Common use of Time Off, Meeting Space and Telephone Use Clause in Contracts

Time Off, Meeting Space and Telephone Use. A grievant or Union xxxxxxx will be permitted reasonable time without a loss of pay during working hours to process or investigate grievances. Witnesses whose testimony is necessary to the Union’s presentation or argument will be permitted reasonable time without loss of pay to attend a grievance meeting or respond to the Union’s investigation. Consistent with Article 4, Section 2, a xxxxxxx shall not leave his/her work to investigate, file or process grievances without first notifying and making mutually agreed arrangements with his/her supervisor, as well as the supervisor of any work unit to be visited. Such arrangements shall not be unreasonably denied. Upon request, the grievant and the Union xxxxxxx shall be allowed the use of an available, appropriate room while processing a grievance. The Union xxxxxxx shall be permitted the reasonable use of telephone facilities for investigating or processing grievances.