Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards. 4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested. 4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence. 4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right Company recognizes a Committee of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) to be elected or selected by the Union consisting of a Chairperson, one Committee member, and one Skilled Trades Committee member for the shift and one Committee member for the 2nd shift and one Committee member for the 3rd shift. The Committee shall be recognized 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 will notify the Union of promotions from hourly to salary. Notwithstanding seniority status, the plant Chairperson of the Committee shall 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 Plant Chairperson the Day Shift Committee person will substitute for the Plant Chairperson. In the event of the absence of the Shift Committeeperson the Shift Committeeperson's alternate will substi- tute for the Shift Committeeperson. The Plant Chairperson will be full-time Monday to Friday to attend to Union business, including the performance of the duties of a Benefits Representative. It is understood and agreed that the Committee persons, as well as other employees.
4.3 Employees , have regular duties to perform. The Committee person, with the approval of the supervisor of the department where they are respectively employed, shall be allowed, upon request, and during their working hours, without loss of pay or cost of living allowance and within a reasonable period of time, to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time to adjust and present grievances or 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 than their regular shift hours may be granted upon valid reason being presented to the Personnel Department representative or senior night manager. 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 normal time, with proper job instruction. The Company will 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 will have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office Representatives pre- sent at all meetings of the Canadian Plant Committee and Management. Such meetings shall be held at the request of either party providing an agenda is prepared and 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 Public Employeesliving allowance and premiums. If or more employees are required for weekend work on the day shift, who shall have access the Plant Chairperson will be entitled to attend to full time Union business. When overtime is scheduled in the Corporation's premisesplant, on notification the Committee person will be offered the opportunity to the office work as part of the Department Head and Directorgroup, Human Resource Servicesif five (5) or more employees are required, in order provided the Committee person is qualified 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members perform one of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties jobs to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withhelddone. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may the Committee person is not so qualified an alternate will be requested with respect to their absenceappointed from within the group.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 4.01 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint will elect or otherwise select Committees a Union Committee composed of two (2) full-time and Stewards.
4.2 The Union two (2) part-time employees and the Employer shall advise recognize the Corporation said Committee for the purpose of handling any grievances and negotiations for the renewal of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Union Committee shall consist of not one (1) Chairperson and three (3) committee persons. There shall be two (2) elected Health & Safety Committee members from the bargaining units. The parties shall endeavour to engage in group bargaining for all of the following Villages: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, Glendale Crossing, Aspen Lake, and St. Clair, and Pinehaven Nursing Home. Where two (2) or more Villages bargain together the Employer agrees to meet with up to three (3) committee members from each Village for the purposes of bargaining renewals to this agreement. Where a Village has both a Long Term Care Home and a Retirement Home, there shall be no more than five two (52) employeesfrom each Home. The terms of reference for joint bargaining shall be negotiated and agreed upon on or before the first day of negotiations. Where a Village does not participate in group bargaining, the Employer agrees to meet with up to three (3) committee members, at least one (1) from each of the Long Term Care Home and the Retirement Home in the Village.
4.3 Employees 4.02 The Union Committee shall have the right at any time to have the assistance of a representative from representatives of UNIFOR Union, Local 1106 President, or his designate when meeting with the National Office Employer or the Employer’s representatives. With the permission of the Canadian Union of Public EmployeesAdministrator or his designate, who such representation shall have access to the Corporation's Employer’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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 4.03 The Union acknowledges and agrees that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment and only such time as is necessary for the prompt processing of Union business will be consumed by such persons during working hours. The Union Committee members or designate will first obtain the CorporationSupervisor's permission before undertaking Union Business. When such Union business has been completed, the employee will advise the Supervisor. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other 4.04 a) The Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order agrees to deal supply the Employer with the grievances names of employees or with other the Union business Committee members and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from will keep such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances list up to and including Step 3date.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation Museum acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office completed their probationary period. The Employee members of the Canadian Union 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 Public Employeesnegotiations for the amendment of this Agreement as contemplated by Article prior to any conciliation, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Servicesmediation 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 investigate up to hours’ leave prior to and during the negotiating process up to conciliation without loss of pay or assist in negotiations 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 Local Executive Committee composed of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice maximum of nine Employee representatives to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action assist Employees in the form administration of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employeethe Agreement. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters Union agrees to supply the Union. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) Museum with the employee if requested.
4.5 names of the members of the Local Executive Committee and its officers, and any change thereto. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, the members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties Local Executive Committee must continue to perform on behalf their regular duties; and, except as provided for herein, that all activities of the CorporationLocal Executive Committee will be carried on outside of the regular working hours of the members thereof, unless otherwise permitted by the Museum after request for permission to carry on such activities during regular working hours. Such persons An Employee representative who attends grievance meeting with a representative or representatives of the Museum as contemplated by Article shall not leave their be paid at regular duties without receiving rate for so spent during scheduled working hours, provided that shall first obtained permission to attend such meeting from their appropriate Manager immediate supervisor. The Museum that permission to attend a grievance meeting or his/her designate, and such permission to investigate grievances shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and the Union agrees that no more than two Employee representatives shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect attend or to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal attend a Step grievance meeting with the grievances of employees or with other representative. Participation by bargaining unit members in joint committees as provided for elsewhere in this Agreement, shall be considered to be Museum work as distinct from Union business and that work as set out in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Article.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union Employer agrees to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from recognize a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist consisting of not more than five six (5) employees.
4.3 Employees 6)elected members of the bargaining unit covered by this Agreement for the purposes of the negotiation and administration of this Agreement. The aforementioned committee shall have 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 right to have the assistance addition of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union when dealing with Employer. The Employer agrees to recognize stewards including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the purpose of Public Employeesassisting members in presenting grievances to the Employer as set forth in this Agreement. These stewards, who shall have access be elected or appointed 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 the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head perform and Director, Human Resource Services, in order that if it is necessary to investigate a grievance or assist in negotiations of attend 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 immediategrievance hearing during working hours, the Corporation ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties hisher work without receiving first obtaining the permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission of Supervisor which shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report again to hisher Supervisor at the time of hisher return to work. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the stewards, and elected officers ofthe 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 Senior Director, 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 appropriate Manager 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 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 his/her 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 shall give any reasonable explanation which 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 requested released for up to (2) hours per week to perform duties related to with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials be at the expense of the Union. The Representative will not leave hisher work without first obtaining the of Supervisor which shall not absent themselves from 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 regular duties unreasonably 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 order to deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees 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 spent in handling grievancesoff 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 obtained. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Recreation and Athletic Centre may be represented at the Union-Management Relations Committee when there is an issue on the meeting agenda that is specific to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Recreation and Athletic Centre. When this occurs the membership on the committee may be to include the Manager, and attending meetings of grievances up to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Recreation and including Step 3Athletic Centre.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees from among the employees of the Company a Union Committee comprised of Stewards inclusive of the unit chairperson as follows: Bargaining Unit Chairperson + Alternate Bargaining Unit Chairperson + Alternate Bargaining Unit Chairperson + Alternate Not withstanding the above, the Union may appoint one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift per facility. Each member of this Committee shall have completed his probationary period with the Company and Stewards.shall be regular of the Company during their time in office. The Company will recognize and bargain with members of this Committee on any matter properly arising on negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement as follows: member member member The privileges of members of the Union Committee to leave their work is granted on the following conditions:
4.2 a) There will be loss of pay while absent from work. The members of the Union Committee required to leave his/ her work for official union business shall have their pay and benefits continued and the Union shall be billed the cost of such pay and benefits on a monthly basis by the Company at the rate of of the Employee’s regular base hourly rate. The Union shall advise remit payment to the Corporation Company within fifteen (15) days.
a) The name and jurisdiction of each of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that Stewards of the number of Stewards Union Committee from a Branch time to time selected shall be given to the employer in writing and the employer shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been notified in writing by mutual agreementthe Union of the name and jurisdiction of same. The Negotiating Committee shall consist Company will supply the Union with the names of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall supervisors and managerial personnel who 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 responsi- bilities relative to the Corporation's premises, on notification bargaining unit. For the purpose of this Agreement the Stewards shall be deemed to the office be an 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meeting, The parties hereto agree that the Union representative may remain on hand during official occupy positions of leadership and after responsibility for the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 purpose of insuring that this Agreement is faithfully car- ried out. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons Company and he shall not leave their regular his duties to attend to any Union business or to discuss any grievances without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager the express prior consent of his immediate Supervisor, or his/her designatein the absence of such supervisor, and such permission shall the Branch Manager. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. When The time shall be devoted to prompt handling of necessary Union business. The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it considers the time so taken to be unreasonable. Where such consent has been granted, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ resuming their his regular duties, they shall duties will report to their appropriate Manager his immediate Supervisor, or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested in his absence to the Branch Manager. In accordance with respect this under- standing the Company agrees to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their compensate a for his regular duties unreasonably scheduled work time spent in order to deal with the servicing grievances of employees or up to but excluding arbitration. It is understood that only one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and where applicable, the unit chairper- son shall be recognized for purposes of attendance at scheduled grievance meetings with other Union business and that management. The Company will provide paid leave to each of the bargaining units in accordance with this understanding each year of the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees Collective Agreement for the purpose of attending union business. which is away from the depot as follows: The maximum number of that can be away from the bargaining unit for official union business at the same time spent is one (1) each for except for circumstances agreed in handling grievancesadvance with the Company. Requests for leave for official union business shall be in writing, at least two (2) weeks in advance and attending meetings of shall be subject to reasonable operational requirements. This limit does not include Stewards dealing with grievances up to and including Step 3at their own depot.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5.01 The Corporation Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees two (2) bargaining unit employees to represent the Union as Shop Stewards for the purpose of representing employees in the handling of complaints and Stewardsgrievances.
4.2 5.02 The Employer shall be notified in writing by the Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the Union Stewards and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch Employer shall not be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeesrequired to recognize any Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 5.03 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf as employees of the Corporation. Such persons shall Employer and therefore will not leave their regular duties to perform Union-related tasks without receiving first obtaining permission from their appropriate immediate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or supervisor, or in his/her absence, the permission of the General Manager or his/her designatedelegate. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld and no deductions shall be made from the Stewards’ pay for Employer-authorized time spent in the performance of such duties during working-hours.
5.04 Full-time officers of the Union, or Union Stewards not on duty, will normally be granted permission to enter the premises to conduct Union-related business during normal business hours, providing they present themselves to the appropriate Employer representative and such state the purpose of their visit. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It 5.05 The Stewards, in case of lay-off, shall be the last laid-off provided they are willing and able to do the work required. This does apply in respect of their designate as alternate Stewards, even when they might be serving as the acting Stewards.
(a) For the purpose of meeting with Employer Representatives to negotiate contract changes, a committee of not more than three (3) will be designated by the Union plus paid officials of the Union.
(b) In the event a committee person is clearly understood that Stewards and other unable to attend a meeting, the 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3may bring an alternate.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 10.01 The Corporation acknowledges Gallery agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of the Chairperson and two (2) other employees from the bargaining unit, one (1) of whom may be a part-time employee of the Union's choice.
10.02 The Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than elect five (5) stewards from employees to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ coverage may include the night shift. It is understood and agreed that stewards shall be appointed from employees who have completed their probationary period of service at the Gallery. The Union may designate three (3) stewards and one Chairperson to represent employees. The Union shall inform the Gallery in writing of the name of the stewards and the Chairperson and the effective dates of their appointment.
4.3 Employees 10.03 A Labour-Management Committee shall have the right to have the assistance be established consisting of a representative from the National Office three representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office union and three representatives of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, Gallery. Such Committee may meet from time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to investigate or assist in negotiations discuss matters of a dispute.mutual concern. This
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 10.04 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the CorporationGallery, and that he/she will not leave such duties without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate managerial supervisor. Such persons This permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards and the Chairperson shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager 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, Human 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, Human Resources or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It 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 clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances less, without loss of employees pay or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees benefits for the purpose of conducting the administrative business of the Union local. The scheduling of this time spent in handling grievancesoff will be at a mutually agreed time between the Chairperson and the Manager, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Protection Services.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 4.01 No individual employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union in dealings with the Company without prior authorization of the Union. The Corporation acknowledges Company, therefore, recognizes the right of the Union to elect or appoint or two stewards and agrees to recognize two stewards. The stewards shall be authorized by the Union to represent the Union in dealings with the Company and shall be the Union representatives which the Company agrees to recognize and deal with in connection with the handling of grievances through the grievance procedure, provided that the Company need deal with only one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at a time in connection with any such matter unless otherwise select Committees agreed to by the Company and Stewardsthe Union.
4.2 4.02 The selection of the stewards is the function of the Union and the Union shall advise notify the Corporation Company in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewardsname of the stewards before the Company will be required to recognize them.
4.03 Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ duty is to perform the work required of him by the Company. It is agreed recognized, however, that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 a meeting where disciplinary action ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meeting, the Union representative may remain in the workplace and is responsible for handling grievances. One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at a time will, on hand during a reasonable basis, be allowed reasonable time away from his work station without loss of pay for the handling of grievances on Company premises provided each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first give notice of such absence to and after shall obtain the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewardsadvance permission of his supervisor, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report withheld and provided his time is devoted to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absencethe prompt handling of the grievances.
4.6 It is clearly understood 4.04 There will be no Union meetings on the premises of the Company except as specifically permitted by this Agreement. A local outside representative of the Union shall have reasonable access to the Company's premises to meet with representatives of the Company concerning grievances as provided under the grievance procedure provided he notifies the Warehouse Manager of the Company or his representative upon his arrival at the Company premises.
4.05 The Company shall provide the Union with an up-to-date seniority list of the employees in the bargaining unit upon execution of this Agreement and semi-annually thereafter.
4.06 There shall be a Labour-Management Committee consisting of two persons each from the company and the union to resolve issues of mutual concern that Stewards are not subject to a grievance. The Committee will meet bimonthly during working hours. Decisions will be made by consensus. The Committee will keep and approve minutes of issues raised and action taken. Each party may bring one additional resource person with adequate notice to the 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3party.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5.01 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees Stewards, not to exceed six (6) Stewards, plus the Plant Chairperson, and the Executive Board Member, making seven (7) in total. In the absence of the regular ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Company further agrees to recognize individuals who shall be identified as alternate Stewards. The alternate will only be recognized in the absence of the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representation shall be as follows: ENROBING, MOULDING, CHOCOLATE, STARCH & COOKING 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ MAINTENANCE & BOILER ROOM 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ BACK-UP ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 1 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ All Stewards shall have completed the probationary period and shall be regular employees of the Company during their term of office. The Company agrees to recognize a grievance committee consisting of the Plant Chairperson and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ involved. Any problems resulting in a grievance will be handled by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ up to step number two of the grievance procedure, at which time they will be assisted by the Plant Chairperson, or in his absence, the Executive Board Member.
4.2 5.02 The name of each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate, who may be elected from time to time, and the designated area they will represent, shall be given to the Industrial Relations Administrator in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified.
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.
5.04 The Union shall advise undertakes to secure from its officers, Stewards and members, their co-operation with the Corporation of Company and with all persons representing the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number Company in a supervisory capacity.
5.05 The right of Stewards from a Branch to leave their work without loss of pay to adjust grievances filed by employees in their own areas under Article 6 is granted on the following conditions:
(a) The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be by mutual agreementobtain the permission of his Supervisor before leaving his work. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have Supervisor may request a reasonable explanation for the right to have the assistance of a representative ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ absence 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties prior to perform on behalf of the Corporationbeing excused. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they .
(b) The time off shall report be devoted to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, the prompt handling of grievances and shall give be limited to the time required for attending grievance step meetings and any reasonable explanation which may be requested preliminary meetings with respect to their absencethe management.
4.6 It (c) The Supervisor shall have the right to limit such time taken, so that it is clearly understood not excessive.
(d) The Union acknowledges that Stewards and other officers of the Union Officials shall not absent themselves from have their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal perform.
5.06 On any negotiating meetings held with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees Company for the renewal of this agreement, the Union committee shall consist of the Plant Chairperson, Executive Board Member and not more than six (6) Stewards and any such full-time spent in handling grievancesUnion Representative, and attending as the Union desires. The Company agrees to pay employees on the said committee for lost time from work to attend negotiating meetings of grievances with the Company up to eight (8) hours per day at the employee’s normal hourly rate.
5.07 The Company agrees that the Plant Chairperson will be assigned to work on the day shift. Furthermore, the Company agrees to recognize the assignment of a permanent ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ appointed to both the afternoon and including Step night shifts provided the shifts are operational.
5.08 To ensure continuity of representation, the Plant Chairperson will be credited with super-seniority for the purpose of the lay-off only. This does not mean that employees in such a position will be protected against bumping, transfers, or being displaced from a particular position as a result of lack of work. It does mean however, that the Plant Chairperson will be protected only to the extent that he will not be displaced from employment and placed on actual lay-off from the Company. This provision shall continue in force as long as the day shift remains operational. Furthermore similar consideration will be extended to the afternoon and night shift Stewards.
5.09 In keeping with the spirit of 5.06 above, the Company agrees to grant a paid educational leave not exceeding three (3) days per year for all Stewards (excluding alternates) and Union officers provided the granting of such leave does not unreasonably interfere with the efficient operation of the Company.
5.10 Recognizing the importance of industrial peace within the establishment and the role of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ body, the Company encourages the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ body to convene a meeting once every four (4) months for a duration of two (2) hours. Prior to convening meetings, the Plant Chairperson is expected to make a formal request for such meeting at least three (3) weeks in advance of the desired meeting date to the Industrial Relations Manager. Thereafter, the Company will arrange for appropriate meeting facilities and will inform the Plant Chairperson accordingly.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Union may elect from amongst the right employees who have been continuously employed by the Company for at least three (3) months, twelve (12)stewards for the purpose of assisting employees in presenting grievances to the Union Company as set forth in this Agreement, the stewards should be distributed to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 as many depart- ments as possible. The Union shall advise keep the Corporation Company notified in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the stewards and as Stewardsthe effective date of their appointment. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch stewards shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right continue 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, perform their regular work in order to investigate or maintain efficiency of operations; however, in accordance with this understanding, should they desire to assist an employee 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 presenting grievances dur- ing working hours, they 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties work without receiving first obtaining the permission from of their appropriate Manager or his/her designateimmediate supervisor, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutiesIt is also under- stood that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not enter another depart- ment without first obtaining the permission of the supervisor of such department and notifying him as to the nature of the grievance and the personnel involved. Prior to returning to his work in his own department, they shall a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 his immediate supervisor. It is clearly understood agreed that Stewards and other Union Officials shall 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 duties unreasonably in order 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 deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for limit the time spent in handling grievances, and 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 grievances up this Agreement, 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 Union business if authorized to do so by the Union and including Step 3shall 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. The Company agrees that the Union Presi- dent shall be assigned to the day shift during the term of his office.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1
5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized in the manner set out below.
5.02 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.
5.03 The Corporation acknowledges Union has the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect Stewards (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 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 Stewardsmembers 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.
4.2 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 hourly rates while attending to such matters during regular working hours. Where such matters are expected to last more than ten (10) minutes, the Employer reserves the right to direct that such matters be dealt with during breaks. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 advise be considered for time worked, but shall not be considered for overtime. The Employer and the Corporation 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 personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeesUnion.
4.3 Employees 5.07 Union representatives shall have the right to have visit at the assistance of a representative from location where Employees are working subject to the National Office policies, procedures, and regulations of the Canadian Union employer. Such visits shall not unduly disrupt the flow of Public Employees, who shall have access 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 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meetingEmployer, the Union and the employees. A Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting shall be entitled to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requestedattend such meetings.
4.5 The 5.09 There shall be no Union acknowledges activity during working hours on the Employer’s premises, except that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees necessary for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings processing of grievances up to and including Step 3the administration and enforcement of this Agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5.01 The Corporation acknowledges Union has the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees a Negotiating Committee for this subsidiary Collective Agreement and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and this Negotiating Committee will also act as Stewardsa Grievance Committee. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch This committee shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist composed of not more than five four (54) employeesseniority employees and the Union President. The Corporation will recognize and deal with this said Committee in respect of any matters which properly arise from time to time.
4.3 Employees 5.02 When in the opinion of the Corporation, it is deemed necessary to meet with the Union Stewards and such meeting is called by the Corporation during normal working hours, the employees who are called to attend will not lose pay because of their attendance. The Union will share one-half of the cost incurred in meetings at mutually agreed to locations, should they not be City premises.
5.03 The Union shall have the right right, at any time, to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Employees who shall have access to the Corporation's Corporation premises, on notification upon reasonable request, to the office of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services(or designate) concerned, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations settlement of a disputegrievances arising under this agreement.
4.4 5.04 Members of the committee shall first obtain permission to transact Union business on Corporation time from the Directors of; Capital Works, Roads & Parks Maintenance, Transportation Services, Planning and Building, or Parks and Recreation departments.
5.05 Advance notification of proposed Management/Union meeting(s) shall be forwarded by the Human Resources Department to the immediate Supervisors of the affected employees at least five (5) days prior to such meetings, wherever possible.
5.06 No employee shall make any written or verbal agreement with the Corporation or its representatives which conflicts with the terms of this Collective Agreement.
5.07 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to acquaint new employees with 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 fact that a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action Agreement is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meeting, the Union representative may remain on hand during in effect and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the conditions of employment set out therein, including matters dealing with Union security and dues check-off. A CUPE National Representative or one of only three (3) Local Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Representatives of Local 1540 shall be given an opportunity to interview each new employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members during working hours with no loss of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf pay for a period of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.exceeding thirty
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Employer will a Plant Committee of three members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the right membership of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees from among the employees, for the purpose of handling and Stewards.
4.2 settling grievances. One shall be selected from employees in the Plastics/Facilities Departments. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the employees in the Warehouse Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Department. The Union shall advise notify the Corporation Employer in writing of the personnel serving names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appointment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one year’s seniority. The three members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the in their individual classifications so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capable of performing the work required. Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these Committees unrepresented shifts and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementwill have at least one year’s seniority. The Negotiating Stewards will not be members of the Plant Committee. The Union shall notify the Employ- er in writing of the names of such Stewards at the time of their appointment. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Committeeperson or the Plant Committee shall consist investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Represen- tative and/or the President of Local No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 leave his work 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 process any grievance 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 a 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) negotiate with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that StewardsEmployer without the prior consent of his supervisor, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission which consent shall not be unreasonably withheldwith- held, but in no event longer than one hour prior to the end of the shift in which the grievance occurs. When resuming The Employer will pay Stewards and Committeepersons at their regular dutiesstraight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances provid- ed that, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatein the opinion of the Employer, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time so spent is not unreasonable. The Employer will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regu- lar straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in handling grievances, and attending meetings negotiating the renewal of grievances up to and including Step 3this Agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 10.01 The Corporation acknowledges Gallery agrees to recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of the Chairperson and two (2) other employees from the bargaining unit, one (1) of whom may be a part-time employee of the Union's choice.
10.02 The Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect four (4) Stewards and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise one (1) Chairperson from the Corporation employees in the full-time bargaining unit and part-time bargaining unit combined to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the personnel serving on these Committees and as StewardsGallery. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ coverage may include the night shift. It is understood and agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch and Chairperson shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating appointed or elected from employees who have completed their probationary period of service at the Gallery.
10.03 A Labour-Management Committee shall consist be established consisting of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office three representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office union and three representatives of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, Gallery. Such Committee may meet from time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to investigate or assist 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 negotiations advance of a disputethe meeting. A National Representative of the Union may, at his/her option, attend any meeting of this Committee.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 10.04 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the CorporationGallery, and that he/she will not leave such duties without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate managerial supervisor. Such persons This permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards and the Chairperson shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager 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, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It 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 clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances less, without loss of employees pay or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees benefits for the purpose of conducting the administrative business of the Union local. The scheduling of this time spent in handling grievancesoff will be at a mutually agreed time between the Chairperson and the Manager, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Protection Services.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges will recognize ten and a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who shall employed in the right bargaining The number and distribution of stewards may be altered by agreement from time to time, as conditions change. A Grievance Committee of three (3) employees, of whom one shall be President of the Local or a second shall he the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and a third shall he the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ concerned with the A Bargaining Committee shall be appointed and con- sist of not more than six (6) members of the Corporation as appointees of the and not than six of the Union to appoint as appointees Union. The Union will advise the Corporation of the Union’s ▇▇▇▇- ▇▇▇▇ and any changes thereto. Representatives of the Union shall not suffer any loss pay or otherwise select Committees benefits for time involved in with Corporation during the employee’s regular hours. The stewards and Stewards.
4.2 members of the Committee shall be of the Corporation. The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees names its officers. the stewards and as Stewardsmembers of its Grievance and Bargaining and any changes thereto. It is agreed that Meetings between the number of Stewards from a Branch Corporation and Union Commit- tees shall be by mutual agreementheld at mutually agreeable to both par- ties. The Negotiating Committee However. such meetings must be not later than thirty (30) calendar days after request has been given. Any employee elected or appointed to represent the Union in dealings with the Corporation shall consist be granted leave of absence without loss of normal pay attend to the business for which the leave is requested, provided such does not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees seriously interfere with the efficiency of operation of the Department. from immediate supervisor from the scope of the bargaining unit. permission shall not be un- reasonably withheld. shall have the right at any time to have any assistance when dealing or negotiating the Corpora- tion and the shall have the right to have the any 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 when dealing 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 negotiating with the Union. Except where action must ARTICLE SENIORITY In all cases of promotions, demotions, transfers and re- calls, seniority shall be immediate, the Corporation will arrange governing factor provided the senior employee is qualified and competent to have a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If do 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) with the employee if requestedwork.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Gallery will recognize a Negotiating consisting of not more than four (4)employees to be selected by the Union. The Gallery agrees to meet with the Union Negotiating Committee time to at mutually agreeable in order to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay for the time spent negotiating with the representatives of the Gallery up to and including but not beyond. In order that the Negotiating Committee may properly prepare for bargaining, the Committee members shall each be entitled to twenty-one (21) hours with pay for lost time prior to the negotiations commencing. the event that the Gallery must replace the positions of Committee members the Union Local will pay for the members' wages. The Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect Stewards employees to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. It is understood and Stewards.
4.2 agreed that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be elected employees who have completed their probationary period of service at the Gallery. The Union may designate up to thirteen (13) Stewards and one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent employees. The Union shall advise inform the Corporation Gallery in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office name of the Canadian Union Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the effective dates 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 employeetheir election. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall Gallery and that she will not leave their regular such duties without receiving obtaining the permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such of the Department Manager. This permission shall will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances suffer any loss of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the total time spent in handling preparing and presenting grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to but not including Arbitration. In the event that an the part-time bargaining unit is elected as the President or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union, the Gallery recognizes that Complaint and including Step 3Grievance Procedure in grievances to representatives of Gallery. The Gallery agrees to provide an office space for joint use by the Union and the CAW Local where the Union Local keep a filing cabinet for its 'own use and, on an ad hoc basis, will attempt to provide facilities for use by officers and Stewards of the trade union to discuss grievances. It is understood and agreed that this is not a guarantee that meeting facilities will always be available. Furthermore, nothing in this Article should be construed as granting permission to meet during working hours and permission to meet on Gallery premises during working hours must be obtained in advance of any meeting.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 (a) The Corporation acknowledges Employer agrees to recognize up to five (5) Union Stewards (including the right Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) elected from amongst employees in the bargaining unit, who have completed their probationary period. A Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be appointed The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may step in during the absence of any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and assist in the Union of any grievance, or with any normal ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ function. The functions of these stewards shall be to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 assist employees in their respective areas in the presentingof any grievance to the Employerwhich may properly arise under the provisions of this Agreement. The Union shall advise keep the Corporation Employer notified, in writing, of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and Union Stewards appointed or elected under this Article and the effective date of their respective appointments beforethe Employer is obligated to recognize the same. The Employer agrees to allow names of Union Stewards and the Unionvoice mail phone number to be placed in a binder in each work location. The Union acknowledges that the Union Stewards and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ have and must continue to perform their regular duties and responsibilities. Stewards shall not leave their regular working duties without first obtaining permission their immediate supervisor to do so. Such permissionshall not be unreasonably denied. Should a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be granted permission to leave their regular working duties, such permission shall be granted under the following conditions: up to two (2) Stewards shall be given time off at any given period of time and the time off shall be devoted to the prompt handling of the grievance; the Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time taken to be excessive; when resuming her regularduties and responsibilities,such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall again report to her immediate supervisor; during the grantedtime off the Stewards shall suffer no loss of as Stewardssuch, the Employer will compensate the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at the rate of pay she would have received during her scheduled in her scheduled work for the Employer. The Employer will not pay the salary of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Stewards or bargaining unit members at Arbitration hearings. Nothing in this Article shall preclude full-time Stewards from representing part-time employees and vice versa. It is agreed that the number Union and the employees will not engage in Union activities unless specifically set out elsewhere in the Collective Agreement during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the Employer's premiseswithout the express permission of Stewards from the Employer.
(a) The Employer agrees to recognize a Branch negotiating committeeconsisting of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and two (2) employees who have completed their probationary period whose function shall be by mutual agreementto negotiate renewals of this Collective Agreement. One (1) of the members shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union shall notify the Employer, in writing of the names of such employees prior to the Commencement of negotiations. The Union Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the havethe assistance of a an representative from during negotiationswith 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 employeeEmployer. The Corporation Employer will forward copies have an equal number of disciplinary letters to members at the negotiations table as the Union. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges number of Local Union representatives, including Local officers, Chief Stewards and Stewards shall not exceed
(a) The Union agrees to notify the right Company, by at the address provided by the Company, of the names of Local Chief Stewards and Stewards, and identify the Company operating unit each represents, and to inform the Company in the same manner of any changes or substitutions. A Local officer, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not act as such during working hours until the Company has been notified of his appointment. Where a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is unable to represent the employees in his local, another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 'in that local may be substituted in his place and the Company shall be so informed. Chief Stewards and Local Officers may, in addition to their normal duties under this Agreement, handle grievances at Step and at arbitration for employees in the Operator Services Bargaining Unit represented by the Union, who are in their Local.
(a) Before changing the status of any Local Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who is to continue in the Company's employ, so as to render him ineligible to represent his voting unit, such Local officer, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed reasonable time to transfer his duties as a Local Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to his successor. Except where the provisions of Article or Article apply, where a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or a Local is selected for a relocation which would render him ineligible to represent his voting unit and there is another employee in the same functional group, within the same reporting centre and who possesses the same qualifications, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Local shall be given the option of accepting or rejecting the relocation providing the remaining employees at the reporting centre from which the relocation is to be made are qualified to perform the work remaining. The Company agrees that permission for representatives of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees enter the Company’s premises will not be unreasonablywithheld. The Company shall grant a leave of absence of between three months and Stewardsone year, without pay, to an employee requesting such leave to assume full-time employment with the Union.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation (a) Such leave of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch absence shall be renewed by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist the Company at the request of not more than five (5) employees.
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 An employee on such a leave of absence shall continue to accumulate net credited service to a maximum of three years. Leaves of absence without pay of up to two weeks duration shall be granted to employees, at the request of the Union subject to the following conditions:
(a) the total of such leaves in a calendar year shall not exceed weeks; the granting of such leaves shall be subject to service requirements; the leave of absence shall not be used for the solicitation of members for the purpose of certification; a written request for such leave must be immediate, submitted to the Corporation will arrange Company at least two weeks prior to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members commencement of the Committees leave, and Union Officers have regular duties a copy forwarded to perform the Director of Industrial Relations. The Company will pay an employee who is on leave of absence pursuant to section on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designateUnion, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances at his basic rate of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, duration of the leave of absence. Any amount so paid by the Company will be billed to the National Union monthly and attending meetings the Union shall remit that amount to the Company within days of grievances up to and including Step 3receipt of the bill.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1
Section 1. The Corporation acknowledges District will recognize local Union officers, Stewards and alternate
Section 2. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have an alternate who shall act as the right of when the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as StewardsSection 3. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementgiven reasonable time for the processing of grievances. However, before beginning the processing of a grievance, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall first (1st) receive permission from his supervisor. Specifically, Stewards shall adhere to the following procedure in processing grievances:
(a) An employee having a grievance as defined herein shall notify his immediate supervisor and may request him to call his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Negotiating Committee supervisor, in turn, shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right make arrangements to have the assistance ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ leave his job, as promptly as convenient, based upon the needs of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ department and the employee’s department;
(b) Before leaving his job, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall receive permission to leave from his supervisor and record on a special grievance time sheet the time he starts his grievance work;
(c) When it is necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to enter a department (or a section of a representative from department) supervised by a supervisor other than his own, he shall report first (1st) to the National Office supervisor in charge (if he is available) and advise him of the Canadian purpose of his being there;
(d) Upon returning to his job, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall record on the special grievance time sheet the time he finished his grievance work and then report to his own supervisor before resuming work if the supervisor is available (or, if he is unavailable, as soon as possible after resuming work); and
(e) Stewards will not abuse this procedure. Only the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who actually processes the grievance (or his successor) and the Union of Public Employees, who official(s) shall have access be permitted to attend grievance meetings and/or an arbitration hearing on 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 disputegrievance.
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 employeeSection 4. 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed Stewards shall represent one (1) or more classifications as agreed upon
Section 5. If it is necessary to leave the employee does not wish representation during the meetingplant site for authorized Union business, the Union representative may remain on hand during and officer will sign out in a log book provided at a designated plant location after the meeting to discuss the issue(sfirst (1st) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporationreceiving authorization through proper supervisory channels. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Section 6. The District shall endeavor to schedule Union officials and Stewards on
Section 7. The Union shall furnish the District with an electronically submitted list
Section 8. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must work in the department which he represents and shall
Section 9. No Union meetings or other Union Officials activities 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.take place during
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized in the manner set out below.
5.02 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.
5.03 The Corporation acknowledges Union has the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect Stewards (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 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.
4.2 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 hourly rates while attending to such matters during regular working hours. Where such matters are expected to last more than ten (10) minutes, the Employer reserves the right to direct that such matters be dealt with during breaks.
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 advise be considered for time worked, but shall not be considered for overtime. The Employer and the Corporation 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 personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeesUnion.
4.3 Employees 5.07 Union representatives shall have the right to have visit at the assistance of a representative from location where Employees are working subject to the National Office policies, procedures, and regulations of the Canadian Union Employer. Such visits shall not unduly disrupt the flow of Public Employees, who shall have access 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 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meetingEmployer, the Union and the employees. A Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting shall be entitled to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requestedattend such meetings.
4.5 The 5.09 There shall be no Union acknowledges activity during working hours on the Employer’s premises, except that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees necessary for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings processing of grievances up to and including Step 3the administration and enforcement of this Agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Bargaining Unit President or shall be present for any meetings, hearings, appeals or other proceedings relating to the right grievance which has been It is the mutual desire of the Union to appoint parties hereto that complaintsof the Board or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees employees will be as quickly as possible, and as Stewardsit is that an employee has no grievance the complainthas been referred to the principal or her designate. It is agreed that A Member, with d e concurrence of the number who has a complaint relating to d e interpretation, application, or violation of Stewards from a Branch this Agreement shall, within twenty (20) days the giving rise to the complaint occurred or ought reasonably to have come to the attention of d e employee, the complaint with d e Principal. The Bargaining or designate shall accompany the Member to such if requested. A Human representative shall be present at d e meeting if such attendance is by mutual agreementthe or the BargainingUnit President. If the BargainingUnit President is not present at the meetingand the discussion does not result in the satisfactory settlement of the complaint within ten days, the Member may move to the next step outlined in If the BargainingUnit Residentis present at the meeting and the discussiondoes not result in the settlement of the complaint, the process shall move step The Negotiating Committee Bargaining Unit Resident shall consist of meet with the Member, and Human Resources to discussthe unresolved complaint If the complaint has not more than been resolved, the Bargaining Unit shall have five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees days to seek support for the formal grievance procedure. The shallmake a decision ten (10) days in The Bargaining Unit shall have submit to the right Manager of Human Resources a written statement of the grievance giving the name of the the fads of the grievanceincluding references to have specificprovisions of thisAgreement alleged to be violated and the assistance resolution A meeting of a representative the parties may be to further discuss the grievance at the of either party. The meeting shall take place ten (10) days of the notice from the National Office party the meeting. The Manager of Human Resources shall reply, in writing within ten days following either receipt of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to grievance or the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office date 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed meeting. If the employee does reply of the of Human or designate is not wish representation during acceptable to the meetingBargaining Unit, the Union representative Bargaining Unit may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.a writtenrequest within five
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Board agrees to a committee of not more than five persons (as ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of assisting in presenting grievances as outlined in Article or making representations on matters arising under this Agreement. It is understood, however, that the Board shall not be required to meet with more than three members of the committee at any one time. The Board agrees to a Management Committee which shall consist of not more than four employees appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period and four representatives of the Board. The purpose of the Labour -Management Committee shall be to meet once each month on some mutually agreeable date to discuss matters of mutual interest. Whenever possible, agendas of matters for discussion shall be exchanged seven days before each meeting of the Committee. The Chair will alternate between Management and the Union. The Board agrees to give a minimum of days notice to, and to openly discuss with, the Union representatives through the Labour-Management Committee, any substantial or changes, including those arising from technological change and outsourcing, to the Library system which might have a direct impact upon employees. The Union will be provided in advance with such information as may be required to meaningfully discuss matters which come before the Committee. The Board further the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees employees appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period. This Committee will be for the purpose of conducting negotiations as contemplated in Article The Negotiating Committee shall have be granted three days off duty with pay for the right to have purpose of preparing proposals for negotiations with the assistance of a representative from the National Office Board. The Parties shall notify one another in writing, of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office names of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate persons selected 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 appointed in accordance with this understanding Articles and and on an annual basis by the Corporation second week in January, and thereafter as changes occur. The Board shall not make enter into any pay deduction from such employees agreement with any employee which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. Classification Review Committee shall consist of three management and three Union representatives for the purpose of reviewing positions being proposed to be excluded from or included in the Bargaining Unit. The Committee shall operate in accordance with the related Terms of Reference. Job Evaluation Committee shall consist of up to three management representatives and up to three Union representatives for the purpose of evaluating new or revised jobs. Meetings shall be at the call of either Party, and an agenda shall be submitted to the other Party by the Party calling the meeting. Health and Safety Committee the joint Health and Safety Committee shall consist of three union and three management representatives for the purpose of performing the duties prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. for time spent in handling grievancesby union representatives related to the Committees above shall be paid for by the employer consistent with the established practice: for Labour Management, Job Evaluation, and attending meetings Classification Review pay shall be for meeting time with management; for Negotiations pay shall be for meeting time with management plus the three days per representative noted; for Grievance and Health and Safety pay shall be for meeting time with management and reasonable investigation time related to the business of grievances up to and including Step 3the Committees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges 6.01 In order to carry out the right provisions of this Agreement, there may be a need to arrange conferences at mutual convenience between the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees Employer and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as StewardsUnion. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from At such conferences, a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist negotiating committee consisting of not more than five (5) employeesUnion members shall represent the Union. The Union shall notify the Employer of such designation in writing by mail of the names of the committee members and successors within five (5) days after the date of their selection and shall promptly notify the Employer of any change in the committee membership.
4.3 Employees 6.02 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union shall have continue his work in the right to have the assistance same manner as other employees except when notified of a representative from grievance in which case the National Office ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will arrange both with his and the aggrieved employee's supervisor a mutually agreeable time to investigate the alleged violation. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will inform his supervisor of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access work areas to be visited. If it becomes obvious that the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will need additional time away from his work assignments in order to investigate or assist in negotiations the violation, he shall receive written approval from his supervisor. The supervisor shall not unreasonably delay the initial/continuation of a disputethe investigation. The supervisor of the aggrieved employee shall notify the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ supervisor of the need for additional time to complete the investigation of the alleged violation and the person(s) with whom the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is meeting.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to 6.03 With the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in the form exception of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employee. The Corporation will forward copies processing grievances and negotiation 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meetingcontracts, the Union representative may remain agrees not to transact any business outside the scope of this Agreement on hand University time or University property except with special permission. Employees called into meetings by the Employer during the regular workday shall be considered at work. This provision shall apply to meetings during the regular workday called for the purpose of collective bargaining and consideration of grievances. Each Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed a reasonable amount of time for the handling of grievances. This provision shall be limited to periods of regular pay and overtime will not be paid under any circumstances. With the written permission of his supervisor, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Union shall be allowed a reasonable time for the purpose of handling insurance and pension matters, provided that the regular work of the office continues to be performed in a satisfactory manner.
6.04 Accredited representatives of the Union who are not employees of the Employer shall be entitled, at reasonable times and so as not to interfere with work operations, to visit the Employer's premises to assist it in the investigation and presentation of grievances after communicating to and receiving written permission from the meeting to discuss Chief Human Resources Officer or his designee.
6.05 For the issue(spurposes of section 6.03, reasonable time shall mean no more than one (1) business day with the employee if requestedexception of collective bargaining negotiations which shall be no more than two consecutive business days in any given work week. Additional time will need to be approved in advance by the representative’s direct supervisor and the Chief Human Resources Officer or his designee. This shall apply to collective bargaining negotiations, grievances or any other absences away from the office under this section.
4.5 6.06 For collective bargaining negotiations, the representative needs to provide a calendar of meeting dates as soon as possible prior to the first meeting date to his direct supervisor. The Union acknowledges that Stewardsdirect supervisor has the option to suggest alternative dates if the proposed dates conflict with the representative’s work assignments, members of the Committees duties and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absenceresponsibilities.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards 6.07 The union employees shall notify the University in writing of any election of union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Local UAW President and Vice President to represent the Union in collective bargaining negotiations, grievances or any 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3representative capacity.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 12.01 The Corporation acknowledges Gallery will recognize a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than four (4) employees to be selected by the Union. The Gallery agrees to meet with the Union Negotiating Committee from time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay for the time spent negotiating with the representatives of the Gallery up to and including conciliation, but not beyond.
12.02 The Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect Stewards from employees to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. It is understood and Stewards.
4.2 agreed that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be elected from employees who have completed their probationary period of service at the Gallery. The Union may designate up to fourteen (14) Stewards and one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent employees. The Union shall advise inform the Corporation Gallery in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees name of the Stewards and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the effective dates of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeestheir election.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 12.03 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall Gallery and that she will not leave their regular such duties without receiving obtaining the permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such of the Department Manager. This permission shall will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not suffer any loss of pay for total time spent in preparing and presenting grievances, they shall report up to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absencebut not including Arbitration.
4.6 It 12.04 In the event that an employee(s) from the part-time bargaining unit is clearly understood elected as the President or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union, the Gallery recognizes that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of she may represent full-time employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with Article 13 – Complaint and Grievance Procedure in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery.
12.05 The Gallery agrees to provide an office space for joint use by the Union and the CAW Local where the Union Local may keep a filing cabinet for its own use and, on an ad hoc basis, will attempt to provide facilities for use by officers and Stewards of the trade union to discuss grievances. It is understood and agreed that this understanding is not a guarantee that meeting facilities will always be available. Furthermore, nothing in this Article should be construed as granting permission to meet during working hours and permission to meet on Gallery premises during working hours must be obtained in advance of any meeting.
12.06 A Staff Representative may have access to the Corporation shall Gallery premises with the advance approval of the Director, Staff and Volunteer Resources. The Union agrees that the Staff Representative will not make 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 and Volunteer Resources or her designate.
12.07 In the interest of the more orderly administration of this Collective Agreement, the Gallery will permit the Local President or designate one (1) day per week without loss of pay deduction from such employees or benefits for the purpose of conducting the administrative business of the Union Local. The scheduling of this time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3off will be determined by the Department Manager through discussion with the employee.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1
Section 1. For the purpose of negotiations and handling grievances and other matters relative to the administration of this Agreement, the employees shall be represented by a Committee consisting of two (2) members and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Corporation acknowledges full Committee up to four members may attend negotiations if office staffing permits.
Section 2. The Committeepersons shall be elected in accordance with the right Union’s Bylaws. Any employee elected to the Committee must have at least one (1) year of service. Termination of an employee serving in this position shall automatically result in a vacating of such position and the Union may designate another employee to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewardsfill such vacancy on a temporary basis until a replacement is selected in accordance with the Union’s Bylaws. The Court will recognize Alternate Committeepersons who shall function only when the regular Committeeperson is absent from the office.
4.2 Section 3. The Union shall advise furnish the Corporation Court with the names of the personnel serving on these Committees Committeepersons and their alternates, and no employee shall function in any such capacity until the Court has been notified, in writing, at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the designation of such persons as StewardsCommitteepersons or their Alternates. It is agreed that Such list shall state the number of Stewards from a Branch classifications assigned to each Committeeperson. Any changes in Union Committeepersons shall be reported to the Court, in writing, as far in advance as possible.
Section 4. No official of the Union, including Committeepersons, shall assume any management supervisory authority, nor advise nor direct employees to disregard the instructions of supervision.
Section 5. For the purpose of handling grievances, the employees shall be represented by mutual agreementa Committeeperson and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not No more than five two (52) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have members of the Committee, including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, will be in attendance at any meeting. In the event the full management staff is present at any step of the grievance procedure or disciplinary action the Union reserves the right to have the assistance full Committee present, or in the event that the three (3) person Committee has been involved in the grievance(s) then the full Committee shall be present. The Union will determine which members will attend. Committee members who attend meetings with the Court shall receive straight-time pay during the time of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian attendance at such meetings, when held during working hours.
Section 6. All Union of Public Employees, who Committeepersons shall have access regularly assigned tasks to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head perform 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 agrees that such Committeepersons will perform their regularly assigned work, except as may be provided for 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 a 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) with the employee if requestedgrievance procedure.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 9.01 The Corporation acknowledges the right Union may select one (1) 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 appoint select or otherwise select Committees and Stewardselect one (1) employee with at least one (1) year of seniority to act as the Chairperson.
4.2 9.02 The Union shall advise will inform the Corporation Company in writing of the identity of the stewards and the Company shall not be obligated to recognize such personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeesuntil it has been so informed.
4.3 Employees shall have (a) No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Union committee member or Union official employed by the right to have Company may leave his regular duties without the assistance permission 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, his supervisor in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice attend 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 immediatebusiness, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not to be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their 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 dutiesduties after having secured such prior permission, they he shall report give any explanation reasonably required by his supervisor to their appropriate Manager explain the duration of his absence.
(b) Where it is necessary for a union representative to investigate an employee/s grievance or complaint during working hours, the employee shall not be disrupted in the performance of his/her designateassigned duties without the prior permission of that employee=s supervisor, such permission not to be 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 give be deemed to be the officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out.
9.05 It is understood that the business representative will not conduct business in any reasonable explanation area of the Hotel other than that designated by the Human Resources Department.
9.06 Lead hands will not recommend discipline for employees. Employees required to attend investigative meetings with the Company which may result in discipline, or to attend meetings held for the purpose of issuing discipline, shall be requested with respect to their absencerepresented by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who shall be the employee=s area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or chairperson, if he/she is available.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their 9.07 The Company agrees to compensate the Committee persons for time reasonably used during regular duties unreasonably working hours in order to deal with such complaints, grievances or meetings as are provided for herein. Such compensation shall be at the grievances regular rate of employees pay. The 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 other Union business and that 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees each calendar year for the time spent in handling grievances, and purpose of attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3a union seminar.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Employer will a Plant Committee of three members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the right membership of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees from among the employees, for the purpose of handling and Stewards.
4.2 settling grievances. One son shall be selected from employees in the Plastics/Facilities Departments. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the employees in the Warehouse Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Department. The Union shall advise notify the Corporation Employer in writing of the personnel serving names of such Committeepersons at the time of their appointment. Each member of the Plant Committee shall have at least one year’s seniority. The three members of the Plant Committee will be retained on the in their individual classifications so long as it is consistent with Company requirements and so long as the employee(s) in question is capable of performing the work Where a shift has no Committeeperson representation, the Employer will one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each unrepresented shift, Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these Committees unrepresented shifts and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementwill have at least one year’s seniority. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of Stewards will not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office be members of the Canadian Plant Committee. The Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to notify the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office Employer in writing of the Department Head and Directornames of such Stewards at the time of their appointment. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Human Resource ServicesCommitteeperson or the Plant Committeeshall investigateand process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be represented by the Plant Committee as defined in order Article the Union’s National Representative and/or the President of Local No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committeeperson shall leave his work 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 process any grievance 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 a 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) negotiate with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that StewardsEmployer without the prior consent of his supervisor, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission 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. When resuming The Employer will pay Stewards and Committeepersons at their regular dutiesstraight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation processing grie- vances provided that, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatein the opinion of the Employer, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It the time so spent is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from unreasonable. The Employer will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular duties unreasonably straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in order to deal with negotiating the grievances renewal of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 6.01 The Corporation acknowledges Union may select a total of twelve (12) shop stewards to represent employees of the right bargaining unit. If the number of employees increases significantly due to an expansion of the Centre, the parties agree to review this situation.
6.02 The Union shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the names of the shop stewards and any Union officers and the effective date of their appointments.
6.03 The Union may appoint a negotiating committee comprised of employees of the bargaining unit to a maximum number of three (3).
6.04 For the purposes of this Agreement, the stewards, together with the officers of the Local Union, the Negotiating Committee, and the Health and Safety Committee, shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that these officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to see that this agreement is faithfully carried out.
6.05 Union officials who are employees have their regular duties to perform as employees of the
6.06 The Staff Representative of the Union will discuss with the President or Manager of Human Resources of the Centre (or their designates) any visit he or she intends to appoint or otherwise select Committees make to the Centre. Such visits shall not unreasonably interfere with the work the employees are performing and Stewardswill take place Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at an agreed upon location.
4.2 The Union shall advise 6.07 It is understood that the Corporation members of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that negotiating committee will not lose pay for regular working hours for time spent attending negotiating meetings with the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed Employer. If the employee does is scheduled to work on the day of negotiations, the employee shall be paid for the missed shift. Employees who receive pay for negotiations shall not wish representation be entitled to work any other hours during the meetingsame day. The Employer agrees that paid time spent in negotiations shall be considered time worked.
6.08 Leave of absence with pay and without loss of seniority will be granted, subject to operational requirements, for up to three (3) employees at any one time elected or appointed to represent the Union representative may remain on hand during and after at Union meetings not involving the meeting to discuss Employer. Such leave shall not exceed forty-five (45) working days in total for the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 bargaining unit in any calendar year. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members shall provide the Employer with at least two (2) weeks advance notice in writing of such request. The Employer shall respond to the Union's request within three (3) working days. The Union will reimburse the Employer for the cost of the Committees wages and Union Officers have regular duties to perform benefits paid out on behalf of the Corporationemployee(s) during the said leave or other Union meetings within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the invoice.
6.09 An employee who is elected, selected or appointed to work for a local union, or staff of the International Union, or staff of the Canadian Labour Congress shall at the written request of the Union, receive temporary leaves of absence, without pay, for periods not to exceed three (3) years, or the term of office, whichever is shorter. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or The employee must give two (2) months notice of his/her designaterequest for leave to the Employer. Seniority, but not sick or annual leave, shall accrue during the employee's leave of absence. It is understood that only one employee would be allowed such leave at any time. Upon return from any such leave of absence, the employee shall be reemployed at work generally similar to that which he/she did prior to the leave of absence provided he/she is willing and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report capable to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, undergo any necessary training to meet the qualifications and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect has the ability to their absenceperform the work in question.
4.6 It 6.10 In the event a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Local Union Officer is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials requested by the Employer to meet, outside of regular working hours, he/she shall not absent themselves from their be paid his or her regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances rate of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent at the meeting plus one hour of preparation time to meet with the Staff Representative if required. This clause does not apply to disciplinary interviews as provided for in handling Article 9.05.
6.11 The Labour Management Committee shall be comprised of three (3) representatives of management and three representatives of the Union. The Union representatives shall be Union Stewards or Union Officers who are fulltime or part-time employees of the Centre. The Committee shall meet on a quarterly basis or more often as mutually agreed to address issues of concern other than grievances, and attending . Time spent in attendance at Labour Management Committee meetings of grievances up shall be paid at the employeeís regular non-overtime hourly rate. Article 17.07 does not apply to and including Step 3these Committee meetings.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Union must without delay transmit in writing the right names of all its Stewards, Chief Stewards, Local Officers and Substitute Stewards who must be employees as defined in section Subsequent amendments to these lists of representatives must also be transmitted in a similar manner by the Union to the Company. The Company is not obligated to recognize a representative whose name was not submitted as described above. The number of Stewards per office shall be determined by the size of the office on the basis of one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per employees or portion thereof not including the President or Vice-president, Treasurer and Secretary of the Local. Substitute Stewards will be limited to one per office.
(a) A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may represent all employees working in the same Operator Services Office as she does; but where for an employee’s tour of duty there is no ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present in the Office of that employee, she may be represented by the Substitute ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for that Office. Where neither the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ nor the Substitute ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is present, the employee may be represented by another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ whose job location is at the same civic address as the employee’s. Where employees of an Office have not named a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who represents them in the performance of her functions under this Agreement may act as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Chief Stewards and Local Officers may, in addition to their normal duties under this Agreement handle grievances at Step and at arbitration for employees in the Craft and Services Bargaining Unit represented by the Union who are in their Local. Before changing the status of any Local Officer, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who is to continue in the Company‘s employ, thus rendering her ineligible to represent her voting unit, such Local Officer, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed reasonable time to hand over her duties to her successor. If a National Representative of the Union wishes to appoint speak to one of the Union Representatives concerning a grievance or otherwise select Committees other business of the Union while the said Union Representative is on duty, she will seek the permission of the appropriate District Level Manager, or the Manager’s designate, to meet with the Representative. This permission will not be unreasonably refused. The Company shall grant a leave of absence of between three months and Stewardsone year, without pay, to an employee requesting such leave to assume full-time employment with the Union.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation (a) Such leave of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch absence shall be renewed by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist the Company at the request of not more than five (5) employees.
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 An employee on such a leave of absence shall continue to accumulate net credited service to a maximum of three years. Leaves of absence without pay of up to two weeks’ duration shall be immediategranted to employees, at the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members request of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties Union, subject to perform on behalf the following conditions:
(a) the total of the Corporation. Such persons such leaves in a calendar year shall not exceed weeks; the leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission of absence shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report used for the solicitation of members for the purpose of certification; a written request for such leave must be submitted to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatethe Company at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the leave, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect a copy forwarded to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.Director Labour Relations;
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees from among the employees of the Company a Union Committee comprised of Stewards inclusive of the unit chairperson as follows: Bargaining Unit Chairperson + Alternate Bargaining Unit Chairperson + Alternate Bargaining Unit Chairperson + Alternate Not withstanding the above, the Union may appoint one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift per facility. Each member of this Committee shall have completed his probationary period with the Company and Stewards.shall be regular of the Company during their time in office. The Company will recognize and bargain with members of this Committee on any matter properly arising on negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement as follows: member member member The privileges of members of the Union Committee to leave their work is granted on the following conditions:
4.2 a) There will be loss of pay while absent from work. The members of the Union Committee required to leave his/ her work for official union business shall have their pay and benefits continued and the Union shall be billed the cost of such pay and benefits on a monthly basis by the Company at the rate of of the Employee’s regular base hourly rate. The Union shall advise remit payment to the Corporation Company within fifteen (15) days.
a) The name and jurisdiction of each of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that Stewards of the number of Stewards Union Committee from a Branch time to time selected shall be given to the employer in writing and the employer shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been notified in writing by mutual agreementthe Union of the name and jurisdiction of same. The Negotiating Committee shall consist Company will supply the Union with the names of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall supervisors and managerial personnel who 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 responsi- bilities relative to the Corporation's premises, on notification bargaining unit. For the purpose of this Agreement the Stewards shall be deemed to the office be an official 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meeting, The parties hereto agree that the Union representative may remain on hand during official occupy positions of leadership and after responsibility for the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 purpose of insuring that this Agreement is faithfully car- ried out. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons Company and he shall not leave their regular his duties to attend to any Union business or to discuss any grievances without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager the express prior consent of his immediate Supervisor, or his/her designatein the absence of such supervisor, and such permission shall the Branch Manager. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. When The time shall be devoted to prompt handling of necessary Union business. The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it considers the time so taken to be unreasonable. Where such consent has been granted, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ resuming their his regular duties, they shall duties will report to their appropriate Manager his immediate Supervisor, or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested in his absence to the Branch Manager. In accordance with respect this under- standing the Company agrees to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their compensate a for his regular duties unreasonably scheduled work time spent in order to deal with the servicing grievances of employees or up to but excluding arbitration. It is understood that only one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and where applicable, the unit chairper- son shall be recognized for purposes of attendance at scheduled grievance meetings with other Union business and that management. The Company will provide paid leave to each of the bargaining units in accordance with this understanding each year of the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees Collective Agreement for the purpose of attending union business. which is away from the depot as follows: The maximum number of that can be away from the bargaining unit for official union business at the same time spent is one (1) each for except for circumstances agreed in handling grievancesadvance with the Company. Requests for leave for official union business shall be in writing, at least two (2) weeks in advance and attending meetings of shall be subject to reasonable operational requirements. This limit does not include Stewards dealing with grievances up to and including Step 3at their own depot.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right bylaws of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union Company shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed provide that the number of Stewards from a Branch Board shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall at all times consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees members. Of the five members, TCR Holding shall have be entitled to designate four (4) members (the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees"TCR Holding Designees") and, who shall have access subject 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 immediatefollowing provisions, the Corporation will arrange Majority Preferred Holders shall be entitled to have a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed designate one (1) member (the "Fifth Designee"). If Initially, Jefferies shall be entitled, exclusively and in its sole discretion, to designate 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform Fifth Designee on behalf of the CorporationMajority Preferred Holders until such time as Jefferies (x) refuses or fails to designate the Fifth Designee upon the written request of the Majority Preferred Holders and such board seat remains vacant for 5 days or (y) the Fifth Designee fails to attend three consecutive meetings of the Board after due notice in each instance. Such persons After the Repurchase Date, TARC shall be entitled, exclusively and in its sole discretion, to designate the Fifth Designee; provided, that if there shall not leave have occurred prior to the first anniversary of the Repurchase Date either an Initial Public Offering or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of either TCR Holding or the Company, then the TCW Funds shall be entitled, exclusively and in their regular duties without receiving permission sole discretion, to designate the Fifth Director. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, so long as a Preferred Stock Trigger Event has occurred and is continuing, the Majority Preferred Holders shall be entitled, exclusively and in their sole discretion, to appoint three (3) of the five (5) members of the Board and the TCW Funds and TARC each shall be entitled, exclusively and in their sole discretion, to designate one (1) member. At any time that the Majority Preferred Holders are entitled to appoint a majority of the members of the Board, no meeting of the Board shall take place (or if any meeting takes place, no action taken at such meeting shall be valid) until the earlier to occur of (i) 30 days after notice shall have been given to or by the holders of the Preferred Shares that a Preferred Stock Trigger Event shall have occurred or (ii) the Majority Preferred Shares shall have duly appointed such members. Any Person entitled to designate a member of the Board pursuant to the foregoing provisions also shall be entitled, exclusively and in such Person's sole discretion, to designate such member for removal from their appropriate Manager the Board. So long as no Preferred Stock Trigger Event relating to a breach of Section 4(a) of this Agreement or his/her designateSection 4(c) of the TCR Holding Stockholders Agreement has occurred and is continuing, TCR Holding shall select which Board member shall serve as Chairman of the Board and Vice Chairman of the Board; otherwise the Majority Preferred Holders shall make such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absenceselection.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
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Sources: Stockholders Agreement (Transamerican Refining Corp)
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees Stewards who shall be permanent employees with seniority, as outlined in The Company further agrees to alternate stewards who will only be in the absence of the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. For the purpose of continuity of representation, the Plant Chairperson shall be full-time and Stewards.
4.2 assigned to the day shift. Wages shall be paid by the Company at SO per hour more than the highest non-skilled wage rate in Article or the rate held at the time s/he assumed the duties of Plant Chairperson, whichever is the greater. In recognition of the overtime and irregular hours worked by the Plant Chairperson, s/he shall be paid for forty-eight hours at straight time rate each week. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representation shall be as follows : Day Shift 4 stewards Afternoon Shift 3 stewards Midnight Shift 2 stewards Service 2 stewards The Union shall advise will supply the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number Company with a list of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementshowing the zone for which each is responsible. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 ServicesCompany will be notified, in order writing, each time a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ resigns or is appointed, and will not be required to investigate or assist any employee as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ whose name does not appear on the list. The Company will make available a suitable location in negotiations of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform Plant for the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in the form of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employeeto conduct elections. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewardsthat, members with the exception of the Committees and Union Officers Plant Chairperson, Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such Company, and that such persons shall will not leave their regular duties without receiving obtaining permission from of their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, immediate Team Leader and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any will have a reasonable explanation which may be requested required with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that . Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves committeepersons will be excused from their regular duties unreasonably with pay for a period of two hours monthly for the purpose of attending a Stewards’ Union-Management meeting. All off shift Stewards shall also be paid two hours at their straight time hourly rate, for the purposes of attending these meetings. It is agreed that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or Committeeperson will not enter a work area with a view to conducting Union business therein, without the permission of the Team Leader of the work area. Union representatives shall be allowed reasonable paid time to perform their duties. It is agreed that no employee will leave his/her work station to register a complaint or grievance with his/her Zone ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or otherwise to engage in order Union business, without the permission of his/her Team Leader. Where, in the opinion of his/her Team Leader, it is necessary or advisable for the employee to deal remain at his/her work station at time of asking, permission will be granted at the earliest possible time. While attending meetings with Management, Stewards shall receive normal compensation of wages equal to their regular working hours, but not exceeding eight hours in a 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 to a 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 grievances 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 National Office or Local the Company agrees to continue payment of wages for employees or who are excused from regular duties with other the understanding that the Union business shall reimburse the Company for any and that all monies paid. Any such request for leave of absence must be forwarded in accordance with this understanding writing to the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for attention of the time spent in handling grievancesManager, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Industrial Relations.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 (a) The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees a group of four (4) Stewards from which a Plant Committee, comprising three (3) members only, otherwise known as the Union Grievance Committee will be formed. The Grievance Committee will be composed of a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, a Deputy Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation Case ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In the absence of one of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meetingabove, the Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(sappoint a substitute. Each member of this Committee shall have at least (3) months seniority with the employee if requested.
4.5 Company and shall be regular employees of the Company during their time of office. The said Committee will cooperate with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. In the event of the day work force increases beyond employees (excluding employees on indefi- nite layoff), the Union acknowledges that may appoint an additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each additional forty (40) employees or more: employees = Stewards, employees = Stewards. In the event the Company establishes an after- noon or night shift, the Union may appoint additional Stewards on that (those) on the basis of one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every forty (40)employees on the shift: employees = ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, employees = Stewards Etc. The names of the Chairman and members of the Committees 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committeeman until it has been notified in writing by the Union Officers of the name of same. The Company agrees to post notices of changes in Supervisory staff and to provide the Union with a copy of the notices. The Union agrees that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall Company and they will not leave their regular duties without first receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall Foremen. Such permis- sion will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming The Company will pay for the time lost by Stewards at their regular duties, they shall report to base rate plus indirect bonus while performing their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding Agreement. The Company acknowledges the Corporation shall right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Negotiating Committee of not make more than four (4) employees and will recognize and deal with the Committee with respect to any matter which properly arises from time to time during the term of this Agreement, and will pay deduction from such employees the members of this Negotiating Committee at their base rate plus indirect bonus for the time spent during normal working hours in handling grievances, and attending meetings negotiations or in the interpretation of grievances up to and including Step 3this Agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Gallery will recognize a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than four (4) employees to be selected by the Union. The Gallery agrees to meet with the Union Negotiating Committee time to time at mutually agreeable times in order to negotiate a renewal of this Collective Agreement. Members of the Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss of pay for the time spent negotiating with the representatives of the Gallery up to and including conciliation, but not beyond. In order that the Negotiating Committee may properly prepare for bargaining, the Committee members shall each be entitled to twenty-one (21) hours with pay for lost time prior to the negotiations commencing. In the event that the Gallery must replace the positions of Committee members the Union Local will pay for the Committee members' wages. The Gallery recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect Stewards from employees to assist the employees in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. It is understood and Stewards.
4.2 agreed that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be elected from employees who have completed their probationary period of service at the Gallery. The Union may designate up to thirteen (13) Stewards and one (1) Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to represent employees. The Union shall advise inform the Corporation Gallery in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office name of the Canadian Union Stewards and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the effective dates 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 employeetheir election. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall Gallery and that she will not leave their regular such duties without receiving obtaining the permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such of the Department Manager. This permission shall will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably suffer any loss of pay for total time spent in order preparing and presenting grievances, up to deal with but not including Arbitration. In the grievances event that an the part-time bargaining unit is elected as the President or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union, the Gallery recognizes that she may represent full-time employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with Article Complaint and Grievance Procedure in presenting grievances to representatives of the Gallery. The Gallery agrees to provide an space for joint use by the Union and the CAW Local where the Union Local may keep a filing cabinet for its own use and, on an ad hoc basis, will attempt to provide facilities for use by officers and Stewards of the trade union to discuss grievances. It is understood and agreed that this understanding is not a guarantee that meeting facilities will always be available. Furthermore, nothing in this Article should be construed as granting permission to meet during working hours and permission to meet on Gallery premises during working hours must be obtained in advance of any meeting. A Staff Representative may have access to the Corporation shall Gallery premises with the advance approval of the Director, Staff and Volunteer Resources. The Union agrees that the Staff Representative will not make 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 and Volunteer Resources or her designate. In the interest of the more orderly administration of this Collective Agreement, the Gallery permit the Local President and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ a combined total of four (4) hours per week each without loss of pay deduction from such employees or benefits for the purpose of conducting the administrative business of the Union Local. The scheduling of this time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.off will be through discussion with the appropriate Department Manager. Collective Agreement
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees from among the employees of the Company a Union Committee comprised of Stewards inclusive of the unit chairperson as follows: Bargaining Unit Chairperson + Stewards Not withstanding the above, the Union may appoint one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per shift per facility. Each member of this Committee shall have completed his probationary period with the Company and Stewards.shall be regular employees of the Company during their time in The Company will recognize and bargain with members of this Committee on any matter properly arising on negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement as follows: Bargaining Unit Chairperson + Stewards The privileges of members of the Union Committee to leave their work is granted on the following conditions:
4.2 a) There will be loss of pay while absent from work. The members of the Union Committee required to leave her work for official union business shall have their pay and benefits continued and the Union shall be billed the cost of such pay and benefits on a monthly basis by the Company at the rate of of the Employee’s regular base hourly rate. The Union shall advise remit payment to the Corporation Company within fifteen (15) days.
a) The name and jurisdiction of each of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that Stewards of the number of Stewards Union Committee from a Branch time to time selected shall be given to the employer in writing and the employer shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been notified in writing by mutual agreementthe Union of the name and jurisdiction of same. The Negotiating Committee shall consist Company will supply the Union with the names of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall supervisors and managerial personnel who 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 responsi- bilities relative to the Corporation's premises, on notification bargaining unit. For the purpose of this Agreement the Stewards shall be deemed to the office be an official 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meeting, The parties hereto agree that the Union representative may remain on hand during official occupy positions of leadership and after responsibility for the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 purpose of insuring that this Agreement is faithfully car- ried out. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons Company and he shall not leave their regular his duties to attend to any Union business or to discuss any grievances without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager the express prior consent of his immediate Supervisor, or his/her designatein the absence of such supervisor, and such permission shall the Branch Manager. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. When The time shall be devoted to prompt handling of necessary Union business. The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it considers the time so taken to be unreasonable. Where such consent has been granted, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ resuming their his regular duties, they shall duties will report to their appropriate Manager his immediate Supervisor, or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested in his absence to the Branch Manager. In accordance with respect this under- standing the Company agrees to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their compensate a for his regular duties unreasonably scheduled work time spent in order to deal with the servicing grievances of employees or up to but excluding arbitration. It is understood that only one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and where applicable, the unit chairper- son shall be recognized for purposes of attendance at scheduled grievance meetings with other Union business and that management. The Company will provide paid leave to each of the bargaining units in accordance with this understanding each year of the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees Collective Agreement for the time spent purpose of attending union business, which is away from the depot as follows: employee days (i.e. employee x days or employees weeks in handling grievances, advance and attending meetings of shall be subject to reasonable operational requirements. This limit does not include Stewards dealing with grievances up to and including Step 3at their own depot.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 7.01 The Corporation acknowledges Company agrees to recognize one (1) Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and an alternate who will act only in the right absence of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be appointed by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 for the purpose of handling grievances and attending meetings with management in the form administration 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform this Agreement on behalf of the Corporationemployees covered hereunder. Such persons The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at the time of their appointment and the Company shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified.
7.02 The stewards shall be provided the necessary time required and suffer no loss of pay for time spent processing grievances during working hours. Provided:
a) they obtain prior consent from their appropriate Manager or his/her designatemanagement, and such permission which shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties;
b) such time off shall be of reasonable length not to exceed ten (10) minutes and shall not unduly impair the efficient operation of the business.
c) The Company will pay all lost time and benefits for negotiations.
7.03 The Union Bargaining Committee shall be comprised of two (2) bargaining unit employee representatives along with full-time staff representatives of the Union.
7.04 No individual member of group of members shall undertake to represent the Local Union at a meeting with Management without proper authorization by the Local Union.
7.05 A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or in his/her designateabsence, and another Union member chosen by the employee concerned shall give be present when any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect member of the Bargaining Unit is subjected to their absencediscipline of a formal nature i.e. written warning or discipline of a more progressive nature.
4.6 7.06 It is clearly understood recognized that Stewards and other an authorized Representative of the Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order have the right, at reasonable times, to enter the Company's premises where the members of the Local Union are employed to deal with the grievances administration of employees or with other this Collective Agreement, however, the Union business and recognizes that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation action of its authorized Representative shall not make cause any pay deduction from such employees disturbance or interruption of services rendered by employees. When visiting the premises of the Company for Union affairs, the time spent authorized Representative of the Union shall first report his presence to the Manager or in handling grievances, and attending meetings his absence to the person in charge on the occasion of grievances up to and including Step 3each visit as well as the client (Cadillac Fairview).
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist negotiating committee consisting of not more than five ten (510) employees.
4.3 Employees seniority employees the purpose of negotiating this master agreement and that such seniority employees shall be representative of the three union locals to whose subsidiary collective agreement this is an appendix, in the opinion of the Corporation it is deemed necessary to meet with the Union's negotiating committee and such meeting is called by the Corporation during normal working hours, eight of the employees who are called to attend will not lose pay because of their attendance. The remaining two (2) employees will be considered on leave without pay. The Union will share one-half of the cost incurred in meetings at mutually agreed to locations, should they not be City i n the opinion of the Corporation it is deemed necessary to meet with the Union stewards and such meeting is called by the Corporation during normal working hours, the employees who are called to attend will not lose pay because their attendance. Union will share one-half of the cost incurred i n meetings at mutually agreed to locations, should they not be City premises. M The Union shall have the right to right, at any time, bo have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Employees who shall have access to t o the Corporation's Corporation premises, on notification to the office of upon reasonable request, t o the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Servicesdesignate) concerned, in order to t o investigate or assist in negotiations i n settlement of a dispute.
4.4 grievances arising under t h i s agreement. No employee shall make written or verbal agreement with the Corporation or representatives which conflicts with the terms of t h i s collect ive agreement M The Corporation agrees without prejudice acquaint new employees the fact that a Union agreement is i n effect and with the conditions of employment set out including matters dealing with Union security and dues check- off A national representative or one of only three Union stewards representative of locals and shall be given an opportunity bo interview each regular full - time employee during hours with no loss of pay for a period of exceeding thirty minutes within fifteen days after the completion of the employee's probationary period. The three local Union stewards referred to i n t h i s clause shall be identified t o the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform by 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 a 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) with the employee if requestedwriting.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 A) The Corporation acknowledges Company agrees that the Union may elect or appoint a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ body from amongst the seniority employees in the bargaining unit, on a ratio of two (2) stewards per fifty (50) employees within the bargaining
(1) of these employees shall be a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or officer (executive committee member) provided that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or officer is qualified, available and willing to perform one of the operations required to be worked on during that period.
B) The Company and the Union agree that in the event that the number of employees within the bargaining unit exceeds a number beyond which a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ would normally be expected to represent, both parties will meet and discuss the addition of extra ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s).
C) The Union will inform the Company in writing of the names of all officers and stewards and the Company shall not be obliged to recognize such officers or stewards until it has been given the written notification to that effect.
6.02 The Company recognizes the right of the Union to select or appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The a local Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Executive Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) seniority employees.
4.3 Employees , who shall have be the right to Officers of the local Union. It is understood and agreed that the Grievance Committee and the Negotiating Committee shall be comprised of three (3) seniority employees each. In addition, the local Union shall have the assistance of a representative Regional Representative from the National Office Union, who shall attend the Step #3 grievance meetings, Labour/Management meetings and Negotiating meetings at mutually agreed times.
6.03 The Union agrees that no Union member, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Executive Committee or Regional representative shall conduct any Union activities on the premises of the Canadian Company unless provided for in the terms of this Agreement or without the expressed permission of the Manufacturing Manager or his designate. No Representative of the Workers United Canada Council or the International Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office premises of the Department Head Company without the expressed consent of the Manufacturing Manager or his designate and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a disputesuch consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to 6.04 For the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform purpose of this Agreement, the Local Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in Committee Members will be deemed to be the form officers of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employeethe Local Union. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters Parties
6.05 The local Union shall make every effort to the Union. Except where action must be immediateselect as stewards and officers, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meeting, the Union representative may remain on hand during mature and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requestedresponsible seniority employees.
4.5 The 6.06 It is understood that the local Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees officers and Union Officers stewards have their regular duties work to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall Company and, if it is necessary to service a grievance, gather information for an arbitration or represent an employee having a complaint within the meaning of section 7.06 during working hours, they will not leave their regular duties work without receiving obtaining the permission from of their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such Supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When If stewards or local Union Executive Committee members have to go to a department other than their own, they must also notify the Supervisor of that department of their presence and the reason(s) therefor. On resuming their regular dutieswork, they will advise their respective Supervisor of their return.
6.07 No member of the local Union will suffer any loss of wages for time spent during their working hours in servicing of employee complaint(s) or grievances and/or attending grievance meetings or Labour/Management meetings with representatives of the Company.
6.08 The Company shall report provide the local Union with copies of job postings, job awards, promotions, demotions, transfers, hirings, discharges, suspensions, written warnings, resignations, retirements, and deaths. The Company shall also provide copies of all relevant W.S.I.B. forms to their appropriate the Union providing the employee in question first supplies the Company with a signed authorization form.
6.09 Subject to the following conditions, the Company agrees to post on a bulletin board Union notices announcing Union activities or social events:
A) Such notices shall first require the approval of Management Manager or his/her his designate prior to posting;
B) No changes shall be made in any such notice either by the Company or the Union after it has received the approval of Manufacturing Manager or his designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other 6.10 The Union Officials shall Negotiating Committee will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances suffer any loss of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees wages for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances negotiations with the Company during normal working hours up to a total maximum of one hundred and including Step 3fifty (150) hours for the whole Committee.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Board agrees to a committee of not more than five persons (as Stewards) appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of assisting in presenting grievances as outlined in Article or making representations on matters arising under this Agreement. It is understood, however, that the Board shall not be required meet with more than three members of the committee at any one time. The Board agrees to a Management Committee which shall consist of not more than four employees appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period and four representatives of the Board. The purpose of the Labour-Management Committee shall be to meet once each month on some mutually agreeable date to discuss matters of mutual interest. Whenever possible, agendas of matters for discussion shall be exchanged seven days before each meeting of the Committee. The Chair will alternate between Management and the Union. The Board further the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 a Negotiating Committee of not more than five employees appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period. This Committee will be for the purpose of conducting negotiations as contemplated in Article The Union Negotiating Committee shall advise be granted one day off duty with pay for the Corporation purpose of preparing proposals for negotiations with the personnel serving on these Committees and as StewardsBoard. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right parties to this Agreement may have the assistance at any time, of a representative from the National Office any representative, solicitor or other agent as they require, at Step No. 2 of the Canadian Grievance Procedure or at any subsequent stage. The Union of Public Employeesshall keep the Board notified, who shall have access to the Corporation's premisesin writing, 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members names of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager selected or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 appointed in accordance with this understanding Articles and above and the Corporation effective date of their appointments. The Board shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for enter into agreement with employee which is inconsistent with the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings provisions of grievances up to and including Step 3this Agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 (a) The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees Stewards who shall be Permanent employees with seniority, as outlined in The Company further agrees to alternate Stewards who will only be in the absence of the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. For the purpose of continuity of representation, the Plant Chairperson shall be full-time and Stewards.
4.2 assigned to the day shift, Wages shall be paid by the Company based on the highest non-skilled wage rate in Article or the grade held at the time s/he assumed the duties of Plant Chairperson, whichever is the greater. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representation shall be as follows: Day Shift 4 Stewards Afternoon Shift 3 Stewards Midnight Shift 2 Stewards Service 2 Stewards The Union shall advise will supply the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number Company with a list of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementshowing the zone for which each is responsible. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 ServicesCompany will b-e notified, in order each time a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ resigns or is appointed, and will not be required to investigate or assist any employee as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ whose name does not appear on the list. The Company will make available a suitable location in negotiations of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform Plant for the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in the form of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employeeto conduct elections. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewardsthat, members with the exception of the Committees and Union Officers Plant Chairperson, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such Company, and that such persons shall will not leave their regular duties without receiving obtaining permission from of their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, immediate supervisor and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any will have a reasonable explanation which may be requested required with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that . Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves will be excused from their regular duties unreasonably with pay for a period of two hours monthly for the purposes of attending a Stewards’ and or Union Management meeting. All off shift Stewards shall also be paid two hours at their straight time rate, for the purposes of attending these meetings, It is agreed that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or Committeeperson will not enter a department with a view to conducting Union business therein, without the permission of the Supervisor of the Department. Union representatives shall be allowed reasonable paid time to perform their duties. It is agreed that no employee will leave his/her work station to register a complaint or grievance with his/her Zone ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or otherwise to engage in order Union business, without the permission of his/her Supervisor. Where, in the opinion of his/her Supervisor, it is necessary or advisable for the employee to deal remain at his/her work station at time of asking, permission will be granted at the earliest possible time. While attending meetings with Management, Stewards shall receive normal compensation of wages equal to their regular working hours, but not exceeding eight hours in a 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 to a maximum of two days. Meetings will be held not less than sixty days prior to contract expiration. The Company shall convene a meeting with the grievances 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. me Union also that the Company may introduce matters for discussion. During periods of approved leave of absence requested by the National Office or Local the Company agrees to continue payment of wages employees or who are excused from regular duties with other the understanding that the Union business shall reimburse the Company for any and that all monies paid, Any such request for leave of absence must be forwarded in accordance with this understanding writing to the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for attention of the time spent in handling grievancesManager, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Industrial Relations.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 3:01 The Corporation acknowledges parties to this Agreement hereby agree to notify each other in writing of their respective representatives authorized to function on any committee or proceeding covered by the right terms of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewardsthis Agreement.
4.2 The 3:02 Union representatives shall advise be granted necessary time off with regular pay to meet with the Corporation Employer for the purpose of the personnel processing grievances, conducting negotiations, and while serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from any joint committee established by this Agreement, subject to a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 maximum cost to the Corporation's premises, on notification Employer of maintaining regular salary for up to the office of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, one (1) employee so engaged. Union activities other than those provided for 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 this article shall not be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation conducted during the meeting, hours of duty of any employee without prior authorization by the Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designateemployee's supervisor, and such permission authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3:03 The Employer agrees to provide space on the employees' notice board, for the Union to post thereon notices relating to Union affairs which bear the signature of an authorized Union representative. When resuming their regular dutiesThe Employer reserves the right to remove posted material if considered damaging to the Employer.
3:04 The Labour Relations Officer shall be the ex-officio member of any committee within the scope of this Agreement.
3:05 One printed copy of this Agreement shall be provided by the Union to each Union member. The Association will provide to the Employer an electronic copy of this Agreement for internal distribution.
4:02 4:03
4:05 This Agreement, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatetake effect, except as otherwise specifically indicated hereunder, from February 27th , 2025 and shall give any reasonable explanation which may remain in full force until March 31, 2029. All changes in the Collective Agreement as a result of negotiations are effective the date of signing of this Agreement, unless otherwise stated herein. Should either party to this Agreement desire to amend or terminate this Agreement, or to negotiate a new Agreement, such party shall notify the other party in writing of its intention, not less than ninety (90) days prior to the expiration date hereof. Proposed amendments to the Collective Agreement shall be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It submitted, in writing, at a meeting between the parties within thirty (30) days following such notice. If notice is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials given under Article 4:02, negotiations shall commence 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.earlier than thirty
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5:01 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees an Office/Bargaining Committee composed of One (1) Chairperson and Stewardsa minimum of two (2) committee persons. When there is a change in the size of the working force, the number of Office/Bargaining committeepersons may be adjusted by mutual consent.
4.2 The 5:02 It is understood and agreed that the chairperson/committeeperson(s) shall have their regular duties to perform. Any committeeperson, with the approval of his/her supervisor, when he/she is available, shall be permitted during his/her regular hours to leave his/her regular duties, without loss of pay, for a reasonable length of time to conduct Union shall advise business within his/her jurisdiction. It is also understood and agreed that the Corporation supervisor's approval will not be arbitrarily withheld. When attending to union business, it is understood and agreed that the chairperson may inform his/her supervisor. In the case where the chairperson leaves the plant, he/she will notify his/her supervisor. In the absence of the personnel serving supervisor, his/her designate will be notified.
5:03 In circumstances where a committeeperson's supervisor is not available per Section 5:02, the committeeperson will leave written notification on these Committees his/her supervisor’s or designate’s desk, as to where he/she may be contacted.
1. When a Union Committeeperson intends to leave the Company facility to attend Union business that relates to the Company’s Local 35 Bargaining Unit Membership, such Committeeperson will notify his/her Supervisor, or in the Supervisor’s absence, the Supervisor’s designate, of such intention, with as much advance notice as possible. Such notification will contain the following information:
(a) The general nature of the Union business to be attended to, (e.g. collective agreement administration, grievance(s) review, arbitration preparation);
(b) The time of departure from the Company facility and the estimated time the committeeperson will be gone. If the initial estimate is to be exceeded, the committeeperson agrees to provide notice of the revised estimation, as Stewardssoon as possible, to the supervisor or his/her designate;
(c) The location outside the facility that the committeeperson will be going to.
2. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from only business to be attended to by a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeescommitteeperson outside the facility on Company paid time pursuant to Article 5:02 is business that relates to the Company’s Local 35 bargaining unit membership.
4.3 Employees shall have 5:05 Pay for attendance for the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public EmployeesChairperson/committeeperson at Siemens Council Meetings, who shall have access to the Corporation's premisesattendance on Paid Education Leave, 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 negotiations or negotiation preparation is pursuant to Article 11 of the Collective Agreement. Exception is if the Chairperson is absent at attendance to Siemens Council Meeting only for a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meetingpartial day (defined as less than four (4) hours), the Union representative may remain on hand during and after Company will compensate the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requestedChairperson.
4.5 The 5:06 A committeeperson, when on Union acknowledges that Stewardsbusiness, members of will notify the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or supervisor concerned, if he/she is available, when entering a department other than his/her designate, and such permission own.
5:07 The Company shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or provide steady day work for the Union Committee Members.
5:08 If the Union Chairperson is removed from his/her designatejob classification because of excessive Union business, the Chairperson shall suffer no loss of wages as a result of such removal. The Chairperson will return to his/her former position when the Company so decides or at the expiry of his/her term(s) of office, whichever occurs first.
5:09 The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of committeepersons and local Union officers, and shall give any reasonable explanation which to keep such list up to date at all times.
5:10 The National Representative of the Union and/or additional representation may be requested with respect to their absencepresent and participate in meetings between the Office Committee and the Company.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall 5:11 The Company agrees to provide the Chairperson with an office appropriately situated. The office space will not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal be less than 119 sq ft. with the grievances a minimum linear wall size of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 38 ft.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Memorandum of Agreement
Representation. 4.1 6.01 The Corporation Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist negotiating committee of not more than five four (54) employeesemployees of the Employer and a grievance committee of not more than two (2) employees of the Employer. The Employer will pay lost time for three (3) members of the negotiating committee in accordance with Article 6.05.
4.3 Employees 6.02 The names of the members of the Negotiating Committee, Grievance Committee, and Shop Stewards and any changes of these personnel shall be given to the Employer in writing before the Employer shall be required to recognize same.
6.03 The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office representatives of the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union.
6.04 The Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to agrees that neither it nor its members will engage in Union activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office Employer’s premises without permission of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a disputeEmployer.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 6.05 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such Employer, therefore, such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager engage in or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably without permission of the Chief Executive Officer or his designated representative in order to deal with the grievances of employees negotiations, grievances, or with other Union business required to be conducted between the Union and the Employer, and that in accordance with this understanding understanding, the Corporation Employer shall not make any pay deduction deductions from the regularly scheduled work hours for time spend, and that permission for such employees absences shall not be unreasonably withheld provided such leaves do not interfere with the operation of the Credit Union.
6.06 An employee who has been appointed to perform union business shall make a written request as far in advance as possible to Human Resources with a copy to the immediate supervisor. Such written request shall not be refused unless such leave would unduly interfere with the employer’s operations. Such time off shall be without loss of salary, seniority or fringe benefits provided the union shall reimburse the employer for the time spent full cost of such leave.
6.07 Representatives of union and management in handling grievances, and attending meetings conjunction with Human Resources may meet to discuss matters of grievances up to and including Step 3mutual concern. This shall not circumvent or duplicate either the grievance procedure or the negotiation procedure provided in this agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Company agrees to and deal a bargaining committee of three bargaining unit employees and the right President elected for the purpose of meeting with Management in the Union administration of this Agreement, including negotiations. The Committee shall consist of: One Chairperson Two Committee Persons President The plant committee may appoint a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, in any department or production area on any shift, where there is no committee person employed. The Company shall be notified forthwith of any such appointment. The appointment shall forthwith be rescinded at any time when there is a committee person employed in the same department or production area on the same shift as the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In the event that two or more committee persons are employed in one department or production area on the same shift, the committee shall forthwith designate to appoint the Company one committee person in that department or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 production area who shall alone be entitled to handle grievances arising in such department or production area pursuant to the procedure hereinafter provided. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during his term of office shall be deemed to be a committee member within the meaning of clauses to inclusive. The Union shall advise Company will pay the Corporation plant negotiating committee for all time spent at any meetings agreed to by the parties at base rate plus Cost of Living except that for employees working on incentive, payment will be at the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewardsrate of X base rate per hour plus Cost of Living. It is understood and agreed that no persons shall be eligible for election to the number bargaining committee unless such employee has completed one year of Stewards from service in the employ of the Company. To be eligible to serve as a Branch ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, an employee must have completed his probationary period. Should the Union decide that the selection of union representatives, members of the negotiating committee or stewards shall be by mutual election, then and in such case, such election shall be held on the Company premises and shall be conformity with this agreement, providing the company has been notified one week in advance of such election and completion of employees’ shifts, it being understood that such election shall not be held on Company time. Prior to any such election, the Union and the Company will determine suitable locations and times for balloting. The parties agree that there shall be set up as of the date hereof a check-off of Union dues, compulsory upon all employees who come within the bargaining unit, in which this agreement applies. The check-off shall continue during the life of this agreement. Every employee within the bargaining unit shall become eligible to the check-off upon completion of hours worked in the first calendar month of employment within the Company. The Negotiating Committee amount to be deducted shall consist be such sum as may from time to time be assessed by the Union on its members, according to its Constitution and Bylaws, for General Union purposes, as regular monthly Union dues. This check-off of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees Union dues shall have be deducted from a pay cheque in the right calendar month in which the first hours of employment are completed and remitted to have the assistance Financial Secretary of a representative Local prior to the day of the current month. The Company shall also deduct from the National Office pay of every employee who comes within the Canadian bargaining unit and who has completed calendar days of employment with the Company, one Union of Public Employeesinitiation fee during his employment with the Company, who shall have access to provided 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 employee has been imposed on not at an employee. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters earlier time paid an initiation fee to the Union. Except where action must The amount of the initiation fee shall be immediatethe amount fixed by the Constitution and Bylaws of the Union. The initiation fee shall be deducted from a pay cheque in the calendar month following the month in which the said calendar days of employment have been completed, and remitted to the Corporation Financial Secretary of the Local along with the next remittance of Union dues as aforesaid. The Company agrees to deduct Union dues and/or the equivalent of Union dues according to the Constitution of the from all employees in the bargaining unit beginning with the first month in which hours of employment have been completed. Will agree to take dues off one cheque and initiation fee off another and will arrange agree to have a show annual Union representative available for attendance dues deducted on Tax form. The list will contain the employees’ name, badge number, address, postal code and telephone number along with the amount of such the reason, if any, why no deductions were made from certain employees. The Financial Secretary of the Local Union shall notify the Company in writing of any corrections to be made in the sums deducted. Any dispute as to the alleged breach of these provisions or to the interpretation of any of the terms of conditions thereof shall be dealt with at a Step 2 of the grievance procedure. written or typewritten, submitted by the party requesting the meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If and outlining the employee does not wish representation matters to be discussed during the meeting. At any such meeting the plant committee shall be entitled to have present with them a representative or representatives of the National Union and the plant superintendent shall be entitled to have present with him any employees of the Company. Unless otherwise agreed, the Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members party in receipt of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties agenda will reply in writing to perform on behalf each of the Corporationitems on the agenda discussed at such meeting within five working days. Such persons In cases of grievances or discussions, including negotiations, involving Skilled Trades, a Skilled Trades Representative shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheldentitled to be present. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees The cost for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Skilled Trades Rep. will be born by the Local Union.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Employment & Human Resources
Representation. 4.1 4.01 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 4.02 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 4.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's ’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 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. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 4.05 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 4.06 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
4.07 Harassment and Bullying is defined as objectionable conduct, comments, or displays by a person employed by the employer, either directly or indirectly that demean, belittle or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, that is directed at and offensive to another employee and which the person knows or ought reasonably to have known to be unwelcome to the recipient. There are three categories of harassment: sexual harassment, discriminatory harassment and workplace (bullying) harassment.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of Employer --I-;-- the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees Stewards and Stewards.
4.2 other authorized es for the purpose of representing employees in the handling of complaints and grievances. The Employer agrees to meet with, by appointment, the Union's authorized representatives, stewards and officers to and settle any current grievance or complaint. The authorized Union representatives, stewards and shall be recognized by the Employer as the representatives of the employees. The Union shall advise inform the Corporation Employer in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees of the authorized stewards and as Stewardsofficers and the Employer will not be obliged to recognize such stewards and officers until it has been so notified. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch Subject to operational requirements and with prior management approval. stewards. authorized representatives officers shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation granted reasonable time during the meeting, the Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties working hours to perform on behalf their without loss of the Corporationpay. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission granting shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming Subject to requirements, employees who have been selected to work in official capacity for the Local or International Union shall be entitled to leave of absence for the period during which they are performing their regular duties. A request will be made in to the at least ten (10) working days before the leave is to commence, stating the date of commencement and duration of such leave. The granting of such leave shall not be unreasonably withheld. If an authorized representative, who is not employed by the Employer, wants to speak to local union representatives about a grievance or other official business, shall advise the Manager, or designated representative, who shall then call the local representative to an appropriate place where they may privately. These talks will be arranged so that they will not interfere with normal operations. Subject to operational requirements, employees who have been selected to work in an official capacity for the Local or International Union shall report be entitled to leave of absence pay for the period during which they are performing their duties. A request will be made in writing to the Employer at least ten (1 O) working days before the leave is to commence, stating the date of commencement and duration of such leave. The granting of such leave will not be unreasonably withheld. Employees taking of absence under this article shall have the right at any time on giving ten O) days notice to return to their appropriate Manager previous position at their previous work or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation to such other position or site to which may they be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances entitled by reason of employees or with other Union business and that seniority in accordance with article of this understanding Subject to requirements, the Corporation Employer shall grant leave to the delegates or to employees designated by the Union to attend meetings and conferences of Union following conditions:
(a) That there has been a written request from Union to this end, stating the names of the union delegates for whom this leave was requested, the date, duration and purpose of the leave; and I that such request was made at least ten O) days advance; and the granting of such leave will not result in the Employer having to pay overtime. It is understood that the Employer will make reasonable attempts to cover work by non-overtimeassignments; and of absences shall be deemed approved where the Employer has not responded to the Union within five (5) days of the submission of requests under above. employee who is absent under Article shall continue to accumulate seniority absence. Employees taking leave of absence pursuant to or shall be paid in accordance with Article of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the employees on the Negotiating and the dates requested no later than 5) days in advance of such leave taking place. The Union shall decide on the number of stewards to be appointed or otherwise selected I provided that the ratio of stewards to employees shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up exceed one to and including Step 3twenty-five (25) or greater proportion thereof.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5.01 The Corporation Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise up to five (5) stewards to represent the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewardsemployees. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall A Grievance Committee will be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist composed of not more than five two (52) employeesstewards, at least one (1) of which will be the representative of the department concerned. No employee shall be appointed or selected for the 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.
4.3 Employees shall 5.02 The stewards will 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 investigate and Director, Human Resource Services, process grievances 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 a 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) accordance with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. Wherever possible the processing of the Committees grievances and Union Officers have regular duties to perform other activities on behalf of the CorporationUnion shall be performed outside regular working hours. Such persons Where it is necessary to investigate or process grievances during working hours, the stewards shall not leave their regular duties work to perform these functions without receiving permission from the prior consent of their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission supervisor. Such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
5.03 The Union may have the assistance of the CLAC Representative at any meeting with the Employer held pursuant to this Agreement. When resuming 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. 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 the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been so notified. Employees on the negotiating committee shall be paid by the Employer at their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal hourly rate for all scheduled hours of work missed spent on negotiating a Collective Agreement with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievancesEmployer, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3conciliation.
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 new employees. The Employer agrees to inform all new bargaining unit employees that a Collective Agreement is in effect upon hire.
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, at a time and place mutually convenient. However, if the matter is considered to be of such importance that delay would be detrimental to the 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, they will be paid at their regular rate of pay for their time at the meeting.
5.07 The Employer will notify the Union office in writing on the last business day of every month of the names, addresses, telephone numbers and classifications of all new employees hired the previous month who are subject to this Agreement. One (1) copy will be provided to the union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ team.
5.08 A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union Representative will have an opportunity to interview each new employee, individually or in a group, within their regular working hours and without loss of pay for any employees involved. The purpose of the interview is to inform the new employee about the Union in the facility, to provide an explanation of the Collective Agreement provisions and expectations. Such interviews will take place during the first thirty (30) calendar days of employment and shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes (alternatively: 15 minutes for individuals and 30 minutes for groups).
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 6.01 The Corporation acknowledges the right Union may select a total of two (2) shop stewards to represent employees of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewardsbargaining unit.
4.2 6.02 The Union shall advise keep the Corporation Employer notified in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the shop stewards and as Stewards. It is agreed that any Union officers and the effective date of their appointments.
6.03 The Union may appoint a negotiating committee comprised of employees of the bargaining unit to a maximum number of Stewards from a Branch two (2).
6.04 For the purposes of this Agreement, the stewards, together with the officers of the Local Union, the Negotiating Committee, and the Health and Safety Committee, shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist deemed to be officials of not more than five (5) employees.
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 The parties hereto agree that these officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to have a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action see that this agreement 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) with the employee if requestedfaithfully carried out.
4.5 The 6.05 Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers officials who are employees have their regular duties to perform on behalf as employees of the Corporation. Such Employer and when it is necessary to service a grievance or attend to any Union business with the Employer, other than negotiations, such persons shall will not leave their regular duties without receiving first obtaining permission from their appropriate Manager or immediate supervisor, which permission will not be unreasonably denied. The official shall attend to the matter expeditiously and return to his/her designateworkplace promptly. It is understood that the official will not lose pay for regular working hours for time spent servicing grievances or attending any meetings with the Employer, and such permission other than negotiations.
6.06 The Staff Representative of the Union will discuss with the President or Manager of Human Resources of the Centre (or their designates) any visit he or she intends to make to the Centre. Such visits shall not unreasonably interfere with the work the employees are performing and will take place Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, at an agreed upon location.
6.07 It is understood that the members of the negotiating committee will not lose pay for regular
6.08 Leave of absence with pay and without loss of seniority will be unreasonably withheldgranted, subject to operational requirements, for up to two (2) employees at any one time elected or appointed to represent the Union at Union meetings, conventions, or seminars not involving the Employer. When resuming their regular dutiesSuch leave shall not exceed forty-five (45) working days in total for the bargaining unit in any calendar year. The Union shall provide the Employer with at least two (2) weeks advance notice in writing of such request. The Union will reimburse the Employer for the cost of the wages and benefits paid out on behalf of the employee(s) during the said leave or other Union meetings within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the invoice.
6.09 An employee who is elected, they selected or appointed to work for a local union, or staff of the International Union, or staff of the Canadian Labour Congress shall report at the written request of the Union, receive temporary leaves of absence, without pay, for periods not to their appropriate Manager exceed three (3) years, or the term of office, whichever is shorter. The employee must give two (2) months notice of his/her designaterequest for leave to the Employer. Seniority, but not sick or annual leave, shall accrue during the employee's leave of absence. It is understood that only one employee would be allowed such leave at any time. Upon return from any such leave of absence, the employee shall be reemployed at work generally similar to that which he/she did prior to the leave of absence provided he/she is willing and shall give capable to undergo any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect necessary training to their absencemeet the qualifications and has the ability to perform the work in question.
4.6 It 6.10 In the event a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Local Union Officer is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials requested by the Employer to meet, outside of regular working hours, he/she shall not absent themselves from their be paid his or her regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances rate of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent at the meeting plus one hour of preparation time to meet with the Staff Representative if required. This clause does not apply to disciplinary interviews as provided for in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Article 9.05.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 8:01 The Corporation Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeespersons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), which Committee shall 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.
4.3 Employees shall have 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at any time by the addition of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office non-University employee representatives of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate Unifor-Canada or assist in negotiations of a disputeUnifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to 8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform Employer and the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in Administrative Committee or the form Negotiation Committee of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employeethe Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. The Corporation will forward copies Employees attending any meeting within working hours, including ones dealing with grievances, shall suffer no loss of disciplinary letters to pay. It is further agreed that the Union. Except where action must Chairperson shall be immediateallowed six (6) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the Corporation scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will arrange be adjusted to have 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 Union representative available proper University official to attend upon that official for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed discussion purposes. If the employee does not wish representation during the For any other meeting, the Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporationwill provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall requests will not be unreasonably withhelddenied. When resuming It is further agreed that Union Administrative Committee Members shall be allowed two (2) hours per month with pay for the purpose of conducting 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, the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, or their regular dutiesdesignate 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, they except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall report submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting.
8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the bargaining unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to their appropriate in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Labour Relations Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absencedelegate.
4.6 8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided.
8:07 It is clearly understood agreed that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal Negotiation Committee members will be granted fourteen (14) hours with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings purpose of grievances up to and including Step 3preparing for renewal bargaining.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees a Committee comprised of not more than four (4) persons, which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of whose members shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who are authorized to represent the employees from time to time in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and of any changes within five (5) working days of said change having occurred. The Committee may be enlarged at any time by the addition of representatives of the Canadian Union of Public Employees when dealing with the Employer. It is agreed that so far as possible meetings between the Employer and the Union Administrative Committee called at the request of either party will be held within regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending meetings within working hours shall suffer no financial loss. In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing relations or matters arising out of the administration of the within Agreement, the Employee Relations Manager of the Employer and/or the Union's Secretary 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 the said notice in writing, except when such period of time is enlarged by agreement between the parties. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint seven (7) Stewards.
4.2 , one of whom shall be designated as the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union shall advise inform the Corporation Employee Relations Manager of the personnel serving Employer in writing of the names of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and of the other Stewards and of any other changes therein. Members of the Negotiating Committee of the Union which shall be comprised of no more than five (5) persons plus an alternate (designate names to be submitted by the Union in writing to the Employee Relations Manager as soon as possible prior to the commencement of negotiations), established to conduct negotiations for a renewal of the within Collective Agreement pursuant to Article hereof, when acting in such capacity, will not suffer any loss of pay if negotiations are conducted during working hours, but nothing herein shall be construed as an agreement by the Employer to pay members of such Committee for negotiating during a strike or during any other work stoppage. In no event will members of the Union Negotiating Committee be paid more than seven (7) hours (8 hours if the member is on these Committees a hour work week) wages as aforesaid during any one (1) regularly scheduled work day. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this Collective Agreement, each member of the Union Negotiating Committee shall be entitled to one (1) full day with pay to prepare and as Stewardsfinalize bargaining proposals. It is agreed between the parties that representatives of the Local shall suffer no loss of salary whenever is requested by a proper University official to attend upon that official for discussion purposes. The Union representative will notify supervisor, where possible, prior to attending such meeting. It is agreed that the number President of Stewards from a Branch Local shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.allowed twenty-eight
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 (a) The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of a Plant Stewards from a Branch Committee which shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist composed of not more than five nine (59) employeesStewards 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.
4.3 Employees (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 will recognize the said committee on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, and the said committee will co-operate with the Company in the 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 Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is capable of performing.
(d) The Union grievance committee will not exceed three (3) Stewards including the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ involved and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, except by mutual agreement.
5.02 The name and jurisdiction of each of the Stewards and names of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and 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 during working hours, at reasonable times, to perform a 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. Time taken for such interview shall be reasonable and, in some circumstances, all or part of the interview will be on the employee’s own time.
5.06 An employee who is to be interviewed by the Company in respect of an incident which is likely to result in discipline being imposed may request a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be present to witness the interview. If an employee is to receive a written reprimand, including suspension or discharge, he will 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 is at work at the time, to be present as a witness. In 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 case of suspension or discharge discharge, the employee will be provided the opportunity to meet with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 an employee’s file after 24 months from the date discipline was imposed unless further discipline has been imposed on an employeeduring that 24 month period. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters to the Union. Except where action must be immediateIn such circumstances, the Corporation discipline will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If remain on the employee’s file until the employee does not wish representation during works a 24 month period without the meeting, the Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requestedimposition of any discipline.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 8:01 The Corporation Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeespersons (in addition to the President and/or Vice-President of the Union), which Committee shall 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.
4.3 Employees shall have 8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union to enlarge such Committee or Committees at any time by the addition of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office non-University employee representatives of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate Unifor-Canada or assist in negotiations of a disputeUnifor Local 2458 - Part-time Clerical Unit.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to 8:03 It is agreed that meetings between the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform Employer and the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in Administrative Committee or the form Negotiation Committee of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employeethe Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular business hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. The Corporation Employees will forward copies suffer no loss of disciplinary letters to University pay as a result of attending such meetings. It is further agreed that the Union. Except where action must Chairperson shall be immediateallowed four (4) hours per week with pay for the purpose of conducting Union business, the Corporation scheduling of same to be mutually agreed with one’s supervisor. It is agreed Negotiation Committee members shift schedules will arrange be adjusted to have a Union representative available account for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed negotiation days as part of their regular schedule. If the employee does not wish representation during the For any other meeting, the Union union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporationwill provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall requests will not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
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 the within Agreement, the Vice-President, Human Resources, or their delegate of the Employer and/or the Union's President shall be notified in writing. When resuming their regular dutiesThe 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, they except when such period of time is shortened or enlarged by agreement between the parties. The party calling the meeting shall report submit an agenda at the same time as the notice of the meeting.
8:05 The Union, its agents and its members within the Bargaining Unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to their appropriate in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Employee Relations Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absencedelegate.
4.6 8:06 The Employer will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided.
8:07 It is clearly understood agreed that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal Negotiation Committee members will be granted seven (7) hours with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings purpose of grievances up to and including Step 3preparing for renewal bargaining.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized in the manner set out below.
5.02 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.
5.03 The Corporation acknowledges Union has the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect Stewards (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 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 Stewardsmembers 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.
4.2 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 hourly rates while attending to such matters during regular working hours. Where such matters are expected to last more than ten (10) minutes, the Employer reserves the right to direct that such matters be dealt with during breaks. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 advise be considered for time worked but shall not be considered for overtime. The Employer and the Corporation 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 personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeesUnion.
4.3 Employees 5.07 Union representatives shall have the right to have visit at the assistance of a representative from location where Employees are working subject to the National Office policies, procedures, and regulations of the Canadian Union employer. Such visits shall not unduly disrupt the flow of Public Employees, who shall have access 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 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meetingEmployer, the Union and the employees. A Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting shall be entitled to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requestedattend such meetings.
4.5 The 5.09 There shall be no Union acknowledges activity during working hours on the Employer’s premises, except that Stewards, members which is necessary for the processing of grievances and the Committees administration and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf enforcement of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absencethis Agreement.
4.6 It 5.10 Providing the requested representative is clearly understood that Stewards on site and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves can be made available for representation without impacting operations, an employee may request a specific Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from any department in disciplinary situations or, when a Safety ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is required, may request a specific Safety ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from within their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3department.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 9.01 The Corporation acknowledges Employer will recognize a reasonable number of stewards at each workplace from among employees in the right Bargaining Unit as described in Article 2.01 who have completed their probationary period, for the purpose of assisting employees in the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this agreement. The Union shall advise designate one of such stewards in each workplace as the Corporation main point of contact for the purposes of discussion between the Union and Management in the workplace.
9.02 The Union shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the current stewards referred to in 9.01 and as Stewardsmembers of the negotiating committee. The Union will notify the Employer of the name of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ responsible for the presentation of any grievance.
9.03 It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch stewards shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right continue 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of and responsibilities for the Corporation. Such persons Employer and shall not leave their regular duties duties, for the purpose set out in 9.01, without receiving having first secured permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such immediate supervisor. Such permission shall should not be unreasonably withheld.
9.04 Stewards requesting time off for the purpose of servicing grievances under the Collective Agreement shall advise their immediate supervisor of their business and report to such supervisor at the time of their return to work, subject to permission being granted under 9.03.
9.05 Any employee who has a grievance and is required to attend meetings at Stage One and Two of the grievance procedure shall be given time off with no loss of pay and with no loss of credits to attend such meetings. When resuming their regular dutiesThis article shall also apply to the Union representative who is authorized to represent the grievor.
9.06 An employee elected to a full-time officer position with OPSEU shall be granted full-time release without pay for the duration of his term of office. The Union shall reimburse the Employer quarterly for the employee’s salary and contribute the Employer’s share of contributions to the Pension Plan and the Canada Pension Plan. The Union will make the Employer’s contribution to any prevailing health or other plans applicable to the elected employee and pay the costs of sick leave credits used during the leave of absence. The Union will make the Employer’s contribution for Employment Insurance. The employee shall accumulate full seniority during such leave(s) of absence. Except where the layoff and recall provisions apply during the leave, the employee shall return to the position held immediately prior to the leave and shall be paid at the step that he had attained when the leave commenced. If the position no longer exists, the employee shall, if possible, be assigned to a position at the same classification and level, in the same work location. If such a position cannot be found, the layoff provisions of the agreement shall apply to the employee upon his return from leave. Where the layoff and recall provisions have application during the leave, they shall report apply to their appropriate Manager the employee in the same manner as if the employee were not on leave.
9.07 If an employee is elected to the OPSEU Executive Board, they will be released upon Union request without loss of pay or his/her designatecredits. Pay and benefits shall be charged back to OPSEU quarterly. Scheduling is subject to operational requirements, but leave will not be unreasonably denied. The employee shall accumulate full seniority during such leave(s) of absence. The Union shall give as much notice as possible of the date(s) of requested leave.
9.08 The employee elected as Employee Co-Chair of the Union-Management Committee shall be released from duty with pay but without loss of credits for up to two (2) days , and without pay but without loss of credits for up to three (3) days per month, for the purpose of performing his duties as Co-Chair. The employee shall give at least two(2) weeks notice of the day or days required, which shall be granted, where such notice is given, except in unavoidable circumstances. It is understood that these days are provided to allow the Co-Chair to attend to Union business, and to minimize time spent on Union activities during working days.
9.09 Subject to 9.10 and 9.12, the Employer shall grant leaves of absence without pay but with no loss of credits for members of the Bargaining Unit, for the purpose of attending Union conferences, schools, seminars, conventions, or other such activities related to the Union. A maximum of two hundred and twenty-five (225) such days, in the aggregate, shall be granted for the two-year period January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002. It is understood that when the maximum has been reached, the Employer is under no obligation to grant any reasonable explanation which further such days.
9.10 The Employee Co-chair of the Union-Management Committee shall advise the Vice-President Corporate and Human Resources of the days requested under 9.09. Where the Union gives the Employer two (2) months notice of the date(s) required for the purposes of 9.09, and the employee(s) to whom leave(s) should be granted for such purposes, the Employer shall grant the leave(s), subject only to unavoidable circumstances. Where less than two (2) months notice is given, the Employer shall endeavour to grant the leave(s), subject to operational requirements.
9.11 If a difficulty arises with the granting of any particular request under 9.09, and/or 9.10, the Employee Co-Chair of the Union-Management Committee may consult with the Vice-President Corporate and Human Resources and seek to resolve any difficulties that may have arisen in connection with such a request.
9.12 It is understood that an employee may be requested with respect granted an extended leave of at least one month for educational purposes that may be related to their absencethe Union, and that such a leave shall not be considered to be a leave of absence under 9.09. A request for such a leave shall be considered by the Employer, and may be granted subject to operational requirements.
4.6 It is clearly understood 9.13 The parties agree to the establishment of a Union-Management Committee, consisting of four persons appointed by each party. Up to four (4) appointees of the Union may be employees in the bargaining unit. One appointee of the Union may be a staff representative. Each party shall designate one of its appointees as a Co-Chair.
9.14 The Union-Management Committee shall have the following terms of reference:
(1) To provide a forum for discussion of issues of a Province-wide nature, including Health and Safety issues, provided that Stewards and other Union Officials this shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with include any matter that is the grievances subject of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.a grievance;
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 8.1 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees an Executive Committee, a Grievance Committee, a Plant Negotiating Committee as outlined in this Article, and StewardsHealth and Safety Representatives and their alternates and the Union shall notify the Company in writing of all members of said Committees. The Company shall not be required to recognize any Committee member where the Union has failed to provide such notification.
4.2 (a) The Union shall advise the Corporation will appoint an Executive Committee comp osed of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch six (6) employees who shall be the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and 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 Negotiating , the company will recognize a Committee shall consist to be composed of not more than five (5) employeesmembers, one of whom shall be the Union President.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 8.2 The Union acknowledges recognizes and agrees that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers Reps have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment, and only such time as is reasonably necessary will be consumed by such persons during working hours in order to attend to the 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 CorporationUnion Rep’s own shift. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or The Company will make an effort to schedule the meeting on the grievor’s current shift.
8.3 Before leaving his/her designateregular duties, and such a Union Rep must obtain permission shall 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 their his/her regular duties, they he shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designateSupervisor.
8.4 The Company agrees to provide an office for the 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 CoChairperson shall be assigned a permanent day shift during their term of office.
8.6 The Union President and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allowed time off on a daily basis, exclusive of weekend overtime, for the performance of his/her duties. The Company and the Union will come to an agreement when the said time will be allocated. Time off will be a s 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 give any reasonable explanation which may report to the Human Resources Manager. The President shall be requested allowed to adjust his/her start time with respect the approval of the Human 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 their absencehis/her regular position, if seniority allows. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union duties.
4.6 It b) When the active bargaining unit employee population is clearly understood that Stewards three hundred and other forty-nine (349) or less the President shall be allotted four (4) hours per day to perform Union Officials duties and shall report to his/her immediate Supervisor and shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order have the ability to deal with adjust shift. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be allotted two (2) hours per day to perform Union duties.
8.7 The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be paid at the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make applicable rate to attend any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Human Resource scheduled grievance meeting(s).
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 30. For the purpose of processing grievances under the Grievance Procedure at the steps provided therein, the Employer will recognize two districts which shall be (1) Police (which includes Police Service Aides, civilian or Police Service Aides performing Property Officer work, and Animal Control Officers covered by this contract), and (2) Clerical (which includes Office Assistant I’s, Office Assistant II’s, Account Clerks I’s, Account Clerks II’s, Records Clerks and Secretaries covered by this contract). In the Clerical district, the Employer will recognize two stewards and two alternate stewards. The Corporation acknowledges two Clerical stewards, in order to provide broader representation, will come from two different departments. In the right Police district, the Employer will recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and an alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
4.2 31. Stewards and alternate stewards shall be selected in any manner determined by the Union provided that they must work in the 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.
32. The Union shall advise agrees that the Corporation names of the personnel serving on these Committees stewards and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch alternates shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than given in writing to the Employer within five (5) employeeswork 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 that the person has become such a representative.
4.3 Employees 33. No employee, including a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or other union representative shall have stop his assigned work for any reason related to the right investigation or processing of grievances without promptly notifying and obtaining approval from his immediate supervisor. No such person shall leave his assigned job if efficient operations require the employee to have continue working. In such event, such person will be able to leave the assistance of a representative from job during the National Office shift on which the supervisor has been notified.
34. 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 Canadian Union Grievance Procedure. An employee, other than a union representative, presenting a grievance at Step 1 of Public Employeesthe Grievance Procedure shall not lose pay for the active time he is involved in such step. If, who shall have access to during the Corporation's course of such activities, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is taken beyond the Employer’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 Employer 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees them only for the time spent in during regular working hours at meetings conducted with Employer representatives present and held for the purpose of settling or investigating grievances.
35. The right of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee to leave his work during work hours without loss of pay is extended with the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling grievancesof legitimate grievances and will not be abused, and attending meetings that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee will continue to work at his assigned job at all times, except when leaving his work to handle grievances as provided in the Grievance Procedure. If a dispute arises as to whether a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or employee is abusing the right provided herein, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or employee shall return to his assigned job and the matter shall be taken up at Step 3 of grievances up the Grievance Procedure.
36. During periods of layoff, Union officers will be retained on jobs that are operating within their classification which they are capable of performing. Union officers shall be deemed to and including Step 3have top seniority for layoff purposes as follows: first President, second Stewards. Stewards shall be retained only by using their seniority as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in their own district.
37. A. The Union President or designee will be provided not more than 8 hours total leave with pay to attend the funeral(s) of members of the unit.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Union shall appoint a Union Shop Committee consisting of a number of Stewards, each of whom must have been in the employ of the Company for a minimum period of six (6) months prior to their appointment. The Union agrees to furnish the Company and to maintain from time to time a complete, up-to-date list of its Stewards. One ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be appointed and shall represent each one of the departments or zones which are established by the parties at the time of the signing of this Agreement. It is understood that the Company may effect changes in the make-up of zones or departments for the purposes of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representation, provided, however, that the numerical representation of employees by Stewards shall be retained. The Company shall advise the Union of any changes which it effects in the make-up of departments or zones and it is understood that the right of the Union Company to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union make such changes shall advise not be of a recurring nature so as to continually disrupt the Corporation consistency of the personnel serving on these Committees and as StewardsUnion Shop Committee. It is agreed understood that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporationin connection with their employment. Before leaving regular duties to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, an employee must first obtain permission from his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to do so. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission consent from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutiesif his duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ make it essential for him to leave his own department or go to another department, they shall he must first report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatethe ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of that department, and before contacting any employee. The Company agrees that it shall give make every reasonable arrangement without undue delay to assure that its supervisors will take necessary steps to arrange for the attendance of Union Stewards in any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably particular department in order to deal carry out legitimate Union business without interference. The Company will pay for time spent by Stewards not working on incentive during working hours for discussions of grievances in the plant or with the grievances Company at basic hourly rates. Stewards, on incentive shall, during the period they are engaged directly on grievances, be paid an amount equal to their average hourly earnings calculated over the previous four (4) weeks worked, not to exceed the previous six (6) weeks, for time involved on such grievances. There shall be no abuse of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation these privileges. The allowances shall not make in any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent case be in handling grievances, and attending meetings excess of grievances up to and including Step 3.a total of six
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right Unionagreesto appoint or elect, andthe Com- pany to recognize, Stewards (a maximum of one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every Supervisor) who shall be em- ployees of the Union Company, but excluding employees on probation, to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 deal with matters affecting em- ployees in departments in the Company’s plant. A list of these Stewards shall be supplied to the Company. The Union shall will advise the Corporation of Company as soon as possibleof any change in this list and the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch Union shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than confirm this in writing within five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees work days of such change. The Company shall have furnish the right Union with a list of Supervisors and the department to have which they are attached. The Company will advise the assistance Union as soon as possible of any change to this list and the Company shall confirm this in writing within five (5) work days of such change. The Union agrees to appoint or elect a representative Griev- ance Committee, all employees of the Company, but excluding employees on probation, to deal with grievances which may not be settled in Steps or The Grievance Committee will be composed of three (3) members one of whom will be the Union President. The names of Griev- ance Committee members shall be supplied to the Company. The Company shall be advised in writing of any changes in this list within five (5) work days of such changes. It is understood that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or Officer of the Union is expected to assist in the adjustment of grievances as provided in Article and to trans- act other Union business falling under the scope of the Agreement. In order to prevent disruptions to the regular work schedule, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will re- quest his Supervisor, or in his absence his desig- nate, to make the arrangementsso that he can be relieved from his job (with no loss of earnings) as soon as possible, but within one hour. Such requestsand the time taken away from the National Office job will be kept to a minimum. Union repre- sentatives shall not contact another employee on company time without prior permission of that employee’s Supervisor. Note In the absence of the Canadian Union of Public Employees▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office his desig- nated representative(who will be another ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Officer of the Department Head Union) may act under the provisions of Article The following paid plant holidays shall be ob- served: New Year's Day Civic Holiday Day After New Year's Day Labour Day Good Friday Thanksgiving Day Victoria Day Christmas Day Canada Day Boxing Day Should Heritage Day be designated by the Gov- ernmentof Canadaduringthe life of this Collective Agreement, the Company agrees to recognize the day as an additionalholiday entitlement. There shall be three (3) additional paid plant holi- days, observanceof which shall be determined from year to year. NotwithstandingArticle the work days im- mediately preceding Christmas Day and DirectorNew Year's Day, Human Resource Servicesthat is the eve of Christmas and New Year's Day, in order the regularschedule of hours for these days shall not exceedfour (4) hours, except for the night shift and powerhouseemployees. If a paid plant falls on a day on which work is not normally scheduled, the work day be- fore or after such shall be observed as a substitute e.g. In situations where back-to-back paid plant holidays occur on Friday and Saturday the substitute holiday for Saturday will be or Monday. An employee is entitled to investigate or assist in negotiations holiday pay for each of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to the rights outlined paid plant holidays specified in Article 2.01 whether or not he works on such holidays, provid- ingthat: he has earnings to inform the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action his credit in the form of suspension week in which such paid plant occur, or discharge has been imposed on an employee. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters to in the Union. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members special case of the Committees Christmas and Union Officers have regular duties New Year's period, an employee has not less than six (6) monthsseniority and who has earnings to perform on behalf his credit in the week immediately following such paid plant or he has receiveda minimum of pay cheques in the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designatecalendar year in which such paid plant occur, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absencepaid ▇▇▇▇▇ is observed during his period of employment.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 Note 1: An employee who qualifies for holiday pay under Article will receive holi- day pay in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any his regular rate of pay deduction from such employees for at the time spent the is observed. However, an employee shall forfeit his holiday pay specified in handling grievancesArticle above, if he is scheduled to work on such paid plant and fails to do so, or he is absent on the scheduled work day imme- diately preceding or immediatelyfollowing such paid plant unless such absence is excused by the Company. An employee who is eligible to receive payments under the Sick Benefit Plan will receive holiday pay in lieu of sick benefit payments in the event that paid plant falls during his absence. An employee receiving payments will receive the difference between holiday pay and that received through payment for paid holidays occurring during his absence and within the initial eighteen month period. An employee who works on a paid plant holiday will receive his holiday pay and in addition, he will be paid at the rate of one and one-half times his regular rate for all hours worked. An employee who is employedin the powerhouse, and attending meetings is required to work on one of grievances up his scheduled receive his holiday pay and in addition, he will be paid rate of one and one-half times his regularrate hoursworked. If requiredto work both of his scheduled days off and the second plant holidayhe will receive his holiday pay and in addition he will be paidatthe rateofoneandone-half his regular rate for all hours worked. The Company will advise the Union President of those cases where holiday pay has beenforfeited. When a paid plant holiday falls on Friday, pay cheques will bedistributedto the employeeswork- ing priortotheendoftheir shift. Two paid rest periods of fifteen (15) minutes dura- tion each one paid twenty (20) minute meal period in eight (8) hour shift will be scheduled cost of An works overtime after his sched- uled eight (8) hour day is entitled to a fifteen (15) minute rest period prior to the start of such over- time. An employeeis entitledto period of twenty (20) minutes,at his overtime rate, if he is requiredto work more than two (2) hours after his scheduledquittingtime. Subsequent entitlementfor restand meal periods will rate if his work continues at least four (4) hours beyond the start of the previous rest period and including Step 3a subsequenttwenty (20) minute meal period at his overtime rate if his work continues at least four (4) hoursbeyond previousmealperiod. Such rest and meal periods will be scheduled by An employee who works overtime immediately before hisscheduledeight (8) hour be allowanceoffivedollars($5.00) per meal period, providing he is required to work overtime two (2) must be redeemedwithin thirty (30)calendardays from the date of issue. Beyond this time frame they will be invalid. An employee calledin provisions of Article will be entitledto a meal allowance of five dollars ($5.00)for one meal, inthe eventthe emergency call-in is continuous with his regular shift or, in the event the emergency call-in is not continuous with his regular shift but exceeds four (4)hours duration.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 4.01 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 4.02 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five four (54) employees.
4.3 4.03 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's ’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 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. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 4.05 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 4.06 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
4.07 Harassment and Bullying is defined as objectionable conduct, comments, or displays by a person employed by the employer, either directly or indirectly that demean, belittle or cause personal humiliation or embarrassment, that is directed at and offensive to another employee and which the person knows or ought reasonably to have known to be unwelcome to the recipient. There are three categories of harassment: sexual harassment, discriminatory harassment and workplace (bullying) harassment.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 7:01 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint shall elect or otherwise select Committees a Union Committee composed of not more than 5 members and Stewardsthe Employer will recognize such Union Committee for the purpose of dealing with any grievance or bargaining in connection with any matter properly arising from time to time during the term of this Collective Agreement, including negotiations for or renewal of any Collective Agreement.
4.2 7:02 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as elect or otherwise select 7 Stewards. The Stewards shall be chosen as follows: Nursing - 3; Dietary - 1; Maintenance and Laundry - 1; Housekeeping - 1; and Part Time employees - 1.
7:03 It is agreed that the number a Union Representative of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 Local 220 shall have access to the Corporation's premiseshome premises and may, on notification to at the office request of either the Department Head and DirectorUnion Committee or the Employer, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a disputebe present at any meeting with the Employer’s Representatives.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 7:04 The Union acknowledges and agrees that Stewards, members of the Committees Union Committee and Union Officers Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf in connection with their employment and only such time as is reasonably necessary for the processing of Union business will be consumed by such persons during working hours. The Union Committee Members or Stewards will first obtain the CorporationSupervisor’s permission before undertaking Union business. When such Union business has been completed, the employee will advise the Supervisor. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 7:05 In accordance with this understanding it is agreed that:
(a) each member of the Corporation said Union Committee shall receive his regular pay for all regularly scheduled work hours lost due to attendance at negotiating meetings with Representatives of the Employer up to but not make any including arbitration;
(b) a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the grievors and where applicable under this agreement, members of the Union Committee shall receive their regular pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending all regularly scheduled working hours lost due to servicing grievances or attendance at grievance meetings (including meetings of grievances Grievance Settlement Officers appointed under Section 45 of the Labour Relations Act) with Representatives of the Employer up to but not including arbitration.
7:06 The Union agrees to supply the Employer with the names of the Stewards and including Step 3the Union Committee members and will keep such list up to date at all times.
7:07 The Union committee and the Employer shall, upon the written request of either, arrange a meeting and meet to discuss any matters arising out of this Collective Agreement.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 Employer acknowledges the right of the to appoint or otherwise select the Union of up to three (3) employees. The Corporation Employer will recognize and deal with the Union Committee on any matter arising out of this Agreement, including the settlement of complaints and grievances, and will negotiate and deal with the Union Committee with respect to the negotiations for a renewal of any Union Committee with respect to the negotiations for a renewal of any Agreements. It is also agreed that separate meetings will be held for complaints or grievances and negotiations for a renewal of any Agreement. The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees on the basis of one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each five (25) employees in the Bargaining Unit. It shall be the duty of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist employees in presenting their grievance to the designated representatives in accordance with the Grievance
a) The Employer agrees to post on the bulletin board and Stewards.
4.2 forward to the Union at its London a of Department Heads the supervisors to whom each respective employee is directly responsible and to whom any grievance is to submitted in Step One of the Grievance procedure. The Union shall advise agrees to the Corporation Employer, in Writing promptly of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the authorized ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ after their respective appointment and the respective dates of appointment and any changes in such appointments. The Employer agrees that grievances may be processed during hours and that employees and Stewards will be afforded a reasonable time from their duties to process grievances as Stewards. It is agreed herein provided; the Employer agrees that the number of Stewards from a Branch grievances the first two steps shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than arranged so far as reasonably possible between nine a.m. and five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the Employer reserves the right at any time to have withdraw and terminate the assistance permission to process grievances during hours if at any time it in its sole discretion consider that this privilege is being abused or an amount 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 employeetime is being thereby consumed. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges and that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be required to their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 Employer and that in accordance with this understanding such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ not any other duties or Stewards at the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for employees’ work area or on the Employer’s time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3except as herein authorized.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to appoint or elect up to four (4) stewards, one (1) of whom will be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union may temporarily replace a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, if the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is off on holidays, sickness and the like. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ (or replacement) will normally present to the Company matters that are to be brought to the Company’s attention. Notwithstanding the above, any Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is authorized to present directly to the Company matters that require the Company’s attention, although it is understood that the Union grievances. shall operate through the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on matters to The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be supplied, on a monthly basis, with a list showing the names of part-time and student employees who have worked during the assistance of a representative from month. The Union shall the National Office Company of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office names of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order Shop Stewards before the Company shall be required to investigate or assist in negotiations of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to them. It is that 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 Shop Stewards have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have their regular duties work to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall and that if' it is necessary to service a grievance during hours, they will not leave their regular duties work without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, supervisor and such permission shall securing prior approval therefore which approval will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutieswork, they shall will report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 the supervisor. It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials the Company shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably pay for any time used by the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in order servicing grievances or in connection with Grievance during working hours where prior approval has been secured. If the Company, for its convenience or for production needs, shall schedule a meeting hereunder following the end of a shift, the Company agrees to deal with pay the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who is required to remain for the time spent in handling grievancesattendance at such meeting. Such compensation shall be at regular straight time rates and shall not be computed in determining overtime compensation. With prior approval of the supervisor, and attending meetings which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, it is agreed that an employee having a grievance shall have the right to discuss the same with Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for a reasonable length of grievances time during hours. The Employer will pay up to a maximum of three (3) days regular wages based on eight (8) hours of the bargaining unit member's regular non-overtime pay per day of negotiations or conciliation for a maximum of two (2) bargaining unit members attending negotiations or conciliation. In the event that the total employee base is greater than seventy-five bargaining unit members shall be added at a ratio of one and including Step 3one-quarter only at seventy-five (75) or more employees would the Union elect or appoint a third (3 ) bargaining unit member to participate.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 (a) The Corporation acknowledges Union may select, and the right Company shall recognize, a Bargaining Committee not to exceed seven (7) members, one of whom shall be the Plant Chairperson, to administer the affairs of the Union as they relate to appoint plant operation. The President, or otherwise select in the President’s absence, the Vice- President of the Local will be ex-officio member of the committee, if not elected thereto. Members of this committee shall be employees of the Company. In any event, where meetings are provided for under this collective agreement a maximum of four (4) Union representatives will be permitted to attend unless mutually agreed otherwise, except in the case of collective bargaining all members of the Bargaining Committee and the ex-officio will be present at the meetings. The Company will endeavor, when practical and not in conflict with operational requirements, to not transfer members of the Bargaining Committee outside of the areas they were elected to represent. This will be effective from the beginning of the notice period, as outlined in Article 27.02, until the ratification of a new Collective Agreement.
(b) The Chairperson of the Bargaining Committee shall be known as the Plant Chairperson. The Plant Chairperson shall be in plant on a full time basis for the purpose of administering the agreement in co-operation with the Bargaining Committee. The Plant Chairperson shall be allowed free access to and from the Company's operations in the performance of their duties. They shall first notify the Area Manager, or their delegate before proceeding into their area. The Plant Chairperson will be provided with an office and office facilities including a desk, chair, telephone and filing cabinet.
(c) The Co-chairperson of the Union Bargaining Committee or because of their unavailability, another designated representative of the Bargaining Committee shall substitute for the Plant Chairperson should the need arise. In any event, under no circumstances will the Company be responsible for paying more than one (1) person under this article.
(d) The Plant Chairperson or their delegate shall receive the rate of pay equal to the rate for the job classification which they held prior to being elected and will be paid the equivalent of forty (40) hours per week at straight time and shall maintain all benefits as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
(e) When the Plant Chairperson ceases to hold office, they shall be returned, consistent with their seniority to the classification and to the department in which they were employed at the time of their election.
(a) The Union agrees to furnish the Company with the names of the members of the above Committee, and of its duly elected officers and representatives appointed to perform any act in connection with the carrying out of this Agreement, and undertakes to notify promptly the Company of any change in the membership of the committees or of its officers or appointed representatives.
(b) The Company agrees to furnish the Union with the names of those of its Supervisory and Managerial Personnel with whom the Union may have dealings in connection with the administration of this agreement, and will notify the Union promptly of any changes thereto.
2.03 The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Department concerned and/or a member of the Bargaining Committee, whichever is actively involved at the appropriate step of the grievance procedure shall be permitted to leave their regular duties for a period of not more than thirty (30) minutes to investigate a grievance or
2.04 An accredited representative of the National Automobile, Aerospace and Transport and General Workers Union of Canada can be present at any meeting between the Bargaining Committee and the Management of the Company, at Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure. Not more than two (2) accredited representatives of the National Automobile, Aerospace and Transport and General Workers Union of Canada and not more than two (2) external advisors of the Company can be present at meetings between the Bargaining Committee and the Management of the Company held for the purpose of negotiating changes to the Agreement. Other external advisors to either the Company or the Union may be present at the aforementioned meetings by mutual agreement.
2.05 All meetings between the Union Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation Management of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch Company shall be held during regular working hours, except by mutual agreement. In scheduling such meetings, a reasonable increment of time shall be allotted to discuss the business on hand. No employee serving on one of the above Committees shall lose regular time for attendance at meetings with Management and such time shall be considered as part of their regular shift.
2.06 Each party shall notify the other of the officers at the respective levels to whom correspondence and contacts should be directed.
2.07 On the assignment of a newly hired employee to a department, the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may introduce their self to the employee. Provided this introduction is not lengthy, this shall not be construed as conducting Union business on Company time. The Negotiating Union will provide the Company with an up-to-date list of Shop Stewards, and shall keep the Company informed promptly of any changes thereto.
2.08 The Company and the Union agree to maintain the established Joint Workplace Safety, Health and Environment Committee in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, the code of Practice for the Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee, and the Provisions of the Manitoba Regulation 106/88R. The Union representation of this Committee shall consist be six (6) members. The Co- Chairperson of the Committee will not more be required to work on shifts other than five (5) employeesday shift. The Company will endeavor, when practical and not in conflict with operational requirements, to ensure that an elected Union committee representative is located in each elected area of the plant.
4.3 Employees 2.09 The Company agrees to allow members of the Joint Workplace Safety, Health and Environment Committee educational leave for a period of four (4) normal working days to a maximum of thirty two (32) hours per calendar year without loss of pay for the purposes of attending Workplace Safety, Health and Environment training seminars, programs or courses of instruction offered by the Workplace Safety and Health division, the Union, or approved by the Joint Workplace Safety, Health and Environment Committee.
2.10 The Joint Workplace Safety, Health and Environment Committee shall have meet once a month, or more frequently if mutually agreed upon by both Company and Union Co-Chairpersons.
2.11 The Joint Workplace Safety, Health and Environment Committee will recommend initiatives to ensure employees are aware of their right to refuse to perform work where the employee has reasonable grounds to believe and does believe that the particular work is dangerous to their safety and health or the safety and health of another worker or any other person in accordance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act as in effect on April 15, 1999.
2.12 The parties recognize the importance of confidentiality of employee health information;
(a) All employee health information shall be stored separately from other employee information;
(b) An employee has the right to have the assistance of access their health information on Company file including a representative from the National Office right to request that corrections be made if necessary or a notation of the Canadian Union of Public Employeesobjection to be included on the employee file.
2.13 The Joint Workplace Safety, who shall have access Health and Environment Committee may make recommendations to the Corporation's premises, on notification Company to;
(a) Evaluate substances used in the workplace to determine if less hazardous substances can be substituted,
(b) Use less hazardous substances in the office workplace in place of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a disputemore harmful substances.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action 2.14 At 11:00 a.m. on April 28th of each year, a minute of silence may be observed in the form workplace in memory of suspension workers killed or discharge has been imposed injured 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 a 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) with the employee if requestedjob.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from have a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist shop committee of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees two members who shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office be employees of the Canadian Union Corporation covered by this Agreement. Matters pertaining to the interpretation, application or administration of Public Employees, this Agreement may be discussed and adjusted by the Corporation and the Shop Committee who shall have access on request by either party meet once a month with a prepared agenda of matters to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head be discussed 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 employeeadjusted. The Corporation and the Shop Committee may upon request and by mutual consent meet more often than once a month for these purposes. The party requesting the meeting shall give reasonable notice thereof and the meeting will forward copies be scheduled by the Corporation so as to not unduly disrupt its business operations. The time spent by Shop Committee members in such meetings shall not be considered time worked but shall be paid for by the Corporation at their regular straight time hourly rate. Only Shop Committee members, a Business Representative and/or an International Officer of disciplinary letters the Union shall be present at such meetings with the Corporation. The Union may designate and the Corporation shall a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and not more than 2 Shop Stewards for such work areas as shall be agreed by the parties hereto to be reasonable and proper. The Corporation shall be kept informed of the name of each Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Subject to the Unionprovisions of Article a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be permitted the necessary time during working hours without loss of pay to perform the functions provided by Article hereof for the settlement of a grievance. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Shop Stewards have their regular work to perform as employees of the Committees Corporation and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons it is therefore agreed that they shall not leave their regular duties work to investigate or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business on the Corporation’s premises during working hours without receiving permission from their appropriate the prior consent of the Manager or his/her designateof the department concerned, and provided that such permission consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming Accordingly, the Corporation will pay Stewards at their regular duties, they straight time hourly rate of pay for regularly scheduled time spent in investigating and processing grievances. The Union shall report to their appropriate Manager appoint or his/her designate, elect and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such the formation of a negotiating committee, consisting of three employees for who will be members of the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3bargaining unit. This committee will represent the Union during contract talks with the Corporation.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5.01 For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union shall function and be recognized in the manner set out below.
5.02 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.
5.03 The Corporation acknowledges Union has the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect Stewards (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 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 Stewardsmembers 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.
4.2 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 hourly rates while attending to such matters during regular working hours. Where such matters are expected to last more than ten (10) minutes, the Employer reserves the right to direct that such matters be dealt with during breaks. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 advise be considered for time worked, but shall not be considered for overtime. The Employer and the Corporation 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 personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeesUnion.
4.3 Employees 5.07 Union representatives shall have the right to have visit at the assistance of a representative from location where Employees are working subject to the National Office policies, procedures, and regulations of the Canadian Union employer. Such visits shall not unduly disrupt the flow of Public Employees, who shall have access 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 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meetingEmployer, the Union and the employees. A Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting shall be entitled to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requestedattend such meetings.
4.5 The 5.09 There shall be no Union acknowledges activity during working hours on the Employer’s premises, except that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees necessary for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings processing of grievances up to and including Step 3the administration and enforcement of this Agreement.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 Section 3.1 The Corporation acknowledges Company agrees that, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Union shall 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 appoint select a Local Chairman and Committeemen to represent the Union and employees. There shall be no more than one (1) Committeeman for each location for each shift. An employee duly elected or otherwise select Committees 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 Stewardsshall continue to accrue seniority during such leave of absence.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Section 3.3 Employees shall have the right to have present grievances to the assistance Company and resolve them with or without the presence of a representative from Committeeman, Local Chairman or Union representative. However, any resolution of grievance between an individual employee who is not assisted by the National Office 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 or when issuing a Notice of Disciplinary Hearing as outlined in Addendum A, Section 7, the employee may request the presence of the Canadian Committeeman or Local Chairman. The conference will not proceed if such a request has been made without the Committeeman or Local Chairman being present.
Section 3.5 The Union shall furnish the Company with the names of Public Employeesthe local Committeemen and notify the Company in writing of any changes before such changes will be recognized.
Section 3.6 Local Committeemen shall request permission of their Supervisors and specify the purpose of their activity prior to engaging in the investigations of grievances or meeting with Management. Normally, who local Committeemen's investigations of grievances and all grievance processing shall have 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 work; provided they do not interfere with production or operations. Requests made under this Section will not be unnecessarily denied.
Section 3.7 It is understood that time spent in Union-related business, including time spent in processing and handling grievances, will not be compensated by the Company. 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 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 Corporationwork area, such officers or representatives must notify the location's premises, on notification General Supervisor 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 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatework area, and shall give not interrupt or interfere with operations, production, or any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absenceCompany rules.
4.6 It is clearly understood Section 3.9 The Company recognizes that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably such compensated service actually paid under Section 3.7 will be counted in order to deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees a forty (40) hour work week for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings purpose of grievances up to and including Step 3qualifying for overtime.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Union may select, and the right Company shall a Shop Committee not to exceed seven members and a Negotiating Committee not to exceed seven members, to ad- minister the affairs of the Union as they relate to appoint or otherwise select Plant Operation. Members of these Committees and Stewardsshall be employees of the Company.
4.2 (a) The Union agrees to furnish the Company with the names of the members of the above Committees, and of its duly elected officers and representatives appointed to perform any act in connection with the carrying out of this Agreement, and under- takes to notify promptly the Company of any change in the membership of the committees or of its officers or appointed representatives. The Company agrees to furnish the Union with the names of those of its Supervisory and Managerial Personnel with whom the Union may have dealings in connection with the ad- ministration of this agreement, and will notify the Union pro- mptly of any changes thereto. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the department concerned and/or a member of the Shop Committee, and/or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, whichever is actively involved at the appropriate step of the grievance pro- cedure shall be permitted to leave their regularduties for a period of not more than thirty minutes to investigate a grievance or talk to an employee who considers he has grounds for a grievance. On occasion, when a grievance requires more time for investigation, the time limit stipulated above may be extended by the Director, Human Resources or his delegate, who may also permit the involve- ment of Union officials other than those listed, or the investigation of any grievance by more than two union officials at a time. In all cases, any union official concerned shall advise the Corporation ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the personnel serving department where he is employed, prior to leaving his duties for the purpose of investigating a grievance, and on these Committees returning to his duties, and as Stewardsshall notify the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of any department he may visit. It is agreed that An accredited representative of the number Canadian Association of Stewards from a Branch shall Industrial, Mechanical, and Allied Workers can be present at any meeting between the Shop Committee and the Management of the Company, at Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure. Not more than two accredited representatives of the Canadian Association of In- Mechanical, and Allied Workers and not more than two external advisors of the Company can be present at meetings bet- ween the Negotiating Committee and the Management of the Com- pany for the purpose of negotiating changes to the Agreement. Other external advisors to either the Company or the Union may be present at the aforementioned meetings by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have All meetings between the right to have Union Committees and the assistance of a representative from the National Office Management of the Canadian Union Company shall be held during regular work- ing hours, except by mutual agreement. In scheduling such meetings, a reasonable increment of Public Employees, who time shall have access be allotted to discuss the Corporation's premises, business on notification to the office hand/No employee serving on one 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 above Committees shall lose regular time for attendance at meetings with Management and such time shall beconsidered as part of his regular shift. Each party shall notify the other of the officers at the respec- tive levels to whom correspondence and contacts should be directed. On the assignment of a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the newly hired employee does not wish representation during the meetingto a depart- ment, the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may introduce himself to the employee. Pro- vided this introduction is not lengthy, this shall not be construed asconducting Union representative may remain on hand during businesson Companytime. The Union will provide the Company with an up-to-date list of Shop Stewards, and after shall keep the meeting Company informed promptly of any changes thereto. The Company and the Union agree to discuss maintain the issue(s) established Workplace Safety and Health Committee in accordance with the employee if requested.
4.5 Workplace Safety and Health Act, the code of Practice for the Workplace Safety and Health Committee, and the Provisions of the Manitoba Regulation The Union acknowledges that Stewards, representation of this Committee be six members. The Company agrees to allow members of the Committees Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee educational leave for a period of two normal working days to a maximum of sixteen hours per calendar year without loss of pay for the purposes of at- tending Workplace Safety and Health training seminars, programs or courses of instruction offered by the Workplace Safety and Health division, the Union, or approved by Workplace Safety and Health Committee. The Joint Workplace Health Safety Committee shall meet once a month, or more frequently if mutually agreed upon by both Company and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absenceCo-Chairpersons.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Union Committee will be made up of: Plant Chairman and five shift Committeemen and one shift committeeman. Zones to be represented Designated Plant Committeemen will work on the right dayshift, who will work on the second shift and a shift a Committeeman who will work on the shift and be afforded time off as may be required up to a maximum of hours per shift, for the performance of Union duties. On the second shift the Union shall designate a Plant ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the event there are more than one hundred employees. One skilled trades em- ,, will be designated on each of the Union second and third shifts for the sole purpose of representing the skilled trades employees on these shifts. The Company will a Committeeman on the shift who will be assigned to appoint or a department but will represent all workers on that shift. All plant Stewards shall function except as otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 provided for in Art. Sec. If a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is unable to resolve the problem with the appropriate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ the matter will be referred to the 1 shift Committeeman who will, if necessary, proceed with the grievance through the grievance procedure. The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Shop Bargaining Committee shall consist of the Plant Chairman, and all Plant Committeemen with the exception of the clean-up crew committee- The Plant Grievance Committee will consist of the Plant Chairman and four day shift Committeemen. The Skilled Tradescommitteeman, Second Shift Committee man, and/or the Union Safety Representative may be called to discuss issues that pertain to their areas of representation. When a Committeeman is absent a Zone ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will act as the Committeeman’s alternate and assume the functions of both duties. In the event the Zone ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is acting Committee man beyond four consecutive hours, the Zone Stewards function may be assumed by an Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, as designated by the union, excepting that in the case where the Committeeman’s absence is due to a vacation of one(l) week or more the Zone ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may then be replaced by the Alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ immediately. The Union will inform the Company in writing of the identity of the Committeemen and Stewards; and the department or group of departments and shifts which each represents. The Union will providethe Managerof Human Resources or his designee with an updated list of Committeemen and Stewards every six months. This list will also designate the departments, and shifts N o one shall be eligible to serve as a Union Committeeman, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or shop bargaining Committeeman unless he is an employee of the Company nor until his name has been placed on the Plant Wide seniority list. The Companywill and negotiate with said Com- mitteemen, Stewards, and Committee with respect to the adjustment of grievances as provided . in the following Article. When there is an increase or decrease of working force, the be increased or decreased by mutual consent. The Company will provide prior written notifi- cation to the Chairperson of newly appointed Plant Supervisors and the department(s) supervise. Committeemen and designated Local Union officers shall be permitted to leave the Plant on Union business during working hours upon request, provided they obtain standard gate passes from their Supervisors before they leave the Plant. It is understood that this time is not to be paid for by the Company. In addition, upon written request of the Local Union given to the Plant Human Resources Manager or designated as far in advance as possible but in no event later than the day prior to the requested absence, this Section shall be applicable to designated employee members of special Local Union Committees, provided that not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees twelve of such employees shall have the right be permitted to have the assistance of a representative be absent from the National Office Plant under this section at the same time and further provided that the notice shall specify the duration of the Canadian Union of Public Employeesabsence, 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission which shall not be unreasonably withheldless than the first half or the second half of the employee’s shift. When resuming their regular dutiesThe Local Union Election Com- mittee will be excused upon request under the same terms applicable to special Local Union Committees and members of such Election Committee will be included in determining the fifteen employee limit which is in effect when the Election Committee must be excused. Time spent by Union representatives in ne- gotiating labour contracts with Management, they attending meetings with Management or otherwise carrying on/ the duties of as agreed to parties, be records, excepting that those given leave of absence to perform duties as International representatives shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which not receive attendance credits for vacation eligibility during such absence. No Local Union Committeeman the Local Union Executive Board may be requested with respect appointed to their absenceany position outside the bargaining unit until at least six months after the expiration of his term of office, without the consent of the Local Union.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 Section 3.1 The Corporation acknowledges Company agrees that, subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Union shall 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 appoint select a Local Chairman and Committeemen to represent the Union and employees. There shall be no more than one (1) Committeeman for each location for each shift. An employee duly elected or otherwise select Committees 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 Stewardsshall continue to accrue seniority during such leave of absence.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Section 3.3 Employees shall have the right to have present grievances to the assistance Company and resolve them with or without the presence of a representative from Committeeman, Local Chairman or Union representative. However, any resolution of grievance between an individual employee who is not assisted by the National Office 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 Canadian Committeeman or Local Chairman. The conference will not proceed if such a request has been made without the Committeeman or Local Chairman being present.
Section 3.5 The Union shall furnish the Company with the names of Public Employeesthe local Committeemen and notify the Company in writing of any changes before such changes will be recognized.
Section 3.6 Local Committeemen shall request permission of their Supervisors and specify the purpose of their activity prior to engaging in the investigations of grievances or meeting with Management. Normally, who local Committeemen's investigations of grievances and all grievance processing shall have 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 work; provided they do not interfere with production or operations. Requests made under this Section will not be unnecessarily denied.
Section 3.7 It is understood that time spent in Union-related business, including time spent in processing and handling grievances, will not be compensated by the Company. 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 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 Corporationwork area, such officers or representatives must notify the location's premises, on notification 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 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatework area, and shall give not interrupt or interfere with operations, production, or any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absenceCompany rules.
4.6 It is clearly understood Section 3.9 The Company recognizes that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably such compensated service actually paid under Section 3.7 will be counted in order to deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees a forty (40) hour work week for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings purpose of grievances up to and including Step 3qualifying for overtime.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 6.01 The Corporation acknowledges Union may designate and the right Company will recognize a suitable number of representatives, such number not to exceed Five (5) and a Grievance Committee of not more than Two (2) members, who shall be the Unit Chairperson and the Unit Griever. The Unit Chairperson shall be on Dayshift. The Unit Chairperson will receive a Section Leader rate of pay. No one shall be eligible to serve as ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Grievance Committee person unless he or she is an employee of the Company, nor until his or her name has been placed on the seniority list. The Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees will inform the Company in writing of the identity of such Officers (Grievance Committee) and Stewards.
4.2 6.02 The Union shall advise union will have the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed right to appoint temporary union stewards to shifts that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementdo not have union representation. The Negotiating union will also remove such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ when representation returns to the shift. The union will attempt to appoint a trained or experienced ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the above situation. A temporary ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not receive union leave for training
6.03 The Company shall discuss with said ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Grievance Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees and endeavour to settle grievances as provided in the following article, but either party shall have the right to have call in an International Union representative or designate to assist in settlement of any grievance or dispute.
6.04 When there is an increase or decrease of working force the assistance number of Stewards may be increased or decreased by mutual consent.
6.05 The Company will inform the Union in writing of changes of Team Leaders.
6.06 Laid off employees desiring to enter the plant for the purposes of discussing matters pertaining to employment, Health Benefits, Pension, etc will see the Human Resources Representative. If the matter is not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction and if he desires to discuss it with a union representative, arrangements will be made by the Human Resources Representative to contact the proper union representative from who will be permitted to come and discuss the National Office matter with the employee. Time off the job by such Union representative will be paid for. Any abuse of this arrangement will be considered justification of its cancellation.
6.07 For the use of the Canadian Union the Company will erect and maintain a suitable number of Public Employeesbulletin boards throughout the plant. The locations of the same, who as well as their number and size, shall have be mutually determined. Such boards may be used for the purpose of disseminating information concerning meetings, elections, posting drop day requests, social events, and other affairs of general interest. Under no circumstances may they be used for advertising, for political matter, for distributing pamphlets or circulars or for propaganda of any sort. No matter shall be posted until it has been submitted to and approved by the Plant Manager or some person designated by him for that purpose.
6.08 The Company agrees to provide an office for the use of the unit chair and grievance chair at their discretion with the approval of company management and time to be agreed upon. The office will include basic furnishings, access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head internet and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a disputeprinter.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 1. The Union shall advise elect or appoint, and the Corporation 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 personnel serving on these Committees chairperson and as Stewardsone of whom will be vice-chairperson. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch The committee people shall be by mutual agreementemployed on the day shift.
2. The Negotiating Committee Company shall consist of not more also recognize a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who will be elected or appointed by the Union and work 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.
4.3 Employees 3. The Union will 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 have not be asked to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or member of the right to have the assistance of a representative Grievance Committee until such notification 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 disputehas been received.
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 employee4. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees committee persons and Union Officers stewards have their regular duties as employees to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such and that such persons shall will not leave their regular duties without receiving first obtaining permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and 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. When resuming In any event, no such Union representative shall be detained any longer than thirty (30) minutes to perform their regular union representation duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards 5. The Company shall schedule a meeting, date and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for time within the time spent 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.
(a) The plant committee referred to in handling grievancesSection 1, shall head the seniority list during their term of office for layoff and attending meetings of grievances up recall purposes only.
(b) 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 including Step 3Statutory Holidays.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union Employer agrees to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating an Executive Committee shall consist consisting of not more than five (5) employees.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, six elected members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf members covered by this Agreement, for the purposes of the Corporationnegotiation and administration of this Agreement. Such persons This committee will also serve as the Union Management Committee and consist of the following union positions, President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Secretary Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The aforementioned committee shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission 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 when dealing with the Employer. The Employer agrees to nine stewards including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the purpose of assisting members in presenting grievances to the Employer as set forth in this Agreement., These stewards, who will be elected or appointed from their appropriate Manager or amongst the members in the bargaining unit, will each represent a segment of the bargaining unit as listed in Appendix It is understood and agreed that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has his/her designateregular duties as an employee to perform and that if it is necessary to investigate a grievance or attend a grievance hearing during working hours, and such the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will not leave his/her work without first obtaining the permission of his/her Supervisor which shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report again to his/her Supervisor at the time of his/her return to work. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the 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 I. 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: . Director of Employee Relations . Senior Director Housing and Food Services . Director, Food Services . Manager, Cash outlets . Food and Beverage Manager, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ • Manager, Residences . President . Vice-President . Recording Secretary . Secretary/Treasurer . Sergeant-at-Arms . Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ The Employer will inform the Union/Management Committee of major amendments to the rules and regulations in Article 1 whenever possible, prior to their appropriate Manager implementation. It may be desirable to request persons other than those listed under 2 above to attend for specific discussions. Provided the University agrees to the attendance of a member of the 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 working days prior to the meeting. The University will provide secretarial service and minutes will be produced and distributed to all members within two weeks of each meeting. The President of the Local or his/her designatedesignate will be allowed up to five hours per week to perform union business during working hours. This should be scheduled in advance with his/her Supervisor, whenever possible, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may always recorded daily. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Local or his/her designate will be requested with respect allowed up to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards five hours per week to perform union business during working hours. This will cover such areas as looking complaints and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, attending to the safety duties of his/her stewards etc. This should be scheduled in advance with his/her Supervisor, whenever possible and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3always recorded daily.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 (a) The Corporation acknowledges Union may appoint and the right University shall recognize two (2) Committee persons, one of whom is the Plant Chairperson, one of whom is the Lead ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who shall act in place of the aforementioned Committee persons. Only two of these members can be absent from the workplace at one time with the exception of contract negotiations at which time a maximum of three (3) representatives is acceptable. In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this collective agreement, each member of the negotiating committee shall be entitled to two (2) full days off, paid by the Employer, to prepare and finalize bargaining proposals.”
(b) In the period of six (6) months prior to the termination of this collective agreement, the Union may hold a proposal meeting not to exceed two (2) hours for the purpose of reviewing formal proposals with the Bargaining Unit before negotiations. Once a date and time is agreed by the Employer, this meeting may be held during normal working hours provided there is no interference to departmental operations or additional costs/penalty incurred by the Employer.
4:02 The duties of the Committee persons shall in no way conflict with their duties as employees of the University.
4:03 The Union will inform the Employee Relations Manager in writing, of the names of the Committee persons and of any change in the names of such Committee persons.
4:04 The Employer shall grant reasonable time to a Committee person for the adjustment of grievances without loss of pay. The Committee person shall notify their supervisor when leaving their job to adjust a grievance and upon their return to work.
4:05 The Employer agrees to discuss and deal with the Committee hereinafter referred to in connection with any matters which may properly arise from the provisions of this Agreement during the term hereof for the purpose of adjusting all grievances and complaints including those arising directly between the Employer and the Union as such. Committee persons attending such meetings during their working hours shall suffer no loss of pay and provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. For any other meeting, the union representative will provide their supervisor as much notice as possible. Such requests will not be unreasonably denied.
4:06 Members of the Negotiating Committee of the Union established to appoint conduct negotiations for a renewal of the within Collective Agreement, when acting in such capacity, will not suffer any loss of pay if negotiations are conducted during working hours, but nothing herein shall be construed as an agreement by the Employer to pay members of such Committee for negotiating during a strike or otherwise select Committees and Stewardsduring any other work stoppage. In no event, will members of the Union Negotiating Committee be paid more than their normally scheduled hours of work during any one (1) regular scheduled work day.
4.2 4:07 The Employer agrees that an employee shall have the option of having their Chairperson and/or Committee Person present whenever they are disciplined or discharged. Notwithstanding this requirement the Union shall advise clearly understands, recognizes and agrees that it may on certain occasions be necessary for the Corporation Employer to discipline and/or discharge an employee without the Chairperson and/or Committee Person present. If no Chairperson and/or Committee Person is available when a discharge or suspension is contemplated the Employer will make a reasonable attempt to contact a Union Representative. There will be no entitlement to any pay of any kind for this call-in. If such action is taken on certain occasions, the Employer agrees to review the action with the employee and their Chairperson and/or Committee Person within a forty-eight (48) hour period following the initial action. Such forty-eight (48) hour period may be extended by mutual agreement of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. parties.
4:08 It is agreed that the number Chairperson of Stewards from a Branch Unifor Local 2458 Operating Engineers unit shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five allowed twelve (512) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employeeshours in each calendar month with pay, 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings purposes of grievances up conducting Union business. These hours can be transferable to and including Step 3committee persons.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from Employer will a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have six employees who are in the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office employ of the Canadian Union Employer for the purpose of Public Employeesrenegotiating this Collective Agreement. The Alliance shall notify the Employer, who shall have access to the Corporation's premisesin writing, on notification to the office of the Department Head names of its officers 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees Negotiating Committee as they are from time to time selected and Union Officers the Employer shall not be required to any such or committee member until it has been so notified. .. Alliance officers and committee members have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the CorporationEmployer. Such persons Therefore, an officer or committee member shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such duties nor interrupt the performance of the duties of any other employee in order to deal with any grievance or other Alliance business with the Employer without first obtaining the permission of his/her Principal. The permission of the Principal shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutiesIn the event that an Alliance or committee member is not released from duty to attend a meeting with the Employer, they such meeting will be rescheduled to a mutually satisfactory time. Collective Agreement between and September to August A Joint Relations Committee shall report be established for the purpose of discussing matters of concern to their appropriate Manager or his/her designateeither party, including workload, and to make recommendations regarding these matters. The Committee shall give any reasonable explanation which be composed of three members from the Alliance and three members from the School, including a representative of the Board. The chairmanship shall be rotated at each meeting. The Committee shall meet as required but at least four times during the academic year. After each meeting the Committee will write either a) a report on progress and/or decisions or a recommendation for action. Administrative assistance shall be made available by the School. Reports containing recommendations shall be submitted to the Head of School, the Board and the Alliance during each term. Where the Committee cannot reach a consensus, the representatives from each party may submit a separate report. In the event of an impasse, either party may request that the Committee be requested chaired by an independent chairperson who shall attempt to facilitate consensus, but shall have no power to make a binding decision. The costs of the chairperson shall be borne equally by the parties. The chairperson shall be or as otherwise agreed upon between the parties from time to time provided that, if the chairperson is unavailable or otherwise unwilling to act, the parties shall agree upon another chairperson and, in the event of disagreement, shall agree to request the assistance of one of the persons specified in Article The President of the Alliance shall be provided with respect up to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials release time provided the President’s work schedule permits it. The Alliance shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with reimburse the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees School for the time spent in handling grievances, amount of the Teacher’s compensation (including benefits and attending meetings of grievances up registered retirement savings plan contributions) proportional to and including Step 3the release time. The Alliance shall be provided with an office on the school premises to conduct its affairs.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 There shall be a maximum of nine stewards on the Stewards' Committee. At least two stewards shall be selected from each zone in the bargaining unit as defined in Schedule of this Agreement. However, there shall not be more than one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ one workplace. The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 Employer will as stewards only employees who have acquired at least one year's service under this Agreement. The Union shall advise notify the Corporation Employer in writing of the personnel serving names of such stewards at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to any such stewards until it has been notified. . The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Stewards' Committee shall investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. The Employer will a Negotiating Committee comprised of a bargaining unit, he/she shall be deemed the Unit Chairperson. If the President is not part of the bargaining unit, he/she shall be entitled to be on these Committees and the Negotiating Committee as Stewardsan additional member, with lost wages to be paid for by the Union. It is further agreed that there shall not be more than one member of the number of Stewards Negotiating Committee from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. each Maintenance Shop, nor more than two maintenance employees on the Negotiating Committee." The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office meet with representatives of the Canadian Employer in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement with a view to negotiating the renewal of this Agreement. The Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to notify the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office Employer in writing of the Department Head names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and Director, Human Resource Services, the Employer shall not be required to such employees until it has been notified. The Employer shall notify the Union in order writing of the names of the members of the Employer's Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee representative shall leave his/her work to investigate or assist in negotiations of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice process any grievances or 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 a 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) negotiate with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members Employer without the prior consent of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designatesupervisor, and such permission as the case may be, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committee representative who wishes to enter any school must report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, presence to the school office and shall give indicate the purpose of his/her visit together with the name of any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect person to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from whom wishes to communicate. The Employer will pay the stewards or committee representatives at their regular duties unreasonably straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in order to deal with investigating or processing grievances or in negotiating the grievances renewal of employees or with other Union business and that this Agreement, provided that, in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall opinion of the Employer, the amount of time so spent is not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.unreasonable. 5ARTICLE
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Board agrees recognize a committee of not more than five persons (as ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇) appointed or selected by the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining who have completed their probationary period for the purpose of assisting in presenting grievances as outlined in Article 7; or making representations matters arising under this Agreement. It is understood, however, that the Board shall not required meet with more than three members of the committee at one time. The Board agrees to recognize a Management Committee which shall consist of not more than four employees appointed or selected the Union from amongst employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period, and four representatives of the Board. The purpose of the Labour-Management Committee shall be meet once each month on some mutually agreeable date discuss matters of mutual interest. Whenever possible, agendas of matters for discussion shall be exchanged seven days before each meeting of the Committee. The Chair will alternate between management and the Union. The Board agrees to give a minimum of days notice to, and openly discuss with, the Union representatives through the Labour-Management Committee, any substantial reorganization or changes, including arising from technological change and outsourcing, to the Library system which might have a direct impact upon employees. The Union will be provided in advance with such information as may he required to meaningfully discuss matters which come before the Committee. The Board further recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The a Negotiating Committee of not more than employees appointed or selected by the Union shall advise from amongst employees in the Corporation bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period. This Committee will be for the purpose of the personnel serving on these Committees and conducting negotiations as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. contemplated in Article The Negotiating Committee shall consist be granted three (3) days off duty with pay for the purpose of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees preparing proposals for negotiations with the Board. The parties shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office notify one another in writing, of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office names of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate persons selected 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 appointed in accordance with this understanding Articles and on an annual basis by the Corporation second week in January, and thereafter as changes occur. The Board shall not make enter into any pay deduction from such employees agreement with any employee which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Agreement. Classification Review Committee shall consist of three management and three Union representatives for the purpose of reviewing positions being proposed to be excluded from or included in the Bargaining Unit. The Committee shall operate in accordance with the related Terms of Reference. Job Evaluation Committee shall consist of up to three management representatives and up three Union representatives for the purpose of evaluating new or revised jobs. Meetings shall be at the call of either party, and an agenda shall be submitted to the other party by the party calling meeting. Health and Safety Committee the Joint Health and Safety Committee shall consist of three Union and three management representatives for the purpose of performing duties prescribed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Pay for time spent in handling grievancesUnion representatives related the Committees above shall be paid for the employer consistent with the established practice: for Labour-Management, Job Evaluation, and attending meetings Classification Review, pay shall be for meeting time with management; for Negotiating. pay shall be for meeting time with management plus the three days per representative noted; for Grievance and Health and Safety, pay shall be for meeting time with management and reasonable investigation time related to the business of grievances up to and including Step 3the Committees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 5:01 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees an Office/Bargaining Committee composed of One (1) Chairperson and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise a minimum of two (2) committee persons. When there is a change in the Corporation size of the personnel serving on these Committees working force, the number of Office/Bargaining committeepersons may be adjusted by mutual consent. 01/09/2009 2:49:03 PM
5:02 It is understood and as Stewardsagreed that the chairperson/committeeperson(s) shall have their regular duties to perform. Any committeeperson, with the approval of his/her supervisor, when he/she is available, shall be permitted during his/her regular hours to leave his/her regular duties, without loss of pay, for a reasonable length of time to conduct Union business within his/her jurisdiction. It is also understood and agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall supervisor's approval will not be arbitrarily withheld. When attending to union business, it is understood and agreed that the chairperson may inform his/her supervisor. Time spent by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of the Chairperson conducting Union business will not more than five exceed four (54) employeeshours daily.
4.3 Employees shall have 5:03 In circumstances where a committeeperson's supervisor is not available per Section 5:02, the right committeeperson will leave written notification on his/her supervisor’s or designate’s desk, as to have where he/she may be contacted.
5:04 When the assistance Union Chairperson or Committeeperson intends to leave the Company facility to attend Union business they will notify his/her Supervisor, or in the Supervisor’s absence, the Supervisor’s designate, of a representative such intention, with as much advance notice as possible. Authorization to debit the Local will be provided to the Company prior to leaving the premises. Such notification will contain the following information:
(a) The general nature of the Union business to be attended to, (e.g. collective agreement administration, grievance(s) review, arbitration preparation);
(b) The time of departure from the National Office of Company facility and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access to estimated time 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 committeeperson 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 a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed gone. If the employee does not wish representation during the meetinginitial estimate is to be exceeded, the Union representative may remain on hand during and after the meeting committeeperson agrees to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members provide notice of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties revised estimation, as soon as possible, to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager supervisor or his/her designate;
(c) The location outside the facility that the committeeperson will be going to.
5:05 A Committeeperson, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutieswhen on Union business, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or will notify the supervisor concerned, if he/she is available, when entering a department other than his/her designateown.
5:06 The Company shall provide steady day work for the Union Committee Members.
5:07 The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of committeepersons and local Union officers, and shall give any reasonable explanation which to keep such list up to date at all times
5:08 The National Representative of the Union and/or additional representation may be requested with respect to their absencepresent and participate in meetings between the Office Committee and the Company.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order 5:09 The Company agrees to deal provide the Chairperson with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3an office appropriately situated.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Memorandum of Agreement
Representation. 4.1 8.01 The Corporation Board agrees that it will deal solely with the duly authorized agents of the Local in all matters pertaining to the administration and interpretation of the Agreement. In order that this may be carried out, the Local will supply the Board with the names of its officials and committee members. Similarly, the Board will supply the Local with a list of personnel authorized to deal with the Local.
8.02 All correspondence between the Parties arising out of this Agreement shall pass to and from the Director of Education or designate, and to and from the President of the Local or designate.
8.03 In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Board acknowledges the right of the Union Local to appoint or otherwise select Committees elect representatives whose duties shall be to assist any member of the bargaining unit in preparing and Stewardspresenting in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. These representatives shall take no time from their employment with the Board to carry out these duties without prior written authorization of the Superintendent of Business and Human Resources or designate. The Local shall reimburse the Board for any time taken for authorized Local activities.
4.2 8.04 Unless otherwise agreed, all negotiation meetings shall take place outside normal school hours. Should negotiations take place during the school day, the Board shall release up to three (3) members of the Local negotiation committee with no loss of salary, benefits, experience or any other provision in the collective agreement and at no cost to the Local.
8.05 Subject to application for the use of a school facility in accordance with Board Policy governing the use of Board Facilities, the Local shall be allowed to carry out Union business on the Board’s premises outside of normal school hours.
8.06 The Board recognizes that occasionally it may be necessary for executive officers of the Union Local to be absent from their duties in order to attend to union matters. Leave, without loss of salary or deduction of sick leave credits, up to a maximum of sixty (60) days in any school year or alternately up to a maximum of forty (40) days in any school year that the President takes leave pursuant to Article 8.07, shall be granted to executive officers of the Union following a written request from the Union concerned. The Union shall advise reimburse the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeesBoard for any casual coverage costs incurred.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 7.01 The Corporation acknowledges members of this bargaining unit will be represented by the right appropriate union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and StewardsCollective Agreement covering the full-time bargaining unit.
4.2 7.02 The Employer will recognize one employee from this bargaining unit as an additional member of the Negotiating Committee appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Collective Agreement covering the full-time bargaining unit.
7.03 The Union shall advise notify the Corporation Employer in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the Stewards and the members of the Negotiating Committee as Stewards. It is agreed that they are from time to time selected and the number Employer shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member until it has been so notified.
7.04 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member shall have successfully completed the probationary period.
7.05 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member shall not leave his regular duties in order to deal with any grievance or other Union business with the Employer without first obtaining the permission of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementhis Department Head and the Department Head of any employee to whom he wishes to speak. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 permission 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
7.06 The Union Negotiating Committee as provided for in this Article and the Union Grievance Committee as provided for in Article 10, Step 2, may have the assistance of the Union's National Representative at any meetings held with the Employer pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement.
7.07 The Employer agrees to acquaint a new employee in the bargaining unit with the fact that a Union Agreement is in effect and with the terms of the Union Security clause in the Agreement. When resuming their regular duties, they Each new employee shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, be given a copy of the Collective Agreement and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect introduced to their absencea ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
4.6 It is clearly understood 7.08 The Employer agrees that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member will suffer no loss of basic pay as a result of regularly scheduled time lost in order handling grievances or to deal meet with the grievances Employer as provided for in this Article and in Article 10. The Employer reserves the right to discontinue payments to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committee member under this provision should the privileges extended hereby, in the opinion of employees or with other the Employer, be abused. In such event, the Employer will notify the Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation prior to taking any such action.
7.09 The Employer will recognize a Labour-Management Co-operation Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees, one of whom shall not make any pay deduction from such employees be a part-time employee, for the time spent in handling grievances, purpose of meeting with not more than three (3) representatives of the Employer to maintain communications between the parties and attending meetings to discuss matters of grievances up to mutual concern. This Committee will meet quarterly at a mutually agreeable time. The Union and including Step 3the Employer will exchange agendas of matters for discussion seven (7) calendar days before the date scheduled for the meeting of this Committee.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 6.01 The Corporation acknowledges Employer agrees to recognize a union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in governing the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees contract and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed present any grievances that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementmay arise. The Negotiating Committee ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall consist obtain the permission of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have their manager before leaving their work for the right to have the assistance purpose 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 a 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) dealing with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporationunion issues. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their Such duties shall be paid at the regular dutiesrate of pay. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be assisted by the Business Representative of the Union. The number of union stewards may be increased to two (2) and preference will be given to ensure a person who self-identifies as indigenous is included if an indigenous bargaining unit member is available and interested in participating.
6.02 The bargaining unit will be represented by a Bargaining Committee consisting of not more than two (2) employees of the Employer, they and preference will be given to ensure a person who self-identifies as indigenous, and the Union’s representatives. If no indigenous bargaining unit member is available and interested in participating in negotiations, this Article cannot be used to postpone or abandon negotiations. Such employees shall report to their appropriate Manager or be paid his/her designateregular wage during negotiations. Only two (2) employees can be out of the office at one time. The Employer will recognize as members of the Bargaining Committee, employees who have successfully completed their probationary period under this agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the name(s) of the member the Bargaining Committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been notified.
6.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) and member(s) of the Bargaining Committee. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of any changes in the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) or member(s) of the Bargaining Committee.
6.04 Union Committees shall perform the functions herein provided in such a manner as to promote good order and office discipline, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to the least possible interference with the regular duties of their absenceemployment.
4.6 It 6.05 Taking into account the needs and efficiencies of the business, written request for Union leave without pay to attend Union training will be considered by the Employer, provided ten (10) working days’ notice is clearly understood that Stewards given. Approval of this leave will not exceed ten (10) days at any one time and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties be unreasonably denied. Any approved leave will not be considered a break in order to deal with service. For continuity, the grievances of employees or with other employer will pay all lost time wages and benefit entitlements and will then invoice the Union business and that in accordance with for all lost wages under this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3article.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from Employer will a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have six employees who are in the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office employ of the Canadian Union Employer for the purpose of Public Employeesrenegotiating this Collective Agreement. The Alliance shall notify the Employer, who shall have access to the Corporation's premisesin writing, on notification to the office of the Department Head names of its officers 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees Negotiating Committee as they are from time to time selected and Union Officers the Employer shall not be required to any such officer or committee member until it has been so notified. Alliance officers and committee members have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the CorporationEmployer. Such persons Therefore, an officer or committee member shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such duties nor interrupt the performance of the duties of any other employee in order to deal with any grievance or other Alliance business with the Employer without first obtaining the permission of his/her Principal. The permission of the Principal shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutiesIn the event that an Alliance officer or committee member is not released from duty to attend a meeting with the Employer, they such meeting will be rescheduled to a mutually satisfactory time. Collective Agreement between September to August A Joint Relations Committee shall report be established for the purpose of discussing matters of concern to their appropriate Manager or his/her designateeither party, including workload, and to make recommendations regarding these matters. The Committee shall give any reasonable explanation which be composed of three members from the Alliance and three members from the School, including a representative of the Board. The chairmanship shall be rotated at each meeting. The Committee shall meet as required but at least four times during the academic year. After each meeting the Committee will write either a) a report on progress and/or decisions or a recommendation for action. Administrative assistance shall be made available by the School. Reports containing recommendations shall be submitted to the Head of School, the Board and the Alliance during each term. Where the Committee cannot reach a consensus, the representatives from each party may submit a separate report. In the event of an impasse, either party may request that the Committee be requested with respect chaired by an independent chairperson who shall attempt to their absence.
4.6 It facilitate consensus, but shall have no power to make a binding decision. The costs of the chairperson shall be borne equally by the parties. The chairperson shall be or as otherwise agreed upon between the parties from time to time provided that, if the chairperson is clearly understood that Stewards unavailable or otherwise unwilling to act, the parties shall agree upon another chairperson and, in the event of disagreement, shall agree to request the assistance of one of the persons specified in Article Joint Committees composed of teacher representatives of the respective branches Infant School, and other Union Officials Hall) and the School’s administration shall not absent themselves from their meet on a regular duties unreasonably in order basis to deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees consider timetabling issues for the time spent following year. These committees will submit their recommendations to the Head’s Council. The School will consider in handling grievancesgood faith the recommendations of the Committees. The School will submit a written response to the recommendations and where the recommendations are not agreed to by the Head’s Council, will provide the reasons for their response. A joint committee composed of teacher representatives of all branches, parent representatives and attending meetings representatives of grievances the School’s administration shall meet on a regular basis to consider issues regarding the School calendar for the following year and submit their recommendations to the Head’s Council. The School will consider in good faith the recommendations of the Committee. The School will submit a written response to the recommendations and where the recommendations are not agreed to by the Head’s Council, will provide the reasons for their response. The President of the Alliance shall be provided with up to release time provided the President’s work schedule permits it. The Alliance shall reimburse the School for the amount of the Teacher’s compensation (including benefits and including Step 3registered retirement savings plan contributions) proportional to the release time. The Alliance shall be provided with an office on the school premises to conduct its affairs.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges Employer will a Plant Com- mittee of three members, one of whom shall act as Plant Committee Chairperson and be selected by the right membership of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees from among the employees, for the purpose of han- dling and Stewards.
4.2 settling grievances. One Committeeperson shall be selected from em- ployees in the Plastics/Finishing Departments. One Committeeperson shall be selected from the employees in the Department. One Committeeperson shall be selected from employees in the Tech- nical Services Department. The Union shall advise notify the Corporation Employer in writing of the personnel serving names of such 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 Employer will one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each unrepresented shift. Such Stewards will be selected from among the employees on these Committees unrepresented shifts and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreementwill have at least one year’s seniority. The Negotiating 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. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Committeeperson or the Plant Committee shall consist investigate and process grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure set out in this Agreement. At any further negotiations for the renewal of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees this Agreement, the bargaining unit will be repre- sented by the Plant Committee as defined in Article the Union’s National Representa- tive and/or the President of Local No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Committeeperson 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 leave his work 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 process any grievance 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 a 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) negotiate with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that StewardsEmployer with- out the prior consent of his supervisor, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission 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. When resuming The Employer will pay Stewards and Committeepersons at their regular dutiesstraight time hourly rate for all regular straight time lost in investigation or processing grievances pro- vided that, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatein the opinion of the Employer, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It the time so spent is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from unreasonable. The Em- ployer will pay Plant Committeepersons at their regular duties unreasonably straight time hourly rate for all regular time lost in order to deal with negotiating the grievances renewal of employees this Agreement. There shall be no discrimination, intimi- dation or with other Union business and that coercion by the Employer or the ion or its members against any employee in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Whenever the masculine gender appears in this understanding Agreement it shall also mean the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for femi- nine gender as the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3text requires.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 3.1 The Corporation acknowledges Company will recognize a Union committee of three (3) employees, one of whom will be designated as the right chairperson. The Union will notify the Company in writing of the names of the chairperson and the committeepersons and any areas that they may represent. This committee will also be the Union bargaining committee. The Company and the Union committee agree to appoint meet on a quarterly basis or as otherwise select Committees and Stewardsmutually agreed to discuss labour relations matters of mutual concern to the parties.
4.2 3.2 The Union shall advise committee and the Corporation management of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than Company will endeavor to meet within five (5) employeesworking days, subject to the availability of the parties, upon receipt of written request by the Union or the Company in order to discuss any matter arising out of the administration of the agreement or that relates to the operation of the business. The President of CAW Local 199 and a CAW National Representative will be allowed to attend any meeting between the committee and the management of the Company.
4.3 Employees shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office 3.3 The Company will pay members of the Canadian Union committee their regular wages while attending meetings with management as provided in Article 3.2 and for the handling of Public Employees, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office grievances.
3.4 Members of the Department Head and Directorcommittee will be permitted with prior management approval, Human Resource Services, to leave their regular work duties for a reasonable length of time without loss of regular wages 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 employeeand adjust grievances. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges Company agrees that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their The chairperson will be allowed up to a maximum of six (6) working hours per week (to be divided into daily time blocks of 1 hour or longer subject to operational requirements) for Union representation time without loss of regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absencewages.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other 3.5 The Company will provide a Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably bulletin board located in order to deal with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees staff lunchroom for the time spent purpose of posting notices about meetings or other information the Union wishes to communicate to its members. All notices must have the approval of Management before anything is posted on the board. The Company will provide access to an office equipped with desk, locking file cabinet, telephone, Personal Computer with access to Email and the Internet to use in handling grievancesthe performance of Union duties. The Union must be notified if the IT personnel need to access this equipment.
3.6 The Company agrees that within the first thirty (30) days of employment, a member of the committee will be given an opportunity to meet with each new employee for fifteen (15) minutes. This meeting will be during working hours, without loss of regular wages and attending meetings is for the purpose of grievances up to providing the new employee a copy of the collective agreement and including Step 3acquainting him or her with its terms.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union Company agrees to appoint or otherwise select Committees recognize (36) Stewards, including a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Stewards.
4.2 five (5) Deputy Chief Stewards (one (1)for each crew). The Union shall advise notify the Corporation Company in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees and as names of the Stewards. It is understood and agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has their regular duties as an employee to perform. The Negotiating ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, after arrangements with their Foreperson, be permitted during theirworking hours and without loss of time or pay to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time in order to investigate and settle grievances in their jurisdiction. The Company agrees to recognize a Union Bargain- ing Committee shall consist of not more than five six (56) employees.
4.3 Employees . The Union Bargaining Committee shall have the right to have of meeting the assistance of a appointed representative from the National Office or representatives of the Canadian Union Company at least once every month for the purpose of Public Employees, who discussing matters arising under this Agreement and including questions related to technological change and retraining. Members shall have access be paid straight time for all time devoted to attendance at such meetings held on Company property. If during negotiations it is mutually agreed 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, meetings off Company property members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties Negotiations Committee will be paid their straight time hourly rate for that part of their regularly scheduled working hours devoted to perform on behalf attendance at such meetings. It is under- stood that a representative of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designateCommunications, Energy and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which Paperworkers Union may be requested with respect in atten- dance at any such meeting. The Company agrees to their absence.
4.6 recognize a Grievance Committee of not more than four (4) employees. The Grievance Committee shall have the right of meeting the appointed representatives of the Company. Members shall be paid straight time for all time devoted to attendance at such meetings held on Company property. It is clearly understood that a representative of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union may be in attendance at any such meetings. Members of the Union will be granted reasonable leave of absence without pay for the purpose of attending conventions or other Union functions so long as the Company has been provided one (1) month’s notice in writing of such request. The Company will also consider a request where less than one (1) month’s notice in writing has been given. The Company and the Union further recog- nize that service will continue to beacquired during approved absences referred to in the Agreement up to a of six (6) months in any calendar year. Extended Leave of Absence for Union business will be granted to not more than one (1)employee at any one time to a maximum period of one (1) year. Union Stewards and other Executive Officers and Com- mittee Members shall be granted time off without pay to attend Stewards’ Meetings or Union Execu- tive Meetings and General Membership Meetings. The Union will be reasonable in the consideration of the combination of Officers and Officials shall not of the Union time off in regard to the application of this Clause. The Union agrees to give the Company reasonable notice of such meetings. The Company agrees to pay Executive Officers of the Union and the Health and Safety Representative for the time lost while absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the grievances of employees or with other on Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees Company will be fully reimbursed for their hourly rate monthly by the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3local Union.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 All employees shall be free to join the Union and shall not be discriminated against or coerced by the Union or the Home as a result of their membership or non-membership or activity or lack of activity in the Union. The Corporation acknowledges Union may appoint three stewards and a chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to handle grievances and to act as the right Grievance Committee. The stewards shall be required to have completed their probationary period and shall be regular employees of the company during their time of office. The names of the Grievance Committee, Chairman and Stewards, or where absent a substitute, from time to time selected shall be given to the Home in writing and the Home shall not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name of same. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the approval of his supervisor which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld shall be permitted during his working hours to leave his regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Such absence shall be recorded on a card supplied by the Home if the Home so request. In seeking the approval of his supervisor to leave his regular duties, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall specify where he is going with respect to a grievance arising in the supervisor's area he shall specify the nature of the grievance where possible and the involved. Upon entering the area of a supervisor other than his own to investigate and settle a grievance, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the supervisor of the nature of the grievance where possible and the employee involved. The authorization of a supervisor to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he will perform the work to which he is assigned at all times except where necessary to leave his work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the supervisor more than reasonable time is being taken by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance he may require the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to return to his work station. The Grievance Committee shall not lose pay for normally scheduled hours while attending the Step grievance meeting. Where the Union Representative of the Union wishes to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise enter the Corporation premises of the personnel serving on these Committees Home for the purpose of transacting Union business he shall seek the prior permission of the Administrator or his designate hours in advance. The aforesaid permission shall not be unreasonably withheld and as Stewardsthe period of notice may be abridged in circumstances of emergency. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from Union will elect a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist negotiating committee consisting of not more than five (5) three employees.
4.3 Employees , one of which shall have be the right to have chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The committee members will be paid by 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 Employer for time used during normally scheduled working hours in negotiations of this Agreement or its successor including all Conciliation proceedings. Where there are matters of mutual concern and interest that would be beneficial if discussed at a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice Committee during the term of this agreement, the following shall apply. An equal number of representatives of each party as mutually agreed shall meet at a time and place mutually satisfactory. A request for such meeting will be made in writing at least one (1) week prior to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 date proposed and accompanied by an agenda of matters proposed to inform be discussed, which shall not include matters that are properly the subject of a grievance or matters that are properly the subject of negotiations for the amendment or renewal of this agreement. A representative attending such meeting shall be paid for wages lost from regularly scheduled hours. A Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in the form staff member nay attend as representative of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employee. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters to the Union. Except quarterly unless otherwise agreed. Meetings will be held It is understood that where action must full and part-time agreements are separate, there shall be immediate, the Corporation one (1) committee only. Suitable subjects for discussion will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed include orientation and aggressive residents. 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members Each of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf parties hereto agrees that there will be no discrimination, interference, restraint or coercion exercised or practised upon any employee because of membership in the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absenceUnion.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 All employees shall be free to join the and shall not be discriminated against or coerced by the Union or the Home as a result of their membership or non-membership activity or lack of activity in the Union. The Corporation acknowledges Union may appoint three stewards and a chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to handle grievances and to act as the right Grievance Committee. The stewards shall be required to have completed their probationary period and shall be regular employees of the company during their time of office. The names of the Grievance Committee, Chairman and Stewards, or where absent a substitute, from time to time selected shall be given to the Home in writing and the Home not be required to recognize any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name of same. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ with the approval of his supervisor which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld shall be permitted during his working hours to leave his regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate and settle grievances. Such absence shall be recorded on a card supplied by the Home if the Home so request. In seeking the approval of his supervisor to leave his regular duties, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall specify where he is going with respect a grievance arising in the supervisor's area he shall specify the nature of the grievance where possible and the employee involved. Upon entering the area of a supervisor other than his own to investigate and settle a grievance, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the supervisor of the nature of the grievance where possible and the employee involved. The authorization of a supervisor to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his work during working hours without loss of time pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the prompt handling of grievances and will not be abused and that he will perform the work to which he is assigned at times except where necessary to leave his work to handle grievances as provided herein. Whenever in the opinion of the supervisor more than reasonable time is being taken by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to accomplish investigation and adjustment of a grievance he may require the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to return to his work station. The Grievance Committee shall not lose pay for normally scheduled hours while attending the Step grievance meeting. Where the Union Representative of the Union wishes to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise enter the Corporation premises of the personnel serving on these Committees Home for the purpose of transacting Union business he shall the prior permission of the Administrator or his designate hours in advance, The aforesaid permission shall not be unreasonably withheld and as Stewardsthe period of notice may be abridged in circumstances of emergency. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from Union will elect a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist consisting of not more than five (5) three employees.
4.3 Employees , one of which shall have be the right to have chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The committee members will be paid by 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 Employer for used during normally scheduled working hours in negotiations of a disputethis Agreement or including all Conciliation proceedings.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 (a) The Corporation acknowledges Union may designate and the right Company will recognize a suitable number
(b) The Union will strive to place a minimum of one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in every department and/or facility on every shift, spread equally throughout the plant. Additional stewards, per department, facility or shift shall be created on the ratio of fifty (50) employees for one (1) union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, to a maximum number of forty-one (41) throughout the plant;
(c) The Union will inform the Company in writing of the Union identity of all stewards and grievance committee members, and the department and shift which each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ represents, and the Company shall not be obliged to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall will have the right to have appoint temporary stewards for second and third shift operations when the assistance number of employees on such shift in a representative from department reaches twenty (20). Such stewards will be withdrawn when the National Office number of employees on the shift is reduced to fifteen (15) or less. The Company will meet with the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or grievance committee representatives, as the case may be, at the appropriate step of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access grievance procedure with respect to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office adjustment of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, grievances as provided in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a disputeArticle V entitled “Grievance Procedure”.
4.4 4.02 When there is an increase or decrease of working force, the number of stewards may be increased or decreased by mutual agreement in writing.
4.03 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to Company will inform the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in writing of changes of general foremen, foremen and supervisors in a department.
4.04 For the form purpose of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employee. The Corporation will forward copies this agreement, the plant grievance committee and the stewards together with the officers of disciplinary letters the Local Union referred to in Article 7.07 hereof, shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a meeting where disciplinary action is imposed . If the employee does not wish representation during the meeting, The parties hereto agree that the Union representative may remain on hand during officials occupy a position of leadership and after the meeting responsibility to discuss the issue(s) with the employee if requestedsee that this agreement is faithfully carried out.
4.5 The (a) No Union acknowledges that Stewards, members official shall leave his work to administer this agreement without requesting and obtaining the permission of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or his/her designatesupervisor, and such permission shall will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutiesThe jurisdiction and duties of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be limited to the department or group of departments he represents. Where a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent from work, they the duties of that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be performed in his absence by the chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
(b) The Company agrees that while on company property and employed, two (2) Union officials as designated by the Union to the Vice President of Human Resources, will be allowed to carry cell phones for Union business. All calls are to be taken during lunch periods or breaks, otherwise such calls must be approved as per Article 4.05 (a).
4.06 The Company agrees to provide the Union’s Grievance Committee with copies of all signed violation slips. A signed violation slip is one which has been signed by a member of management. The employee shall report sign a receipt, however, should an employee refuse to their appropriate Manager do so, which refusal is hereby considered improper, his ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or his/her designateif there is none, and a member of the Plant Grievance Committee shall give any reasonable explanation sign such receipt. Inadvertent failure by the Company to comply with this clause shall not negate the violation slip. If an employee goes for 24 months without a disciplinary violation slip, all violation slips prior to such 24 months period will be removed from the employee’s record.
4.07 An employee, whom the Company formally interviews on a matter which may lead to written discipline, suspension or discharge, will be requested with respect advised by the General ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, as the case may be, that he/she may, if desired, have the assistance of his Departmental ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or if there is none, a member of the Grievance Committee, or in specialized cases, a WSIB representative, any one of whom will be made available during such interview. If an employee is to their absencebe escorted off company property, the employee may request that the Union official representing him, also escort him.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 10.01 The Corporation acknowledges number of stewards, committeepersons and
10.02 The appointment and recognition of each such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, committeeperson or chairperson, except as other- wise specifically provided in the right case of full-time commit- teepersons or chairpersons, shall be conditional upon his/ her being an employee having regular company duties to perform and having at least 12 months’ seniority.
10.03 The appropriate allocation of stewards, commit- teepersons and chairpersons to their respective jurisdictions, zones, plants and shifts shall be the responsibility of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewardslocal concerned.
4.2 10.04 Each such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, committeeperson or chairper- son shall be permitted to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, commit- teeperson or chairperson, as the case may be, only as in this agreement provided.
10.05 The Union appropriate local shall advise notify the Corporation labour rela- tions department or human resources manager, as the case may be, in writing from time to time of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the stewards, committeepersons and as Stewardschairpersons, the respec- tive effective dates of their appointment and the names, if any, of those former stewards, committeepersons and chairpersons whom they may be replacing. It is agreed that Chairpersons at Windsor, Oakville and St. ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the number chairperson of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees the negotiating committee at Bramalea shall have the right au- thority to have notify the assistance labour relations department or human resources manager, as the case may be, by telephone of changes in the appointment of stewards, committeepersons, chairpersons, or their respective alternates, subject to confir- mation in writing to the labour relations department or human resources manager, as the case may be, by the appro- priate local.
(a) Except at St. ▇▇▇▇▇▇, when a representative from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, com- mitteeperson or chairperson leaves the National Office premises of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access com- pany prior to the Corporation's premisescompletion of his/her shift due to sickness or accident involving himself/herself or a member of his/ her immediate family, or due to death in his/her immediate family, or due to his/her suspension from work, or for the purpose of reviewing grievances on notification appeal to the office umpire, or when a full-time chairperson leaves the premises of the Department Head and Directorcompany prior to the completion of his/her shift for any reason, Human Resource Servicesor when a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or committeeperson replaces a committeeperson or chairperson who has left the premises in such circumstances, the union may appoint an alternate to replace such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, committeeperson or chairperson, as the case may be. Such alternate shall, with the consent of 10.06 - continued the supervisor of the department in order which he/she is em- ployed, be permitted to investigate leave his/her regular company duties for a reasonable length of time to function as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, committeeperson or assist chairperson, as the case may be, as in negotiations of this agreement provided. Such absence shall not exceed a disputetime which, when added to the time already used for this purpose by the employee whom he/she is replacing, equals the maximum time that such employee would have been permitted absence from his/her regular company duties.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to (b) Provided 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members consent of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager human resources manager or his/her designatenominee is first obtained, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutiesin the event that it should become necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, they shall report committeeperson or chairperson to their appropriate Manager or leave the premises of the company prior to the completion of his/her designateshift due to a compelling personal reason other than one of those referred to in section 10.06 (a), the union may appoint an alternate to replace such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, committeeperson or chairperson and he/she shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested permitted to function in accordance with respect to their absencesection 10.06 (a).
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials 10.07 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, committeeperson or chairperson, when continued at work during an overtime period, shall not absent themselves from their be per- mitted to leave his/her regular company duties unreasonably in order to deal with only such grievance matters as may arise during that over- time period.
10.08 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, committeeperson or chairperson upon obtaining the grievances consent of employees or with other Union business and his/her supervisor shall punch ‘out’ on his/her special clock card provided for that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievancespurpose, and attending meetings upon returning to his/her regular company duties he/she shall punch ‘in’ on that card.
10.09 The union may appoint and the company shall rec- ognize a master negotiating committee not to exceed 15 members, 13 of grievances up to whom shall be employees of the company and including Step 32 members national representatives. The 13 employee members shall consist of 5 members of local 200, 4 mem- bers of local 707, l member of local 584, and 3 members of local 1520. One member of the committee shall be ap- pointed as chairperson of the master negotiating committee.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Memorandum of Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from according to its By- Laws a Branch plant committee which shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist composed of not more than five seven (57) employees.
4.3 Employees Stewards plus a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Each department shall have at least one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If during the term of this Agreement one department is not represented on the plant committee, the Company recognizes the right of the Union to fill the position. All stewards shall have at least one year's seniority and shall be regular employees of the Company during their term of office. Should no employees with at least one year's seniority choose to hold office of Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ then the Union may select a member which has less as per its By-Laws. The name and area of each of the Stewards from time to time selected shall be given to the Company in writing and signed by a Union Official or the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; The Company shall not recognize my ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified. It shall be the responsibility of the Company to inform the lower management and supervisory staff of these appointments. It shall be the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ duty to represent employees in presenting grievances under Article Grievance Procedure. 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. 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 supervisory capacity. The privileges of stewards to leave their work without loss of basic pay to attend Union business is granted on the following conditions:
(a) Employees will have an opportunity to discuss grievances at work so long as it does not affect the operation of the business. The time shall be devoted to the prompt handling of necessary Union business. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and employee concerned shall inform Supervisor concerned before leaving his work. reserves the right to have limit such time if it deems the assistance of time so taken to be excessive. It is understood and agreed that the absence from work by a representative from the National Office of the Canadian ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to attend to Union of Public Employees, who business 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 a 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) interfere with the employee if requestedregular conduct of business including the servicing of customers. All grievances shall be held during working hours where practical.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 For the purpose set out in this Agreement and to ensure the carrying out of the obligation and responsi- bilities thereof, a Shop Committee shall be formed from among the staff of each Terminal Elevator and each Shop Committee shall have a designated Chairperson. Although only three members of the Shop Committee, one of whom shall be the Chairperson, will meet with representatives of the Company as soon as possible when requested, the number of employees serv- ing the Shop Committee will not be limited to three. All matters pertaining to the application of this Agreement or any matters wherein the parties to the Agreement feel aggrieved, shall be taken up by the Shop Committee with the Company’s designated representa- tive or conversely by the Company’s designated repre- sentatives with the Shop Committee. The Corporation acknowledges the right Secretary of the Union to appoint will supply the Superintendent or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise Operations in each elevator, with the Corporation names of the Shop Committee, Union Safety Committee and Union’s appointees to the Joint Safety and Health Committee, including the respective Chairpersons. foregoing, sign his name in an appropriate record book, an acknowledgement that the individual has entered the Company’s facility and shall at the time of leaving the Company’s facility sign his name so indicating. That the Shop Committee (not exceeding three Union members at work) shall be allowed to meet once a month for a period not exceeding one hour with no loss of benefits. An Employee wishing access to his personnel serving on these Committees file regarding disciplinary matters. shall make such requests to his Operations Supervisor. and as Stewardssoon as practical thereafter arrangements will be made for a time convenient to the Company and the Employee to review the file. It is agreed The Employee may request that he be accompa- ▇▇▇▇ by a member of the number of Stewards from a Branch Shop Committee. notation in such Employee’s file relating to disciplinary matters shall be by mutual agreementvoided after twenty-four months. The Negotiating Committee shall consist In case of not lay-offs of more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall a three month duration, the twenty-four month period will be extended by the dura- tion of the lay-off. An Employee a Union problem involving the Company shall, with the permission of his Supervisor 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 see and to speak to the Corporation's premises, on notification to Shop Chairperson or a Shop Committee who is the office job. without loss of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a disputewages.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 9.01 The Corporation acknowledges Employer will recognize a reasonable number of stewards at each workplace from among employees in the right Bargaining Unit as described in Article 2.01 who have completed their probationary period, for the purpose of assisting employees in the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this agreement. The Union shall advise designate one of such stewards in each workplace as the Corporation main point of contact for the purposes of discussion between the Union and Management in the workplace.
9.02 The Union shall keep the Employer notified in writing of the personnel serving on these Committees names of the current stewards referred to in 9.01 and as Stewardsmembers of the negotiating committee. The Union will notify the Employer of the name of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ responsible for the presentation of any grievance.
9.03 It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch stewards shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right continue 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have perform their regular duties to perform on behalf of and responsibilities for the Corporation. Such persons Employer and shall not leave their regular duties duties, for the purpose set out in 9.01, without receiving having first secured permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such immediate supervisor. Such permission shall should not be unreasonably withheld.
9.04 Stewards requesting time off for the purpose of servicing grievances under the Collective Agreement shall advise their immediate supervisor of their business and report to such supervisor at the time of their return to work, subject to permission being granted under 9.03.
9.05 Any employee who has a grievance and is required to attend grievance meetings shall be given time off with no loss of pay and with no loss of credits to attend such meetings. When resuming their regular dutiesThis article shall also apply to the Union representative who is authorized to represent the grievor.
9.06 An employee elected to a full-time officer position with OPSEU shall be granted full- time release without pay for the duration of his/her term of office. The Union shall reimburse the Employer quarterly for the employee’s salary and contribute the Employer’s share of contributions to the Pension Plan and the Canada Pension Plan. The Union will make the Employer’s contribution to any prevailing health or other plans applicable to the elected employee and pay the costs of sick leave credits used during the leave of absence. The Union will make the Employer’s contribution for Employment Insurance. The employee shall accumulate full seniority during such leave(s) of absence. Except where the layoff and recall provisions apply during the leave, the employee shall return to the position held immediately prior to the leave and shall be paid at the step that he/she had attained when the leave commenced. If the position no longer exists, the employee shall, if possible, be assigned to a position at the same classification and level, in the same work location. If such a position cannot be found, the layoff provisions of the agreement shall apply to the employee upon his/her return from leave. Where the layoff and recall provisions have application during the leave, they shall report apply to their appropriate Manager the employee in the same manner as if the employee were not on leave.
9.07 If an employee is elected to the OPSEU Executive Board, he/she will be released upon Union request without loss of pay or credits. Pay and benefits shall be charged back to OPSEU quarterly. Scheduling is subject to operational requirements, but leave will not be unreasonably denied. The employee shall accumulate full seniority during such leave(s) of absence. The Union shall give as much notice as possible of the date(s) of requested leave.
9.07.1 Where an employee is seconded to the Union, he/she will be released upon Union request without loss of pay or credits. Pay and benefits shall be charged back to OPSEU monthly. The employee shall accumulate full seniority during such leave of absence. Such leave shall not exceed one year.
9.08 The employee elected as Employee Co-Chair of the Union-Management Committee shall be released from duty with pay but without loss of credits for up to three (3) days, and without pay but without loss of credits for up to two (2) days per month, for the purpose of performing his/her designateduties as Co-Chair. The employee shall give at least two (2) weeks’ notice of the day or days required, which shall be granted, where such notice is given, except in unavoidable circumstances. It is understood that these days are provided to allow the Co-Chair to attend to Union business, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absenceminimize time spent on Union activities during working days.
4.6 9.09 Subject to 9.10 and 9.12, the Employer shall grant leaves of absence without pay but with no loss of credits for members of the Bargaining Unit, for the purpose of attending Union conferences, schools, seminars, conventions, or other such activities related to the Union. A maximum of five hundred and thirty-five (535) such days, in the aggregate, shall be granted. It is clearly understood that Stewards when the maximum has been reached, the Employer is under no obligation to grant any further such days.
9.10 The Employee Co-chair of the Union-Management Committee shall advise the Vice- President Corporate and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with Human Resources of the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3days requested under 9.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 7.01 The Corporation Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint elect or otherwise select Committees and Stewardsappoint from the Bargaining Unit employees, a Shop Committee.
4.2 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.
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 composed 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 shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees recognizes and as Stewards. It is agreed agrees that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers Shop Committee have regular duties to perform on behalf 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 Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Department Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they Committee persons shall report be required to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, punch in and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested out when dealing with respect to their absenceUnion matters.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order 7.08 Further, an employee’s request to meet with his Committee person to deal with the grievances a matter arising out of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation Agreement shall not make any pay deduction from such employees 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 compensate the Committee person for the time spent in handling reasonably held during regular working hours to deal with such complaints or grievances, and attending meetings . Such compensation shall be at the regular rate of grievances 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 including Step 3the 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 meeting will be indicated by a letter from one party to the other containing an agenda of subjects to be discussed. Members of the Shop Committee will be paid their clock rates for such attendances.
7.13 The Company will provide one locking filing cabinet for the Shop Committee and one locking filing cabinet for the Health and Safety Committee, both to be located in a suitable office accessible to the Committees.
7.14 For purpose of representation, there shall be two (2) departments known as 1. Mechanical Department, 2.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation Museum acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall employees who have the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office completed their probationary period. The employee members of the Canadian Union 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 Public Employeesnegotiations for the amendment of this Agreement as contemplated by Article prior to any conciliation, who shall have access to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Servicesmediation 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 investigate up to hours’ leave prior to and during the negotiating process up to conciliation without loss of pay or assist in negotiations 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 Local Executive Committee composed of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice maximum of nine employee representatives to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action assist employees in the form administration of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employeethe Agreement. The Corporation will forward copies of disciplinary letters Union agrees to supply the Union. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) Museum with the employee if requested.
4.5 names of the members of the Local Executive Committee and its officers, and any changes thereto. The Union acknowledges that Stewards, the members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties Local Executive Committee must continue to perform on behalf their regular duties; and, except as provided for herein, that all activities of the CorporationLocal Executive Committee will be carried on outside of the regular working hours of the members thereof, unless otherwise permitted by the Museum after request for permission to carry on such activities during regular working hours. Such persons An employee representative who attends a grievance meeting with a representative or representatives of the Museum as contemplated by Article shall not leave their be paid at regular duties without receiving rate for time so spent during supervisor. The Museum agrees that permission from their appropriate Manager to attend a grievance meeting or his/her designate, and such permission to investigate grievances shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and the Union agrees that no more than two employee representatives shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect attend or seek to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal attend a Step grievance meeting with the grievances of employees or with other Museum’s representative. Participation by bargaining unit members in joint Union-Management committees as provided for elsewhere in this Agreement, shall be considered to be Museum work as distinct from Union business and that work as set out in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3Article.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 3:01 For the purpose set out in this Agreement and to ensure the carrying out of the obligation and responsibilities thereof, a Shop Committee shall be formed from among the staff of each Terminal Elevator and each Shop Committee shall have a designated Chairperson.
3:02 Although only three members of the Shop Committee, one of whom shall be the Chairperson, will meet with representatives of the Company as soon as possible when requested, the number of employees serving on the Shop Committee will not be limited to three.
3:03 All matters pertaining to the application of this Agreement or any matters wherein the parties to the Agreement feel aggrieved, shall be taken up by the Shop Committee with the Company's designated representative or conversely by the Company's designated representatives with the Shop Committee.
3:04 The Corporation acknowledges the right Secretary of the Union will supply the Superintendent or Operations Supervisor, in each elevator, with the names of the Shop Committee, Union Safety Committee and Union's appointees to appoint or otherwise select Committees the Joint Safety and StewardsHealth Committee, including the respective Chairpersons.
4.2 3:05 The Company will not unreasonably deny any authorized Union shall advise representative access to its elevator premises upon the Corporation presentation to the Superintendent of an entrance pass. Notice should also be given to the Superintendent when leaving the premises. Access will only be accorded to enable such Union officials to visit and engage in discussion with appropriate officials or employees of the Company in respect of matters arising out of the administration of the Agreement. Such visits shall not be used for the purpose of conducting Union meetings. The pass mentioned herein will, by its condition, relieve the Company from responsibility for any injury sustained by such officers of the Union. The authorized Union representative shall in addition to the foregoing, sign his name in an appropriate record book, an acknowledgement that the individual has entered the Company's facility and shall at the time of leaving the Company's facility sign his name so indicating.
3:06 That the Shop Committee (not exceeding three (3) Union members at work) shall be allowed to meet once a month for a period not exceeding one
(1) hour with no loss of benefits.
3:07 An Employee wishing access to his personnel serving on these Committees file regarding disciplinary matters, shall make such requests to his Operations Supervisor, and as Stewardssoon as practical thereafter arrangements will be made for a time convenient to the Company and the Employee to review the file. It is agreed The Employee may request that he be accompanied by a member of the number of Stewards from a Branch Shop Committee. Any notation in such Employee's file relating to disciplinary matters shall be by mutual agreementvoided after twenty-four (24) months. The Negotiating Committee shall consist In case of not lay-offs of more than five a three (53) employeesmonth duration, the twenty-four month period will be extended by the duration of the lay-off.
4.3 Employees shall 3:08 An Employee with a Union problem involving the Company shall, with the permission of his Immediate Supervisor have the right to have see and to speak to the assistance of Shop Chairperson or a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public EmployeesShop Committee member, who shall have access to is on the Corporation's premisesjob, on notification to the office without loss of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations of a disputewages.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from Hospital will recognize a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Grievance Committee shall consist of not more than five nine (59) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have employees selected by the right Union to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office be known as "stewards" provided no more than three (3)members of the Canadian Grievance Committee shall be present at any meeting with the Hospital. No more than one (1) Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be absent from any one at any one time. Note: See attached Letter of Understanding outlining representation when ▇▇▇▇▇▇'s Campus relocates to Public Employees, who shall have access General Campus. The Hospital will recognize a Negotiating Committee composed of not more than three (3) employees selected and designated by the Union and such other Union representatives (non employees) as the Union may designate. Not more than one (IS)teward will be absent from any one any time excluding the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Employees will not be eligible to the Corporation's premises, on notification to the office serve as members 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 employeeGrievance Committee unless they have at least twelve (12) month's seniority. The Corporation Hospital will forward copies recognize a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and stewards from each of disciplinary letters the following Departments of the Hospital: Nursing Services Housekeeping Nutrition Services Maintenance Materiels Management (1) (See attached Letter of Understanding re stewards when .▇▇▇▇▇▇'s relocates to the Union. Except where action must be immediate, the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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(sPublic General Campus.) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers that- Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such Hospital and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving having first secured permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission immediate which shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming Stewards shall state their regular duties, they shall report destination to their appropriate Manager or his/her designateimmediate supervisor, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested report again to at the time of their return to work. In accordance with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood the foregoing, the Hospital agrees that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal with the servicing grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation during their regular working hours shall not make be subject to any pay deduction in their regular pay. The Union will keep the Hospital notified in writing of the names of its currently authorized members of the Grievance Committee and the Negotiating Committee. The Employer agrees to compensate members of the Negotiating Committee for time lost from such employees their work for attending meetings between the Employer and the Union which are held for the time spent purposes of negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Parties hereto; provided that such compensation will only be made or paid in handling grievances, and attending respect of such meetings of grievances up to and including Step conciliation and in respect of such meetings relating to Health TIME March negotiation of said Collective Bargaining Agreements subsequent to the within Agreement. An employee is entitled, if he so requests to have a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ attend with at any meeting with supervisors or representatives of management that is likely to result in any disciplinary action on the part of the Hospital or the creation of any disciplinary record for the employee. Also, letters of reprimand to be removed after twenty four (24) months discipline free. As part of the regular orientation day for new employees, the Hospital will give a representative of the Union an opportunity to address the group of newly hired Union employees for a maximum of thirty minutes (30) minutes. A meeting will be scheduled on a regular monthly basis, provided either party provides an agenda three (3) days prior to the meeting. Rotating chairs will be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and Director of Human Resources. Attendance is limited to three (3) members from each party and off-shift Union representatives shall be paid for time attending the meeting.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 (4.1) Beginning with the commencement of the terms of office for Union Representatives who are elected subsequent to the effective date of the Agreement or June 1, 2017, whichever occurs earlier and in order to provide a system of Union Representation for the processing and settlement of grievances, the representation structure for each Local and the duties and privileges of such representatives shall be set forth in the appropriate Local Supplement. The Corporation acknowledges number of Company- paid part-time (as necessary) committeemen for each Final Step Grievance Committee shall be as set forth below: East Peoria -- Transmissions (Bldgs KK, HH (LPT) & MM-2) 3 East Peoria -- Undercarriage (Bldgs BB, EE, GG, & HH (Undercarriage)) 2 East Peoria -- Prime Product (Bldgs LL, NN, SS & Tool Room) 4 Aurora 3 Decatur 4 Mapleton (CMO/Seals) 4 ▇▇▇▇▇▇ 3 Pontiac 3 Technical Center and Peoria Proving Ground 2 Specialty Products 2 York 3 (4.2) Union Representatives will handle grievances with least possible interference with production and efficient operations. If in any instance the right Company feels that such privileges are being abused, it shall so notify the Local Union, in writing, and in the event the abuse is not then corrected, or an understanding not reached, the Company may suspend the privileges of the Union to appoint Representative involved. Any dispute arising therefrom may then be taken up under the grievance procedure. The Company agrees that the provisions of Sections 4.2 or otherwise select Committees and Stewards4.3 will not be administered in such a manner that Union Representatives will be denied the privileges granted Union Representatives in the performance of the functions permitted such representatives under this Agreement or the appropriate Local Agreement.
4.2 (4.3) If, in the handling of a grievance in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, or the appropriate Local Agreement, it is necessary for an employee or a Union Representative to leave his line, unit or immediate working area, the employee or Union Representative shall secure a pass from his immediate Supervisor. The Supervisor will issue the pass without undue delay. Such pass shall indicate the reason for the issuance of the pass and the area or areas, which the Union Representative is authorized to enter. The Union shall advise Representative will present the Corporation pass to the Supervisor of the personnel serving on these Committees area for which the pass was issued and as Stewards. It is agreed that indicate the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employeesemployees he wishes to contact.
4.3 Employees (4.4) Each Local Union shall have provide the right to have the assistance Company with a list of a representative from the National Office all Union Representatives, members 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that StewardsGrievance Committees, members of the Committees Bargaining Committee, and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf officers of the CorporationLocal Union. Each Local Union shall notify the Company of any changes in this list as promptly as possible. The Company agrees to provide each Local Union with a list of supervisory employees, by departments and shifts, who are authorized and designated to handle grievances under the local grievance procedure. The Company shall notify the Local Union of any changes in this list as promptly as possible.
(4.5) Upon request to a Business Unit Labor Relations Department, International Representatives of the Union (not to exceed two) shall be granted permission to visit a business unit during working hours for the purpose of investigating any specific grievance which is pending the Final Step of the grievance procedure, or which is scheduled to be heard at an arbitration hearing, and the proper investigation of which requires entry into that business unit. The Company will acknowledge the request and will set a time, which is mutually agreeable for such visit. A member of the Final Step Grievance Committee and the Local Union President and Chairman of the Local Bargaining Committee may accompany the International Representative(s) during such visit. Management representatives may accompany the Union Representative(s) during such visit. Such persons visits shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designatebe of reasonable duration, and during these visits the International Representative(s) may interview the aggrieved employee or employees, provided the interviews do not materially interfere with production and efficient operation. The International Representative(s) shall be subject to all business unit rules and regulations while engaged in such permission shall not visit.
(4.6) The appropriate Committeeman will be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular dutiespermitted to discuss the final disposition of the grievance in the grievance procedure with the aggrieved employee.
(4.7) Throughout both the Central Agreement and various Local Agreements, they shall report there are references to their appropriate Manager or his/her designatevarious facilities, locations, business units, divisions, and plants. Unless specifically provided otherwise, those terms shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect refer to their absencethe following: Aurora Decatur York East Peoria -- Transmissions (Bldgs KK, HH (LPT) & MM-2) East Peoria -- Undercarriage (Bldgs BB, EE, GG, HH (Undercarriage)) East Peoria -- Prime Product (Bldgs LL, NN, SS, Tool Room & Specialty Products) Mapleton -- CMO Mapleton -- Seals Technical Center and Peoria Proving Ground ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Pontiac For the purposes of Letter of Agreement 24, all of Mapleton (CMO/Seals) is one facility and all of East Peoria is one facility.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Representation. 4.1 4:01 The Corporation Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select Committees from the bargaining unit three (3) Committeepersons, one (1) of whom shall be Unit Chairperson. A Committeeperson must be a seniority employee employed within the bargaining unit described in Article 2 of this Agreement and Stewardsmust have at least six (6) months seniority.
4.2 4:02 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed Employer acknowledges that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have the right Committeepersons are authorized to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, who shall have access represent unionized employees in all matters relating 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 employeeCollective Agreement. 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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges Further that Stewards, Committeepersons shall serve as members of the Committees Negotiating Committee and such other representatives of the union who are authorized to represent the employees in discussions and dealings with the Employer in connection with any matters which may properly arise out of the administration of this Agreement. The Union Officers agrees to notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the Committee and any changes therein.
4:03 It is acknowledged, understood and agreed that Committeepersons have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such as employees and that such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving obtaining permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such supervisor. The supervisor will not unreasonably refuse to grant a Committeeperson permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or leave his/her designateregular duties. In accordance with the understanding such employees shall not suffer loss of pay, while performing any of the duties required to be performed by ▇ Committeeperson pursuant to the provisions contained in this Agreement.
4:04 Where a supervisor intends to discipline an employee the supervisor shall notify the employee and the employee=s Committeeperson as far in advance as is possible of the purpose of such interview. Such meeting shall not proceed until the foregoing persons are available to be present.
4:05 It is agreed that meetings between the Employer and the Union called at the request of either party will normally be held during regular working hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed. Employees attending any meeting within normal working hours, including ones dealing with grievances shall suffer no loss of pay.
4:06 In the event of either party wishing to call a meeting for the purpose of discussing matters arising out of the administration of this Agreement, shall notify the other party in writing and supply an agenda for the meeting. The meeting will be held within a reasonable time period following receipt of said notice.
4:07 The Union is hereby established as the sole collective bargaining agent for the employees within the bargaining unit, and shall give the Employer undertakes not to enter into any reasonable explanation which may be requested other agreement or contract with respect to their absencethe employees within the bargaining unit either individually or collectively.
4.6 It is clearly understood 4:08 The Employer agrees that Stewards and other it will provide reasonable access to its premises to any Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order representative for the purpose of attending to deal any business connected with the grievances Union.
4:09 On the request of employees or with other either party, the Union business Committeepersons (at least two of three), members of management and that in accordance with others as mutually agreed upon by the designated representatives, shall meet at least quarterly until this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees agreement is terminated for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings purpose of grievances up discussing issues relating to and including Step 3the workplace which affect the parties or any employee bound by this agreement. The parties agree to prepare an agenda one week prior to the scheduled meeting.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 8:01 The Corporation Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the Union to appoint appoint, elect or otherwise select Committees and Stewards.
4.2 The Union shall advise the Corporation of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewards. It is agreed that the number of Stewards from a Branch shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more than five (5) employees.
4.3 Employees shall have persons (in addition to the right to have the assistance of a representative from the National Office President and/or Vice-President of the Canadian Union), which Committee shall be called the Union Administrative Committee, one of Public Employeeswhose members shall be the Chairperson, who shall have access 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 Corporation's premises, on notification to the office President and/or Vice-President of the Department Head and Director, Human Resource Services, in order to investigate or assist in negotiations Union) of a dispute.
4.4 The Corporation agrees without prejudice to the rights outlined in Article 2.01 to inform remaining Committee Persons shall also serve on the Negotiating Committee of the Union Executive immediately when disciplinary action in and the form of suspension or discharge has been imposed on an employeeGrievance Committee. The Corporation will forward copies Union agrees to notify the Employer in writing of disciplinary letters to the Union. Except where action must be immediate, names of the Corporation will arrange to have a Union representative available for attendance at a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees Committee and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of any changes therein.
8:02 The Employer acknowledges and recognizes the right of the CorporationUnion 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. Such persons Employees will suffer no loss of University pay as a result of attending such meetings. It is further agreed that the Chairperson shall not leave 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 duties without receiving permission from schedule.
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 the within Agreement, the Employee Relations Manager, or their appropriate delegate of the Employer 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 its members within the Bargaining Unit agree that there shall be no Union activities during working hours on the premises of the Employer except as referred to in this Agreement or approved in writing by the Employee Relations Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absencedelegate.
4.6 8:06 The University will provide suitable office space at a rental rate comparable to the space provided.
8:07 It is clearly understood agreed that Stewards and other Union Officials shall not absent themselves from their regular duties unreasonably in order to deal Negotiation Committee members will be granted one (1) day off with the grievances of employees or with other Union business and that in accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings purpose of grievances up to and including Step 3preparing for renewal bargaining.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Representation. 4.1 The Corporation acknowledges CSEA Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the right grievant will receive paid time off from duties for the processing of grievances pursuant to this grievance procedure.The unit member’s who are designated as CSEA Union Stewards are subject to the following conditions:
3.2.1 By no later than sixty (60) days following the signing of this Agreement the CSEA will designate in writing to the Superintendent not more than eight (8) employees and their alternates, who are to receive the time off; the number of designated CSEA Union Stewards in attendance at grievance conferences and hearings shall be limited to appoint or otherwise select Committees and Stewardsone (1).
4.2 3.2.2 After notifying the unit member’s immediate supervisor, a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be permitted to leave the unit member’s normal work area during "reasonable times" in order to assist in presentation of grievances. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall advise the Corporation Supervisor of the personnel serving on these Committees and as Stewardsgrievant of the unit member’s presence. It is agreed that If, due to an emergency, an adequate level of service cannot be maintained in the number absence of Stewards from a Branch Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at the time of the notification, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be by mutual agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of not more permitted to leave the unit member’s normal work area no later than five (5) employeestwo hours after the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provides notification.
4.3 Employees 3.2.3 Sixteen (16) hours prior to release from duties for grievance processing the designated Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ informs the unit member’s immediate supervisor in order that an adequate substitute may be obtained, if such is necessary; and
3.2.4 That such time off for processing grievances shall be limited solely to representing a grievant in a conference with a management person, beginning at Level I, and in no way shall this limitation include use of such time for matters such as gathering information, interviewing witnesses, or preparing a presentation. Both the grievant and the District shall have the right to the assistance of legal counsel at any level of the grievance procedure beyond Level I. The grievant shall also have the right to the assistance of a CSEA staff representative from the National Office at any level of the Canadian Union grievance procedure beyond the Informal Level. At least forty-eight (48) hours notice shall be given to all parties concerned when it is the intention of Public Employees, who shall have access either party 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 disputebe accompanied by legal counsel.
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 a 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) with the employee if requested.
4.5 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of the Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Corporation. Such persons shall not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their appropriate Manager or his/her designate, and shall give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their absence.
4.6 It is clearly understood that Stewards and 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 accordance with this understanding the Corporation shall not make any pay deduction from such employees for the time spent in handling grievances, and attending meetings of grievances up to and including Step 3.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement