Common use of Shop Stewards Recognition Clause in Contracts

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances to designated Management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start date. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s personnel file. (ii) Is suspended or discharged.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. Transfers shall not be used to discriminate against Shop Stewards. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances to designated Management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start dateon their own time to present membership cards for signature. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) A. Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) B. Is suspended or discharged. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Company time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from his/her immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Company agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: C. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. D. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. E. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances to designated Management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ weeks notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. The Employer and the Union agree to recognize a Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each Contract Area. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their his/her immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start dateon their own time to present membership cards for signature. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) Is suspended or discharged.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances to designated Management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a the store - a -a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where Where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two -two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty one hundred (50100) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employer-Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor his/her Department Manager, Store Manager or the Store ManagerManager designate. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Employer agrees to allow Shop Stewards may introduce time to meet with new members to the Union employees on company time within the thirty (30) days of their first three (3) months day of an employee’s start dateemployment. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) i. Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) . Is suspended or discharged.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances to designated Management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employer-Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ weeks notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. The Employer and the Union agree to recognize a Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each Contract Area. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their his/her immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start dateon their own time to present membership cards for signature. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) Is suspended or discharged.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer Co-operative will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. The Employer Co-operative agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances grievances to designated Management of the storeCo-operative. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized allowed to orient new employees to the Union on shift after receiving permission from the General Manager, or their designate. Such time will not exceed ten (10) minutes, shall not result in overtime, and shall not unduly interfere with the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absentemployee’s regular duties. The Union shall inform General Manager, or their designate, will send a list of all new employees covered by the Employer Collective Agreement. If more than one new employee is hired in writing of a week, the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and orientation will be at the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer same time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably deniedwhere reasonably possible. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start date. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) i. Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) . Is suspended or discharged. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a grievance or a complaint on Company time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the General Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Co-operative agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Two (2) Shop Stewards in the Co-operative. The Union shall inform the Co-operative in writing of the Shop Stewards and of any changes to the Shop Stewards. 2. Alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized in the Co-operative when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Co-operative in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Co-operative acknowledges Shop Stewards and recognizes that they play a useful role in employer/employee relations. During the life of this Agreement the parties agree to clarify the role of Shop Stewards, their duties, the number permitted and related matters.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. Transfers shall not be used to discriminate against Shop Stewards. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances to designated Management of the store. The Employer Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Contract Area of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Contract Area: A. Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee's personnel file. B. Is suspended or discharged. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Company time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Company agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty up to one hundred (50100) employees in a store - a minimum of one – up to two (12) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Stewards will be recognized. 2. In stores where there are more than one hundred (100) employees but less than one hundred and fifty (50150) or more employees in the store - two – three (23) Shop Stewards and will be recognized. There may be one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play to recognize a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within in each Contract Area as determined by the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start date. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s personnel fileUnion. (ii) Is suspended or discharged.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer Co-operative will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or electionsUnion. The Employer Co-operative agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances grievances to designated Management management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably deniedCo-operative. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start dateon their own time, to present membership cards for signature. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present to act as witness if requested by the employee when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) i. Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) . Is suspended or discharged. If during any other private corrective interview with Management it is determined that there will be a discipline report on the employee's record, the interview may be temporarily suspended so that the employee may call in a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or witness of his or her choice. A copy of formal discipline report to be entered on an employee's file will be given to the employee. The employee will be required to sign Management's copy. Such signature will indicate receipt of formal reprimand only. Subject to giving the Co-operative advance notice, employees shall have access to their personnel file. At the time of signing of this agreement all disciplinary notices that have not been signed or initialed by the employee will be removed from the employee’s file. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a grievance or a complaint on Company time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from his/her immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Company agrees to recognize one (1) Union Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. One (1) Alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized in the Co-operative when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Co-operative in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. The Employer agrees to recognize up to two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) Alternate Shop Stewards ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances grievances to designated Management management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start date. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) Is is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) Is is suspended or discharged. A copy of all formal notices of discipline (i.e. written warnings, suspensions and discharges) shall be forwarded by the Employer to the Union. The Parties agree that the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇/witness will be advised in advance of the commencement of a disciplinary meeting with an employee. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a grievance or a complaint on Company time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Associate. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Prior to the filing of a grievance, the parties shall endeavour to informally resolve the issue(s). The purpose of this Section is to encourage harmonious resolution of all complaints and alleged violations of this Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Employer will advise a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of all new hires and permit the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ a period, not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes on working time, within fourteen (14) days of the date of hire, to introduce the new employee to the Union.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer Co-operative will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. The Employer Co-operative agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances grievances to designated Management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably deniedCo-operative. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start date. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) i. Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) . Is suspended or discharged. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a grievance or a complaint on Company time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from his/her immediate Supervisor or the General Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Co-operative agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Two (2) Shop Stewards in the Co-operative. The Union shall inform the Co-operative in writing of the Shop Stewards and of any changes to the Shop Stewards. 2. Alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized in the Co-operative when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Co-operative in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Co-operative acknowledges Shop Stewards and recognizes that they play a useful role in employer/employee relations. During the life of this Agreement the parties agree to clarify the role of Shop Stewards, their duties, the number permitted and related matters.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances to designated Management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ weeks notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their his/her immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start date. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) Is suspended or discharged.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer Co- operative will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or electionsUnion. The Employer Co-operative agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances grievances to designated Management management of the store. The Employer agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably deniedCo-operative. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within to present membership cards for signature; time spent shall not exceed 15 minutes, and the first three (3) months Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not suffer any loss of an employee’s start datepay as a result. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present to act as witness if requested by the employee when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) i. Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s 's personnel file. (ii) . Is suspended or discharged. If during any other private corrective interview with Management it is determined that there will be a discipline report on the employee's record, the interview may be temporarily suspended so that the employee may call in a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or witness of his or her choice. A copy of formal discipline report to be entered on an employee's file will be given to the employee. The employee will be required to sign Management's copy. Such signature will indicate receipt of formal reprimand only. Subject to giving the Co-operative advance notice, employees shall have access to their personnel file. No discipline older than twenty-four (24) months shall be used in disciplinary proceedings, unless there have been other disciplinary steps taken for a repeat offense in twenty-four (24) months following. This time period of twenty-four (24) months shall not include periods of lay-off, leave of absence or disciplinary suspensions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, cases involving violence in the workplace, harassment, bullying, and major safety violations may be used in any disciplinary proceedings without limitation. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a grievance or a complaint on Company time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from his/her immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. The Company agrees to recognize one (1) Union Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. One (1) Alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be recognized in the Co- operative when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Co-operative in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards.

Shop Stewards Recognition. It is recognized that Shop Stewards may be elected or appointed by the Union from time to time and the Employer will be kept informed by the Union of such appointments or elections. Transfers shall not be used to discriminate against Shop Stewards. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards and Alternate Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and Grievances grievances to designated Management management of the store. Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) to receive a copy of the schedule every week. Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) to receive one (1) hour per week on Company time, to conduct Union Business. The Employer Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member of the Bargaining Unit of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: i. Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee's personnel file. ii. Is suspended or discharged. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a grievance or a complaint on Company time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from his/her immediate Supervisor or the Store Owner/Operator. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. It is understood that should a witness of the employee's choice or a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ not be present during a discipline interview, any action resulting from such interview shall be null and void and no further discipline shall take place. The Company agrees to recognize Union Shop Stewards on the following basis: 1. Where there are less than fifty (50) employees in a store - store, a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 2. In stores where there are fifty (50) or more employees in the store - store, two (2) Shop Stewards and one (1) additional Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every fifty (50) employees thereafter. 3. Alternate Shop Stewards will be recognized in the store when the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent. The Union shall inform the Employer in writing of the Alternate Shop Stewards. The Employer and the Union agree that Shop Stewards play a useful role in Employer- Employee relations. The Employer agrees to provide the Union with two (2) weeks’ notice, in writing, of a transfer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to another store within the bargaining unit. It is further agreed that Shop Stewards will only be transferred for grounds which are fair and reasonable. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is investigating a Grievance or a complaint on Employer time, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must first obtain permission from their immediate Supervisor or the Store Manager. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Shop Stewards may introduce new members to the Union within the first three (3) months of an employee’s start date. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and, in the absence of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, another member (s) to receive a copy of the Bargaining Unit final Vacation Schedule. Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) to receive a copy of the employee's choice shall be present when a member of the Bargaining Unit: (i) Is given a reprimand which is to be entered on the employee’s personnel fileall seniority lists. (ii) Is suspended or discharged.