RIGHTS OF THE UNION Sample Clauses

The "Rights of the Union" clause defines the specific powers, privileges, and authorities reserved to a labor union within the context of a collective bargaining agreement or workplace setting. This clause typically outlines the union's ability to represent employees, access information, participate in grievance procedures, and communicate with members. For example, it may grant the union the right to meet with management, post notices, or attend disciplinary meetings. Its core practical function is to ensure the union can effectively advocate for and protect the interests of its members, thereby promoting fair labor practices and clear communication between employees and management.
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. Section 4.1 The Union has the right and responsibility to represent the interests of all employees in the unit; to present its views to the District on matters of concern, and to enter collective negotiations with the object of reaching an agreement applicable to all employees within the unit, except that by such obligation neither party shall be compelled to agree to a proposal or be required to make a concession. Section 4.2 The Union shall promptly be notified by the District of any formal grievance of any employee in the unit in accordance with the provisions of the Discharge and Grievance articles contained herein. The Union is entitled to have an observer at hearings conducted by any District official or body arising out of a grievance and to make known the Union's views concerning the case. Section 4.3 The Employer, as part of the general orientation of each new employee within the unit subject to this Agreement, shall make available to each employee, a copy of this Agreement. Section 4.4 The President of the Union and/or the President's representatives will be provided time off without loss of pay to a maximum of twenty-five days (25) days total per year, to be used at the discretion of the executive board. The leave will be granted for the President and the Union representatives to attend regional or state meetings when the purpose of these meetings. Additional release days may be granted. The Union will reimburse the District for the cost of any required substitute. Such use shall not interfere with District operations. 4.4.1 Upon return from such leave, the employee will be returned to the position previously held. 4.4.2 All seniority rights for such employee shall be retained and accrued. Section 4.5 The names of employees in the respective unit will be made available to the President of the Union upon request. On or before the first day of October of each year during the term of this Agreement, the District shall provide the Union with information regarding each employee in the bargaining unit on a form to be provided by the Union. Upon request the information shall be supplemented and revised quarterly. Employee information given to the Union shall be used solely for the purpose of union business. Section 4.6 The Union reserves and retains the right to delegate any Union right or duty contained herein to appropriate officials of the American Federation of Teachers Union of Washington. Section 4.7 Visitation rights shall be granted to the desi...
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. 6 The Union has the right and responsibility to represent the interests of all employees, to present its 7 views to the District on matters of concern either orally or in writing, and to enter collective 8 negotiations with the object of reaching an agreement applicable to all employees within the 9 bargaining unit.
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. Non-Interference 4 4.2 Representation of Employees 4
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. Section 4.1 The Union shall have the right to represent all employees in the bargaining unit; to present its views to the Employer on matters of concern either verbally or in writing; and to enter collective negotiations with the object of reaching an agreement applicable to all employees within the bargaining unit. Section 4.2 Upon request, the Employer shall provide the duly authorized representative of the Union any reasonable information regarding each employee in the bargaining unit and all appropriate costs in obtaining such information shall be paid for by the Union.
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. The Union shall have, in addition to other rights expressly set forth or provided by statute, the following rights:
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. A. Union representatives who are not employees of NJIT shall be permitted to transact Union business on the Employer’s property at all reasonable times during the period of time NJIT is normally open, providing they first report to the Department of Human Resources in order that the department which they wish to visit can be notified and they do not interfere or interrupt normal university operations or the work of any individual employee or group of employees. B. The Union shall have the right to post on mutually agreed bulletin boards, bulletins and notices to the employees it represents relevant to official Union business. In the selection of locations for posting, priority shall be granted to those locations with the greatest public exposure and intended employee utilization. To the extent practicable, there will be posting allowed in at least four (4) buildings. Buildings where posting will be allowed where bulletin board space is available are, the East Building, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx, West Building, ITC, Faculty/Xxxxxxx, the Student Mall and the Public Safety Department. Except where express permission is granted by the Senior Vice President for Administration and Treasurer, bulletins will be removed after the announced event or after two (2) weeks of posting, whichever occurs first. C. Stewards shall be designated in specific, geographic areas. Names of employees selected to act as Chief Xxxxxxx and stewards, their areas of responsibility, the total number of stewards and the names of other Union representatives who represent employees shall be certified in writing to the Employer by the Union. The Chief Xxxxxxx or designee shall be granted a reasonable amount of time during their regular working hours, without loss of pay, to interview an employee who has a Grievance and/or to discuss the Grievance with the employee’s supervisor, and to discuss and adjust Grievances with the Employer. Stewards shall not leave his/her work without first obtaining permission of his/her supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. In certain limited situations, when specifically requested by the Chief Xxxxxxx (or his/her designee) or the Vice President of Human Resources (or his/her designee), it may be advantageous to grant stewards other than the Chief Xxxxxxx or designee release time during the workday to investigate alleged Grievances, and release time for such purpose shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such release time shall not be construed to in...
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. 5.1 The Board shall make available (within a reasonable time) to the Union upon its written request, any and all information, statistics and records which it has available or which can be obtained without undue difficulty and which may be reasonably necessary to make intelligent decisions, relative to negotiations or necessary for proper enforcement of the terms of this Agreement.
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. ‌ A. The Board agrees to rent office space to the local Union if space is available. Further, the Board agrees to allow the local Union to have a telephone installed in its office facility at Union expense. The local Union agrees to furnish and maintain this facility and its contents at its own expense. B. The Union shall have the right to use school building facilities for meetings without charge subject to Board Policy. The Union shall be considered under the same policy as all other applicants for its use. Union activities that are specified in the District calendar shall take precedence over all other reservations for the high school auditorium. C. The Union shall have an accessible space in each school building to post information for its members in a manner that complies with federal, State, and local law, as well as applicable Board policy. D. The Union through its building representatives shall have the right to place materials in the mailboxes of teachers. The Union agrees to identify properly and to stamp all materials not otherwise identified as originating from the RUEA, the MEA, or the NEA. The Board shall not be responsible for this material in any manner. Materials placed in mailboxes shall not violate federal, State, or local law, or Board policy. E. The Union shall have the right to reasonable use of interschool communications. The Board shall not be responsible for any material or the loss thereof. All interschool communication is subject to the District’s Technology Acceptable Use Policy and shall further comply with federal, State, and local law, as well as applicable Board policy. F. Consistent with its obligation under the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, the Board agrees, upon written request from the Union, to provide information that is relevant and necessary to conduct negotiations with the Board with respect to mandatory subjects of bargaining and necessary and relevant in the processing of grievances pursuant to the grievance and arbitration provisions of this Agreement. The Board may assess and charge the Union for the costs of retrieval, compilation and copying according to the costs charged by the Board for providing information to the public in response to information requests under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231 et seq. G. The RUEA President shall be relieved of three consecutive periods per day, which includes a teaching preparation period, if he/she is a secondary teacher, and an equivalent t...
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. 5.1 The Union or a representative designated by the Union shall be permitted access to all work areas of the District and to discharge their duties as a representative of the Union. The representative will inform the appropriate administrator or supervisor before contacting an employee at work. 5.2 The employer will notify the OSEA state office and Chapter President of all hires, layoffs, terminations, retirements, and approved leaves of absence (including dates of leaves) from the payroll. 5.3 The employer will notify the OSEA state office and Chapter President within ten (10) working days of new hires, and transfers, including address, telephone, employee identification number, range and step. 5.4 Prior to the elimination of any position held by an employee or to the contracting for services provided by employees, the District will notify the Union of its intention.
RIGHTS OF THE UNION. Section One. Within thirty (30) days after the execution of this Agreement, and in June thereafter, the Board shall provide the Local with a list of all employees in the bargaining unit.