulting from the above will result in a discussion between the Plant Chairperson and Plant Manager. 7.04 To provide a minimum of interference to production, the respective dates parties agree to the following rules of their appointment and conduct for committee persons: a) Committee persons will be released during working hours only for the names, if any, investigation of grievances or to attend a meeting scheduled by the Company or by the Union. b) If a committee person wishes to be released to investigate a grievance he will inform his supervisor plus the supervisor of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingdepartment he is entering of the nature and place of the grievance. 4.03 7.05 The Company will pay the committee person and alternate their regular straight time hourly pay for time lost by them in negotiating with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. The Company will pay the three committee persons their regular straight time hourly pay for regular time lost by them in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement with the Company. It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties any time devoted to perform. Committeemen negotiations shall not be permitted upon request calculated or taken into account for the purpose of entitlement to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or overtime pay, nor shall employees be allowed any overtime pay as a result of negotiating with the Company. The maximum pay will be for a reasonable length the employee’s scheduled shift hours. 7.06 Meetings between the Union Plant Committee and representatives of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to be held when requested by either party upon forty-eight (48) hours notice and the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount submission of time which is considered to be unreasonablea written agenda. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the minutes of these meetings and will give a copy to the Union. International Representative(s) and the local Union advised President may be present at these meetings. 7.07 The Union will supply the Company with a list of committee persons and alternates. 7.08 The Company will notify the Union of supervisors and any others persons with authority and the departments represented. 7.09 The Company will provide a 30 minute orientation period for new employees to be conducted by a member of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this AgreementPlant Committee. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select from the plant Union membership a Shop Committee. The Company further agrees to recognize a Union plant committee the Shop Committee for the purpose of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from representation or any other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit employeesin accordance with the rights set out herein. One Each committee member shall have seniority status with the Company at the time of these committeemen his or her appointment. The Shop Committee shall be Chairmancomposed of one (1) Chairperson and two (2) Committeepersons in addition to the Chairperson. 7.02 A National Representative or Representatives of the Union may be present and participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the Company, where so requested by either party. 7.03 The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be taken by such person during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances. 7.04 Before leaving his regular work to investigate and deal with a complaint or grievance, a Committeeperson shall obtain the permission from their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Plant Manager and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Company agrees Committeeperson shall report to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Unionhis ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on his return. In the event that Management meets with an employee(s) for the purpose of taking disciplinary action, a Committeeperson shall be included in this meeting as a procedural right. 7.05 The Company will compensate a Committeeperson for the time spent during regular working hours in dealing with grievances at their regular rate of pay. 7.06 The Union agrees to supply the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment Shop Committee and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, including the name of the Chairperson, and to leave their regular duties during their working hourskeep such list up-to- date at all times. 7.07 The plant Chairperson shall be assigned to steady day shifts and, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time if necessary other employees shall shift rotate around the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall be considered to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If have the highest seniority in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment bargaining unit for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingArticle 12 purposes. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a All employees will have the right of Union plant committee representation at each step of 2 membersthe grievance procedure, each being from different classification, elected by if they desire and from the bargaining unit employeesUnion agrees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company If the Union agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in represent the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesgrievant, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation no grievant will be required on to discuss any grievance if the Union representative is not present. A grievant will not be represented by any person who might be required to take action, or against whom action might be taken in order to adjust the grievance, or by a representative of any other employee organization. The Board and its designated representative shall have the right to request the presence of additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts representatives. Nothing in this Agreement shall be elected construed to prevent any bargaining unit employee from presenting, at any time, his own grievance in person or appointed for by legal counsel to the responsible school principal, department head, or grievance administrator that alleges violation of a specific article and section of this Agreement. Such grievances may be adjusted without the intervention of the Union, but no adjustment will be made that is inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement and must be presented as outlined in Florida Statutes. Prior to the presentation of such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at grievance, the employee shall furnish the Superintendent or designee with a written statement from the Union indicating the Union will not represent the employee. An employee must exhaust the entire negotiated grievance procedure, including arbitration, before initiating any other appeal. When presenting his own grievance and notwithstanding any other terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the employee shall bear the full costs of all expenses, including, but not limited to, time lost from work, expense of his election own counsel, fees for the preparation and presentation of documents and the fees, services or appointment shall have at least (1other costs of an arbitrator, costs of transcripts, fees charged for the use of meeting/hearing room(s) year seniority with the Companyor other facility, or any other appeal. The Union will be given reasonable opportunity to be present at any meeting called for the resolution of such grievance. When processing grievances during regular work hours, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the Company in writing from time to time his manager of the names time that such Union business will begin and shall report back to work immediately after the end of committeemensuch Union business. While processing grievances, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without ▇ shall suffer no loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate pay and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canshall not be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this required to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetinguse accumulated leave. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Union shall elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize a Plant Committee in the plant, comprised of the following number of seniority employees, one (1) member of which shall be the Chairperson of the Plant Committee. Plant Chairperson in the plant; Three (3) Committeepersons in the plant, one of whom shall be a Skilled Tradesperson. Additionally one shall be recognized as the Union’s Benefit Representative and one the Time Study Representative. Plant Committeepersonswill be assigned to steady day shift and shall be given top seniority in the plant they represent during their term of office, provided they are able to perform the work remaining available. The Company will deal with the Plant Committee in all matters which are properly the subject of the administration of this Agreement. The Company shall recognize a the Plant Union plant committee as the negotiating committee, in addition to the Local President and the National Representatives of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by the The members of the Plant Union Committee will be allowed paid time off the job for the days in which they are involved in direct negotiations with the Company. (a) The Union shall elect or appoint and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen Company shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only Stewards in the absence of the committeeman. plant as provided in this agreement.. In the event there is a reduction in the membership number of the bargaining unit increases employees on any one shift to more less than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Company and Union will meet to review and reduce the number of stewards to be recognized on the shift in question. It is understood and agreed that Stewards may be added by mutual agreement between the Company and the Union or may be reduced by the Union in the plant committee of 3 members elected by and from when the bargaining unit employeespopulation in specific areas justifies additions or reductions. One Where the plant population at the plant falls below there shall be no stewards on the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation Representation on the day shift will be required on any additional shifts by a member of the Plant Committee. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each area has top seniority in area of representation provided is able to perform the available work. However, this seniority shall not supersede the preferentialseniority of the Plant Committee. If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has sufficient seniority to bump to another classification in area of representation, they will be laid off and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time must bump. A maximum of his election or appointment shall have at least three (3) stewards per shift, one (1) year seniority with of whom will be from the Companyskilled trades; The Company will recognize three (3) alternate stewards per shift, one (Io)f who will be from skilled trades. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of any changes in the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment Plant Committeepersons and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen department stewards as well as other employees have regular duties the effective date of such changes. The Company agrees to performnotify the Union in writing of any changes in Management personnel who exercise direct supervisory authority over Bargaining Unit employees. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be permitted, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, to leave regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present settle grievances or as well as deal with other in plant situationsmatters that could lead to a grievance. If The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will advise Supervisor of destination and the general nature of business and the time anticipated to transact such business. Permission to leave work will be granted by the Supervisor within a reasonable period of time without undue delay. The Company may need a reasonable period of time to find a replacement. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report back to Supervisor at the time returns to work. When an employee requests the presence of Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, such representation shall be provided promptly, but in the opinion event of supervision unusual circumstances such time shall not exceed a period of thirty (30) minutes from the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureinitial request. It is understood and agreed that the entire plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman body along with the Plant Committee shall be scheduled entitled to perform a job provided by meet once per month at change of shifts. The Stewards and Plant Committee members who attend the Company. This overtime for representation purposes meeting will be equally divided insofaras possible among the paid their regular members wages at straight time to a maximum of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off hour. Union representationshall fall into two categories or fewer active and over active employees The plant committee will be limited in both instances to inclusive of the Plant Chair. and the Chair being allowed up to hours when the active is or fewer employees and two committeepersons and the Co-chair of the allowed up to hours per year to attend perform plant related union business. When the annual chairperson’s meeting at active workforce is over the Plant Chair will be allowed hours per and the two committeepersons and the Co-chair of the will be allowed to hours per to perform plant related union business. Upon proper notification the CAW National Representatives Local 195Union Presidents, shall be granted admission to the plant covered by this Agreement on the understanding that there will be no undue interference in production. The Union may designate an alternate who will function in the absence of the Plant Chairperson. When available such alternate shall be a Committeeperson. When a Committeeperson or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent the Union may designate another Committeeperson or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who is functioning on the shift to assume the duties of the absent representative. When there is no other Committeeperson or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ available on the shift or when the absence lasts or is expected to last at least one (1) week the Union may designate another employee as an alternate. When members of the Health and Safety Committee are absent the Company will recognize another Health and Safety representative to handle health and safety concerns which may arise. Except with respect to replacement of an absent Plant Chairperson or Health and Safety where duplication of payment may arise, it is understood and agreed that there will be no duplication of or additional payment required for time spent on union business as a result of the designation of alternate Union representatives as aforesaid. The President of the Local Union will be entitled to be present at meetings with Management which involves the Plant Chairperson and/or the Plant Committee. If elected to the position of President or Financial Secretary of a Local Union, an employee shall be retained on the day shift and will have top seniority in plant for term of office, provided such employee is able to perform the work remaining available.. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article if the absence from the plant of an employee so elected may result in significant interferencewith plant operations, the Company and the Union agree to negotiate reasonable special arrangements governing such absence to ensure the interests of the Company are protected. Top seniority for all Union Representatives shall only be applied in the event of a layoff or recall. When a layoff takes place which involves the layoff of Union Representatives such Representatives shall be laid off in the following order: Stewards by area, Health and Safety Financial Secretary, President, Plant Committeepersons, Plant Chairperson. Recalls shall be in the reverse order of layoffs. On the request of either party, the parties shall meet at least twice a year until this Agreement is terminated for the time off will be sent purpose of discussing issues relating to the workplace which affect the parties or any employee bound by this Agreement. In attendance at such meetings for the Union shall be the National Representative, Plant Chairperson and the Skilled Trades Representative and for the Company from Local 195 representation shall include the Director of Human Resources, Corporate Manager Employee Relations and signed by an officer of the localOperation Director.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Union shall elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize a Plant Committee in plant. comprised of the following number of hourly-rated seniority employees, one (1) member of which shall be the Chairperson of Plant Committee. a) Plant Chairperson in plant, Three (3) Committeepersons in plant, one of whom shall be a Skilled Tradesperson. Additionally one shall be recognized as the Union’s Benefit Representativeand one the Study Representative. Plant Committee-persons will be assigned to steady day shift and shall be given top seniority in the plant they represent during their term of office, provided they are able to perform the work remaining available. The Company will deal with the Plant Committee in all matters which are properly the subject of the administration of this Agreement. The Company shall recognize a the committee. In addition to the Local President and the National Representatives of the CAW-Canada. The members of the Plant Union Committee will be allowed paid time off the job for the days in which they are involved in direct negotiations with the Company. (a) The Union shall elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize Stewards in plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected as provided in this agreement. It is and agreed that Stewards may be added by mutual agreement between the Company and from the bargaining unit employeesUnion or may be reduced by the Union in plant when the population in specific area.. justifies additions or reductions. One of these committeemen Where the plant population at the plant falls below there shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in no Stewards on the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation Representation on the day shift will be required on any additional shifts and that by a member of the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the CompanyPlant Committee. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each have top seniority in of representationprovided is able to perform the available work. However, seniority shall notify not the Company in writing from time to time preferential seniority of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to performPlant Committee. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has sufficient seniority to bump to another in area of representation, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time they will be laid off and must bump. The Union shall elect or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate appoint and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If shall recognize stewards in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting.Zone as follows: 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of I) One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.shift covering Skilled Trades;

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall recognize a acknowledges the right of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and to elect or otherwise appoint from the Bargaining Unit employees, a Shop Committee. 7.02 The Company further agrees to recognize the Shop Committee for the purpose of representation or any other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit employees. One unit. 7.03 Each Committee Member shall have one (1) year of these committeemen seniority with the Company at the time of the appointment or election. 7.04 The Shop Committee shall be Chairmancomposed of a Chairperson and one (1) Committee persons. 7.05 A National representative or President of the Local Union may be present and participate in any meeting of the Shop Committee with the Company. 7.06 The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that they shall take only such time as is reasonably necessary during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances. 7.07 Before leaving their regular work to investigate or deal with a complaint or grievance. The Committee person shall obtain the permission of the Department Manager and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Committee persons shall be required to punch in and out when dealing with Union matters. 7.08 Further, an employee’s request to meet with his Committee person to deal with a matter arising out of this Agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Department Manager. 7.09 In the event that management meets with an employee for the purpose of disciplinary action, a Committee person shall be included in the meeting. 7.10 The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in compensate the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman Committee person for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week reasonably held during regular working hourshours to deal with such complaints or grievances. Such compensation shall be at the regular rate of pay. This paragraph does not include compensation for attendance at arbitration hearings. 7.11 The Union agrees to supply the Company with an up to date list of the members of the Shop Committee and the Company shall not be obliged to deal with any person not on the said list. Alternate committee members may be appointed to act during the absence 7.12 The Shop Committee and the Company representatives shall meet on a regular basis, provided there is business for their joint consideration, such meetings to be held at mutually agreed upon times. Requests for a period not meeting will be indicated by a letter from one party to exceed one hour when requiredthe other containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. A national representative Members of the C.A.W. may Shop Committee will be present at paid their clock rates for such meetingattendances. 4.04 7.13 The Company will keep provide one locking filing cabinet for the Union advised of Shop Committee and one locking filing cabinet for the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Health and other management personnel having responsibilities under this AgreementSafety Committee, both to be located in a suitable office accessible to the Committees. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman 7.14 For purpose of representation, there shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Companytwo (2) departments known as 1. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is availableMechanical Department, among the alternate committeemen, if possible2. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from Corporation acknowledges the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence right of the committeeman. In Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards 4.02 The Union shall advise the event the membership Corporation of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by employee serving on these Committees and from the bargaining unit employeesas Stewards. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it It is agreed that the committeemen number of Stewards from a Branch shall be retained on day shiftby mutual agreement. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts Negotiating Committee shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time consist of his election or appointment shall have at least not more than five (15) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingemployees. 4.03 It is understood Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation’s premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head and agreed Chief People Officer, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a dispute. 4.04 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in the form of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employee. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters to the Union. 4.05 The Union acknowledges that committeemen as well as other employees Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to performperform on behalf of the Corporation. Committeemen Such persons shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to not leave their regular duties during without receiving permission from their working hoursappropriate Manager or their designate, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cansuch permission shall not be dealt with within the plantunreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, for a they shall report to their appropriate Manager or their designate, and shall give any reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time explanation which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled requested with respect to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibletheir absence. 4.06 The Company agrees It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to grant deal with the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time off will be sent spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to the Company from Local 195 and signed by including Step 3. 4.07 Should an officer employee believe they are a victim of the local.harassment, including

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from employees in the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only represented by a Bargaining Committee of three (3) employees (1-Unit Chairperson, 1-Committeeperson and 1- Health and Safety Union Chairperson/Committeeperson) elected by the employees in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternatesunit. The names of such committeemen and alternates the members of this Committee shall be furnished certified by the Union to the Company Employer in writing by writing. Should the Uniontotal number of employees in the Bargaining Unit increase as stated below, Union Representation will increase from three (3) as follows: Greater than 100 bargaining unit employees – 1 additional Committeeperson (total 4) Greater than 200 bargaining unit employees – 2 additional Committeepersons (total 5) Greater than 250 bargaining unit employees – 2 Stewards (total 7) (b) The Bargaining Committee will be granted time-off the job as needed to attend to Union Business. In Such requests shall not be unreasonably withheld. (a) The Bargaining Committee Chairperson, National Representative, Local Union President and/or members of the event Bargaining Committee, shall upon first reporting to the Plant Manager or his designate be given access to the Plant during working hours for the purpose of investigating a specific grievance(s) and to promote smoother operation of the Agreement. (b) A member of the Bargaining Committee may leave their work for the purpose of handling grievances or other legitimate representation functions under the grievance procedure. Before leaving the job, the Union representative must first state to the Supervisor the purpose of their activity and must record their time upon leaving. Upon entering a department in the fulfillment of their duties, they must notify the Supervisor of that department of their presence and purpose and also record their time. It is understood that the Company establishes Supervisor shall have time to make arrangements to avoid interruption of work before permitting a 2nd representative to leave a department. It is understood that such arrangements are to be made as soon as practicable and without undue delay. For purposes of clarification, undue delay shall be defined as two hours or 3rd shift it is agreed that less from the committeemen time of request, unless work requirements prohibit such arrangements. (c) All Bargaining Committee members, and Chairperson of the Union Health and Safety Committee shall be retained on day shiftthe First Shift. (d) The Employer authorizes the Union to conduct elections on Employer premises during non work time. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for Notice of such shifts elections shall be elected or appointed made in advance for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his suitable times, locations and election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance proceduredates. It is fully understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative continuation of the C.A.W. may this authority shall be present at such meetingcontingent upon its lack of abuse. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of 5.03 Any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who takes time off their job for the investigation and other management personnel having responsibilities under this adjustment of grievances within the plant during working hours shall be paid by the Employer for such lost time, at their regular rate; provided, however, the total maximum number of such lost time hours does not exceed a total of one hundred (100) hours monthly, as pooled, for all Committeepersons and Stewards. Time spent at Step 2 and Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure shall not be included in the maximum hours stated. In regard to the method of calculating the wage payment as required in Section 5.03 of the Agreement, the parties agree the hourly rate shall be the employee's regular straight time rate. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman 5.04 In the application of this Article there shall be scheduled to perform a job provided no suspension of work by any employee without the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members expressed permission of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleemployee's Supervisor. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 8:01 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select from the bargaining unit employees, a Shop Committee. 8:02 The Company further agrees to recognize the Shop Committee for the purpose of representation or any other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit. 8:03 Each Committee Member shall recognize a Union plant committee have twelve (12) months of 2 seniority with the Company at the time of the appointment. 8:04 The Shop Committee shall be composed of five (5) members; one (1) Chairperson, each being from different classificationone (1) Skilled Trades committeeperson, three (3) Committeepersons. The Skilled Trades Committeeperson shall represent Skilled Trades only and shall be elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One Skilled Trades classifications. 8:05 A National Representative or President of these committeemen the Local Union may be present and participate in any meeting of the Shop Committee with the Company. 8:06 The National or Local Union President shall be Chairmanentitled to meet with the shop Committee prior to the Company meeting. The members of the Shop Committee shall be compensated at their regular rates of pay for time necessarily spent during regular working hours in meeting with the National Representative or Local Union President in preparation for the meeting with the Company. 8:07 The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and likewise Management recognizes that members of the Shop Committee have duties to perform as representatives and that they shall take only such time as is reasonably necessary during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances and other matters arising from this Collective Agreement. 8:08 Before leaving their regular work to investigate or deal with a complaint or grievance, the Committeeperson shall obtain the permission of the Supervisor /Department Manager and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 8:09 Further, an employee’s request to meet with their Committeeperson to deal with a matter arising out of this agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Supervisor/Department Manager. 8:10 In the event that management meets with an employee for the purpose of disciplinary action, or which may lead to disciplinary action for themselves or other employees, a Committeeperson shall be included in the meeting. (a) The Company agrees to recognize compensate the Committeeperson for the time reasonably held during regular working hours to deal with such complaints or grievances. Such compensation shall be at the regular rate of pay. This paragraph does not include compensation for attendance at arbitration hearings. (b) If the Company requires Committee Members to arrive prior to the start of their scheduled shift, or stay late, they will receive the appropriate overtime rate of pay. Committee Members required to attend meetings by the Company on days they are not scheduled to work will receive their regular rates of pay for such time spent. 8:12 The Union agrees to supply the Company with an up to date list of the members of the Shop Committee and the Company shall not be obliged to deal with any person not on the said list. Also the Company will supply the Union with a list of supervisors and managers, and notify the Committee when changes occur. 8:13 The Shop Committee and the Company representatives shall meet on a regular basis, provided there is business for their joint consideration, such meetings to be held at mutually agreed upon times. Requests for a meeting will be indicated by a letter from one party to the other containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. 8:14 When due to the absence of a Committeeperson there would be less than the full compliment of four (4) Committeepersons, the Union may appoint an alternate committeeman who Committeeperson from those employees present to ensure adequate representations. Such alternate shall function only act in the absence of the committeeman. In regular Committeeperson. 8:15 The Company will provide two locking filing cabinets and an office for the event Shop Committee, as well as two locking filing cabinets, a computer and an office for the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by Health and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at largeSafety Committee. The other two offices will be Committeemen elected or appointed equipped with a desk, chairs and telephone and an air conditioner, with the Union responsible for all long distance charges. Telephone messages taken by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelyCompany concerning Union business will be given promptly to a Committee Member. The Company agrees will maintain the current computer in the Union office and replace when required. 8:16 The Plant Chairperson shall be assigned to recognize work the day shift. 8:17 When due to the absence of a Committeeperson, there would be no representation on a shift the Union may appoint an alternative committeeman for alternate Committeeperson to ensure adequate representations on the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternatesshift during such absence. The alternate committeeman shall function only in will be given one (1) hour paid time. 8:18 When a Committee member attends a Step Two meeting with the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates Company, they shall be furnished paid for such attendance at the appropriate rate of pay. 8:19 In addition to the Company in writing by foregoing times the UnionPlant Chairperson will be allowed eight (8) paid hours per shift Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) to attend in-plant union business. In If forty-five (45) or more people are scheduled for production, the event that Plant Chairperson (but not their alternate) will be scheduled Saturday and they will be allowed eight (8) hours paid Union time. If some but less than forty-five (45) people are scheduled for production on Saturday, the Company establishes Plant Chairman (but not the alternate) will be provided four (4) hours Union time. If forty-five (45) or more people are scheduled for production on Sunday or a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that Holiday the committeemen shall Plant Chairperson (but not their alternate) will be retained on day shiftallowed four (4) hours paid Union time. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that pay for all days spent by the alternate committeemen Union Committee negotiating with the Company to a maximum of eight (8) hours per day. In aaddition, the Plant Committee shall receive eight (8) hours regular pay for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least one (1) year seniority with the Companyday of preparation and eight (8) hours regular pay for one (1) day of proof reading. The Union shall notify the Company Also in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request addition to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their foregoing times the Committeeperson working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes afternoon shift will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the allowed two (2) paid hours Monday through Friday. Any alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson substituting for this Committeeperson will be allowed one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195hour. The request for the time off All Committeepersons will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer allowed one (1) hour paid time Monday through Friday on any shift. If members of the localShop Committee are absent from the plant for one (1) day or more per week, their alternates will be given the foregoing time.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 5.1 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from acknowledges the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence right of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases Union to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected appoint or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least otherwise select one (1) year unit chairperson and two (2) stewards from amongst its seniority with employees in the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingbargaining unit. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen 5.2 An employee shall not act as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave ▇ or member of a union committee until after he or she has completed a probationary period. 5.3 The Union acknowledges that shop stewards have their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion perform on behalf of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonableCompany. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor, and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more wherein resuming their regular duties will report again to their immediate supervisor and shall give an explanation reasonably required by their supervisor, to explain the duration of their absence. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall conduct union business outside of the hours of which the employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member working, unless this is available, among the alternate committeemen, if not possible. 4.06 5.4 Employees shall have the right to take their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Unit Chair with them to any disciplinary meeting involving Management personnel. They must provide that request in writing to their supervisor with a copy to the V.P. H.R. 5.5 The Union shall keep the Company advised of the name of the stewards and committee members. No employee shall be recognized as such until the Company has received official notification from the Union. 5.6 The Company recognizes the right of the Union to elect a negotiating committee of not more than three (3) active employees, and will deal with said committee on such matters as are properly the subject of negotiations up until the renewal of this agreement. Employees will not be paid for their time attending negotiations. However, the Company agrees to grant continue to pay employees selected for the chairperson negotiating committee and will recover the wages from the Local Union. 5.7 Notices to Union - The Company shall mail, or fax, and/or e-mail (when documents do not require signatures) to the Unit Chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer copy of each of the localfollowing: (a) The Company will furnish, upon request by the Union a copy of seniority records and wage information for negotiating purposes. (b) The Company when notifying a person of their acceptance as an Employee, shall provide the Union with name, classification, salary and date of hire.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 8.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence Business Representative of the committeeman. In Union shall have access to the event plant during working hours, but in no case, shall his visits interfere with the membership progress of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeeswork. When visiting the Plant, he will first advise the company shall recognize a Union plant committee Superintendent or other super- visory personnel of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two Company. 8.02 There will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence one Labour / Management Committee consisting of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least three (13) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if anymembers, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen three (3) One of the three (3) shall be permitted upon request to the designated as Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss and One (1) shall be a two tier employ- ee. Each member of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. committee shall have at 8.03 The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion names of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant Committee from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such stew- ard or committee - and when no such committee member is available, among man until it has been notified in writing by the alternate committeemen, if possibleUnion of the name of same. 4.06 8.04 The Company understands to advise employees coming within the jurisdiction of this Agreement of changes in Supervisory staff as they occur, by posting for a period of two (2) weeks, the names on the Company bulletin boards. 8.05 The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, stewards and members their co-operation with the Company and with all persons representing the Company in a supervisory capacity. 8.06 The Company undertakes to secure from its super- visory personnel their co-operation with all busi- ness representatives and all persons representing the union in an official capacity as stewards, members of the Labour Management Committee, Health and Safety Committee or members of the Negotiating Committee. 8.07 No discrimination shall be shown against any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Negotiating Committee/Health and Safe- ty Representative for carrying on his duties, but in no case shall his duties interfere with the progress of the work. The Union agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to grant perform on behalf of the chairperson Company and they will not leave their regu- lar duties without first receiving permission from their Supervisor/Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. 8.08 a) It is agreed that for the purpose of Collective Bargaining, a Negotiating Committee compris- ing of two (2) permanent employees, one (1) paid day off per year of which shall be a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the other shall be elected from amongst the Bargaining Unit members along with the Union officials shall meet with the Company representatives in good faith to attend bargain the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195renewal of the Col- lective Agreement as prescribed. The request for activities of the time off negotiating Committee will not interfere unduly with the progress of the work of the Company. The said Committee will co-operate with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. In the event that the Company implements an afternoon or night shift then this Committee shall increase to three (3) one of which shall be sent from the afternoon or night shift. One employee from Tier 2 to be added to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localNegotiating Committee.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. (a) The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence up to nine (9) Stewards, one of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One whom shall be the ChairmanChief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence represent groups of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained employees on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Companytheir respective shifts. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to performStewards. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇ will be allowed to leave their regular his/her duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present settle grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount his/her group without loss of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedurepay provided that he/she obtains prior authorization from his/her Supervisor. It is understood and agreed that such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. On the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative day of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of quarterly ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementmeeting, one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from a shift working days, shall remain at the plant to provide representation. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 (b) The Company agrees to grant recognize a Union Grievance Committee of not more than five (5) employees. The Union Grievance Committee may meet periodically with the chairperson one appointed representative or representatives of the Company at a predetermined date and time. Members who happen to be on duty shall be paid straight time for that part of their regularly scheduled working hours devoted to attendance at such meetings, subject to operational requirements. The Company agrees to pay; four (14) hours pay if the member is on a scheduled day off, four (4) hours pay for an eight (8) hour member if scheduled the night prior or the afternoon of, six (6) hours pay for a twelve hour member if scheduled the night prior or night of the meeting. All hours within this Article shall be paid day off per year at straight time. (c) The Company will pay up to five (5) employees including the President of the Local and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, each from separate areas/lines of progression of the plant at their straight time rates in respect of the regularly scheduled working hours from which they have been excused by the Company to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195negotiation meetings held pursuant to Article1. The request for the time off Employees so excused will be sent scheduled to days. (d) The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer right of the localUnion to increase the aforementioned committees at any time by the addition of a Business Representative of the International Union who are not members of the Bargaining Unit dealing with the Employer.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 ‌ 10.01 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. 10.02 In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its Representatives. Similarly, the Employer will supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 10.03 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being may elect or appoint not more than two (2) stewards from different classification, elected by and from among employees in the bargaining unit employees. One who have completed their probationary period, for the purpose of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only assisting employees in the absence presentation of grievances and conducting union related functions to assist other employees, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 10.04 Union duties and activities will not be carried on during working hours of employment except that the business agent or other full-time executive of the committeeman. In Union may enter the event the membership site for purposes of servicing the bargaining unit increases or to more than 40 employees, interview employees for the company shall recognize a Union plant committee purpose of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at largehearing grievances. The business agent or other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence full-time executive of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company Union must first check- in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the CompanyExecutive Director or designate. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen such visits will be timed to cause as well little disruption as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request possible to the normal conduct of business. It is further understood that representatives of the Union will comply with the Employer’s rules and regulations. 10.05 Whenever a meeting is held with an employee where the subject matter is intended to be disciplinary, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. ▇ may be present as a witness if requested by the employee. If the meeting is of an urgent nature and a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not available, the employee will be able to have an available member of their choosing represent them at such the meeting. 4.04 The Company 10.06 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will keep be immediately notified of the discharge of a bargaining unit employee. If a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not available, the Union advised Representative will be notified. 10.07 Any employee who so desires it, shall have the right to review their personnel record in the presence of the names of Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementa member of Management, upon making a request for same in advance. Such review is to take place at such time and place within the unit as may be designated by Management. Times designated by Management will be reasonable. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman 10.08 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ designated by the Union shall be scheduled released for up to perform fifteen (15) minutes with pay from their regular duties within fifteen (15) calendar days commencing employment of each new employee to provide a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleUnion orientation training. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company shall acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise elect from the plant Union membership a Shop Committee. (b) The Company further agrees to recognize a Union plant committee the Shop Committee for the purpose of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from representation or any other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen in accordance with the rights set out herein. (c) The Shop Committee shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence composed of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established.one 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority Chairperson, two (2) Committeepersons, and one (1) skilled trades Committeeperson. 8.02 A National Representative and/or Representatives of the local Union may be present and participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the Company. . (a) The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time recognizes and agrees that members of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees Shop Committee have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties taken by such person during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time hours to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in grievances. (b) The Chairperson shall be allowed the opinion last two paid hours at the end of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this day shift on Thursday to transact union business. (c) The Chairperson shall be regularly assigned to the committeeman day shift. (d) An 8.01 (c) Committee member shall not be laid off out of the plant so long as there is a job that he/she has the skill and ability to perform. (a) Before leaving his/her regular work to investigate and deal with a complaint or men concerned grievance, a Committeeperson shall obtain the permission from their Supervisor or the Production Manager and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to such permission shall not be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureunreasonably withheld. The plant chairman may request Committeeperson shall report to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementon his/her return. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime (b) In the event that Management meets with an employee(s) for the purpose of taking disciplinary action, a committeeman Committeeperson shall be scheduled present in this meeting so long as one is available in the plant. 8.05 The Company will compensate a Committeeperson for the time spent during regular working hours in dealing with grievances at their regular rate of pay. 8.06 The Union agrees to perform supply the Company with the names of the Shop Committee, including the name of the Chairperson, and to keep such list up to date at all times. 8.07 The Shop Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such times as may be mutually agreed upon. A request for a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes meeting will be equally divided insofaras possible among indicated by a letter or note from either party to the regular members other party containing an agenda of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblesubjects to be discussed. 4.06 8.08 The Company agrees to grant provide a private file cabinet, desk and chair for the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year use of the Plant Committee. An office will continue to attend be provided subject to significant change in the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195plant and facility. The request Company shall provide the phone, fax and computer for the time off will be sent to Union Office. Equipment maintenance is the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localUnion’s responsibility.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from employees in the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only represented by a Bargaining Committee of three (3) employees (1-Unit Chairperson, 1-Committeeperson and 1- Health and Safety Union Chairperson/Committeeperson) elected by the employees in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternatesunit. The names of such committeemen and alternates the members of this Committee shall be furnished certified by the Union to the Company Employer in writing by writing. Should the Uniontotal number of employees in the Bargaining Unit increase as stated below, Union Representation will increase from three (3) as follows: Greater than 100 bargaining unit employees – 1 additional Committeeperson (total 4) Greater than 200 bargaining unit employees – 2 additional Committeepersons (total 5) Greater than 250 bargaining unit employees – 2 Stewards (total 7) (b) The Bargaining Committee will be granted time-off the job as needed to attend to Union Business. In Such requests shall not be unreasonably withheld. (a) The Bargaining Committee Chairperson, National Representative, Local Union President and/or members of the event Bargaining Committee, shall upon first reporting to the Plant Manager or his designate be given access to the Plant during working hours for the purpose of investigating a specific grievance(s) and to promote smoother operation of the Agreement. (b) A member of the Bargaining Committee may leave their work for the purpose of handling grievances or other legitimate representation functions under the grievance procedure. Before leaving the job, the Union representative must first state to the Supervisor the purpose of their activity and must record their time upon leaving. Upon entering a department in the fulfillment of their duties, they must notify the Supervisor of that department of their presence and purpose and also record their time. It is understood that the Company establishes Supervisor shall have time to make arrangements to avoid interruption of work before permitting a 2nd representative to leave a department. It is understood that such arrangements are to be made as soon as practicable and without undue delay. For purposes of clarification, undue delay shall be defined as two hours or 3rd shift it is agreed that less from the committeemen time of request, unless work requirements prohibit such arrangements. (c) All Bargaining Committee members, and Chairperson of the Union Health and Safety Committee shall be retained on day shiftthe First Shift. (d) The Employer authorizes the Union to conduct elections on Employer premises during non-work time. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for Notice of such shifts elections shall be elected or appointed made in advance for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his suitable times, locations and election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance proceduredates. It is fully understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative continuation of the C.A.W. may this authority shall be present at such meetingcontingent upon its lack of abuse. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of 5.03 Any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who takes time off their job for the investigation and other management personnel having responsibilities under this adjustment of grievances within the plant during working hours shall be paid by the Employer for such lost time, at their regular rate; provided, however, the total maximum number of such lost time hours does not exceed a total of one hundred (100) hours monthly, as pooled, for all Committeepersons and Stewards. Time spent at Step 2 and Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure shall not be included in the maximum hours stated. In regard to the method of calculating the wage payment as required in Section 5.03 of the Agreement, the parties agree the hourly rate shall be the employee’s regular straight time rate. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman 5.04 In the application of this Article there shall be scheduled to perform a job provided no suspension of work by any employee without the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members expressed permission of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleemployee’s Supervisor. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 9.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least may select one (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, with at least one (1) year of seniority, to represent employees employed in each of the following areas: Room Service, Kitchen, Stewarding, Service, Maintenance, Park Terrace, River Runner, Banquet and Front Desk. The Housekeeping area shall be entitled to select two (2) shop stewards, each of whom shall have at least one (1) year of seniority to represent employees in that department. In addition, the Union shall be entitled to select or elect one (1) employee with at least one (1) year of seniority to act as the Chairperson. 9.02 The Union will inform the Company in writing of the identity of the stewards and the Company shall not be obligated to recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. (a) No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Union committee member or Union official employed by the Company may leave their his regular duties without the permission of his supervisor in order to attend to Union business, such permission not to be unreasonably withheld. Such person shall not be so absent for more than a reasonable period of time in order to attend to the matter. Upon his return to his regular duties after having secured such prior permission, he shall give any explanation reasonably required by his supervisor to explain the duration of his absence. (b) Where it is necessary for a union representative to investigate an employee/s grievance or complaint during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If the employee shall not be disrupted in the opinion performance of supervision his/her assigned duties without the amount prior permission of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered that employee=s supervisor, such permission not to be unreasonable. Such withholding unreasonably withheld. 9.04 For the purposes of this Agreement, the stewards, together with the officers of the Local Union and the Negotiation Committee, shall be deemed to be subject to the grievance procedureofficials of the Union. The plant chairman may request parties hereto agree that the Union officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken see that this Agreement is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. faithfully carried out. 9.05 It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period business representative will not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative conduct business in any area of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingHotel other than that designated by the Human Resources Department. 4.04 The 9.06 Lead hands will not recommend discipline for employees. Employees required to attend investigative meetings with the Company will keep which may result in discipline, or to attend meetings held for the purpose of issuing discipline, shall be represented by a Union advised of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who shall be the names of employee=s area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementand/or chairperson, if he/she is available. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 9.07 The Company agrees to grant compensate the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year Committee persons for time reasonably used during regular working hours in order to attend deal with such complaints, grievances or meetings as are provided for herein. Such compensation shall be at the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195regular rate of pay. The request Company further agrees that for each day of his or her attendance upon an arbitration hearing pursuant to the terms of this agreement, the Chairperson shall be entitled to receive eight hours pay at his or her normal hourly rate, with gratuity ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) to be paid at a rate of $15.00\hour when dealing with authorized union business. Additionally, the Chairperson shall be entitled to one day=s leave with pay in each calendar year for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer purpose of the localattending a union seminar.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 ‌ 3.1 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee employees, for the purpose of 2 memberscollective bargaining, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in represented by a Bargaining Committee of not more than three (3) employees including the absence President of the committeemanLocal. In the event the membership Employees on this committee shall be seniority employees of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant Board and their selection as committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall can be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing any manner determined by the Union. In The International Union can be represented by a staff representative. An alternate may be appointed to serve on the event that committee during the Company establishes absence of a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that member. 3.2 The Board will recognize three (3) members as the committeemen shall be retained on day shiftgrievance committee to serve all Ferndale Public Schools. The Company agrees Board will recognize that union representation each member from the Grievance Committee will serve as the representative for their assigned schools and the assignment can be required on in any additional shifts and that manner determined by the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedUnion. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment 3.3 The following employee groups - Maintenance and Bus Drivers - shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for each elect a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for their employee group who shall be a seniority employee of the Board and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementfurther, that a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be elected by the total employee group who shall be a seniority employee of the Board. The election procedure shall be by determination of the Union. These stewards will provide union representation for their group. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by 3.4 The president and/or their designee may prepare and review grievances. The president of the Company. This overtime for representation purposes Union will be equally divided insofaras permitted to leave his/her work to attend grievance committee meetings, special conferences, or other local union business within the Ferndale School District, but he/she shall first request and secure the approval whenever possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year his/her supervisor before he/she leaves his/her job to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195meeting. 3.5 Committee members and stewards shall have full time work to perform during their scheduled working hours. They may be permitted, without loss of pay; to investigate grievances within the Ferndale School District but they shall first request and secure approval of their supervisor. The request for the supervisor may grant sufficient time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer committeemen or stewards to leave their work for these purposes. 3.6 In no event shall any Union representative leave a job where the health, safety or general welfare of the localschools, teachers, students, or property shall be in danger or jeopardized, nor shall any such leaving occur when damage to school property or equipment might occur. 3.7 Whenever an employee is absent from his/her job because of attending a mutually scheduled negotiating session, or an arbitration proceeding, the Union will arrange with that employee, or other union members, to assure that the missed work is covered or made up, without additional cost to the Board.‌

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 Company the right of the Union to appoint or other- wise select who shall be permanent employees with seniority, as lined in The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company further agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman stewards who shall function will only be in the absence of the committeemandesignated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. For purpose of continuity of representation, the Plant Chairperson shall be and to clay shift. Wages shall be paid by the Company at per hour more than the highest non-skilled wage rate in Article or the rate held at the time assumed the duties of Plant Chairperson, whichever is the greater. In recognition the event overtime and irregu- lar hours worked by the membership of the bargaining unit increases to Plant Chairperson, s/he shall be paid for forty-eight hours at straight time rate each week. A Plant Chairperson who is a skilled tradesperson shall be paid per hour more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employeesskilled trade’s rate. One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representation shall be as follows : Day Shift 4 stewards Afternoon Shift 3 stewards Midnight Shift 2 stewards Service 2 stewards The Union will supply the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from Company with a list of Stewards showing the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelyzone for which each is responsible. The Company agrees will be notified, in writing, each time a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ resigns or is appointed, and will not be required to recognize an alternative committeeman for any employee as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ whose name does not appear on the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shiftlist. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that make available a suitable location in the alternate committeemen Plant for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the CompanyUnion to con- duct elections. The Union shall notify acknowledges that, with the Company in writing from time to time exception of the names of committeemenPlant Chairperson, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees Stewards have regular duties to performperform on behalf the Company, and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without obtaining per- mission of their immediate Team Leader and have a reasonable explanation which may be required respect their absence. Committeemen Stewards and Committee persons will be excused from their regular duties with pay for a period of two hours monthly for the purpose of attending a Stewards’ and/or meeting. All shift Stewards shall also be permitted upon request to paid two hours at their straight time hourly rate, for the purposes of attending these meetings. It is agreed that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or Committee person will not enter a work area a view to leave their regular duties during their working hoursconducting Union business therein, without loss the permis- sion of time or pay, for a the Team Leader of the work area. Union representatives shall be allowed reasonable length of paid time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureperform their duties. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for no employee will leave workstation to register a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of complaint or grievance with his/her Zone ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five ▇, or more employees are scheduled otherwise to work overtime engage in Union business, without the permission Team Leader. Where, in the opinion of his/her Team Leader, it is necessary or advisable for the employee to remain at his/her workstation at time of asking, permission will be granted at the earliest possible time. While attending meetings with Management, Stewards shall receive nor- mal compensation of wages equal to their regular working hours, but not exceed. eight hours in a committeeman day. This provision shall also apply to the Union Negotiating Committee during meetings with Management for renewal of the agreement. Payment of Bargaining Committee members’ wages for preparation of contract proposals will be scheduled to perform a job provided maximum of three days. Meetings will be held not less than sixty days prior to contract expiration, The Company shall convene a meeting with the Bargaining Committee upon receipt of an agenda of all matters to be discussed. Such meetings shall take place within seventy-two hours from receipt of the agenda. The Union also that the Company may introduce matters for discussion. During periods of approved leave of absence requested by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among National Office or Local the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant continue payment of wages for employees who are excused from regular duties with the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend understanding that the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195Union shall reimburse the Company for any and all monies paid. The Any such request for the time off will leave of absence must be sent forwarded in writing to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer attention of the local.Manager, Industrial Relations,

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall recognize a acknowledges the right of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and to appoint or otherwise select from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. Plant Union membership a Shop Committee as follows: 7.02 The Company further agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by Shop Committee and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman Stewards for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman purpose of representation of employees on matters arising from this Agreement, or other matters, connected with their employment. 7.03 Each committee member shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to have seniority with the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment her appointment. (i) The Shop Committee shall have at least be composed of six (6) members; one (1) year seniority Chairperson, one (1) Vice-Chairperson, one Skilled Trades Committeeperson and two (2) Committeepersons (in addition to one Weld Technician Representative who will attend grievance meetings and future negotiations (maximum two five (25) days) to address Weld Tech issues). (ii) The Vice-Chairperson/designate will be provided eight (8) hours of each shift worked excluding holidays and weekends, provided the active number of hourly employees working in the facility is equal to or greater than one hundred and fifty (150) employees. If the number of active employees working in the facility is less than one hundred and fifty (150) employees, the vice-chairperson shall be provided four (4) hours of union time of each shift worked excluding holidays and weekends. The Vice-Chairperson in addition to their duties will act as a benefit representative for the membership as well as receive additional time to deal with other Union business, subject to the Companyprovisions of the Collective Agreement. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time the names and titles of the names Union plant committee, in order for the Company to recognize the identity of committeementhe Shop Committee. (iii) In addition to the above, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Company will recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on the midnight shift and an alternate ▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss ▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate the day shift and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsthe afternoon shift. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the The Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company further recognize one (1) additional skilled trade’s ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedurerotate on his regular shift. It is understood and agreed that the plant alternate Stewards on the day shift and afternoon shift will only be recognized in the absence of a regular Committeeperson. b) National or Local Representatives of the Union may be present and participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the Company. The National Representative or Representatives shall be entitled to meet with the Shop Committee for a reasonable period of time prior to a meeting with the Company and the members of the Committee will be paid for such time. c) The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee and Stewards have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be taken by such person during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances or handle other Union business. If the Company requires any member of the Shop Committee to remain at work after the completion of their regular shift for Union business, then the Committeepersons will be paid their applicable overtime rate for such time. The Company will allow the Plant Chairperson/designate eight (8) hours of each shift. The committeeperson on afternoon shift will be entitled to the first two (2) hours of each shift (plus any other time needed) excluding weekends and holidays for Union business in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement. In event that both committee may meet together once persons are on afternoon shift together, each week during committee person will be allowed one hour per shift at the beginning of the shift. In addition all Committeepersons will be entitled to the last two (2) hours for Union business on the last scheduled work day of the week, plus any other time needed for Union business in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement. d) Before leaving his regular working hourswork to investigate and deal with a complaint or grievance or to attend to other Union business, a Chairperson/Committeeperson /▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain the permission of his foreperson. The foreperson shall not withhold unreasonably his permission and shall not defer his permission, by reason of production requirements, for more than a reasonable period of time not to exceed one hour thirty (30) minutes. The Committeeperson shall report to his foreperson on his return. In addition, when requiredCommitteepersons are scheduled on a shift other than days and they are required to attend to Union/Company business in accordance with the Collective Agreement on the day shift, they will be paid the appropriate overtime rates or be given the equivalent time off from their regularly scheduled shift, whichever is their preference. A national representative The Chairperson/Committeeperson/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed reasonable time to meet with the employee. This time will be no loss of wages for either the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of Chairperson/Committeeperson/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under the employee affected. In the event that the Company meets with an employee(s) for the purposeof disciplinary action, a Chairperson/Committeeperson/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be included in this Agreementmeeting. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman e) In accordance with this understanding the Company will compensate such Committeeperson/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the time spent during their regular working hours in dealing with the grievances at their regular rate of pay. f) The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Skilled Trades Committeeperson shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by work on the Companyday shift. This overtime for representation purposes The Committeepersons will be equally divided insofaras possible among scheduled to work on the regular day or afternoon shift. g) If the Chairperson and or Vice-Chairperson are absent from work, a designate Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson will be appointed. Where the Committeeperson or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent and there would otherwise be no representation for employees on the shift, the Weld Tech or Skilled Trades Committeeperson will be appointed, if the above are not available, the Union may appoint a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from those employees with seniority and from those employees scheduled on such shift. h) The Shop Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such times as may be mutually agreed upon. A request for a meeting will be indicated by a letter or note from either party to the other party containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. i) During negotiations to amend this Collective Agreement, the Company will pay each of the members of the plant committee - Negotiating Committee, at straight time hourly rates, for the time spent in negotiations with the Company up to the date upon which a work stoppage occurs. The Company will also pay each member of the Negotiating Committee for five (5) consecutive days to prepare new contract amendments commencing with the next Collective Agreement. During negotiations and when no the five (5) day preparation period, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ working the day shift appointed by the Chairperson will be allowed eight (8) hours in the Union office to attend phone calls and Union business. For each negotiating session that occurs, such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblepayment shall be a maximum of eight (8) hours. 4.06 7.04 The Company will provide a Union office to the Chairperson and Co Chairperson with a phone with voice mail, desks, chairs, and two (2) computers with internet access, internet fees, fax, office supplies, printer and a filing cabinet with a lock. The Company will not be responsible for the payment of any long distance charges. In the event the Company expands the current facility, the Company will agree to provide a larger Union office for the Chairperson/Vice-Chairperson. The Company agrees to grant provide the chairperson Health & Safety Committee with an office, one (1) telephone with voice mail, one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 desk & chair and signed by an officer of the localone (1) filing cabinet and a computer with internet access.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7:01 The Company Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee comprised of three (3) Employees of the Employer, and union representatives. The Employer shall recognize a Union plant and deal with said committee of 2 memberswith respect to any matters which properly arise for its consideration, provided that each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence member of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant negotiating committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least not less than one (1) year year's seniority with the CompanyEmployer. No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without prior authorization of the Union. 7:02 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select two (2) committeepersons and one (1) chairperson to assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representative of the Employer. 7:03 The Union shall notify acknowledges that the Company in writing from time to time Committeepersons and members of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees Negotiation Committee have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to perform on behalf of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties during without first obtaining permission from their working hours, without loss immediate supervisor. Permission from the supervisor shall not be unreasonably withheld. The employee will report to his or her immediate supervisor directly upon completion of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time the union business. 7:04 It is understood that the committeepersons will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to investigate and present grievances or deal with other grievances of employees. In accordance with this understanding, the Employer will not deduct pay from such employees for time spent in plant situations. If negotiating with the Employer and in handling grievances of employees: (a) while negotiating a renewal of the within Collective Agreement as herein provided up to but not including arbitration; (b) in the opinion case of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this a rights grievance, up to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canbut not be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureincluding arbitration proceedings. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during foregoing does not apply to time spent on such matters outside of regular working hours. However, for if a period not committeeperson is called to exceed one hour when required. A national representative work prior to the start of their shift and/or stays at work past the end of their shift in order to attend a meeting with representatives of the C.A.W. may Hospital, all such time before or after the regular shift will be present treated as regular time and will paid at such meetingstraight time. 4.04 The Company will keep 7:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled on other than day shift shall have their shift changed to "days" for the purpose of attending negotiations. Days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. Such changes shall not subject the Employer to any premium payment. 7:06 If in the performance of her duties as Union advised representative, an employee is required to enter any area within the Hospital, she shall, upon entering such area, immediately report her presence to the immediate Supervisor of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementarea. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 7:07 The Company Employer agrees to grant copy to the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be any correspondence sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of Union office dealing with or affecting the localBargaining Unit as a whole, or its members. 7:08 The Employer agrees to retain the Chairperson at work during any lay-offs in employment within the bargaining unit during their term in office.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company shall acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise elect from the plant Union membership a Shop Committee. (b) The Company further agrees to recognize a Union plant committee the Shop Committee for the purpose of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from representation or any other matters arising which concern the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen in accordance with the rights set out herein. (c) The Shop Committee shall be Chairmancomposed of one (1) Chairperson, two (2) Committeepersons, and one (1) skilled trades Committeeperson. (d) The Shop Committee will be allowed to hold a committee meeting once (1) per month during company hours up to one (1) hour. A Union/Management committee shall be appointed consisting of the Union shop committee, and representatives from the employer and will meet quarterly (4) times per year for up to 2 hours. Either party may invite a resource person to participate in the meeting if they chose to. The parties may mutually agree to meet more often if required. 8.02 A National Representative and/or Representatives of the local Union may be present and participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the Company. (a) The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be taken by such person during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances. (b) The Chairperson shall be allowed the last three (3) paid hours at the end of the day shift on Tuesday to transact union business. When the Chairperson is absent for any reason the Company shall allow one other Committeeperson to utilize the three paid hours referred to in the above paragraph to transact union business provided that the provisions of Article 8.04 (a) are complied with. (c) The Chairperson shall be regularly assigned to the day shift. (d) An 8.01 (c) Committee member shall not be laid off out of the plant so long as there is a job that he/she has the skill and ability to perform. (a) Before leaving his/her regular work to investigate and deal with a complaint or grievance, a Committeeperson shall obtain the permission from their Supervisor or the Vice President, Operations and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Committeeperson shall report to his Supervisor on his/her return. (b) In the event that Management meets with an employee(s) for the purpose of taking disciplinary action, a Committeeperson shall be present in this meeting. 8.05 The Company will compensate a Committeeperson for the time spent during regular working hours in dealing with grievances at their regular rate of pay. 8.06 The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of the Shop Committee, including the name of the Chairperson, and to keep such list up to date at all times. 8.07 The Shop Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such times as may be mutually agreed upon. A request for a meeting will be indicated by a letter or note from either party to the other party containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. 8.08 The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only provide a private file cabinet, desk and chair for the use of the Plant Committee. An office will continue to be provided subject to significant change in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelyfacility. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman shall provide the phone, fax and computer for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternatesUnion Office. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by Equipment maintenance is the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established’s responsibility. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize Employer will a Union plant committee Plant Com- mittee of 2 three members, each being from different classification, elected one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 Union from among the employees, for the company purpose of han- dling and settling grievances. One Committeeperson shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and be selected from em- ployees in the Plastics/Finishing Departments. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the bargaining unit employeesemployees in the Department. One Committeeperson shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and selected from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only employees in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the CompanyTech- nical Services Department. The Union shall notify the Company Employer in writing from time to time of the names of committeemensuch Committeepersons at the time of their appointment. Each member of the Plant Com- mittee shall have at least one year’s sen- iority. The three members of the Plant Com- mittee will be retained on the in their individual classifications so long as it is con- sistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capa- ble of performing the work required. Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the respective dates Employer will one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these unrepresented shifts and will have at least one year’s seniority. The Stewards will not be members of the Plant Committee. The Union shall notify the Em- ployer in writing of the names of such Stew- ards at the time of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to performappointment. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time Committeeperson or pay, for a reasonable length of time to the Plant Committee shall investigate and present process grievances or deal in accordance with other the Grievance Procedure set out in plant situationsthis Agreement. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment At any further negotiations for the amount renewal of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonablethis Agreement, the Company bargaining unit will indicate this to be repre- sented by the chairman and may withhold payment for Plant Committee as defined in Article the amount Union’s National Representa- tive and/or the President of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of Local No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committeeperson shall leave his work to investigate or process any grievance or negotiate with the Employer with- out the prior consent of his supervisor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. The Employer will pay Stewards and other management personnel having responsibilities under Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances pro- vided that, in the opinion of the Employer, the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Em- ployer will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in negotiating the renewal of this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman . There shall be scheduled to perform a job provided no discrimination, intimi- dation or coercion by the CompanyEmployer or the ion or its members against any employee in accordance with the Human Rights Code. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among Whenever the regular members of masculine gender appears in this Agreement it shall also mean the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among femi- nine gender as the alternate committeemen, if possibletext requires. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 8:01 The Company shall recognize a acknowledges the right of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and to appoint or otherwise select from the Union membership, a Shop Committee. The Company will recognize the Shop Committee for the purpose of bargaining unit employeescollective agreements and representing employees on matters arising from the agreement as well as other matters connected with their employment. One The Company will recognize three (3) members of these committeemen the Shop Committee representing Windsor, Chatham and Toronto yards. Should the Company open any new terminal or yard an additional committeeperson will be recognized for each terminal and/or yard provided that there are at least eight (8) members working out of that yard and/or terminal. 8:02 A National Representative and/or a Local Union official may, at the request of the Union, be present and participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the Company. 8:03 The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be taken by such persons with grievances. Such time will be without loss of pay. 8:04 Meetings between the Shop Committee and the Company will be held during regular working hours and without loss of pay. 8:05 The Company will recognize alternate committeepersons elected and or appointed by the union on any day or shift where regular members of the Shop Committee are not available. 8:06 The Shop Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such times as may be mutually agreed upon. A request for a meeting will be indicated by a letter or note from either party to the othe r party containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. (a) The Shop Committee Chairperson or designate will have the option to be employed on the day shift, and will be assigned local runs including local U.S. whenever possible and the Chairperson reserves the right to decline highway runs. Should the Chairperson opt not to work dayshift, there must be another Committeeperson on days. This option is not considered to be a bid. Designates will only be selected when a chairperson is absent for five (5) working days or more. Local runs are defined as any work within a fifty (50) mile radius in Ontario and sixty-five (65) miles into the U.S. of the chairperson’s home terminal. Highway runs are defined as outside the fifty (50) mile radius in Ontario and sixty-five (65) miles into the U.S. of the chairperson’s home terminal (b) The Shop Committee will receive a minimum of nine (9) hours pay per day Monday to Friday provided that the work is available, and they choose to exercise this agreement. 8:08 The Company will pay each of the three (3) members of the Negotiating Committee, at straight time hourly rates, for up to three (3) days to prepare for negotiations and for the time spent in negotiations up to and including the date a strike or lockout commences. For each preparation day or negotiation session that occurs, such payment shall be Chairman. to a maximum of nine (9) hours. 8:09 The National Representative or Representatives of the Union shall be entitled to meet with the Shop Committee in a reasonable period of time not to exceed one (1) hour prior to the final step grievance meeting with no loss of wages. 8:10 The Company will promptly give the Chairperson and Committeepersons messages when phone calls are received for them relating to union business and the Chairperson and the Committeepersons will be allowed reasonable time to return such calls, provided the Union does not abuse this provision. 8:11 The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only pay the chairperson nine (9) hours pay while attending the Unifor Local 195 plant chairperson's seminar, once per year. 8:12 The Company agrees to provide a collective agreement to all employees and twenty (20) copies to the National Union within two (2) months after ratification. 8:13 The Company will pay monthly into a special fund one cent (1₵) per hour per employee for all compensated hours to the Local Union for the purpose of representation in areas of W.C.B., E.I., C.P.P., disability and health and welfare benefits. 8:14 In addition to time referred to elsewhere in this article, the absence chairperson of the committeemanShop Committee will be allowed six (6) hours per week on Monday to attend to routine union matters. In the event the membership number of employees on the seniority list is below thir ty-five (35) members, the above six (6) hours will be reduced to four (4) hours. 8:15 The Company will provide the Chairperson with a cell phone allowance of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) per quarter. The reimbursement will be issued as a non- taxable line item no later than the first full pay period following the close of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman month for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternatespreceding quarter. The alternate committeeman shall function only in Should the absence of Chairperson not wish to receive the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation cell phone allowance, will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingsuch. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company Employer agrees to an Executive Com- mittee consisting of not more than six elected members of the employees covered by this Agreement, for the purposes of the negotiation and administration of this Agreement. This committee will also serve as the Union positions, President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The aforementioned Committee shall recognize not suffer any loss of pay or benefits during any and all negotiating meetings up to and including conciliation, but not beyond. This Committee may be enlarged at any time by the addition of a non-university representative of the Union plant committee when deal- ing with the Employer. The Employer agrees to 9 stewards including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the purpose of 2 membersassisting employees in presen- ting grievances to the Employer as set forth in this Agreement. These stewards, each being who will be elected or appointed from different classification, elected by and from amongst the employees in the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership unit, will each represent a segment of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only as listed in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 Appendix It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has his regular duties as an employee to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request perform and that if it is necessary , to investigate a grievance or attend a grievance hearing during work- ing hours, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to ▇ will not leave their regular duties during their working hours, his work without loss first obtain- ing the permission of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time his Supervisor which is considered to shall not be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureunreasonably withheld. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report again to his Supervisor at the time of his return to work. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of names of the stewards, and elected officers of the Union and the effective dates of their elections or appointments Terms of Reference for Union-Management Relations Committee The Union-Management Relations Committee will serve to: administer the terms of the Agreement between Local and the University act as the Safety Committee as required under provincial legislation address matters outside the Agreement which are of mutual concern. Membership will consist of: For the Assistant Director of Employee Relations Manager, Residences Manager, Cash Outlets Manager, Central Food Commissary Executive Committee Members For the Union President Vice-President Recording Secretary Secretary/Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ The Employer will endeavour to inform the Union/Manage- ment Committee of major amendments to the rules and regula- tions in Article whenever possible, prior to their implementation. It may be desirable to request persons other management personnel having responsibilities than listed under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled 2 above to work overtime attend for specific discussions. Provided the University to the attendance of a committeeman shall member of the bargain- ing unit, that employee will not suffer a loss of pay. The Committee will meet once per month unless changed by mutual matters for discussion will be scheduled to perform a job provided exchanged by the CompanyUnion and Management at least working days prior to the meeting. This overtime for representation purposes The University will provide secretarial service and minutes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular produced and distributed to all members within one week of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleeach meeting. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 1. The Union shall elect or appoint, and the Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 membersrecognize, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman those employees who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have completed at least one (1) year seniority service with the CompanyCompany a plant committee of four (4) people, one of whom will be the chairperson and one of whom will be vice-chairperson. The Union committee people shall notify be employed on the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingday shift. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure2. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for Company shall also recognize a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who will be elected or appointed by the Union and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementwork on the afternoon or midnight shift during such periods as the Company schedules these shifts and is equal to or greater than five (5) employees. Stewards will have preferred seniority on their shift for lay off and recall purposes only. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by 3. The Union will inform the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among Company in writing of the regular names of the stewards and members of the Grievance Committee and of any subsequent changes in the names of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or members of the Grievance Committee. The Company shall not be asked to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or member of the Grievance Committee until such notification from the Union has been received. 4. The Union acknowledges that committee persons and stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission from their supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. In the application of representation language “such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld” it is understood that a supervisor will not detain a Union representative from performing legitimate representation and by the same token the Union representative will understand the occasional need to complete a job in the interest of continuing production before leaving for legitimate union business. In any event, no such Union representative shall be detained any longer than thirty (30) minutes to perform their union representation duties. 5. The Company shall schedule a meeting, date and time within the time limits prescribed for any grievance submitted to Step 2 and/or Step 3 of the grievance procedure. The grievance committee only shall be compensated at their job rate for any regular scheduled work hours lost during such meeting with Company representatives. Overtime shall be paid when the meeting has been requested by the Company or the meeting goes beyond the Union representatives scheduled shift. 1. The plant committee - referred to in Section 1, shall head the seniority list during their term of office for layoff and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblerecall purposes only. 4.06 The Company agrees 2. A committee person will be required where more than nine (9) employees on the day shift at any one plant are required to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195work on Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. 7. The request for the time off plant chairperson will be sent to paid thirty cents ($.30) per hour above the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the localtwo. The plant vice- chairperson will be paid twenty cents ($.20) per hour above the plant average or his/her own rate, the greater of the two.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 5:01 The Union shall be entitled to appoint or otherwise select three (3) employees who shall be recognized by the employer to process any verbal or written grievance or complaint. One (1) member shall be recognized as the Chairperson and the other two shall be recognized as the Committeeperson. Said employees shall be allowed time absent from work with pay to process such grievance. The Credit Union shall not be unreasonable in granting this. The Union reserves the right to appoint an alternate in the absence of a regular committeeperson. 5:02 The Company shall will recognize the said Committee for the purpose of handling any grievance or bargaining on any matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of the Agreement including the negotiating of amendments for a Union plant committee new contract. 5:03 Whenever an employee is being disciplined for any reason, a union representative or designate will be present during interview. 5:04 The employer will supply a listing to the union by the 30th of 2 members, each the month of: 1) Employees that have acquired seniority. 2) Employees on a leave of absence. 3) Employees on layoff or being from different classification, elected by and from recalled. (A copy of the notice will be given to the Union.) 4) Employees who are discharged. 5) Employees transferred into or out of the bargaining unit. 6) Employees that have lost seniority. 7) Employees being transferred within bargaining unit. 8) Copies of all job postings, applicants and successful candidates within the unit. 9) Copies of weekly part time schedules. (on Thursday) 10) Any hours changed after weekly schedule posted. 11) Seniority list. 12) Overtime hours. 13) Copies of appointment letters. 5:05 The Chairperson and Committee shall exercise top unit employeesseniority in reference to layoffs. (a) The Company will allow the Chairperson and Committee each seven (7) hours per month, if required, to attend to union business without loss of pay providing prior notice has been provided and the matters relate to Motor City Community Credit Union. One Such time is non-accumulative. The Chairperson may be granted such additional time as reasonably required to deal with any ongoing issues. The Company will provide the union with a locking filing cabinet and access to a private office with use of these committeemen a telephone when dealing with employee’s complaints and / or grievances as required. (b) The employer shall be Chairman. allow any representative of the National Union or Local to attend any meeting with the employer. 5:07 The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in pay lost time for the absence Chairperson, and the Committeepersons to attend the local monthly Executive Meeting for Local 240 of the committeeman. In CAW. 5:08 Any lost time incurred by the event committee for preparation and attendance for arbitration will be paid by the membership credit union. 5:09 Upon the written request of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesUnion, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall Employer will grant such time as may be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman necessary for negotiations for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence renewal of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they this agreement which are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week conducted during regular working hours, hours for a period not up to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep three (3) employees selected by the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementas its negotiating team with pay. Such time will also include three (3) days with pay to be used as prep days for negotiations. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company Museum acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not more than five (5) Employees have completed their probationary period. The Employee members of the Negotiating Committee will be by the Museum for hours spent during their respective normally scheduled working hours in meetings with the Museum’s bargaining committee in respect of negotiations for the amendment of this Agreement as contemplated by Article prior to any conciliation, mediation or voluntary arbitration proceedings. In addition, in order that the Negotiating Committee may properly prepare for bargaining, the Committee members shall each be entitled to up to hours’ leave prior to and during the negotiating process up to conciliation without loss of pay or other benefits. Reasonable notice shall be given to the Museum before leave is to be taken. The duration of cumulative days taken shall not exceed three (3) at one time. The Museum will recognize a Union plant committee Local Executive Committee composed of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One a maximum of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees nine Employee representatives to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only assist Employees in the absence administration of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the CompanyAgreement. The Union shall notify agrees to supply the Company in writing from time to time of Museum with the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, members of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood Local Executive Committee and agreed its officers, and any change thereto. The Union acknowledges that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties the members of the Local Executive Committee must continue to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave perform their regular duties during their working hoursduties; and, without loss of time or payexcept as provided for herein, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion that all activities of the Company Local Executive Committee will be carried on outside of the amount regular working hours of time taken is unreasonablethe members thereof, unless otherwise permitted by the Company will indicate this Museum after request for permission to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week carry on such activities during regular working hours, for . An Employee representative who attends grievance meeting with a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative or representatives of the C.A.W. may Museum as contemplated by Article shall be present paid at regular rate for so spent during scheduled working hours, provided that shall first obtained permission to attend such meeting. 4.04 meeting from immediate supervisor. The Company will keep Museum that permission to attend a grievance meeting or to investigate grievances shall not be unreasonably withheld, and the Union advised of agrees that no more than two Employee representatives shall attend or to attend a Step grievance meeting with the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under representative. Participation by bargaining unit members in joint committees as provided for elsewhere in this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman , shall be scheduled considered to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleMuseum work as distinct from Union work as set out in this Article. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.01 The Company shall recognize a acknowledges the right of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and to appoint or otherwise select from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. Plant Union membership a Shop Committee as follows: 7.02 The Company further agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by Shop Committee and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman Stewards for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman purpose of representation of employees on matters arising from this Agreement, or other matters, connected with their employment. 7.03 Each committee member shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to have seniority with the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment her appointment. (i) The Shop Committee shall have at least be composed of six (6) members; one (1) year seniority Chairperson, one (1) Vice- Chairperson, one Skilled Trades Committeeperson and two (2) Committeepersons (in addition to one Weld Technician Representative who will attend grievance meetings and future negotiations (maximum two (2) days) to address Weld Tech issues). (ii) The Vice-Chairperson/designate will be provided eight (8) hours of each shift worked excluding holidays and weekends, provided the active number of hourly employees working in the facility is equal to or greater than one hundred and fifty (150) employees. If the number of active employees working in the facility is less than one hundred and fifty (150) employees, the vice-chairperson shall be provided four (4) hours of union time of each shift worked excluding holidays and weekends. The Vice-Chairperson in addition to their duties will act as a benefit representative for the membership as well as receive additional time to deal with other Union business, subject to the Companyprovisions of the Collective Agreement. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time the names and titles of the names Union plant committee, in order for the Company to recognize the identity of committeementhe Shop Committee. (iii) In addition to the above, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Company will recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on the midnight shift and an alternate ▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss ▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate the day shift and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsthe afternoon shift. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the The Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company further recognize one (1) additional skilled trade’s ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedurerotate on his regular shift. It is understood and agreed that the plant alternate Stewards on the day shift and afternoon shift will only be recognized in the absence of a regular Committeeperson. b) National or Local Representatives of the Union may be present and participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the Company. The National Representative or Representatives shall be entitled to meet with the Shop Committee for a reasonable period of time prior to a meeting with the Company and the members of the Committee will be paid for such time. c) The Union recognizes and agrees that members of the Shop Committee and Stewards have regular duties to perform in connection with their employment and that only such reasonable time as is necessary will be taken by such person during working hours to investigate and deal with grievances or handle other Union business. If the Company requires any member of the Shop Committee to remain at work after the completion of their regular shift for Union business, then the Committeepersons will be paid their applicable overtime rate for such time. The Company will allow the Plant Chairperson/designate eight (8) hours of each shift. The committeeperson on afternoon shift will be entitled to the first two (2) hours of each shift (plus any other time needed) excluding weekends and holidays for Union business in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement. In event that both committee may meet together once persons are on afternoon shift together, each week during committee person will be allowed one hour per shift at the beginning of the shift. In addition all Committeepersons will be entitled to the last two (2) hours for Union business on the last scheduled work day of the week, plus any other time needed for Union business in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement. d) Before leaving his regular working hourswork to investigate and deal with a complaint or grievance or to attend to other Union business, a Chairperson/Committeeperson /▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain the permission of his foreperson. The foreperson shall not withhold unreasonably his permission and shall not defer his permission, by reason of production requirements, for more than a reasonable period of time not to exceed one hour thirty (30) minutes. The Committeeperson shall report to his foreperson on his return. In addition, when requiredCommitteepersons are scheduled on a shift other than days and they are required to attend to Union/Company business in accordance with the Collective Agreement on the day shift, they will be paid the appropriate overtime rates or be given the equivalent time off from their regularly scheduled shift, whichever is their preference. A national representative The Chairperson/Committeeperson/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed reasonable time to meet with the employee. This time will be no loss of wages for either the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of Chairperson/Committeeperson/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under the employee affected. In the event that the Company meets with an employee(s) for the purpose of disciplinary action, a Chairperson/Committeeperson/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be included in this Agreementmeeting. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman e) In accordance with this understanding the Company will compensate such Committeeperson/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the time spent during their regular working hours in dealing with the grievances at their regular rate of pay. f) The Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Skilled Trades Committeeperson shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by work on the Companyday shift. This overtime for representation purposes The Committeepersons will be equally divided insofaras possible among scheduled to work on the regular day or afternoon shift. g) If the Chairperson and or Vice-Chairperson are absent from work, a designate Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson will be appointed. Where the Committeeperson or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent and there would otherwise be no representation for employees on the shift, the Union may appoint a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from those employees with seniority and from those employees scheduled on such shift. h) The Shop Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such times as may be mutually agreed upon. A request for a meeting will be indicated by a letter or note from either party to the other party containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. i) During negotiations to amend this Collective Agreement, the Company will pay each of the members of the plant committee - Negotiating Committee, at straight time hourly rates, for the time spent in negotiations with the Company up to the date upon which a work stoppage occurs. The Company will also pay each member of the Negotiating Committee for five (5) consecutive days to prepare new contract amendments commencing with the next Collective Agreement. During negotiations and when no the five (5) day preparation period, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ working the day shift appointed by the Chairperson will be allowed eight (8) hours in the Union office to attend phone calls and Union business. For each negotiating session that occurs, such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblepayment shall be a maximum of eight (8) hours. 4.06 7.04 The Company will provide a Union office to the Chairperson and Co Chairperson with a phone with voice mail, desks, chairs, and two (2) computers with internet access, internet fees, fax, office supplies, printer and a filing cabinet with a lock. The Company will not be responsible for the payment of any long distance charges. In the event the Company expands the current facility, the Company will agree to provide a larger Union office for the Chairperson/Vice- Chairperson. The Company agrees to grant provide the chairperson Health & Safety Committee with an office, one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 telephone with voice mail, one (1) desk & chair and signed by an officer of the localone (1) filing cabinet and a computer with internet access.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company recognizes as official representation of the Union, the Union Negotiating Committee composed of three (3) members. The Committee will meet with the Company, during the life of the agreement, whenever it is deemed necessary by either of the parties, to discuss matters of mutual concern. It is further agreed that the Union have the right to invite one other employee of the Company to attend any meeting to provide information to the Committee on particular subjects. The Committee can be accompanied by an outside representative of the Union. It is understood that the members of the Committee shall recognize a Union plant committee suffer no loss of 2 membersregular earnings during meetings at the Plant and in direct negotiation of the Collective Labour Agreement, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees that the Union have the right to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only increase this Committee by one in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the active work force increases to two hundred and fifty (250) employees in the bargaining unit. (a) The Company establishes recognizes a 2nd or 3rd shift it Grievance Committee composed of three (3) members who will have one (1) substitute and whose shall consist in bringing grievances to the attention of Management and discussing these grievances with the view of amicable settlement. It is agreed understood that the committeemen shall Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be retained on day shiftone of the three members indicated above. The Company recognizes a Committee composed of two (2) members, whose function will be limited to matters pertaining to The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at Union have the time of his election or appointment shall have at least right to increase this committee by one (1) year seniority in the event that the active workforce increases to two hundred (200) employees in the bargaining unit. The Stewards and Grievance Committeemen chosen by the Union shall be employees who have completed their probationary period with the Company. The Union shall notify In order to reduce to a minimum any interference with operations, it is agreed it is necessary that a grievance ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or grievance committeeman or employee receives prior permission from his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his place of work during regular working hours for a reasonable period of time without loss of pay in order to make an inquiry on a grievance and attempt to settle it. Such permission will be granted providing the Company in writing from time condition to time be investigated is a legitimate one under the terms of this agreement. Shop Stewards and members of the names Grievance shall suffer no loss of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to earnings during grievance settlements with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time ▇ or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in Management at the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingPlant. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Union may appoint, and the Company shall recognize a Union plant committee comprised of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence not more than six (6) hourly rated employees of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesCompany, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall who have at least one (1) year years seniority with the Company. The Committee shall be comprised of: (1) One Plant Chairperson (2) One Skilled Trades Committee person (3) Four Production Committee persons (1) The Plant Chairperson will be retained on the day shift only, all other Committee persons shall rotate with their stewards to provide representation for the shifts required. (2) An employee elected as President of Local 636 Unifor will be retained on the day shift for his or her term of office. (c) The Company will recognize one of the Committee persons as the Vice Chairperson. (d) The Company will recognize one (1) appointed female representative who will serve as the Women’s Advocate. (1) The parties recognize that female employees may sometimes need to discuss with another woman matters such as violence or abuse at home or workplace harassment. They may also need to find out about specialized resources in the community such as counselors or women’s shelter to assist them in dealing with these and other issues. (2) For this reason, the parties agree to recognize the role of Women’s Advocate in the workplace. The Women’s Advocate will be determined by the Union shall notify from amongst the female bargaining unit employees. The Advocate will meet with female members as required, discuss problems with them and refer them to the appropriate agency when necessary. (3) The Company agrees to provide access to a confidential phone line and voice mail that can be maintained by the Women’s Advocate and that is accessible for female employees to contact the Women’s Advocate. As well, the Company in writing from time will provide access to time a private office (Union or HR office) so that confidentiality can be maintained when a female employee is meeting with the Women’s Advocate. (4) The Company and the Union will develop appropriate communications to inform female employees about the advocacy role of the names of committeemen, Women’s Advocate providing contact numbers to reach the respective dates of their appointment and Women’s Advocate. The Company will also assign a management support person to assist the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingAdvocate in her role. 4.03 It (5) The Women’s Advocate will participate in an initial forty (40) hour basic training program and an annual three (3) day update training program delivered by the Unifor National Women’s Department. (6) The Company agrees to pay for lost time, including travel time, registration costs, lodging, transportation, meals and other reasonable expenses where necessary. (7) The Women’s Advocate will follow Article 6 - Representation 6.02 The Company will recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each shift which is understood and agreed that committeemen not covered by a regular Committee person. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall handle the grievances in the same manner as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Committee person including representation at Grievance Meetings only, for grievances serviced by such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable The Union will advise the Company of such stewards before they act. 6.03 The Union will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of furnish the Company the amount with a list of time taken is unreasonable, its Committee members and will notify the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount promptly of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at any changes made in such meetinglist. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of 6.04 A Committee person/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may leave there work to attend a complaint that is brought to them by an employee, but before doing so shall notify their immediate supervisor of the reason for their proposed absence and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementits probable duration and obtain their consent and shall report back to their supervisor when returns. The Supervisor will have the right to obtain a replacement for the employee(s) involved. Any complaint which cannot be settled within a reasonable time will be subject to the regular grievance procedure. The Supervisor will not unreasonably withhold their consent. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled 6.05 When a Union Representative requires the need for overtime to work overtime do union business, they will get approval of such need from their Supervisor. 6.06 Time spent by a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by Committee person/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in connection with the Company. This overtime for representation purposes administration of this Agreement will be equally divided insofaras possible among paid for, at the employees’ regular members base rate exclusive of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is availableovertime. During negotiations there will be paid for all regular shift hours lost, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleduring a regular scheduled shift. 4.06 (a) A monthly meeting may be held each month between the Union Committee and Management but not more than once a month. (b) It will be held during the day at a mutually agreed upon time. The agenda to be submitted twenty-four (24) hours before such meeting. (c) The Plant Committee may meet up to one (1) hour at least forty- eight (48) hours prior to such meeting to prepare an agenda. 6.08 The Company agrees to grant give the chairperson one Union a written decision within five (15) paid day days on all matters discussed at such meetings and a copy of any decision will be given to the department head concerned. 6.09 In the event the Company and the Union become involved in rare and serious unusual problems the parties may mutually agree to have the Local President (636) and National Representative attend a meeting to discuss such problems. 6.10 A Committee person who is working when the regular unit meeting is held will be allowed up to two (2) hours off per year with pay to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195such meeting. The request for Plant Chairperson will notify the time off Company in advance of such meeting and the names of such Committee persons who will be sent attending the regular unit meeting. 6.11 Notwithstanding the above, when the active population is lower than 150 employees the production committee persons will be reduced by two (2) In such instances, the Plant Chairperson will be retained on the day shift and the Vice Chairperson will rotate across all shifts. Should the Plant Chairperson be absent from the plant, the Vice Chairperson will be scheduled on the day shift providing ample notice is afforded to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localCompany.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 For the purpose of representationwith the employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a) CAW representatives are representatives of the employees in all matters pertaining to this agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to or renewals of this agreement and of enforcing bargaining rights of the employees under this collective agreement or under the law of Ontario. The Company shall recognize a Union plant CAW, through its representatives, is recognized by the employer as having the collective bargaining rights to represent employees in the bargaining unit. a) Two (2) committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, persons and one bargaining unit chairperson are elected by the Union membership and from are representatives of the bargaining unit employeesemployees in all matters pertaining to this collective agreement. One The CAW National and/or Local Representative will have the right to be present at all meetings dealing with any aspects of these committeemen shall be Chairmanthis collective agreement. The Company agrees to recognize and deal with a representative from the CAW National Office and/or an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence officer of Local as part of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at largenegotiating committee. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from union shall inform the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time employer of the names of committeementhe committee In writing annually. The employees of the Home bargaining committee shall be paid by the employer, at their regular hourly rates, for all time spent on negotiating a collective agreement with the respective dates employer up to and including time spent in conciliation whenever this takes place during their regular scheduled working hours. The Company will not alter schedules to circumvent the article. The Union agrees that committee members appointed by the Union shall be regular employees of the employer who have completed at least six (6) months continuous service with the employer. Employees acting in this capacity may leave their appointment work without loss of pay to attend to Union business on the following conditions: such business must be between the Union and the names, if any, Home; the time spent shall be devoted to the prompt handling of the former committeemen whom they are replacing Union business; the employee concerned shall obtain the permission of immediate supervisor or discontinuing. 4.03 It administrator if the immediate supervisor is understood and agreed unavailable, before leaving work, provided that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld; the Company reserves the right to performlimit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive. Committeemen The employer shall be permitted upon request refer a new employee to the a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss ▇ within ten (10) days of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedurecompleting her probationary period. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman the employee shall be scheduled given fifteen (15) minutes off, without loss of wages, to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - discuss Union membership and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblerepresentation. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 8:01 The Company shall recognize Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint, elect or otherwise select a Union plant committee Committee of 2 membersnot more than five (5) persons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen which Committee shall be Chairmancalled the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Company Chairperson and two (2) (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union) of the remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only notify the Employer in the absence writing of the committeemannames of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at any time by the addition of non-University employee representatives of the CAW, Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit. 8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees will suffer no loss of University pay as a result of attending such meetings. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall be allowed one (1) hour per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will be adjusted to account for negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. 8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the membership purpose of discussing employee/management union relations or matters arising out of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesadministration of the within Agreement, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee Employee Relations Manager, or their delegate of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One Employer and/or the Union's President shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at largenotified in writing. The other two will said meeting shall be Committeemen elected or appointed held at a time and place that shall be fixed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelymutual agreement. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternatesparties. The alternate committeeman party calling the meeting shall function only in submit an agenda at the absence same time as the notice of the committeeman from meeting. 8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates Bargaining Unit agree that there shall be furnished no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to the Company in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Union. In Employee Relations Manager or their delegate. 8:06 The University will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it space provided. 8:07 It is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation Negotiation Committee members will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson granted one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request with pay for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer purpose of the localpreparing for renewal bargaining.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 Section The Company shall recognize acknowledges the right of the Union to elect from the local Union membership, a Union plant committee composed of not more than four (4) members. The Committee members shall have at least one (1) year of seniority and one (1) member of the committee shall be designated as Chairman. The members’ jurisdiction or zones shall be mutually agreed upon between the Union and the Company. (Mutual agreement is one (1) member Skilled Trades; two ( 2 ) members Production; one Chairperson.) The Committee will increase by one (1) member automatically on June or if a flexible work week is implemented prior to this date. The Union will supply, in writing, to the Company the names and jurisdiction of committee members, and keep such lists up to date at all times. Where appropriate, the Company shall supply to the Union, in writing, the names of the Foremen with whom each being committee member shall cooperate. The Chairperson shall be paid above his regular rate. Section The Company will further recognize various committees appointed or otherwise selected from different classification, elected by within the Union committee. The Bargaining Committee to be comprised of the Chairman plus three ( 3 ) committee members and the Grievance Committee to be comprised of the chairman plus two ( 2 ) committee members or such appointed or otherwise selected from the bargaining unit employeesUnions general membership, and will be recognized by the Company as may be required under the terms of the Bargaining Unit Employees Pension Plan, the Skilled Trades Program and the Safety Program. One An International Representative, or Representative of these committeemen shall the Union may be Chairmanpresent and participate in any meetings of the Union Committee and the Company. Section The Company agrees to grant preferential seniority to duly recognized members of the Union Committee as specified in Section above, for the purpose of layoff only, within the jurisdiction the committee member represents provided they are willing and able to do the jobs available. The Company will continue its practice of asking a to work whenever such work is available for four (4) or more employees in his zone, and on the same shift. This section applies to overtime hours. Additionally, the Chairperson will be asked to work if five (5) or more employees are required to work plant-wide on weekend day shift overtime only. In all cases, the Committee person or Chairperson must be willing and able to do the work available. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in keep the absence Union Committee Chairman on the day shift except where certain specific situations require otherwise, which will be mutually agreed to. To the greatest extent possible, the Company will keep the other members of the committeeman. In Union Committee an the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. Recognizing that occasions may arise whereby a particular zone or shift does not have a Union Committee representative, the Company will additionally recognize the election by the Union of stewards for that zone or shift, provided the Personnel Department is advised in advance. The Company sole purpose of such an assignment will be to act on behalf of the Union on certain matters which the regular committee members are unable to handle due to their assignment on another shift. The privilege relating to preferential seniority does not apply to these stewards. The privilege relating to overtime assignment as provided in Paragraph of this section does apply. Section The Union recognizes and agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time members of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees Union committee have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall perform in connection with their employment, and that only such time as is reasonably necessary will be permitted upon request used by such persons during working hours order to attend to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇business of administering this Agreement. Before leaving his regular work to take up necessary duties on behalf the Union, a committee member must notify his supervisor that he has Union business to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureattend to. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canSupervisor’s permission shall not unreasonably be dealt with within the plantwithheld. The Company, where possible, will provide a conference room for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion use of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonableUnion Committee, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for where urgent Union business makes such a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingrequirement necessary. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 8:01 The Company Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint, elect or otherwise select a Committee of not more than five (5) persons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), which Committee shall recognize be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Chairperson and two (2) (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union) of the remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at any time by the addition of non-University employee representatives of the Unifor-Canada or Unifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit. 8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of pay. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall be allowed six (6) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will be adjusted to account for negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. It is agreed between the parties that the Chairperson of the Local or their designate will suffer no loss of salary whenever they are requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. For any other meeting, the Union plant committee representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. It is further agreed that Union Administrative Committee Members shall be allowed two (2) hours per month with pay for the purpose of 2 membersconducting Union business. 8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, each being from different classificationthe Associate Vice President, elected Human Resources, or their designate and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. The said meeting shall be held at a time and place that shall be fixed by mutual agreement. The said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting. 8:05 The Union, its agents and from its members within the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen agree that there shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in no Union activities during working hours on the absence premises of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases Employer except as referred to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected in this Agreement or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company approved in writing by the Union. In Labour Relations Manager or their delegate. 8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it space provided. 8:07 It is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation Negotiation Committee members will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least granted fourteen (114) year seniority hours with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment pay for the amount purpose of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, preparing for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingrenewal bargaining. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company shall recognize acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen Plant Stewards Committee which shall be Chairmancomposed of not more than nine (9) Stewards in addition to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union will make reasonable efforts to obtain Stewards from each department. The Union agrees that, in the event a department is not represented, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be assigned the reponsibility of representing that department. (b) Each member of the committee, and all Stewards shall have seniority with the Company and shall be regular employees of the Company during their time of office. The Company agrees to will recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence said committee on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, and the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant said committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to co-operate with the Company in writing by the Union. In the event administration of this Agreement. (c) The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will have "seniority" over all employees, and will not be subject to lay-off as long as there is work available that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedcapable of performing. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1d) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify grievance committee will not exceed three (3) Stewards including the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ involved and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss except by mutual agreement. 5.02 The name and jurisdiction of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion each of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman Stewards and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative names of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities members of the Plant Stewards Committee from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee member until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name and jurisdiction of same. 5.03 The Company undertakes to instruct all members of its supervisory staff to co- operate with the Stewards in the carrying out of the terms and requirements of this Agreement. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who requests time to deal with Union Business will have a replacement found by the Company within a reasonable time frame. 5.04 The Union undertakes to secure from its officers, Stewards and members their co-operation with the Company and with all persons representing the Company in a supervisory capacity. 5.05 The Union Representative will be entitled to visit a unit covered under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled Agreement during working hours, at reasonable times, to perform a job unit visit, inspect working conditions or to interview employees regarding grievances, provided they first report to the Human Resources Manager or designate. The visit will be timed to cause minimum disruption to the normal work process. The Human Resources Manager or designate will make arrangements for employee interviews to be held in a suitable place and at a suitable time, as designated by the Company. This overtime Time taken for representation purposes such interview shall be reasonable and, in some circumstances, all or part of the interview will be equally divided insofaras possible among on the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleemployee’s own time. 4.06 The 5.06 An employee who is to be interviewed by the Company agrees in respect of an incident which is likely to grant result in discipline being imposed may request a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be present to witness the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year interview. If an employee is to attend receive a written reprimand, including suspension or discharge, he will have the annual chairperson’s meeting right to have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who is at Local 195work at the time, to be present as a witness. The request for In the time off case of suspension or discharge, the employee will be sent provided the opportunity to meet with the Company ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for a reasonable period of time, prior to leaving the premises. In the event there is no ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at work in either circumstance, another employee may act as a witness. 5.07 Discipline shall be removed from Local 195 and signed by an officer employee’s file after 24 months from the date discipline was imposed unless further discipline has been imposed during that 24 month period. In such circumstances, the discipline will remain on the employee’s file until the employee works a 24 month period without the imposition of the localany discipline.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 8:01 The Company shall recognize Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint, elect or otherwise select a Union plant committee Committee of 2 membersnot more than five (5) persons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen which Committee shall be Chairmancalled the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chairperson, who are authorized to represent the employees from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Company Chairperson and two (2) (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union) of the remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union and the Grievance Committee. The Union agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only notify the Employer in the absence writing of the committeemannames of the members of the Committee and of any changes therein. 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at any time by the addition of non-University employee representatives of the Unifor-Canada or Unifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit. 8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee or the Negotiation Committee of the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees will suffer no loss of University pay as a result of attending such meetings. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall be allowed four (4) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will be adjusted to account for negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. For any other meeting, the union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied. 8:04 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the membership purpose of discussing employee/management Union relations or matters arising out of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesadministration of the within Agreement, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee Vice-President, Human Resources, or their delegate of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One Employer and/or the Union's President shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at largenotified in writing. The other two will said meeting shall be Committeemen elected or appointed held at a time and place that shall be fixed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelymutual agreement. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for said meeting shall be held within seven (7) calendar days following delivery of said notice in writing, except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternatesparties. The alternate committeeman party calling the meeting shall function only in submit an agenda at the absence same time as the notice of the committeeman from meeting. 8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates Bargaining Unit agree that there shall be furnished no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to the Company in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Union. In Employee Relations Manager or their delegate. 8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it space provided. 8:07 It is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation Negotiation Committee members will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least granted seven (17) year seniority hours with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment pay for the amount purpose of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, preparing for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingrenewal bargaining. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a 5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only and be recognized in the absence manner set out below. 5.02 Union representatives are representatives of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases employees in all matters pertaining to more than 40 employeesthis Agreement, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman particularly for the Machine Shop purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to or renewals of this Agreement, and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in enforcing the absence of employees’ collective bargaining rights and any other rights under this Agreement and under the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedlaw. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. 5.03 The Union shall notify has the Company in writing from time right to time of appoint or elect Stewards (the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇[s]”). Stewards are representatives of the Employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement, including the processing of grievances. Stewards are not permitted to leave amend any terms of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer, in writing, of the names of officials of the Union, Stewards, and members of committees. Unless the Employer is notified in writing of changes of officials, Stewards or members of committees, the Employer will not be obligated to recognize those claiming to be representatives of the Union. 5.04 Stewards will not absent themselves from their work to deal with Union business without first obtaining the permission of the Employer. Permission will not be withheld unreasonably and the Employer will pay such Stewards at their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time hourly rates while attending to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week such matters during regular working hours. Where such matters are expected to last more than ten (10) minutes, for a period not the Employer reserves the right to exceed one hour when requireddirect that such matters be dealt with during breaks. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may request additional time from the Supervisor if the matter is urgent in nature. 5.05 The Union has the right to appoint or elect a maximum of four (4) Union members to a Negotiating Committee. Time spent in negotiations shall be considered for time worked but shall not be considered for overtime. The Employer and other management personnel having responsibilities under the Union shall jointly pay for time spent in negotiations at the appropriate rate at straight time. 5.06 The Employer shall provide sufficient, secure bulletin board facilities at mutually agreed locations for the exclusive use of the Union. 5.07 Union representatives shall have the right to visit at the location where Employees are working subject to the policies, procedures, and regulations of the employer. Such visits shall not unduly disrupt the flow of work. 5.08 The Employer may meet periodically with the employees for the purpose of discussing any matters of mutual interest or concern to the Employer, the Union and the employees. A Union representative shall be entitled to attend such meetings. 5.09 There shall be no Union activity during working hours on the Employer’s premises, except that which is necessary for the processing of grievances and the administration and enforcement of this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall 5.10 Providing the requested representative is on site and can be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime made available for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and without impacting operations, an employee may request a specific Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from any department in disciplinary situations or, when no such committee member a Safety ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is availablerequired, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblemay request a specific Safety ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from within their department. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 membersSECTION 1. Management recognizes the AFGE Local 3810 (Union) President, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only or in the President's absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesActing President, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave ▇ for representational purposes. Management will also recognize the AFGE Local 3810 Vice Presidents and duly appointed Union stewards for representational purposes for their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time respective Regional Office or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsthe Headquarters Office. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and vice president shall represent the bargaining unit members in their respective Regional Office or the Headquarters Office. The Union President may represent or designate the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent any unit employee. SECTION 2. AFGE officers and stewards will receive official time for each bargaining unit employee to perform statutory representational activities pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 7131. Absent exigent circumstances, the use of official time must be requested by the employee to their supervisor no less than 2 business days in advance. The supervisor will approve the requested time absent management's determination that the request interferes with business needs. All unused time shall expire at the end of each calendar year. The union shall apportion the use of these hours among the representatives of the Union who are employees of EDA. All representational activity will count against the bank of time allocated. SECTION 3. The use of official time will be authorized only for EDA employee representatives. All requests for official time must be in accordance with Article 9 of this contact. Failure to follow these contractual requirements will result in denial of official time. Should it be necessary for Union representatives to leave SECTION 4. Management will grant recognized Union representatives official time, subject to the procedures and limitations contained in Sections 1, 2 and 3 of this Article, to engage in the following representational activities for the unit employees: A. Receiving, investigating and attempting to resolve grievances or complaints; and B. Preparation for and attendance at Arbitration Hearings in accordance with Article 8; C. Any other management personnel having responsibilities under representational time required by the terms of this Agreement. 4.05 Where five SECTION 5. Union officials will not conduct internal Union business while in a duty status or more employees in the presence of any EDA employee who is in a duty status. These activities include, but are scheduled not limited to work overtime a committeeman the following: A. Activities connected with organizing efforts and the internal Management of the Union; B. Solicitation of membership; C. Collection of dues or other assessments; D. Circulation of authorization cards or petitions; E. Solicitation of signatures on dues-withholding authorization forms or forms revoking dues- withholding authorization; F. Campaigning for Union office; and G. Distribution of literature related to internal union business. SECTION 6. When the Union representatives are performing their official representational duties and the need for privacy arises, upon request, Management agrees to provide appropriate accommodation, if available, to meet this need. SECTION 7. There shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by no restraint, interference, coercion or discrimination against the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members AFGE Local 3810 President, Vice Presidents, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other stewards because of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibletheir official representational duties. 4.06 The Company agrees SECTION 8. Representatives are only entitled to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year official time when they are otherwise in a duty status. Management is not obligated to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195incur any other expenses in connection with representational duties. The request Premium pay is not payable for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer purpose of the localrepresentational activities.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company will recognize a negotiating committee composed of one regular employee elected or duly appointed by each Local or Unit to represent the Union in any negotiations with the Company. When an employee serves as a negotiating committee person during normally scheduled working hours will not suffer loss of pay at regular rate for all such hours while attending negotiation meetings and the first two scheduled conciliation meetings. Each Local or Bargaining Unit shall elect or appoint and the Company shall recognize a Union plant committee to be known as the Grievance Committee composed of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman three (3) stewards who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesrepresent at least two (2) departments, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by Local President or Bargaining Unit Chairperson and from the bargaining unit employeesdesignated alternate. One It shall be the Chairmanduty of each committee to receive all grievances of the members of the Local or Bargaining Unit it represents, elected or appointed and after due investigation and consideration of the pertinent facts, to determine whether the grievances submitted are bona fide and well-founded and are required to be dealt with under the grievance procedure. When an employee serves as a grievance committeeman during his normally scheduled working hours he will not suffer loss of pay at his regular rate for all such hours while dealing with the grievance up to and including Step of the grievance procedure. An accredited representative of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union shall be entitled to participate in meetings between the Company and the Local when so requested by and from the bargaining unit Local provided at largeleast hours prior notice has been given to senior District Management. The other two will be Committeemen elected Local or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union Bargaining Unit shall notify the Company in writing from time to time writing, through the Manager, Labour Relations, of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they those employees who are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen designated as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - negotiating and when no such committee member is availablegrievance committees, among its Local or Bargaining Unit officers and the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees employee designated to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent receive official correspondence relating to the Company from Local 195 and signed by or Bargaining Unit, whenever a change takes place. Where management requires a formal interview with an officer employee in order to establish the facts of any given case which may result in discipline to that employee, the localemployee concerned be provided with representation of an elected Union official during such interview unless the employee requests otherwise.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6.01 Negotiating Committee - The Company shall recognize agrees to recognize, for the purpose of negotiating the renewal of this Agreement at the proper time, a Union plant committee Negotiation Committee which shall be composed of 2 membersup to two (2) seniority employees, each being from different classificationone of whom shall be the President of the Local Union. Provided, elected by and from however, that should the bargaining unit employeesincrease to sixty (60) employees or more, the Union shall have the right to appoint an additional Committeeman for such time as the bargaining unit remains at sixty (60) employees or more. One If no separate local is established for this bargaining unit, the term "President of these committeemen the Local Union" shall mean the highest ranking Union Officer in the plant. Members of the Negotiating Committee will be granted time off for the purpose of attending meetings with the Company to negotiate the renewal of this Agreement. The Company will compensate members of the Negotiating Committee for straight time earnings lost by virtue of the employee being engaged in a negotiation meeting with the Company during his regular working hours for renewal of this Agreement up to but not beyond the time of the making of an application for conciliation. Any time spent in contract negotiations, whether paid by the Company or the Union shall be Chairman. considered as time worked for the purpose of calculating overtime. 6.02 The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, two (2) stewards per shift and one (1) alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift, provided, however, that the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall also serve as one (1) of the aforesaid shift stewards. The stewards shall be seniority employees of the Company. The Company is prepared to recognize a Union Grievance Committee for dealing with grievances at Step 2 of the grievance procedure, and such Grievance Committee shall be limited to two (2) employees and be comprised of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ involved in the grievance. If the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ involved in the grievance, the Grievance Committee shall be comprised of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one (1) other ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 6.03 The Union will inform the Company in writing of the identity of all stewards and Grievance Committee Members, and the department and shift which each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ represents and the Company shall not be obliged to recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. In addition to and subject to the same conditions as the foregoing, the Union shall advise the Company of all other Union Officers. The Union agrees that no Union member or representative will conduct Union activities on the premise of the Company except as specifically permitted by this Agreement. 6.04 Stewards, members of committees, and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company, and such persons shall not leave their regular duties during without requesting and obtaining the permission of their working hoursimmediate supervisor, without loss of time or payand such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, for they shall report to their immediate supervisor and will give a reasonable length explanation with respect to their absence, when requested to do so. Stewards, and members of the Grievance Committee, shall suffer no loss in earnings for time spent pursuant to investigate the foregoing in executing their duties at the proper step of a grievance procedure, however, this provision shall not apply to time spent at or in connection with an arbitration. 6.05 For the purpose of this Agreement, the Negotiating Committee, Grievance Committee and present grievances the stewards, together with the officers of the Local Union, shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union Officials occupy a position of leadership and responsibility to see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. The Company agrees that Management Officials occupy a position of leadership and responsibility to see that the Company's obligations under this Agreement are faithfully carried out. 6.06 Any employee shall have the right to have a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or deal with other in plant situationsofficer present, if he so requests, while being interviewed, disciplined or questioned by the Company. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the The Company will indicate this provide two (2) copies of any written minutes of such meetings and two (2) copies of any disciplinary notation given to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment employee. One (1) copy shall be for the amount employee and one (1) copy for the Union. The Company and the Union shall hold meetings once per month, or upon such other schedules as may be mutually agreed, within one (1) week of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject the presentation by either party to the grievance procedureother of an agenda or at a time mutually agreed upon. The plant chairman may request It is understood that these meetings are designed to leave the plant to process plant unit business discuss matters of mutual concern other than matters which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be are currently subject to the grievance procedure. It is further understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period while these meetings are not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative be used as a stage of the C.A.W. grievance procedure referred to in Article 7 herein, there may, from time to time, be a general discussion of grievance related matters. It is further understood that reasonable time lost as a result of attending these meetings by stewards or Committeemen shall be paid for by the Company and further, the Staff Representative may be present attend at such meetingthe invitation of either party. 4.04 The 6.07 In arranging shift schedules for operations which are carried on more than one shift, the Company will keep agrees during this Collective Agreement to schedule the Union advised Unit Chairperson to the dayshift and the provisions of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Article 13.10 hereof shall not apply to such employee and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemenhis counterpart, if possibleany. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 10.01 The Company shall Gallery agrees to recognize a Union plant committee Negotiating Committee composed of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by the Chairperson and two (2) other employees from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesunit, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least one (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from of whom may be a part-time to time employee of the names of committeemen, Union's choice. 10.02 The Gallery recognizes the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, right of the former committeemen whom they are replacing Union to appoint or discontinuing. 4.03 elect four (4) Stewards and one (1) Chairperson from the employees in the full-time bargaining unit and part-time bargaining unit combined to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ coverage may include the night shift. It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen Stewards and Chairperson shall be permitted upon appointed or elected from employees who have completed their probationary period of service at the Gallery. 10.03 A Labour-Management Committee shall be established consisting of three representatives of the union and three representatives of the Gallery. Such Committee may meet from time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to discuss matters of mutual concern. This Committee shall not be used as a means to circumvent the Grievance Procedure. The party requesting a meeting shall present an agenda of matters to be discussed at the time the request is made. Any matters to be added to the agenda shall be brought to the attention of the Committee in advance of the meeting. A National Representative of the Union may, at his/her option, attend any meeting of this Committee. 10.04 The Union acknowledges that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their ▇ has regular duties during their working hoursto perform on behalf of the Gallery, and that he/she will not leave such duties without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate managerial supervisor. This permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards and the Chairperson shall not suffer any loss of pay for total time spent presenting grievances. 10.05 A National Representative may have access to the Gallery premises with the advance approval of the Director, Staff & Volunteer Resources. The Union agrees that the National Representative will not engage in any activity which has the effect of interfering with the regularly scheduled work of employees except to the extent specifically authorized by the Director, Staff & Volunteer Resources or his/her designate. 10.06 In the interest of the more orderly administration of the agreement, the Gallery will permit the Chairperson 1 shift or eight (8) hours per week, whichever is less, without loss of time pay or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment benefits for the amount purpose of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to conducting the grievance procedureadministrative business of the Union local. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length scheduling of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to at a mutually agreed time between the Company from Local 195 Chairperson and signed by an officer of the localManager, Protection Services.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 6.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only represented in the absence of Bargaining Unit by one (1) Committeeperson and a Chairperson. This shall constitute and be recognized as the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. Grievance Committee. 6.02 The names of such committeemen the Committeeperson and alternates Chairperson shall be furnished given in writing to the Company Labour Relations Department. No Committeeperson or Chairperson shall function as such until the Labour Relations Department has been advised of this selection in writing by the Union. Any changes in Committeeperson or Chairperson shall be reported promptly to the Labour Relations Department in writing by the Union. 6.03 No employee shall be eligible to serve as Committeeperson or Chairperson unless the employee has completed their probationary period and is working in the Power House. 6.04 While on leave of absence or layoff, no employee shall serve as a Committeeperson. 6.05 The Chairperson or Committeeperson shall not be permitted to enter or remain in the plant for the purpose of handling a grievance at any time other than during the employee's regular shift except as hereinafter provided. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd services of the Chairperson or 3rd shift it is agreed that Committeeperson are requested during times other than the committeemen shall regular working hours of such Chairperson or Committeeperson, they will be retained on day shiftpermitted to enter, or remain in, the plant when arrangements have been made with the Site Utility Manager. The Company agrees that union representation Chairperson or Committeeperson will be required on permitted to use no more than a reasonable period of time in any additional shifts one plant entry and that time so spent will not be paid for by the alternate committeemen Company. 6.06 In the event the services of the Committeeperson or Chairperson are requested by a member of Management during other than working hours of the employee's shift, the Chairperson or Committeeperson will be paid at his/her applicable rate for such shifts shall time as his/her services may be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedrequired by Management. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 6.07 It is understood and agreed that committeemen Committeepersons, as well as other employees employees, have regular duties to performperform in connection with their employment. Committeemen Whenever a grievance shall arise, a Committeeperson, with the approval of the Site Utility Manager, shall be permitted upon request to permitted, during the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their Committeeperson's regular duties during their working hours, and without loss of time or pay, to leave regular duties for a reasonable length of time period to investigate adjust and present grievances at 6.08 Members of the Grievance Committee, when meeting with the Labour Relations Department or deal with other in plant situations. If in a designated representative, pursuant to the opinion provisions of supervision the amount this Section, shall be allowed such time off from their regular working hours as may be reasonably required to attend such meeting without loss of time taken or pay. 6.09 The Health and Safety Representative will be paid at his/her straight time or premium rate, whichever is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plantapplicable, for time spent carrying out his/her duties as a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion member of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman Joint Health and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingSafety Committee. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Union may appoint and the Company shall recognize a Union plant committee Committee comprised of 2 membersnot more than two (2) employees, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One one (1) of these committeemen whom shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence designated as chairperson of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedCommittee. 4.02 (b) Each committeeman Committeeperson at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least twelve (112) year months' seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeementhe Committeepersons, the respective effective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the those former committeemen Committeepersons whom they are replacing or discontinuing, and also the name of the chairperson of the committee. 4.03 (a) It is understood and agreed that committeemen Committeepersons as well as other employees have regular Company duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to The Committeepersons, with the approval of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, shall be permitted, during their working hours without loss of pay, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal settle grievances. (b) The chairperson of the committee as such shall call and preside at meetings of the committee with the Plant Manager, answer inquiries from other in members of the committee and be available as may be required for discussions with the Plant Manager on matters pertaining to the operation of the plant situations. If in the opinion affecting working conditions of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable employees. Section (7) The Union may appoint and the Company will indicate this shall recognize a negotiating committee consisting of the chairperson referred to in Section (5) and two (2) other members and in addition may include the National Representative of the Union designated to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment Company by the Union from time to time for the amount purpose. Section (8) The provisions of time which is considered Section (5) shall apply to the employee members of the negotiating committee. Conferences between the Company representatives and the negotiating committee shall be called when agreed upon. Matter proposed to be unreasonable. Such withholding discussed at any such conference shall be listed on an agenda to be subject supplied by the party requesting the conference to the grievance procedureother party not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the time for when the conference is arranged. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion Members of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company negotiating committee when acting as such will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by receive pay from the Company. This overtime for representation purposes In the event an annual meeting is requested pursuant to Section (15) Consultation Procedure of the Production and Maintenance Agreement, appropriate representatives from this Unit will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleinvited to attend. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Memorandum of Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company City agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman representatives for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence purpose of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Companyprocessing grievances under this Agreement. The Union shall will notify the Company Chief of Police in writing from time to time of the names of committeemenall Associates in the Bargaining Unit and changes which may occur. Necessary Bargaining Unit members will be permitted time off as set forth below during the work week to take care of Union matters within their capacity. While serving as Union Associate, the respective dates of employees shall continue their appointment entitlement to wages and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing fringe benefits allowed a bargaining unit member as though at all times performing job-related duties. Union Associates or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen grievance representatives shall be permitted upon request to investigate grievances or perform other agreement responsibilities while on duty provided permission of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Chief of Police has been obtained and the operational needs of the department are not disrupted. Any Bargaining Unit member or grievance representative or witness required to attend a grievance meeting while on duty shall be considered on duty during the meeting. Non-employee representatives of the Union shall be permitted to visit the work areas for the purpose of determining whether provisions of the Agreement are being observed, to leave their regular duties during their working hoursattend meetings between the City and the Union, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time and to investigate consult with the committee and/or the wage and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsgrievance committee. If in Union representatives shall have the opinion of supervision right to contact members at the amount of time taken is unreasonable department provided that the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion operational needs of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonabledepartment are given primary consideration. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep Members designated as being on the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees negotiating team who are scheduled to work overtime on a committeeman day on which negotiations will occur, shall, for the purpose of attending scheduled negotiations, be excused from their regular duties without loss of pay. If a designated Union negotiating team member is in regular day-off status on the day of negotiations, no compensation will be paid that member for attending the session. Members of the Union negotiating team will not be discriminated against in any way because of their roles in the negotiations. Negotiations will be conducted according to Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code. Meetings shall be held at mutually agreeable times and places and shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by avoid unnecessary interruptions in the Companyworkday. This overtime for representation purposes Each party shall select its own team not to exceed three (3) members and two (2) observers. Meetings will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular closed except to team members and observers. One member of each of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson three (3) Bargaining Units herein may be permitted one (1) paid day off per year with pay in order to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195Fraternal Order of Police, Ohio Labor Council, Inc. State Conference. The request for Such leave shall not adversely interfere with the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer normal operations of the localpolice department and must be approved in advance by the Chief.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize recognizes a Union plant committee Plant Committee of 2 membersfour (4) employees, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence are members of the committeeman. In Union and have been elected and/or appointed to represent the event the membership employees of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Company acknowledges the right of the Union shall notify to elect a Union Representative in the following manner: One union chairperson (plant wide). If the active plant population is or greater, the chairperson will be full-time. If the active plant population is less than the Plant Chairperson will be assigned to suitable work that does not interfere with another employee's shift rotation, at the higher of the two rates, on day shift only and the Plant Chairperson will be allowed two hours union time each day at the end of shift or at some other time if mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Union. At least one committeeperson from the Maintenance Department. Two committeepersons plant wide (any department) Should an increase in writing from time production rate result in more than a two (2) shift per day operation in any production department (excluding Maintenance, Pattern Shop, and non-production Melt Pour employees), three committeepersons plant wide will be recognized. The Company and Union recognize that a committee person will be scheduled to time work on each shift where the plant population exceeds fifteen 5) employees. The committee will then represent the employees on their respective The Company will recognize a Negotiating Committee consisting of the names of committeemen, Plant Committee as determined by Article The Company will recognize the respective dates of their appointment and Union Committee appointing a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing maintenance department or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed on any shift that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the requires a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman Plant Chairperson of the Union Committee is assigned to a day shift only. The Plant Chairperson, or his designate, will provide Union representation in areas such as layoffs, recalls, overtime equalization, etc. The Company recognizes that the Plant Chairperson may request permission to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canin the course of his functions. Such permission shall not be dealt unreasonably withheld. In the event the Plant Chairperson should resign or lose position with within the plantUnion for any reason, for a reasonable length of timewill return to last posted job. If During term in the opinion position of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonablePlant Chairperson, the Company position will indicate this be posted temporarily. There will be one committee person assigned to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep act as the Union advised of the names of representative on each shift. In addition, there will be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned to each shift who will act only in the absence of the committee person. A Committee Person or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain permission from Supervisor or designate, prior to leaving work assignment, in order that may confer on a grievance or potential grievance. The permission will be granted within one hour of the request. It is recognized that the Supervisor does not need to know the details of such Union business but should be given enough information to establish that such business is within the scope of the collective agreement. The committee person will inform the Supervisor of any department other than own before the committee person proceeds to discuss any possible grievance with any employee of that department. Following a Step One grievance meeting, the Union Representative on shift will be given fifteen (15) minutes (and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five additional time if warranted) to summarize the grievance information. The Union stewards will be elected or more employees are the total workforce. The Plant Committee will act as a full committee and will attend all scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided meetings between the Company and Union unless otherwise decided by the CompanyUnion. This overtime for representation purposes The Company shall recognize and bargain with the said Committee in all matters properly arising during the life of this contract. All time spent in conference with Management, or in contract negotiations will be equally divided insofaras possible among the paid at regular earnings including overtime and shift premiums, where applicable. All members of the plant committee - Plant Committee will be present at grievance or scheduled meetings between the Company and when Union unless otherwise decided by the Plant Committee. Grievance meetings will be scheduled by the Company and the Union no more frequently than ten (10) meetings per year, and a minimum of thirty (30) days will elapse between such committee member meetings unless this schedule is availablechanged by mutual consent of both the Company and Union. Discussion at these meetings will be limited to an agenda prepared by the Company Union and delivered to the other party five (5) working days before the scheduled meeting. It is understood that Committee people, among as well as other employees, have their regular duties to perform. Committee people will be permitted, during their working hours, to leave their regular duties to adjust and present grievances in accordance with the alternate committeemenprovisions of the collective agreement. Grievances and disputes relating to or Pension claims for members of the bargaining group are to be investigated and settled during working hours but it shall not be a condition of this agreement that any of these matters cannot be settled outside of normal working hours, if possible. 4.06 all parties being agreeable, and with applicable overtime premiums to be paid. The Company agrees will provide the Union with an office equal to grant or better than the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend existing office with all stationery the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195duration of this agreement. The request for the time off Plant Chairperson will be sent to paid twenty cents per hour above the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localhighest paid person in department.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 SECTION 1 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least Association may designate one (1) year seniority member to serve as Area Representative. The Association shall provide the Employer with the Company. The Union shall name of the designated Area Representative and notify the Company in writing from time to time Employer within forty-eight (48) hours of any changes. Area Representative may investigate and process Employee grievances at the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, appropriate management level without loss of time or pay. Before conducting this activity, for the Area Representative shall obtain the consent of the Probate Register, or designee. SECTION 2 The Association shall be represented by a reasonable length bargaining committee composed of not more than two (2) Employees of the Employer. Bargaining committee members shall not lose time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment pay for the amount of time which is considered spent in labor contract negotiations and no additional compensation will be paid to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, such Employees for a reasonable length of time. If time spent in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during such negotiations beyond regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative The names of the C.A.W. committee members shall be given to the Employer prior to any scheduled bargaining sessions. A. The Association President, if an Employee of the Employer, shall report daily for regularly scheduled work assignment unless excused by prior approval of the Probate Register or designee. B. The Association President or Chapter President may be present at such meetingreleased from regular work assignments for the purpose of representing Association members with the consent of the Probate Register, or designee. 4.04 C. The Company will keep following applies to the Union advised Association President: 1. When the Association President is released to represent Employees of the names Bargaining Unit, the release shall be without loss of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementtime or pay. 4.05 Where five 2. The Association President, if an Employee, or more employees are scheduled the Association Vice President, if an Employee, in the absence of the Association President due to work overtime a committeeman vacation leave or illness, shall on their own time be permitted to represent Association members before another employer without loss of fringe benefits, provided such representation does not involve full time representation. 3. The Association President, or the Association Vice President, shall be scheduled required to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members give reasonable notice of at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to being excused pursuant to Subsection 2, above. D. Members of the plant bargaining committee - and when no may be released prior to collective bargaining sessions in order to prepare for such committee member is available, among sessions with the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer consent of the localEmployer. Such consent shall not be unreasonably denied.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 ‌ 5.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company Employer agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least one (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as appointed by the Union for the purpose of handling grievances and other management personnel having responsibilities under attending meetings with the Employer in the administration of this AgreementAgreement on behalf of the employees covered hereunder. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the name of such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman 5.02 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by allowed necessary time off work without loss of pay for the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will purpose of processing grievances during working hours provided: (a) they obtain prior consent from the Employer, which shall not be equally divided insofaras possible among unreasonably withheld; (b) such time off shall be of reasonable length and shall not unduly impair the regular members efficient operation of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible.business; 4.06 5.03 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson Union Bargaining Committee shall be comprised of one (1) paid day off per year bargaining unit employee representative along with full-time staff representatives of the Union. All time spent in negotiations shall be without loss of pay or benefits, except in the case of strike/labour dispute. 5.04 No individual member or group of members shall undertake to attend represent the annual chairperson’s Local Union at a meeting at with the Employer without proper authorization by the Local 195Union. 5.05 The Employer agrees to display in a prominent place, union shop cards and/or decals in view of the public in mutually agreed upon locations in the workplace. The request for the time off Employees also will be sent permitted to the Company from Local 195 and signed wear union pins or wearing apparel while on duty. 5.06 NO DISCRIMINATION‌ (a) There shall be no discrimination, interference, intimidation or coercion by an officer or on behalf of the localEmployer regarding any employee because of membership in the Union. (b) The Employer will not discriminate against any employee because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sec, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, handicap or political affiliation. (c) The Employer and the Union agree to observe the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code as contained in the Code.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Union may elect from amongst the employees who have been continuously employed by the Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 membersfor at least three (3) months, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman twelve (12)stewards for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only purpose of assisting employees in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished presenting grievances to the Company as set forth in this Agreement, the stewards should be distributed to as many depart- ments as possible. The Union shall keep the Company notified in writing by of the Unionnames of the stewards and the effective date of their appointment. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it It is agreed that the committeemen stewards shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time continue to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave perform their regular duties during their work in order to maintain efficiency of operations; however, in accordance with this understanding, should they desire to assist an employee in presenting grievances dur- ing working hours, they will not leave their work without loss first obtaining the permission of time or paytheir immediate supervisor, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cansuch permission shall not be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureunreasonably withheld. It is understood and agreed also under- stood that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not enter another depart- ment without first obtaining the permission of the supervisor of such department and other management notifying him as to the nature of the grievance and the personnel having responsibilities involved. Prior to returning to his work in his own department, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will report to his immediate supervisor. It is agreed that stewards will not absent themselves from work unnecessarily dur- ing working hours for the purpose of servicing grievances hereunder. In return for this undertak- ing the Company will compensate such stewards at their regular hourly rate for time spent during their regular working hours for such purposes, provided the procedure under Section is fol- lowed. The Company reserves the right to limit the time spent in the servicing of grievances if it deems the time taken to be excessive. The Company will recognize a Union Nego- tiating Committee of not more than five (5) employees. The members of such Negotiating Committee will be compensated by the Company at their regular hourly rate for timespent attending meetings in connection with the renewal of this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are , except such compen- sation shall not apply for time spent out of normal scheduled hours. The Company shall pay for all time lost due to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled Union business if authorized to perform a job provided do so by the CompanyUnion and shall bill the Union monthly for all monies the Company is not responsible for sub- ject to cancellation or modification by the Com- pany at any time. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant that the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will Union Presi- dent shall be sent assigned to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer day shift during the term of the localhis office.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company Employer agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence a Committee consisting of the committeeman. In the event the membership not more than six (6)elected members of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, covered by this Agreement for the company shall recognize a Union plant committee purposes of 3 members elected by the negotiation and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at largeadministration of this Agreement. The other two will aforementioned committee shall not suffer any loss of pay or benefits during any and all negotiating meetings up to and including conciliation, but not beyond. This Committee may be Committeemen elected or appointed enlarged at any time by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectivelyaddition of a representative of the Union when dealing with Employer. The Company Employer agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman stewards including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only purpose of assisting members in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished presenting grievances to the Company Employer as set forth in writing by the Unionthis Agreement. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall These stewards, who be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman from amongst the members in the bargaining unit, will each represent a segment ofthe bargaining as listed in Appendix It is understood and agreed that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties as an employee to perform and that if it is necessary to investigate a grievance or attend a grievance hearing during working hours, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not leave hisher work without first obtaining the permission of Supervisor which shall not be unreasonably withheld. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report again to hisher Supervisor at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Companyhisher return to work. The Union shall notify the Company Employer in writing from time to time of the names of committeementhe stewards, and elected officers ofthe Union and the respective effective dates of their appointment elections or appointments. Terms of Reference for Union-Management Relations Committee The Union-Management Relations Committee will serve to: administer the terms of the Agreement between Local and the namesUniversity act as the Safety Committee as required under provincial legislation address matters outside the Agreement which are of mutual concern. Membership will consist Senior Director, if any, Resources President or designate Vice-president Assistant Director Operations Recording Secretary Maintenance Managers (3) Sergeant-at- Arms Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ The Employer will inform the Committee of major amendments to the rules and regulations in Article prior to their implementation. It may be desirable to request persons other than those under above to attend for specific discussions. Provided the University agrees to the attendance of a member of the former committeemen whom they are replacing bargaining unit, that member will not suffer a loss of pay. The Committee will meet once per month unless changed by mutual agreement. Agendas of matters for discussion will be exchanged by the Union and Management at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting. The University will provide secretarial service and minutes will be produced and distributed to all members within weeks of each meeting. The union office will be open and manned in rotation by various members of the Union Executive noon to and from to In each case, this will include the person's normal hour lunch break. The Executive should give their Supervisor their schedule for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ this location in advance so can schedule work around it. The President of the local, or discontinuing. 4.03 It designate, will be allowed up to five hours per week to perform union business during working hours should be scheduled in advance with Supervisor possible and always recorded daily. The of the local, or designate, will be allowed up to five hours per week to perform union business during working hours. This will cover such areas as looking after complaints and grievances, attending to the safety duties of hisher stewards, etc. The Representative local may be released for up to (2) hours per week to perform duties related to with be at the expense of the Union. The Representative will not leave hisher work without first obtaining the of Supervisor which shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Representative shall report again to Supervisor at the hisher to work. The President and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the local may be scheduled Monday to Friday on a regular day shift at their option, to enable them to perform their Union function more efficiently. Due to scheduling and operational problems the committee representation of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Recreation and Athletic Centre members will be limited to one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and a maximum of one member of the of six (6) elected members in for the purpose of negotiation but not administration of the Agreement. Should the President, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or designate be a member of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Recreation and Athletic Centre will be required to utilize the applicable provisions of sections and as follows: The President, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or designate would be scheduled on a Monday to Friday The time off to union business would be taken as one hour each day at either the beginning or end of the shift. and above may be changed provided mutual agreement on the shift schedule is understood obtained. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Recreation and agreed Athletic Centre may be represented at the Union-Management Relations Committee when there is an issue on the meeting agenda that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request is specific to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate ▇ Recreation and present grievances or deal with other in plant situationsAthletic Centre. If in When this occurs the opinion of supervision membership on the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hoursbe to include the Manager, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Recreation and other management personnel having responsibilities under this AgreementAthletic Centre. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected Section 1: All employees who are covered by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen this Agreement shall be Chairmanrepresented for the purpose of grievance procedure and negotiations by a maximum of four (4) stewards and a bargaining committee to be chosen by the Union. Section 2: Nothing herein contained shall abridge the right of an individual to process his own grievance upon notification to the Employer and the Union of his intent. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who Union may have a representative at all discussions of any written grievance and any adjustments that may result there from shall function only in not be inconsistent with the absence terms of the committeemanthis Agreement. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employeesUnless agreed otherwise by mutual consent, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee must be notified two (2) days in advance of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall any such meeting so that it may be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. present if it so desires. Section 3: The names of such committeemen the committeemen, stewards and alternates shall be furnished given in writing to the Company Board. No committeemen, stewards or alternates shall function as such until the Board has been notified of this selection in writing by the Unionany International Union or local official. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd Any changes in committeemen, stewards or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen alternates shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that reported to the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedBoard as far in advance as possible. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of Section 4: Any committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and or alternate or any other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localLocal Unit employed by the Board having an individual grievance in connection with his own work may ask for a member of the bargaining committee to assist him in a manner provided for in this grievance procedure. Section 5: The Board agrees to provide sufficient bulletin board space in the buildings as are needed to carry Union announcements, notice of meetings, results of Union elections and notices pertaining to nominations and elections; however, such use shall not violate the Campaign Finance Act. Section 6: The Union shall have the right to use the Employer’s building facilities for meetings as long as the Union abides by the rules and regulations established by the Employer for the use of such facilities, and such use does not violate the law, including but not limited to the Campaign Finance Act.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee maximum of 2 members, each being five (5) Committeepersons from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot provide full shift coverage. Such Committeepersons, one of whom shall be dealt with within a skilled trades representative, one of whom shall be a warehouse representative and one of whom shall be Plant Chairperson and shall be employed on the plantday shift, for a reasonable length shall constitute the Plant Grievance Committee and Negotiating Committee. The Plant Chairperson shall be employed on the “A” shift. A maximum of time. If five (5) alternate Committeepersons shall be recognized to provide full shift coverage in the opinion event of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureCommitteeperson being absent. It is understood and agreed that if the plant committee may meet together once each week during Committeeperson is requested by the Company to attend to matters outside of his regularly scheduled shift, he shall be paid for such time at the applicable rate. In the absence of the Plant Chairperson for five (5) company working days or more the recognized Alternate shall occupy the position working the same hours at the same rate of pay as the Plant Chairperson. 4.02 The Union shall promptly notify the company in writing of any changes to the Plant Committee, and alternate Committeepersons, providing the name of the Committeeperson or alternate, the name of the former Committeeperson or alternate they are replacing and the name of the Plant Chairperson. The Union shall also notify the Company as to who is the acting Committeeperson whenever employees are working and there is no representation from a regular working hours, Committeeperson or alternate. 4.03 No one shall be eligible to serve as a Committeeperson unless he has been continuously employed by the Company and a bargaining unit member for a period not in excess of one year, and continues to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of be employed by the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingCompany and a bargaining unit member in good standing. 4.04 The Committeeperson shall (with permission of their Supervisor and it is agreed that such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld), be allowed a reasonable amount of leave time to discuss and present grievances, and to meet with the Company will keep for purposes of negotiations and settling of grievances. The Committeeperson shall whenever practical, 4.05 In the event that a Committeeperson is laid off, or transferred out of the bargaining unit for an indefinite period of time, then the Company shall notify the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five in writing, so that a substitute may be appointed or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleelected. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant shall provide the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195Union with an office and furnish it with a telephone, office furniture and equipment. The request for the time off Email addresses will be sent provided to all Bargaining, Grievance, and Environmental, Health and Safety Committee representatives (excluding alternates). Internet connection plus standard office software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Windows, Word, Excel ) to be provided to the Company from Local 195 Plant Chair and signed by an officer the Co-Chair of the localEH&SC only. Email and internet to be used for business reasons as outlined and in accordance with the Electronic communications letter #6, dated September 4, 2002 in the collective agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall Hospital will recognize a Union plant grievance committee at each location (550 University Avenue and Avenue) composed of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to not more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing six (6) employees selected by the Union. In , to be known as Committee provided no more than three (3) members of the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen Grievance Committee shall be retained on day shiftpresent at any meeting with the Hospital. The Company agrees With the understanding that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time a maximum of his election or appointment shall have at least one (1) year seniority Grievance Committee Member from the same department or unit to be present at any grievance meeting with the CompanyHospital. The Hospital will recognize at each location one (1) Grievance Committee Member from each of the following departments: Nursing Housekeeping Maintenance Paramedical Grievance Committee Members from the full-time bargaining unit may represent employees of this bargaining unit. The Union shall notify keep the Company in Hospital Notified writing from time to time of the names of committeemenits current officers and Grievance Committee Members and shall provide such notice within ten (10) calendar days of the appointment of such officers and Grievance Committee Members. When an employee's record is being used against him for purposes of discipline or discharge, at his request, the respective dates employee will be shown the details of their appointment his records in this regard and he may, he wishes, be accompanied by his Grievance Committee Member. The hospital will advise the names, if any, employee of this right at the time a discipline or discharge meeting is arranged. The Hospital recognizes a Union Bargaining Committee of not more than a total of eight (8) employees for the full-time and part-time units. The Hospital and Union recognize that the responsibility of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood union Bargaining Committee negotiating a renewal of this collective agreement. With the understanding that no more than one employee from a Department may be a member of the Bargaining Committee. The Hospital will notify the Union within forty-eight (48) hours of the discharge of an employee and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request will, in addition, send a letter of notification to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss Secretary of time or pay, for a reasonable length the Union. Notification of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other any of the Union representatives identified in plant situations. If in this collective agreement shall constitute notification of the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment Union for the amount purposes of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedurethis article. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot Hospital will instruct its supervisory staff that all reprimands should be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If given in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken private unless circumstances require that an immediate reprimand is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meetingnecessary. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized as follows: a) The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from has the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairmanright to appoint Stewards. The Company Stewards are representatives of the employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement. b) Union Representatives are representatives of the employees in all matters pertaining to this Agreement, particularly for the purpose of processing grievances, negotiating amendments to or renewals of this Agreement and enforcing the employees' collective bargaining rights and any other rights under this Agreement and under the law. 5.02 The Union agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in notify the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company Employer in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, its officials and the respective effective dates of their appointment appointments within five (5) working days of the date of their appointments. 5.03 Stewards will not absent themselves from their work to deal with grievances without first obtaining permission from the Employer. Permission will not be withheld unreasonably and the namesEmployer will pay such Stewards at their prevailing hourly rates while attending to such matters. 5.04 The Union has the right to appoint the members of a Negotiating Committee. Employees on the committee shall be paid by the Employer at their prevailing hourly rates for all the time spent on negotiating a Collective Agreement with the Employer, if any, whenever this takes place during the regular working hours of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingemployees concerned. 4.03 It is understood 5.05 The Employer may meet periodically with their employees for the purpose of discussing any matters of mutual interest or concern to the Employer, the Union, and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to performthe employees. Committeemen A Union Representative may attend such meetings. 5.06 There shall be permitted upon request to no Union activity on the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of Employer’s time or pay, on the Employer’s premises except that which is approved by the Employer and necessary for the processing of grievances and the administration and enforcement of this Agreement and to promote the maintenance and preservation of its bargaining rights. The Employer agrees that approval for jobsite visits shall not be withheld for more than one (1) working day after the same has been requested. No reasonable request by the Union will be refused. No approval is needed for visits during coffee and lunch breaks. 5.07 The Employer agrees to acquaint new employees with the fact that a reasonable length Collective Agreement is in effect and with the conditions of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If employment set out in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned articles dealing with Union security and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to Union Dues. New employees shall be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman the Union Stewards. Stewards shall be scheduled given ten (10) minutes, without loss of pay, but subject to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is availableoperational requirements, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent introduce new employees to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localUnion’s policies.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 4:01 The Company Employer shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and up to fourteen (14) committeepersons from the bargaining unit employees. One one (1) of these committeemen whom shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence Chairperson and one (1) of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One whom shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at largeVice-Chairperson. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates Each committeeperson shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have an employee with at least one (1) year seniority year's seniority. Further, it is understood not more than two (2) committeepersons from any one (1) department will attend at meetings between the Hospital and the Union, unless agreed to otherwise. 4:02 The duties of the committeepersons are as follows: (a) The committeepersons, together with the CompanyChairperson and the National Representatives or Local Officer, shall negotiate with the Employer the renewal of this Agreement or the making of a new Agreement as herein provided. The Committeeperson shall be paid his regular rate for all regular scheduled working hours lost due to attending negotiating meetings with the Employer. (b) The Committeepersons will assist employees on all shifts in presenting their grievances to the representatives of the Employer. A Committeeperson or Chairperson shall be given time off from his regular duties for the purpose of attending to any grievance that may arise out of this Agreement, provided however that such Committeeperson or Chairperson shall first request and obtain the permission of his or her supervisor before leaving the job. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 4:03 The Chairperson sha ll be assigned to the day shift. 4:04 The Employer shall also recognize a Negotiation Committee comprised of not more than seven (7) employees from the Bargaining Unit, with at least one (1) year's seniority. All of the members of the Negotiating Committee shall be paid their regular rate of pay for all regular scheduled working hours lost due to attending meetings with the Employer. The Union shall notify have the Company in writing from time right to time have the assistance of Representatives of CAW-Canada and its Local 2458 when negotiating with the Hospital. 4:05 Negotiating Committee members who are scheduled to work 11:00 pm, to 7:00 am., or 3:00 pm., to ll:00 pm., on the day of negotiations shall have their shift changed to the day shift for the purpose of attending negotiations. If ne gotiations are scheduled on a day off, for any committee member, they shall be paid as if they worked that day and be scheduled for an alternate day off at a mutually agreeable time. Such change shall not be subject to premium payment. Further, days upon which negotiations occur shall be considered as days of work for all Negotiating Committee members. 4:06 The Union shall advise the Hospital of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom employees when they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen have been elected as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular committeepersons and/or members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblenegotiating committee. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize Local be represented by a Union plant committee Committee of 2 not less than three members, each being from different classification, elected by and from one of whom will be the bargaining unit Local Union President/Chairperson. The number of committeepersons will change at the rate of one committeeperson per one hundred or major portion thereof. in excess of two hundred eligible employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company Local agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeementhe members of the Committee and other Local Union officers thereof, and the effective date of their selec- tion. See Letter acknowledges that themembers will continue to perform their duties on behalf of the Con- and that: such will not leave their duties without obtaining from their man- agers: such permission will without delay; when resuming regular duties engaging in ties on behalf of the Local Union, the respective dates will advise Management return; any dealing with a complaint or grievance in any department other than their own will notify the manager of that department of the general purpose of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to performpresence. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, The Company will pay for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken spent by away from their regular jobs for the following purposes: to handle complaints or grievances of employees, to attend meetings arranged by Management problems relating to this Agreement, to deal with incidental matters that Management agrees arc a necessary part of the administration of this Agreement. N The Union agrees that if, in the Company’s opinion, any is unreasonable alleged to be abusing Company’s time” spent a meeting be arranged between the Company and the representatives of the Local Union and the National Union to correct such abuse. R In the event of lay-offs, so that employees will have the will be retained on jobs within the bargaining unit, regardless of seniority, provided they are capable of doing the available work. R New or transferred-in employees will be introduced to the Union President/Chairperson or nominee by Human Re- sources, during the induction process. Such meetings shall not exceed fifteen minutes per hiring session. R The Local Union bargaining committee representation will consist of four representatives from and two each from London, and Kingston respectively, for the Company will indicate this to absorb the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount bargaining time costs R The rate of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, pay for a reasonable length Chairperson or alternate shall be no less than the maximum of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, Grade R I pay for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman Committeeperson shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by no less than the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members maximum of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.Grade

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from employees in the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only represented by a Bargaining Committee of five employees (including the Bargaining Committee Chairperson) elected by the employees in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternatesunit. The names of such committeemen and alternates the members of this Committee shall be furnished certified by the Union to the Company Employer in writing by the Unionwriting. In addition, the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen Union shall be retained on day shiftrepresented by Stewards as established by mutual agreement. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that Also, the alternate committeemen for such shifts Union shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedrepresented by one Time Study Representative. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1a) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time Bargaining Committee Chairperson, National Representative and/or members of the names Bargaining Committee shall upon first reporting to the Plant Manager or his designate be given access to the Plant during working hours for the purpose of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment investigating a specific grievance(s) and the names, if any, to promote smoother operation of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to performAgreement. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion A member of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for Bargaining Committee and/or a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may leave their work for the purpose of handling grievances or other legitimate representation functions under the grievance procedure. Before leaving the job, the Union representative must first state to the Supervisor the purpose of their activity and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees must record their time upon leaving. Upon entering a department in the of their duties, they must notify the Supervisor of that department of their presence and purpose and also record their time. It is understood that the Supervisor shall have time to make arrangements to avoid interruption of production before permitting a representative to leave a department. is understood that such arrangements are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman be made as soon as practicable and without undue delay. For purposes of clarification, undue delay shall be scheduled defined as two hours or less from the time of request, unless production requirements prohibit such arrangements. All Bargaining Committee members, the Time Study Representative and Chairperson of the Union Health and Safety Committee shall be retained on the First Shift. The Employer the Union to perform a conduct elections on Company premises during non-work time. Notice of such elections shall be made in advance for suitable times, locations and election dates. It is fully understood that the continuation of this authority shall be contingent upon its lack of abuse. Any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who takes time off their job provided for the investigation and adjustment of grievances within the plant during working hours shall be paid by the Company. This overtime Employer for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among such lost time, at their regular rate; provided, however, the regular members total maximum number of such lost time hours does not exceed a total of one hundred hours monthly, as pooled, for all Committeepersons and Stewards, Time spent at Step Ill and Step IV of the plant committee - and when Grievance Procedure shall not be included in the maximum hours stated. In the application of this Article there shall be no such committee member is available, among suspension of work by any employee without the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer expressed permission of the localemployee’s Supervisor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 7.1 The Company shall Employer will recognize a Plant Committee of three committeepersons, one of who shall act as Plant Chairperson, and be selected by the membership of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from among the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen The three committeepersons shall be Chairmanassigned to day shift provided that a sufficient number of day shift assignments in their classification exist. Where committeepersons are in training for a new position, they may be assigned to the afternoon or night shifts for up to 50% of the training period. The Company agrees to recognize above clause shall not be used as a punitive measure. The Union may appoint an alternate committeeman committeeperson who shall function may act only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and committeeperson from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Companyplant. The Union shall notify have the Company in writing from time right to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing appoint or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed otherwise select one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each shift other than the day shift for Building 1 (Plant 1), and other management personnel having responsibilities under one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the afternoon shift for Building 2 (Plants 2, 3, 4). A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only handle complaints pertaining to discipline, suspension or discharge. In the event the Company relocates in part to a new facility then the Union shall have the right to elect or appoint a fourth committee person who shall be part of the bargaining committee. 7.2 A committeeperson shall have acquired seniority with the Employer. 7.3 Committeepersons shall have top seniority in the bargaining unit in the event of lay-off, provided that they have the skill, ability and qualifications to perform the required work efficiently with a training/familiarization period of thirty (30) calendar days with a review after two weeks to evaluate progress. 7.4 Committeepersons referred to above exclusively may investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. 4.05 Where five 7.5 The Employer will recognize a Bargaining Committee of not more than three committeepersons for the purpose of renegotiating this Agreement. The Employer agrees to recognize a representative from the National Union and the President of the local Union part of the Bargaining Committee. 7.6 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the committeepersons and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any such committeeperson until it has been so notified. 7.7 No committeeperson shall leave his work, or more employees are scheduled enter the plant on other than his normal shift, to work overtime investigate or process any grievance or to conduct Union business with the Employer without the prior consent of his foreperson. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld and the foreperson shall have a committeeman shall be scheduled reasonable period of time to perform obtain a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes replacement so as to ensure that there will be equally divided insofaras possible among no interruption or loss of efficiency of production. Committeepersons shall report back to their foreperson at the time they return to work. 7.8 The Union's National Representative or his designate will not enter any premises of the Employer without obtaining the prior consent of the General Manager or his representative. 7.9 The Employer will pay committeepersons at their regular hourly rate for Employer approved regular time, during normal working hours, lost in processing complaints, grievances or in the administration of this Agreement, excluding arbitration hearings, provided that the amount of time so spent is not unreasonable. In the event that any meetings with Management extend beyond the regular members hours of work, the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among committeepersons involved will be paid at the alternate committeemen, if possibleappropriate overtime rate. 4.06 7.10 The Company Employer agrees to grant pay for time spent, by committeepersons, in future bargaining for the chairperson renewal of this agreement. The Employer agrees to pay one hundred percent (100%) for lost wages from the committeepersons regular scheduled work day to prepare for the next renewal of this agreement for a maximum of one (1) paid day off per year day. 7.11 Notwithstanding Art. 7.7, the Committee shall be allowed to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request meet for the time off will be sent 30 minutes prior to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer end of the localeach Wednesday day shift to deal with employee complaints or concerns.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 ‌ 6.01 (a) The Company acknowledges the right of Unifor Local 240 to elect from the Union members of the Company, an office committee composed of four (4) members; one (1) member of the committee should be designated as the Chairperson, one (1) member of the committee shall recognize a Union plant be designated as the Vice Chairperson, one (1) member of the committee shall be designated as the 1st Committeeperson; one (1) member of 2 members, each being the committee shall be designated as the 2nd Committeeperson from different classificationthe afternoon shift, elected by and from the bargaining unit employeesafternoon shift. One of these committeemen shall be ChairmanShould the afternoon representative post on a shift other than afternoons they will relinquish their committee person position. The Company agrees to will recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant said committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence purpose of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd handling any grievance or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required bargaining on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing matter properly arising from time to time during the continuance of this Agreement. The Company acknowledges that there will be three (3) alternate members of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedureUnion Committee. The plant chairman may request Company acknowledges the right of Unifor Local 673 to leave elect from the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion Union members of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonablea Chairperson. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep provide appropriate work space for the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to carry out Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreementbusiness. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled (i) The Chairperson of Local 240’s unit referred to in Article 6.01 (a) will be paid the highest hourly rate in the bargaining unit for 37.5 hours per week to tend to Union business including Local Union activities and required to work overtime the day shift only. The Vice Chairperson of Local 240’s unit referred to in Article 6.01 (a) will be paid at the PD2 rate for 7.5 hours Monday to Thursday and 7.0 hours on Friday to tend to Union business including Local Union activities and required to work the day shift only. The Company will recognize a committeeman subsequent full time committeeperson when the membership exceeds 625 members. The Chairperson of Local 673 will be paid for reasonable time to attend to matters within and affecting the unit. (ii) The Company will recognize committee persons and alternates to replace all full time representatives in their absence due to vacation, sickness, approved leave of absence or Union leave if greater than one day and shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by paid at the Company. This overtime PD2 rate for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possibleall hours worked. 4.06 (iii) The Company agrees Union Committee of Local 240 will meet during working hours once a month for up to grant the chairperson one two hours. (1iv) paid day off per year The Union Committee of Local 240, including alternates, will meet during working hours quarterly for up to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at 90 minutes. (v) The Union Committee of Local 195. The request for the time off 240 will be sent to meet with the Company from (LMF) twice annually for up to two (2) hours. (vi) The Union Chairperson of Local 195 240 and signed by an officer of the localJHSC members will meet one hour prior to JHSC meetings.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize a acknowledges the right the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and to or otherwise select from the membership, a Shop Committee, The Company will the Shop Committeefor the purpose of bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairmancollective agreements and representing employees on matters arising from the agreement as well other connected with their employment. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to notify the Company in writing by of the Union. In identity of the event that members of the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shiftShop Committee. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that recognize three members of the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman Shop Committee. A National Representative a Union official may, at the time request of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority the Union, be present and participate in any meetings of the Shop Committee with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time recognizes and agrees that members of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees Shop have regular duties to performin with their employment and that such reasonable time as is necessary taken by such persons with grievances business arising from the collective Such time will be without loss of pay. Committeemen Meetings between the Shop Committee and the Company will be held during regular working and without loss of pay. The will recognize alternate committeepersons elected and appointed by the union on any day or shift where regular members of the Shop Committee not available. The Committee and the Company representative shall meet providing there is business for their joint consideration at such rimes as may be permitted upon mutually agreed upon. A request for a meeting will be indicated by a letter or note from either party to the other party an agenda of subjects to be ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’and the Union will make every attempt to schedule around work schedules and customer service The Company will pay of the three members of the Negotiating Committee, at straight time hourly for up to leave their regular duties during their working hoursfive days to prepare for negotiations arid for the spent in negotiations up to and date a strike or lockout commences, without loss The National Representative or Representatives of time or pay, for the Union shall be entitled to meet with Shop in a reasonable length of period time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when requiredprior to the final step grievance meeting with no loss of wages. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep promptly give the and Committeepersons messages when phone calls are receivedfor them relatingto union business and the Chairperson and the Committeepersonswill be allowed reasonabletime to return such calls, provided the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under does not abuse this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Companyprovision. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant provide pocket size agreements to all employees, and twenty (20)copies to the chairperson one (1) National Union within three months after ratification, The Company will allow up to three paid day off per year for members of the Committee to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localmatters” required.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 8.01 The Company shall recognize a Union plant will supply the Employer with the names of the Local Union committee and all grievance officers. The employer will supply the Union with the names of 2 members, each being supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may be required to conduct business with. 8.02 The Union will have the right to appoint or otherwise select committee person(s) from different classification, elected by and from amongst employees within the bargaining unit employees. unit. (a) They shall be on both the grievance and negotiating committee. (b) One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One persons shall be the Chairman, Unit Chairperson. (c) The Union shall elect or appoint two (2) Stewards. (d) Employees shall be represented by a Grievance Committee which shall consist of employees elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In The Unit Chairperson on this Committee shall act as the event that liaison between the Company establishes employees and the Employer. The Committee and/or the Unit Chairperson may at any time call upon the services of a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that National Representative of the committeemen Union to assist them. The Employer shall designate an individual representative to act in liaison between the Unit Chairperson and the Employer. (e) The Employer shall not discriminate against any of the employees who are Union Committee members who, from time to time, represent other employees. (f) Members of the Union Committee shall be retained on day shiftpermitted reasonable time to investigate, present and process oss of time or pay during their regular working hours. Such time spent in handling grievances during the Union computing overtime if within the regular schedule to the Union Representative. (a) The Company Employer shall recognize a Negotiating Committee consisting of a National Representative, one Local Union Representative and two (2) members of the workplace Local Union Committee. (b) The Employer agrees that union representation to pay all time spent for the committee persons in negotiations. 8.04 Labour Management meetings will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Companyheld quarterly. The Union shall notify and the Company in writing Employer agree to meet with equal representation from time to time both parties with rotation of host of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuingmeeting. Employees shall receive straight hourly pay for such meetings. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes 8.05 Meetings will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblearranged at mutually agreed upon times. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 (a) The Company shall recognize a recognizes the right of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and to appoint or otherwise elect from the employees within the bargaining unit employeesunit, four (4) Plant Committeemen who have completed at least months of continuous service with the Company, to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the representatives of the Company in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. The Company will recognize an additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ appointed or elected from employees on the second shift or in other locations, i.e. Plant or not represented by one of the Plant Committeemen. It is recognized that such Stewards only be authorized to deal with initiating complaints and grievances up to and including Step No. of the grievance procedure. The Company further agrees to recognize the Plant Committee as the negotiating committee for the Union. One of these committeemen shall Committeemen may be designated as Plant Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only Union Committeemen will represent different departments or areas of the Plant and where practical they will be employed in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected department or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event area that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Companythey represent. The Union shall will notify the Company in writing from time to time of the various names of committeemen, the respective dates Committeemen and the department or area to which each Committeeman is assigned and the effective date of their appointment and appointment. When the namesregular Committeeman for a particular area is absent or unavailable, if any, another member of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 Committee may act as his alternate on his behalf, when such a need arises. It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees not more than one (1) Committeeman will be involved in the presentation of a grievance. (a) The Union acknowledges that the Committeemen have regular duties to performperform on behalf of the Company. Committeemen shall However, should it be permitted upon request necessary for a Committeeman to assist an employee in presenting or discussing a grievance during working hours, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not leave his work without first obtaining the permission of his Supervisor or the Production Manager; such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When a Committeeman does leave his work in accordance with the above he shall indicate on a form provided by his Supervisor the time he leaves his work and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled the time he returns. It is also understood that a Committeeman shall not enter another department without first obtaining the permission of the Supervisor of such department. Prior to returning to work overtime in his own department a committeeman Committeeman will report to his immediate Supervisor. A Committeeman shall not suffer any loss of wages for time necessarily spent in processing grievances up to Step Number of the Grievance Procedure, and for time spent attending meetings scheduled pursuant to Article No Committeeman will be scheduled paid for attending Arbitration. has on occasion duties to perform a job provided on behalf of the Union during normal working hours. Upon request, time will be allowed to perform these duties. The duration of the time allowed will be mutually agreed upon by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among Manager, Human Resources or his Designate and the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195Plant Chairman. The request Plant Chairman will not be held accountable for the time off will be sent any loss of production related to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localsuch absences.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 Section 3.1 The Company agrees that, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Union shall recognize at all times be free to exercise its right to advance the best interests of and fully protect its members in the exercise of their full freedom to engage in activities on behalf of the Union and that no member of the Union shall be restrained, coerced or discriminated against, in any manner, because of his membership in or for activities on behalf of the Union. Section 3.2 The Company recognizes the right of the Union to select a Local Chairman and Committeemen to represent the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen There shall be no more than one (1) Committeeman for each location for each shift. An employee duly elected or appointed to serve the Union in any official capacity on a full-time basis shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for this purpose and shall continue to accrue seniority during such leave of absence. Section 3.3 Employees shall have the right to present grievances to the Company and resolve them with or without the presence of a Committeeman, Local Chairman or Union representative. However, any resolution of grievance between an individual employee who is not assisted by the Union and the Company will not be considered as an official interpretation of this Agreement and will not be cited by either party as having precedence in any future resolution of grievances by the Union and the Company. Section 3.4 If the Company initiates a conference with an employee for the purpose of a formal disciplinary action, the employee may request the presence of the Committeeman or Local Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in conference will not proceed if such a request has been made without the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected Committeeman or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedLocal Chairman being present. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. Section 3.5 The Union shall furnish the Company with the names of the local Committeemen and notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates any changes before such changes will be recognized. Section 3.6 Local Committeemen shall request permission of their appointment Supervisors and specify the namespurpose of their activity prior to engaging in the investigations of grievances or meeting with Management. Normally, if anylocal Committeemen's investigations of grievances and all grievance processing shall take place only after completion of his shift and under no circumstances will such investigation and processing of grievances interfere with production, operations, or any employee's work. It is recognized, however, that circumstances may arise which require the Committeeman, with the Supervisor's permission, to investigate and process grievances during his normal hours of the former committeemen whom work; provided they are replacing do not interfere with production or discontinuingoperations. Requests made under this Section will not be unnecessarily denied. 4.03 Section 3.7 It is understood that time spent in Union-related business, including time spent in processing and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇handling grievances, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided compensated by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes If a Supervisor specifically requests the presence of a Committeeman or a Local Chairman or the Committeeman or the Local Chairman is requested to represent an employee at formal hearing or investigation during his normal work hours, the Company shall compensate the Committeeman or the Local Chairman at his normal hourly rate up to a maximum of eight (8) hours per hearing. Section 3.8 Officers or representatives of the Union will be equally divided insofaras possible among permitted access to Company property to handle or investigate matters arising under this Agreement provided, however, that they do not interfere with Company operations. Prior to entering the regular members work area, such officers or representatives must notify the location's Manager or his designated representative and receive prior approval for each such visit. The Union representative must abide by all rules and regulations required of all visitors to the plant committee - work area, and when no such committee member is availableshall not interrupt or interfere with operations, among the alternate committeemenproduction, if possibleor any Company rules. 4.06 Section 3.9 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one recognizes that such compensated service actually paid under Section 3.7 will be counted in a forty (140) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request hour work week for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer purpose of the localqualifying for overtime.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 4.1 The Company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from Corporation acknowledges the bargaining unit employees. One of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence right of the committeeman. In Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards. 4.2 The Union shall advise the event the membership Corporation of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by personnel serving on these Committees and from the bargaining unit employeesas Stewards. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it It is agreed that the committeemen number of Stewards from a Branch shall be retained on day shiftby mutual agreement. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts Negotiating Committee shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when establishedconsist of not more than five (5) employees. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment 4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a dispute. 4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in the form of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employee. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters to the Union. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at least (1a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meeting, the Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) year seniority with the Company. employee if requested. 4.5 The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time acknowledges that Stewards, members of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment Committees and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees Union Officers have regular duties to performperform on behalf of the Corporation. Committeemen Such persons shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to not leave their regular duties during without receiving permission from their working hoursappropriate Manager or his/her designate, without loss of time and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or payhis/her designate, for a and shall give any reasonable length of time explanation which may be requested with respect to investigate their absence. 4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and present grievances or other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in plant situations. If in accordance with this understanding the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which canCorporation shall not be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at make any pay deduction from such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep the Union advised of the names of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localincluding Step 3.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize recognizes a Committee of five (5) to be elected or selected by the Union plant committee consisting of 2 membersa Chairperson, each being from different classificationone Committee member, elected by and from one Skilled Trades Committee member for the bargaining unit employeesshift and one Committee member for the 2nd shift and one Committee member for the 3rd shift. One of these committeemen The Committee shall be Chairmanrecognized by the Company as the Grievance and Negotiating Committee, The Company further agrees to provide to the Union, an office, filing cabinets, a telephone, chairs, a computer and a printer. The location of the office is to be mutually agreed upon. The Union will supply the Company with an up-to-date list of all Committee members and Union representatives and the Company will supply the Union with a list of supervisory staff. The Company agrees will notify the Union of promotions from hourly to recognize an alternate committeeman who salary. Notwithstanding seniority status, the plant Chairperson of the Committee shall function be required to work only on the day shift and shall have top plant seniority for the duration of the term of office. The Chairperson, upon completion of tenure in office, will return to the former department and category which held at the time of election or selection, seniority permitting. In the absence of the committeemanPlant Chairperson the Day Shift Committee person will substitute for the Plant Chairperson. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to more than 40 employees, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from Shift Committeeperson the department Shift Committeeperson's alternate will substi- tute for whom he alternatesthe Shift Committeeperson. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation Plant Chairperson will be required on any additional shifts and that full-time Monday to Friday to attend to Union business, including the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time performance of the names duties of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 a Benefits Representative. It is understood and agreed that committeemen the Committee persons, as well as other employees employees, have regular duties to perform. Committeemen The Committee person, with the approval of the supervisor of the department where they are respectively employed, shall be permitted allowed, upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇request, to leave their regular duties and during their working hours, without loss of time pay or paycost of living allowance and within a reasonable period of time, to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate adjust and present grievances or deal attend to an employees request for union consultation. The Company recognizes the importance of timeli- ness and expediency in resolving employee concerns, and the Union agrees to cooperate with the Company in administering its business in a responsible and timely manner. Access to the Plant by Committee members during hours other in plant situationsthan their regular shift hours may be granted upon valid reason being presented to the Personnel Department representative or senior night manager. If Any such access is on Union time not paid by the Company. In the event of a layoff, committee members shall be continued at work as long as work on their respective shift is avail- able, regardless of their seniority, provided they are able and willing to perform the normal requirements of the job in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonablenormal time, with proper job instruction. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep meet with the Plant Committee on all matters properly arising during the time this agreement is in effect and the Company and Committee will co-operate in the administra- tion of this agreement. The Union advised will have the right to have National Representatives pre- sent at all meetings of the names Plant Committee and Management. Such meetings shall be held at the request of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ either party providing an agenda is prepared and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five submitted at least hours before the meeting except in an emergency. An elected Union representative who is an hourly rated employee shall be paid the regular hourly rate plus cost of living allowance and premiums. If or more employees are required for weekend work on the day shift, the Plant Chairperson will be entitled to attend to full time Union business. When overtime is scheduled in the plant, the Committee person will be offered the opportunity to work overtime a committeeman shall be scheduled as part of the group, if five (5) or more employees are required, provided the Committee person is qualified to perform a job provided by one of the Companyjobs to be done. This overtime for representation purposes When the Committee person is not so qualified an alternate will be equally divided insofaras possible among appointed from within the regular members of the plant committee - and when no such committee member is available, among the alternate committeemen, if possiblegroup. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Representation. 4.01 5.01 The Company shall recognize a Employer acknowledges the right of the Union plant committee of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from to appoint or otherwise select up to five (5) stewards to represent the bargaining unit employees. One A Grievance Committee will be composed of these committeemen shall be Chairman. The Company agrees to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in the absence of the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to not more than 40 employeestwo (2) stewards, the company shall recognize a Union plant committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation will be required on any additional shifts and that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least one (1) year seniority with of which will be the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion of the Company the amount of time taken is unreasonable, the Company will indicate this to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may department concerned. No employee shall be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep appointed or selected for the Union advised of the names position of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ unless she has completed her probationary period. The Employer shall be advised in writing of the names of the stewards at the time of their appointment and of any changes before the Employer will recognize them. 5.02 The stewards will have the right to investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. Wherever possible the processing of grievances and other management personnel having responsibilities activities on behalf of the Union shall be performed outside regular working hours. Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances during working hours, the stewards shall not leave their work to perform these functions without the prior consent of their supervisor. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. 5.03 The Union may have the assistance of the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) Representative at any meeting with the Employer held pursuant to this Agreement. The CLAC Representative shall enter the Employer's premises only with the prior consent of the Administrator. 5.04 At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than four (4) employees of the Employer, and the CLAC representative. The Employer will recognize as members of the Negotiating Committee employees who have completed their probationary period under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five or more employees are scheduled to work overtime a committeeman . The Union shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by notify the Company. This overtime for representation purposes will be equally divided insofaras possible among Employer in writing of the regular names of the members of the plant committee - Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and when no the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been so notified. The Employer shall pay one half (½) of the regular earnings for all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to attending negotiations up to and including conciliation. 5.05 New employees shall be advised by the Employer as to the names of their stewards and the stewards shall be given the names of such committee member is availablenew employees. 5.06 The Union and the Employer may meet as necessary to discuss items of mutual interest and concern. These meetings may be initiated by either party who shall request the meeting in writing and include a copy of the proposed agenda. The meeting shall be arranged whenever possible within ten (10) days of the request, among the alternate committeemenat a time and place mutually convenient. However, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees the matter is considered to grant be of such importance that delay would be detrimental to the chairperson one (1) paid harmonious relationship, the meeting may be initiated verbally, by mutual consent. When a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is in attendance at a labour-management committee meeting on their day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195. The request for the time off off, they will be sent to paid at their regular rate of pay for their time at the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the localmeeting.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Agreement

Representation. 4.01 The Company shall recognize recognizes a Plant Committee of five (5) employees, who are members of the Union plant committee and have been elected and/or appointed to represent the employees of 2 members, each being from different classification, elected by and from the bargaining unit employeesCompany. One of these committeemen shall the above will be Chairmanelected and/or appointed and recognized as the Plant Committee Chairperson and the others will be Committee Persons. One of the above Committee Persons will be elected and/or appointed from the maintenance department. The Company agrees and Union recognize that a committee person will be scheduled to recognize an alternate committeeman who shall function only in work on each shift where the absence of plant population exceeds fifteen (1 5) employees. The committee will then represent the committeeman. In the event the membership of the bargaining unit increases to employees on their respective Should there be more than 40 employees, one committee person (excluding the company shall recognize a maintenance committee person) scheduled on the same shift then the Union plant will designate which committee of 3 members elected by and from the bargaining unit employees. One shall person will be the Chairman, elected or appointed by and from the bargaining unit at large. The other two will be Committeemen elected or appointed by and from the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments respectively. The Company agrees to recognize an alternative committeeman for the Machine Shop and Assembly Departments for whom he alternates. The alternate committeeman shall function only in the absence of the committeeman from the department for whom he alternates. The names of such committeemen and alternates shall be furnished to the Company in writing by the Union. In the event employee representativeon that the Company establishes a 2nd or 3rd shift it is agreed that the committeemen shall be retained on day shift. The Company agrees that union representation recognize a Negotiating Committee consisting of a maximum of five (5) members of the elected Plant Committee. The Company will be required recognize the Union Committee appointing a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the maintenance department or on any additional shifts and shift that the alternate committeemen for such shifts shall be elected or appointed for such shifts when established. 4.02 Each committeeman at the time of his election or appointment shall have at least (1) year seniority with the Company. The Union shall notify the Company in writing from time to time of the names of committeemen, the respective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of the former committeemen whom they are replacing or discontinuing. 4.03 It is understood and agreed that committeemen as well as other employees have regular duties to perform. Committeemen shall be permitted upon request to the requires a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to leave their regular duties during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, for a reasonable length of time to investigate and present grievances or deal with other in plant situations. If in the opinion of supervision the amount of time taken is unreasonable the Company will indicate this to the committeeman or men concerned and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered to be unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. The plant chairman may request to leave the plant to process plant unit business which cannot be dealt with within the plant, for a reasonable length of time. If in the opinion Plant Chairperson of the Company Union Committee is a full-time position assigned to a day shift only. The Plant Chairperson will assist the amount of time taken is unreasonableEmployee Relations Supervisor in areas such as layoffs, recalls, overtime equalization, etc. The Plant Chairperson will adjust all grievances and other concerns as per the Company collective agreement. There will indicate this be one committee person assigned to the chairman and may withhold payment for the amount of time which is considered unreasonable. Such withholding to be subject to the grievance procedure. It is understood and agreed that the plant committee may meet together once each week during regular working hours, for a period not to exceed one hour when required. A national representative of the C.A.W. may be present at such meeting. 4.04 The Company will keep act as the Union advised of the names of representative on each shift. In addition, there will be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and other management personnel having responsibilities under this Agreement. 4.05 Where five assigned to each shift who will act only in the absence of the committee person. A committee person or more employees are scheduled ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain permission from foreperson or designate, prior to leaving work overtime assignment, in order that may confer on a committeeman shall be scheduled to perform a job provided by the Companygrievance or potential grievance. This overtime for representation purposes The permission will be equally divided insofaras possible among the regular members granted within one hour of the plant committee - and when no request. It is recognized that the foreperson does not need to know the details of such committee member Union business but should be given enough information to establish that such business is available, among within the alternate committeemen, if possible. 4.06 The Company agrees to grant scope of the chairperson one (1) paid day off per year to attend the annual chairperson’s meeting at Local 195collective agreement. The request for committee person will inform the time off foreperson of any department other than own before the committee person proceeds to discuss any possible grievance with any employee of that department. Following a Step One grievance meeting, the Union Representative on shift will be sent to the Company from Local 195 and signed by an officer of the local.given fifteen

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement