Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave. 3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. 3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission. 3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month: a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local. b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only) h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit 3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet. 3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet. 3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave
6.1 Union Representatives, up to a maximum of absence without pay may three (3) employees in any one instance, shall be granted permitted to employees covered by this Agreement use on-duty time for the purpose of attending general or special meetings conducting PBA business with the School District. Such use of time is at the sole discretion of the UnionChief of Police and may be denied if the absence of union representatives creates an insufficient number of personnel to maintain efficiency of operations within the School Police Department or unduly disrupts the operation of a school center.
6.2 Union Representatives, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave up to a maximum of absence without pay four (4), shall also be granted permitted to such employees as are elected or appointed to fullattend negotiations on an on-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval duty status. Bargaining unit members on an off-duty status shall not be unreasonably withheldcarried on an on-duty status for the sessions.
6.3 A bulletin board will be mounted at an appropriate location for the Union’s use. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on PBA may use the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees bulletin board only for the purpose of collective bargainingposting official PBA business notices and related information. However, six members of The PBA may not use the collective bargaining team bulletin board for political endorsements or to further political agendas. No item shall be paid for such leaveplaced by the PBA or the District, at his regular its designees or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly members without being approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not PBA President and reviewed by the Chief of Police. All costs incidental to preparing and posting of PBA material will be unreasonably withheldborne by the PBA.
3.3 At points or in offices6.4 Job vacancies shall be posted on the District website as they become available. Available Special Duty Assignments will be posted on the department intranet.
6.5 The Parties agree that annually the Chief of Police and a PBA designated Union Representative who is a School District Police Officer will develop a schedule for the Chief of Police to meet with the PBA Union Representatives at least three (3) times during the year to discuss and review issues of importance to the Parties. Unless there is mutual agreement to do so, etceterasthese meetings are not to be used as an alternative to filing a grievance should there be an alleged violation of this Agreement.
6.6 On the first day of each new contract year, where bulletin boards are maintained adequate time, as determined by the Corporation Chief of Police, will be provided to allow for posting of notices of interest a one (1) hour PBA meeting.
6.7 The District shall include a link to the employees covered by this AgreementPBA website, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained as provided by the CorporationPBA, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionas part of New Employee Orientation.
3.4 6.8 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation District agrees to providefurnish the Association upon request such information as is necessary for developing intelligent, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employmentfeasible and constructive proposals. This information may include, a Union office with a deskbut is not limited to, chairssuch items as bulletins, telephone/voice mail servicesannual financial reports, computeraudits, Intranet, printer, photocopying services tentative budget proposals once made public and a locking filing cabinetseniority lists.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 10:01 Leave of absence without pay to attend Union business may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union to a Human Resources representative as designated by the Employer.
(b) Requests for the purpose of attending general leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than seven (7) working days and shall not be unreasonably denied.
(c) Any full-time or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are part-time employee elected or appointed to full-a full- time positions position in the employ local Union or Unifor will be granted a leave of absence for the duration of the Union; elected or appointed position. A written request for such a leave under this Article of absence must be expressly approved presented to the Employer at least four (4) weeks in advance of when the leave of absence is to commence, unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldEmployer and the Union. The name of an employee covered by Employees who are granted a leave pursuant to this Agreement shall be continued on the sub-article will have their seniority list and pension credits accrue while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary . All costs will be reimbursed by the Union. Otherwise, such leaves are without pay or benefits. An employee returning to work from such a leave of absence will inform the Employer as soon as possible, and the Employer will return the employee to their former position, if a vacancy is available, at their former rate of pay. Otherwise the Employer will attempt to identify a comparable vacancy for the employee to return to at the same rate of pay.
(d) Where such leave of absence has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absence.
(a) For time spent with Employer representatives during collective bargaining, the Union will be allowed to have no more than two (2) employees present, per Casino primary base location and no more than one (1) employee present from the Gaming Centre, at each bargaining session on a time off with pay basis. Any additional employees shall be on a leave without pay will be granted or wage recovery basis as per 10:01(c).
(b) Prior to employees the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Employer with a list of employee representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining. HoweverDependent upon operational requirements, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid requested leave for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval employees shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where (a) The Employer agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards are maintained by for the Corporation for purpose of posting official Union information relating to business affairs, provided the information does not contain anything adverse to the interests of the Employer. The General Manager or Division Vice-President or designate shall have the right to remove the posting of notices of interest any information that is adverse to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for interests of the Union to maintain a similar board for Employer. (b) As per the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporationconditions outlined above, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 shall provide the Employer information for posting on The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
Employers Intranet. 10:04 (a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary The Union shall have the right to elect or flex partappoint one (1) full-time statusChairperson. The Employer shall recognize and pay all associated employment costs, except when the Chairperson is in a wage recovery scenario (i.e. Union training etc.). The Employer will provide the Chairperson with an indication of payment of dues the necessary equipment to a Union local.
properly perform their duties. (b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
cUnion shall have the right to elect or appoint bargaining committee representatives as follows: • one (1) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
drepresentative from Club Regent Casino Table Games • one (1) Employees removed representative from ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Station Casino Table Games • one (1) representative from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during Gaming Centre • one (1) representative from Electronic Gaming or the month
eBank from both Club Regent Casino and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Station Casino • one (1) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
frepresentative from Security or Customer Service/ Housekeeping/Facilities/House and Grounds from both Club Regent Casino and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Station Casino • one (1) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 Skilled Trades Bargaining representative The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements Chairperson will be published on included in the Intranetabove allotment.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave Section 9.1 For the purpose of absence representation within the Sheriff’s Office, the FOP/OLC shall be entitled to one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one (1) alternate in each unit described in the recognition article of this Agreement to handle grievances and other legitimate FOP/OLC business. Where the primary ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is absent, the alternate from the FOP/OLC shall process the grievance.
Section 9.2 A FOP/OLC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be permitted time off with regular pay to be present at grievance or disciplinary hearings, and will be permitted reasonable time during scheduled duty hours without loss of pay or benefits to investigate and process grievances provided such activity does not interfere with the performance of said employee’s normal duties. The County work duties shall at all times be the primary concern of said employee. In no event shall a FOP/OLC ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receive overtime or call-in payment to conduct grievances or FOP/OLC business. Permission to investigate and/or process a grievance or attend a disciplinary hearing shall not be unreasonably denied. Sheriff’s office equipment may be granted reasonably used to employees covered investigate and process grievances.
Section 9.3 FOP/OLC Officers shall inform the County of the names, addresses and phone numbers of the current employees/stewards no more than seven (7) calendar days after any changes.
Section 9.4 The County shall furnish space on a bulletin board for FOP/OLC use in the Sheriff’s Office. The FOP/OLC shall use this board for posting of notices pertaining to recreational and social activities, FOP/OLC meetings notices, grievances and legislative enactments and judicial decisions affecting public employee labor relations and any/all other related material(s). The FOP/OLC shall not post any materials which are defamatory, or use profanity or that which otherwise is intended to disparage or hold any member of the County, County Employee or elected official in disrepute. The bulletin boards shall not be used to publicize, advertise or put forth a position(s) or endorsement(s) for any candidate, political party or issue set for election by this Agreement the public.
Section 9.5 The FOP/OLC shall be permitted, upon prior written notification to the Sheriff, to place a ballot box at the Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, collecting members’ ballots on all FOP/OLC issues subject to ballot. Such Ballot box shall be not be in a public place during use and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions when not in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article use must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leaveput up in storage.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 4.1 DynaLIFE recognizes the Union as the exclusive bargaining agent for all Employees in the bargaining unit as described in Certificate 142-2008 issued by the Alberta Labour Relations Board and dated October 28, 2008 and any amendments thereto.
4.2 An Employee shall not engage in Union business during her working hours without prior permission of absence without pay DynaLIFE.
4.3 Any duly accredited Officer employed by the Union may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement permitted on DynaLIFE premises for the purpose of attending general transacting Union business provided prior permission to do so has been granted by the Vice President of Human Resources, the Chief Executive Officer, or special meetings their designates.
4.4 Provided operations of DynaLIFE allow, a reasonable number of representatives of the Union shall be granted time off with pay in order to participate in collective bargaining with DynaLIFE. The Union agrees to reimburse DynaLIFE for actual wage paid to the Employee while on leave plus a fifteen per cent (15%) administrative charge within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice. If overtime and travel costs must be paid to a replacement Employee and the Union knows that in advance, the Union will agree to reimburse these costs plus the fifteen percent (15%) administrative charge.
4.5 The Employer shall provide a bulletin board to be placed in a reasonably accessible location for the exclusive use of the Union. In addition, and for education leave organized where requested by UNIFOR Necessary leave the Union, space may be provided on other existing bulletin boards. The Union may post, on such bulletin boards, notices of absence without pay meetings and other notices which may be of interest to Employees. The Employer reserves the right to require that posted material objectionable to the Employer be removed from bulletin boards.
4.6 No Employee shall also be granted required or permitted to such employees make any written or verbal agreement which is in conflict with the terms of this Collective Agreement.
4.7 Except as are elected otherwise specified elsewhere in this Collective Agreement, all correspondence between the parties arising out of this Collective Agreement or appointed incidental thereto shall pass to full-time positions and from the Vice President of Human Resources or designate of DynaLIFE and the Union.
4.8 The name of a Union representative shall be supplied in the employ writing to DynaLIFE before she is recognized as a Union representative. A representative of the Union; Union shall be entitled to leave under work to carry out her functions as provided in this Article must Collective Agreement, provided permission to leave work during working hours, and agreement on the length of time of such leave shall first be expressly approved by obtained from the Corporation but such approval supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name Union agrees to reimburse DynaLIFE for actual wage paid to the Employee while on leave plus a fifteen percent (15%) administrative charge within thirty (30) days of an employee covered by this Agreement receipt of invoice.
4.9 Provided operations of DynaLIFE allow, members of the Board of Directors of the Union shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary granted a leave of absence with pay to attend Union business. Such member shall provide DynaLIFE with such request in writing with as much advance notice as possible. DynaLIFE shall not unreasonably deny such a request. The Union agrees to reimburse DynaLIFE for actual wage paid to the Employee while on leave plus a fifteen percent (15%) administrative charge within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice.
4.10 Provided operations of DynaLIFE allow, the President of the Union shall be granted leave without pay as required to attend to Union business, provided reasonable notice is given. DynaLIFE shall not unreasonably deny such a request.
4.11 DynaLIFE will be granted provide to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members Union all policies and procedures affecting Employees which are related to employment matters.
4.12 A representative of the collective bargaining team Union shall be paid for such leavehave the right to make a presentation of up to forty-five (45) minutes during the probationary period or at the orientation of new Employees with respect to the structure of the Union, as well as the rights, responsibilities and benefits under the Collective Agreement, provided, however, that attendance at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval presentation shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or compulsory and, further, that a representative of the Employer may be present at such presentation. The Employer shall notify the Chair one (1) week in offices, etceteras, advance of the orientation where bulletin boards practicable. All new hire employees will be informed in their offer letter that they are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of collective agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, between DynaLIFE and the text of the Agreements will be published on the IntranetUnion.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave Representatives of absence without pay the Union having business with officers and members of the Union may confer with such officers or members during the course of the work day for a reasonable length of time, provided such activities do not impede the operation of Sun Prairie EMS and, as much as practicable, prior notice has been given to the EMS Chief. The Union may designate a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who shall have authority to process grievances. The Employer agrees that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be granted allowed reasonable time to employees covered by this Agreement for process grievances, without loss of pay. The union agrees to provide the purpose of attending general or special meetings list of the Union▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and designated negotiators to the City by April 1st each year. The Union may designate up to three (3) negotiators who shall be eligible to attend negotiations of a successor agreement. Of the three (3), and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave only one (1) on-duty negotiator shall be eligible to attend negotiations without loss of absence without pay pay. This provision shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ apply regardless of the Union; presence of off-duty members at negotiations. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to limit the number of off-duty personnel who may attend negotiations. The on-duty negotiator attending negotiations shall be subject to call as the needs of the Department dictate. An on-duty ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ requesting leave under this Article must to process grievance or attend negotiations shall first secure permission from the EMS Chief or designee. The City shall provide space on the bulletin board at all stations and permit the use of same for Union announcements. A reasonable amount of time will be expressly approved allowed members of the Union to post Union notices and to make necessary phone calls. A reasonable amount of time, as determined by the Corporation EMS Chief, will be allowed members on duty to meet and vote in Union elections and referendums, but such approval on-duty personnel shall not be unreasonably withheldallowed to leave their assigned duty for this purpose. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval Notices and announcements shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points contain anything political or in officescontroversial, etceterasor anything reflecting upon the City, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the partiesemployees or officers, or any labor organization among its employees. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versionsAny notices or bulletins posted shall comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations of governmental agencies, and the text provisions of this Agreement. No material, notices, or announcements which violate the Agreements will provisions of this section shall be published on the Intranetposted.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general seminars or special meetings conventions of the Union, Union and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall may also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; , but leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation and such approval will not be unreasonably withheld. Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, four (4) members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave at their regular or acting rate for each day of collective bargaining meetings between the parties, including time necessary for travel. However, the Corporation shall only be required to pay up to ten thousand ($10,000) dollars for such leave. Any cost in excess of said amount shall be billed back to the Union. Leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement Corporation shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees also reimburse travel expenses for the purpose of collective bargainingfour (4) members. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceterasetcetera, where bulletin boards boards, electronic or otherwise, are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purposepurpose of advising members of upcoming meetings, transmitting official notices from the National Office or Local representatives, on subjects other than those normally treated through the grievance and negotiation processes, and in additionincluding minutes of Union meetings. Union officials shall also be allowed the use of e-mail, where no bulletin board voice mail, and any other means of electronic or written communications necessary to communicate with the membership, provided that said use is maintained governed by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply ’s policies and copies of all written communication are provided to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 Regional Human Resources personnel. The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, Official Languages and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 Along with the National Representative of the Union, the Union agrees that two (2) employees be elected, so that both of the Regions are represented, so that these three individuals are solely authorized to transact business with the Corporation on behalf of the Union. The Union will provide the Corporation with the names of these two individuals. The Union further agrees that any agreement reached by the Corporation with either of the elected representatives and the National Representative shall only be binding on the Region from which the representative was elected. For the agreement to be binding on both Regions, all three (3) individuals must enter into the agreement. Upon written request by the Union, the Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of provide the Union Committee in each local area of employment, with any information it requires to represent the members. Where a waiver is required by law the Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services agrees to obtain it from the and a locking filing cabinetprovide it to the Corporation.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay Section 1. Each employee shall be allowed to voluntarily contribute any accrued leave, except sick leave, to the Union Time Pool. The Union Time Pool may be granted used for Union business upon approval by the Union President or designee. Employees shall be released from duty on Union Time Pool only if the established needs of the service permit; with the approval of the non-bargaining unit supervisor, but such release shall not be unreasonably denied. Any request for Union Time Pool, that is greater than twelve (12) hours and causes overtime must be authorized by the Deputy Chief. Any time pool usage that causes overtime will be charged at a rate one and one-half (1½). Requests for such time off shall be in writing or on the Department’s computer system and shall be submitted to employees covered by this Agreement the Fire Rescue Administrator, or his or her designee, forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time of such requested time off; provided that when it is impossible to submit written, forty-eight (48) hours notice, then a request may be submitted orally together with the need for the purpose short notices substantiated, and must be approved by the Division Chief or designee in Operations, (or the appropriate non-bargaining unit supervisor in divisions not having Division Chiefs) and later confirmed in writing. Such release shall not be unreasonably denied. All 24 hour time pool requests from the Union President or his designee submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance will be approved or denied within two (2) business days of attending general receipt of the request.
Section 2. Union Time Pool hours will be used on an hour for hour basis.
Section 3. The Union will be allowed up to four (4) designated employee representatives from the Main Bargaining Unit (one (1) of which is from non-shift personnel), and one (1) designated employee representative from the Supervisory Bargaining Unit who shall be permitted to participate in labor contract negotiation sessions while on duty with no loss of pay or special meetings emoluments. It is contemplated that the designees will not change except for substantial reason not related to the question of pay or scheduling.
Section 4. Two (2) grievance representatives, one (1) of whom is the Executive Vice President of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted allowed to employees for the purpose of collective bargainingutilize time pool to attend grievance meetings. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.Two
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR the C.A.W. Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team regrouping the Operational and Maintenance Group Representatives and the Cornwall Headquarters Group Representative shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M CHQ employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.;
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M CHQ employees;
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M CHQ employees;
d) Employees removed from the active O & M CHQ employee list for reason of layoff during the month;
e) Employees added to the active O & M CHQ employee list for reason of recall during the month;
f) O & M CHQ bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end;
g) O & M CHQ employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only);
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit.
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave SECTION 27.1 The City shall not lock-out any employee within the bargaining unit for the duration of this Agreement.
SECTION 27.2 Neither the Union nor any employee shall, directly or indirectly, call, sanction, encourage, finance, and/or assist in any way, nor instigate or participate, directly or indirectly, in any strike. For purposes of this section, “strike” means concerted action in failing to report to duty; willful absence without pay may be granted to from one’s position; stoppage of work; slowdown or abstinence in whole or in part from the full, faithful, and proper performance of the duties of employment for the purposes of inducing, influencing or coercing a change in wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment for the duration of this Agreement or any extension thereof.
SECTION 27.3 All employees in the bargaining unit covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings who become members of the Union, shall continue to be members of the Union for the term of this Agreement and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave the City will not honor dues deduction (check-off) revocations from any such employee except as provided herein.
SECTION 27.4 The City will deduct regular initiation fees and monthly dues from the pay of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee bargaining unit covered by this Agreement upon receipt of individual authorization cards voluntarily executed by an employee for that purpose. The employee shall be continued on have the seniority list while he is on right to revoke such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved authorization by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest giving written notice to the employees covered by City and the Local Union Treasurer at any time during the fifteen (15) day period preceding the termination of this Agreement, it and, the authorization card shall state clearly on its face the right of an employee to revoke during that period.
SECTION 27.5 The City’s obligation to make deductions shall terminate automatically upon timely receipt of revocation of authorization or upon termination of employment or transfer to a job outside the bargaining unit.
SECTION 27.6 All deductions, accompanied by an alphabetical list of all employees for whom deductions have been made, shall be permissible for transmitted to the Union to maintain a similar board for no later than the same purposefifteenth (15th) calendar day following the period in which the deduction is made, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporationupon receipt, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionshall assume full responsibility for the disposition of all funds deducted.
3.4 SECTION 27.7 The Corporation shall supply Union agrees to hold the City harmless in any and all lawsuits arising in law or equity from the deduction and use of union dues and assessments collected from its members through the check-off system and paid over to the local chairperson a copy of Union by the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union localCity’s Finance Department.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M A. All bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied are not members in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business good standing of the Union Committee in each local area shall, as a condition of employment, be required to 1) pay a fair share fee to the Union office with or 2) pursuant to Section 4117.09(c) of the Ohio Revised Code, pay an amount equal to the fair share fee to a desknonreligious charitable fund exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All such fees shall be required to be paid effective sixty one (61) calendar days from the employee’s date of hire or the date of execution of this Agreement, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetwhichever is later.
3.7 Regional agreements will not B. The fair share amount shall be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed certified to the City by the partiesUnion. The parties deduction of the fair share fee from any earnings of the employee shall exchange be automatic and does not require a written authorization for payroll deduction.
C. Payment to the names Union of their representatives the fair share shall be in accordance with regular dues deduction as provided herein. The City shall provide the Union with an alphabetical list of the names, social security number and addresses of those employees who have authority had fair share fee deducted along with the amount of the fair share fee deduction.
SECTION 27.9 Employees who revoke authorization for dues deduction pursuant to bind themSection 27.4 of this Agreement, shall be immediately required to pay the fees set forth in Section 27.8(A) of this Agreement.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 7:01 The Corporation recognizes the Union’s right to select stewards to represent their membership within the Corporation. The Union agrees to provide the Corporation with the names of these stewards and the work area represented within fourteen (14) days of their appointments.
7:02 The duties and responsibilities of shop stewards shall include the following activities:
(a) Investigation of complaints, grievances and/or disputes including the making of presentations to the Corporation as required;
(b) The transmission of Union bulletins and/or notices by posting;
(c) Participation in collective bargaining as a member of the Union’s bargaining team;
(d) Participation in arbitration proceedings when required by the Union;
(e) Participation in the administration of the Union as may be required for The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation Component Executive meetings and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ meetings.
7:03 The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain permission of the office manager or designate before leaving work to perform duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such permission shall not be unreasonably sought or withheld.
7:04 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall conduct duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ within their own designated area, and providing the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has received the proper authorization, such leave will be regarded as leave of absence without with pay.
7:05 The Union agrees that the activities of its stewards will be strictly limited, during working hours while on Corporation premises, to representing their members on matters related to this Agreement.
7:06 At the written request of the Union, the Corporation shall grant leave of absence with pay may be granted to Union officers who are employees covered by this Agreement of the Corporation, at the various levels, for the purpose of attending general or special meetings carrying on the necessary business of the Union, and for education provided such leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary does not place an undue load on the Corporation’s routine activities. The Union will notify those Union officers requested to attend Union business to confirm approval with their department manager.
7:07 If the Union requests a leave of absence without for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to attend a Union event that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is invited to after they have had their vacation approved, their vacation time equal to the amount of the Union leave shall be credited to them and their time will be recorded as a leave of absence with pay to attend such event.
7:08 Where leave of absence has been granted under clause 7:06 and 7:07, the Union shall also be granted reimburse the Corporation one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees as for the period of absence. Such leave shall not normally exceed fifty (50) working days per year.
7:09 With respect to the collective bargaining process, the Corporation agrees to provide a leave of absence, during regular working hours, with pay, to members who are elected or appointed to full-time positions in employees of the employ Corporation and who form part of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld’s bargaining team. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary This leave of absence without pay will be granted only cover up to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.three
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 6.1 Union Representatives, up to a maximum of absence without pay may three (3) employees in any one instance, shall be granted permitted to employees covered by this Agreement use on-duty time for the purpose of attending general or special meetings conducting PBA business with the School District. Such use of time is at the sole discretion of the UnionChief of Police and may be denied if the absence of union representatives creates an insufficient number of personnel to maintain efficiency of operations within the School Police Department or unduly disrupts the operation of a school center.
6.2 Union Representatives, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave up to a maximum of absence without pay four (4), shall also be granted permitted to such employees as are elected or appointed to fullattend negotiations on an on-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval duty status. Bargaining unit members on an off-duty status shall not be unreasonably withheldcarried on an on-duty status for the sessions.
6.3 A bulletin board will be mounted at an appropriate location for the Union’s use. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on PBA may use the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees bulletin board only for the purpose of collective bargainingposting official PBA business notices and related information. However, six members of The PBA may not use the collective bargaining team bulletin board for political endorsements or to further political agendas. No item shall be paid for such leaveplaced by the PBA or the District, at his regular its designees or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly members without being approved by the Corporation PBA President and reviewed by the Chief of Police. All costs incidental to preparing and posting of PBA material will be borne by the PBA.
6.4 Job vacancies shall be posted on the District website as they become available. Available Special Duty Assignments will be posted on the department intranet.
6.5 The Parties agree that annually the Chief of Police and a PBA designated Union Representative who is a School District Police Officer will develop a schedule for the Chief of Police to meet with the PBA Union Representatives at least three (3) times during the year to discuss and review issues of importance to the Parties. Unless there is mutual agreement to do so, these meetings are not to be used as an alternative to filing a grievance should there be an alleged violation of this Agreement.
6.6 Following contract ratification, the PBA will be allowed one (1) hour to meet with members during a Department-wide training. The PBA also will be allowed 30 minutes to address all OIT’s (Officer in Training) during orientation.
6.7 The District shall include a link to the PBA website, as provided by the PBA, as part of New Employee Orientation.
6.8 The District agrees to furnish the Association upon request such information as is necessary for developing intelligent, feasible and constructive proposals. This information may include, but is not limited to, such approval items as bulletins, annual financial reports, audits, tentative budget proposals once made public and seniority lists.
7.1 All law enforcement officers employed by the School District shall have the rights and privileges in accordance with the Florida Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, unless removed from, repealed, or amended within Florida Statutes.
1. Rights of Law Enforcement Officers While Under Investigation Whenever a law enforcement officer is under investigation and subject to interrogation by members of his agency for any reason which could lead to disciplinary action, demotion, or dismissal, such interrogation shall be conducted under the following conditions:
A. The interrogation shall be conducted at a reasonable hour, preferably at a time when the law enforcement officer is on duty, unless the seriousness of the investigation is of such a degree that an immediate action is required.
B. The interrogation shall take place either at the office of the command of the investigating officer or at the office of the local precinct or police unit in which the incident allegedly occurred, as designated by the investigating officer or agency.
C. The law enforcement officer under investigation shall be informed of the rank, name and command of the officer in charge of the investigation, the interrogating officer, and all persons present during the interrogation. All questions directed to the officer under interrogation shall be asked by and through one (l) interrogator at any one time.
D. The law enforcement officer under investigation shall be informed of the nature of the investigation prior to any interrogation, and he/she shall be informed of the name of all complainants.
E. Interrogating sessions shall be for reasonable periods and shall be timed to allow for such personal necessities and rest periods as are reasonably necessary.
F. The law enforcement officer under interrogation shall not be unreasonably withheldsubjected to offensive language or threatened with transfer, dismissal, or disciplinary action. No promise or reward shall be made as an inducement to answer any questions.
3.3 G. The formal interrogation of a law enforcement officer, including all recess periods, shall be recorded, and there shall be no unrecorded questions or statements.
H. If the law enforcement officer under interrogation is under arrest, or is likely to be placed under arrest as a result of the interrogation, he/she shall be completely informed of all his/her rights prior to the commencement of the interrogation.
I. At points the request of any law enforcement officer under investigation, he/she shall have the right to be represented by counsel or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained any other representative of his/her choice who shall be present at all times during such interrogation when the interrogation relates to the officer's continued fitness for law enforcement service.
2. Complaint Review Board A Complaint Review Board shall be composed of three (3) members: One (l) member selected by the Corporation for posting chief administrator of notices of interest the agency or unit; one (1) member selected by the aggrieved Officer, and a third (3rd) member to be selected by the employees covered by this Agreement, it other two (2) members. The Board members shall be permissible law enforcement officers selected from any state, county, or municipal agency within the county. There shall be a Board for the Union to maintain a similar board for law enforcement officers whose members shall be from the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by discipline as the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionaggrieved officer.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team regrouping the Operational and Maintenance Group Representatives and the Cornwall Headquarters Group Representative shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M CHQ employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.;
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M CHQ employees;
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M CHQ employees;
d) Employees removed from the active O & M CHQ employee list for reason of layoff during the month;
e) Employees added to the active O & M CHQ employee list for reason of recall during the month;
f) O & M CHQ bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end;
g) O & M CHQ employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only);
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit.
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 6:01 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union by providing the employee with a letter of request. The employee shall submit the letter to his/her immediate supervisor who shall forward the request to the Employer for the purpose of attending general or special meetings approval. The Union will also provide a copy of the Union, written request to the Executive Director.
(b) Requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than seven (7) working days and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected only where operational requirements permit. Where special or appointed to full-time positions in unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the employ of seven (7) working days’ notice, the Union; leave under this Article must request shall be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval considered and shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedenied.
3.2 Necessary (c) Where such leave of absence has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absence.
(a) For time spent with the Employer representatives during Collective Bargaining, the Union will be allowed to have no more than two (2) employees present at each bargaining session on a time off with pay basis. Any additional employees shall be on a leave without pay will be granted or wage recovery basis as per Subsection :01(c).
(b) Prior to employees the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Employer with a list of employee representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining. HoweverDependent upon operational requirements, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid requested leave for such leaveemployees shall not be unreasonably denied.
6:03 The Employer agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to business affairs, at his regular meetings and social events. All material to be posted must first be submitted to the Executive Director or acting rate designate for each day of face approval and signature prior to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such posting. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.3 At points or in offices6:04 Upon request, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained a Union Representative shall be provided with the opportunity to meet with newly hired employees for up to twenty (20) minutes during regular working hours. The time shall be established by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest agreement subject to operational requirements.
(a) Upon written request to the employees covered by this AgreementEmployer and where operational requirements permit, it time off, including necessary travelling time, without loss of regular earnings and benefits, shall be permissible for granted to one (1) member elected as the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply representative to the local chairperson a copy Board of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business Directors of the Union Committee for attendance to a maximum of six (6) Board meetings per annum. For the purpose of this section, Board meetings are considered to be a maximum of two (2) days in each local area duration. The Union agrees to notify the Employer with the name of employmentsaid representative upon election. Any meetings in excess of six (6) per annum, or for any additional member(s) elected, attendance shall be on a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetleave without pay or wage recovery basis as per Subsection :01 (c).
3.7 Regional agreements will not (b) Upon written request to the Employer, and where operational requirements permit, time off, including necessary travel time, without loss of regular earnings and benefits, shall be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by granted for up to two (2) Members of the partiesComponent Executive for attendance to a maximum of four (4) Executive meetings per annum. The parties For the purposes of this section, Executive meetings are considered to be a maximum of one (1) day in duration. For any additional members or meetings attendance shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind thembe on a leave without pay or wage recovery basis as per Subsection :01 (c).
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary Union shall advise the Employer in writing of the names of its stewards, officers and committee members. The Employer will not recognize any change in the Union stewards, officers or committee members until the Union notifies the Employer in writing of such change. The Employer shall permit up to a maximum of five (5) employees to be absent from without loss of pay or credits for the purpose of: attending meetings with the Employer for the purpose of negotiating a Collective Agreement; and up to a maximum of (3) employees to be absent from work without loss of pay or credits for the purposes of; attending grievance with the Employer; attending any other meetings on behalf of the Union that are called by the Employer; spending reasonable time to travel to the meetings described in Subsections (a), and above. The Union shall advise the Employer in writing of the identity of the employees who will be attending such meetings, Employees who are permitted to be to meetings with the Employer for the purpose of negotiating a Collective Agreement shall also be permitted additional reasonable time to be absent without pay but without loss of credits to attend Union caucus sessions held prior to such meetings. The Union shall designate at one employee and not more than three employees to act as Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at each of the Employer's A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be granted reasonable time during regular working hours to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without loss of pay upon request of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ supervisor prior to engaging in such duties. The supervisor shall not unreasonably withhold the granting of such time to the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. An employee may request that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be present during a disciplinary meeting with a supervisor. The absence of a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during such a meeting shall not affect the validity of the discipline, if any, imposed by the Employer. An employee who wishes to be absent from work for trade union activities must request and obtain permission from his or her supervisor for such absence. The supervisor shall not unreasonably withhold permission. The Employer may grant up to two (2) employees a leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general a conference or special meetings seminar related to the activities of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary The Employer shall not unreasonably withhold the granting of such leave. An employee who is elected or selected a full-time position with the Union, or any body with which the Union is affiliated, may be granted leave of absence without pay shall also be granted and without loss of seniority accrued to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of date the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval commences. Such leave shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name Upon the Union giving reasonable notice of an employee covered by a request for leave under this Agreement Section, the Employer shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such grant a leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of -of-absence without loss of pay will be granted or benefits and with no loss of credits to employees elected as Executive Board Members and Executive Officers of the Union for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members conducting the internal business affairs of the collective bargaining team Union. The Union shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between reimburse the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible Employer monthly for the Union cost of pay, benefits and credits provided to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionemployees under (a} above.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary Members designated by the Union President will be granted Union Leave (time off with pay) for the purposes of handling grievances; attending union meetings for the formulation of proposals to be submitted in negotiations; attendance at Union conventions, memorial ceremonies, meetings, and seminars; attendance at collective bargaining negotiations and impasse resolution procedures; and City Council meetings regarding the resolution of collective bargaining impasse procedures or meeting with a City Council member. Union leave must be used for conducting union business related to City of absence Tampa labor relations matters and shall not be granted for lobbying or any other political activity. In the event that Union representatives participate in lobbying at the request of and on behalf of the City, regular pay status will be utilized rather than union leave. The names of the Union officers and stewards shall be submitted to the Fire Chief and the Director of Human Resources.
3.2 Unless the Chief of Operations determines manpower requirements prohibit such, employees whose attendance is endorsed by the Union as necessary for the functions described above shall be granted time off to attend such functions without pay loss of pay. Representatives of the Union desiring Union leave shall submit their request to the office of the Chief of Operations at the earliest time possible and except for the Union President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, or Secretary at least 72 hours prior to the date of any such leave. In an emergency situation involving Union business, leave may be granted to employees covered authorized verbally by this Agreement the Chief of Operations (or designee). Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. Union leave requested as provided herein shall not be denied for staffing reasons for the elected union principal officers unless the Mayor or the Fire Chief formally declare an emergency.
3.3 The Union shall be afforded bulletin board space in each Fire Department installation for the purpose of attending general posting notices of meetings or special meetings of other union notices if determined by the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave at the concurrence of absence without pay shall the Fire Chief, to be pertinent to its membership. Upon the request of the union to the Fire Personnel Chief, such notices may also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved transmitted by the Corporation but department through the City’s computer system to department employees and shall be restricted to the information that would otherwise be placed on the bulletin boards. No such approval notice shall be posted unless it has been signed and authorized by the Union President and the Fire Chief prior to the time of posting. The Union President and the Fire Chief shall determine standard notices that may be posted on a routine basis without individual authorization by the Fire Chief. The Union may have access to departmental mail, including email, for distribution provided that specific authorization is granted by the Fire Chief. Authorization for notices of Union meetings and minutes of Union meetings shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.4 Representatives of the Union shall be allowed to meet with each firefighter’s basic training class after duty hours. The name Union will distribute an IAFF informational flyer and a current contract to recruits. The content of an employee covered the flyer will be mutually agreed upon by the City and the IAFF.
3.5 The principle officers of the Union shall be defined as the following: President, Vice Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer. The privileges granted by this Agreement Article will be exercised reasonably and will not be abused by the Union or its members, but in no event shall time off with pay exceed an aggregate of 3,300 hours in any one fiscal year. In a fiscal year, which includes negotiation of a successor union contract or wage reopener, an additional 300 hours shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leaveadded for purposes of negotiations.
3.2 Necessary 3.5.1 If the aggregate number of hours as specified above is exhausted prior to the end of a fiscal year, the city will transfer upon the union’s request 1.0 hour of annual leave and/or 1.0 hour of absence without pay will sick leave per fiscal year from union members to the union leave bank.
3.6 In the event that the Union does not use the entire number of hours provided by this Article in any one fiscal year, then it may carry the unused portion of those hours over to the following fiscal year. There shall be granted to no borrowing of union leave from the following fiscal years.
3.7 Neither union representatives nor unit employees shall leave their posts or work stations for the purpose of collective bargaining. Howeverinvestigating, six members presenting, handling or settling grievances without the express permission of the collective bargaining team Chief of Operations. The President or designated representative or legal counsel shall not contact any employee concerning grievance matters or union business during the working hours of the employee without the express prior permission of the Chief of Operations in accordance with Article 3.2. The Chief of Operations and Union President may agree to predetermined authorized contact periods for this purpose. When a grievance hearing is scheduled during the grievant’s tour of duty, the grievant shall be paid allowed to attend the hearing without utilizing union leave. The City shall attempt to schedule the hearing during the grievant’s duty hours, however, the City will compensate a grievant a minimum of three (3) hours for such attendance of their grievance hearing when scheduled during the grievant’s off duty hours.
3.8 In the event that the IAFF determines that an employee will be on extended union leave, at his regular the employee shall retain their rate of pay (grade and step) and shall receive pay adjustments in accordance with Appendix A. Said employee will retain their salary review date and, if 70% or acting rate more hours have been spent on City time for each day the review period, shall be evaluated solely on the City work assignments’ performance. If less than 70% of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must hours have been spent on City time, then the employee shall receive a neutral evaluation and shall receive a satisfactory rating along with step increases as may be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval applicable for that rating. Said employee shall not be unreasonably withheldmaintain all required certification and attend all mandatory training.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it 3.9 The City shall be permissible for furnish the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson with a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M all written rules and regulations pertaining to employer - employee relations, including but not limited to: City Administrative Orders, City Personnel Rules, Departmental Administrative Orders, Departmental Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Divisional and Training Orders and other material regularly distributed to employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 . The Corporation City will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form attempt to send said copies to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetsame date they are distributed to employees.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 7.01 The Employer shall continue the normal salaries of Employees when meeting with management in joint consultation to discuss grievances or up to (4) four Negotiating Committee members when attending bargaining sessions with the Employer.
7.02 The Employer agrees, upon the written request of the Union, if such request is reasonable, to provide the Union with information for the purposes of collective bargaining, complaint, or grievance investigation.
7.03 The Employer agrees to hire substitutes as operationally required when Employees are granted leaves for union business and the Employer is to be reimbursed by the Union.
7.04 On reasonable notice, special leave of absence without pay shall be granted, subject to the operational needs and requirements of the Employer, to Employees who are selected:
(a) as members of the Board of Directors of the Union for the attendance at Board meetings;
(b) as members of the Bargaining Unit Negotiating Committees of the Union for the attendance at Committee Meetings;
(c) as delegates to attend NSGEU conventions and conventions of the Union's affiliated bodies including the National Union of Public and General Employees, Canadian Labour Congress, and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour;
(d) as delegates to attend educational workshops, clinics, conferences, and conventions;
(e) as members of standing committees of the Union for the attendance at meetings of standing committees;
(f) as members of the Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour;
(g) for such other union business as may be authorized by the Union.
7.05 The Employer will continue the salary of an Employee who is granted leave without pay in accordance with Article 7.04 and will ▇▇▇▇ the Union for the Employee's salary.
7.06 While on leave for union business pursuant to employees covered by this Agreement Article, an Employee shall continue to accrue and accumulate service and seniority credits for the duration of the leave, and service and seniority shall be deemed to be continuous.
7.07 Union representatives shall, with the agreement of the Employer, have access to the workplace for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Unionhandling grievances, consulting with Local officers, including stewards and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions other Employees, in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of matters arising from the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings relationship between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by . The agreement of the Corporation but such approval shall Employer will not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by (a) The Employer acknowledges the Corporation for posting right of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 appoint or otherwise select stewards. The Corporation Employer shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office provided with a desklist, chairsin writing, telephone/voice mail servicesof all local stewards and officers and their terms of office and shall be advised, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.within thirty
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary In the event any member of the Shenandoah Station bargaining unit becomes President or is otherwise elected / appointed to serve as a business agent of Local 96 during the term of this contract, any leave to conduct union business in such capacity shall be taken pursuant to the terms specified below. For the term of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement labor contract, and for any mutually agreed-upon extensions hereof, the purpose of attending general or special meetings President of the Union, and for education or other such union officer(s) as the President shall designate, shall, if the individual is an employee of Washington Gas – Shenandoah Division, take a leave organized of absence, without pay, to work full time on Union business, provided that such employees are elected to Union office or appointed by UNIFOR Necessary the Union to serve as business agents. Only one such employee/officer from the Shenandoah bargaining unit may be on such leave of absence without pay at any given time. During such leave of absence, such business agent shall also continue to accrue seniority with the Company and may, on union time, take all qualifying schools (on a space-available basis) offered by the Company to maintain his/her qualifications, meet licensing requirements for his/her current position or eligibility for temporary transfer rosters. During the leave of absence, the position of such business agent may be granted filled by the Company on a permanent basis. Upon expiration of such employee’s term of office and/or duties as a Union business agent, he/ she will be reinstated to his/her former position, and compensated in accordance with the collectively bargained wage schedule, or if such employees position has been eliminated, to a position as are elected or appointed nearly comparable as possible, together with all of his/her seniority rights, provided, however, that the Company will require such employee to full-time positions have a physical examination by a physician of the Company’s choice, before such employee returns to active service with the Company. The Union shall give the Company written notice of the expiration of such business agent’s term of office twenty (20) days prior to the date of each such expiration, except in the employ case of immediate removal or resignation, in which case the Company may require at least one week’s notice prior to the business agent’s return to work. If the business agent returns to work with the Company on the expiration of the Union; leave under this term of Union office and/or duties as a business agent, the Company may declare an excess in the classification to which the employee is returning and procedures set forth in Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement 6, Section 10 shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leaveapplied.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Labor Contract
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave The Union shall have the right to hold Union meetings during non-work hours at the City’s facilities in designated meeting areas, at no cost to the Union, as space is available.
3.2 Union officials and Stewards shall be permitted to perform union business relating to the processing or investigation of absence grievances without reprimand or without loss of pay, provided such activities do not adversely disrupt normal work schedules, and provided such time is limited to those occasions when investigations cannot reasonably be conducted during non-work hours. Union officials and Stewards must obtain prior approval from the Superintendent for release time for this purpose, which shall not be unreasonably denied.
3.3 Union Officials or Stewards shall be permitted without loss of pay may to post union notices or to distribute Union literature, which shall be granted restricted to employees covered the employees’ lounges, bulletin boards or other non-public or non-work areas. They shall also be permitted, without loss of pay, to consult with the Employer, employee representatives, Union Officers, or other Union representatives concerning any provision of this Agreement, by this Agreement first receiving the approval of the Superintendent.
3.4 Collective bargaining sessions, Labor Management meetings, and Grievance Hearings shall also be conducted during mutually agreed times and places without loss of pay, and shall be limited to those Union officials, grievants, or witnesses, who have a legitimate need to attend. Forty-eight (48) hours notice of said meetings shall be given by the employee or the Union, to the employee’s direct supervisor, unless otherwise waived by the employer.
3.5 The Union agrees to provide the Employer with an updated list of Official Union Officers and Stewards within 10 working days of their appointment.
3.6 Union bulletin boards will be allowed in each department for the purpose of attending general posting health and safety information, meeting notices, newsletters and other union information provided that no notices of a discriminatory or special meetings of the Unionpolitical nature, nor notices that would be offensive to a reasonable person, shall be posted. Each posting shall be initialed and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved dated by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees Union Official responsible for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldposting.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Working Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 9:01 The Authority and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction, or coercion exercised or practised with respect to any employee for reason of membership or activity in the Union. Unless especially provided for in this section or elsewhere in this Agreement, or otherwise agreed to, any such activity shall not occur during working time.
9:02 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement under the following conditions:
(a) requests for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions made in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved writing by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldUnion by providing the employee with a letter of request. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on submit the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest letter to the employees covered by this Agreement, it employee’s immediate supervisor who shall be permissible for forward the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply request to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Authority for approval. The Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will also provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form written request to the Director of Human Resources for the Authority.
(b) requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice and shall be granted where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent three (3) working days notice being given, the request will be considered. No request will be unreasonably denied;
(c) where such leave of absence has been granted the Union shall reimburse the Authority one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees covered by this during the approved absence.
9:03 For time spent with the Authority representatives during negotiations of the Collective Agreement, the Union will be allowed to have no more than seven (7) employees, one (1) from each rural area/local and two (2) from the Winnipeg area present at each bargaining session on a time-off with pay basis.
9:04 Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Authority with a list of employee representatives for the bargaining unit. Dependent upon operational requirements, requested leave for such employees shall not be unreasonably denied.
9:05 Subject to the mutual agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. , the total number of employees referred to in Section :03 above may be changed provided any additional employees are on leave without pay or on wage recovery as per Subsection :02 (c).
9:06 Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versionsstaff members shall not visit employees at their place of work unless prior approval has been obtained from the employee’s supervisor.
9:07 The Authority agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to business affairs, meetings, and social events provided the text information does not contain anything that is adverse to the interests of the Agreements will be published on employer. The Authority or designate shall have the Intranetright to refuse to post or remove the posting of any information.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment9:08 Upon request, a Union office representative shall be provided with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the partiesopportunity to meet with newly hired employees for up to twenty (20) minutes during regular working hours. The parties time shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority be established by agreement subject to bind themoperational requirements.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Tentative Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay Section 1. Each employee shall be allowed to voluntarily contribute any accrued leave, except sick leave, to the Union Time Pool. The Union Time Pool may be granted used for Union business upon approval by the Union President or designee. Employees shall be released from duty on Union Time Pool only if the established needs of the service permit; with the approval of the non-bargaining unit supervisor, but such release shall not be unreasonably denied. Requests for such time off shall be in writing or on the Department’s computer system and shall be submitted to employees covered by this Agreement the Fire Rescue Administrator, or his or her designee, forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time of such requested time off; provided that when it is impossible to submit written, forty-eight (48) hours notice, then a request may be submitted orally together with the need for the purpose short notices substantiated, and must be approved by the Division Chief or designee in Operations, (or the appropriate non-bargaining unit supervisor in divisions not having Division Chiefs) and later confirmed in writing. Such release shall not be unreasonably denied. All 24 hr time pool requests from the Union President or his designee submitted at least 30 days in advance will be approved or denied within 2 business days of attending general receipt of the request.
Section 2. Union Time Pool hours will be used on an hour for hour basis.
Section 3. The Union will be allowed up to four (4) designated employee representatives from the Main Bargaining Unit (one (1) of which is from non-shift personnel), and one (1) designated employee representative from the Supervisory Bargaining Unit who shall be permitted to participate in labor contract negotiation sessions while on duty with no loss of pay or special meetings emoluments. It is contemplated that the designees will not change except for substantial reason not related to the question of pay or scheduling.
Section 4. Two (2) grievance representatives, one (1) of whom is the Executive Vice President of the Union, shall be allowed to utilize time pool to attend grievance meetings. Two (2) Executive Board members shall be allowed to utilize time pool to attend Executive Board meetings (for up to four (4) hours).
Section 5. The Union President, if covered by this agreement, shall be released from duty on a permanent basis to conduct Union business on the basis of a forty (40) hour employee and for education leave organized shall be paid the five (5%) percent adjustment in accordance with this agreement. One other Union Principal Officer, if covered by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay this agreement, designated by the Union President, shall be released from duty on those shifts which fall on Mondays through Fridays to conduct Union business. They shall maintain their current pay, rank, bidded position, and time in grade. They shall accrue all benefits available to other bargaining unit employees (except that they shall be exempt from overtime as to those duties as Union Officers) and shall also be granted to such employees eligible for any promotional examinations as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in applicable. The President may perform regular Fire Rescue duties upon the employ approval of the appropriate Deputy Chief. The President and designated other Union Officer, shall be available to conduct Union business during the same hours as the Fire Rescue Administrator. The Union authorizes Payroll to automatically deduct, from the Union Time Pool, the number of regularly scheduled hours in each pay period, unless notified of an exception by the Union; leave under this Article must . It is further agreed that the County shall provide a written accounting of the usage of the Union Time Pool on a monthly basis.
Section 6. The first Executive Vice President of the Union shall be expressly released from duty on Union time pool for all labor-management meetings, the IAFF convention, the FPF convention and other Union business approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, President and the text of the Agreements will be published on the IntranetFire Rescue Administrator.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary The Hospital shall grant leave of absence without pay to employees to attend Union conventions, seminars, education classes and other Union in connection with the administration of the collective that such leave will not interfere with the effi- cient operation of the Hospital. Such will not be unreasonably denied. In requesting such leave of absence for an employee or employees, the Union must give at least twenty-one days clear notice in writing to the Hospital, unless not reasonably possible to give such notice. The cumulative total leave of absence, the number of employees that may be granted absent at any one time from any one area, and the number of days of absence shall be negotiated locally and are set out in the Local Provisions Appendix. During such leave of absence, the employee’s salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained by the Hospital on the basis of what his normal regular hours of work would have been, provided that the Union the Hospital in the amount of such salary and applicable benefits within thirty days of billing. Notwithstanding the above, time spent by the eight executive board members of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions to employees covered fulfil the duties of the position shall be in to for Union Business uncle: this clause. Position with the Union or Full-Time Public Office with the Union Upon application by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary in writing, the Hospital shall grant leave of absence absence, without pay shall also be granted pay, to such employees as are an employee elected or appointed to full-time positions Union office, It is understood that no more than one employee in the employ of bargaining unit may be on such leave at the Union; same time. Such leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave for a period of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed one calendar year from the active O & M employee list date of appointment unless extended for reason a further specific period by agreement of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published Seniority shall accumulate for- during such leave on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business basis of the Union Committee in each local area what his normal regular hours of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the partieswork would have been. The parties employee shall exchange notify the names Hospital of their representatives who his intention to return to work at least four weeks prior to the date of such return. The employee shall be returned to his former duties on the same shift in the same department and at the appropriate rate of pay, subject to any changes which would have authority to bind themoccurred had the employee not been on leave. Notwithstanding Article the Hospital may fill the vacancy resulting from such leave on a temporary basis.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary The City of Largo and the PBA will work collaboratively to ensure the PBA has the leave time needed to address union business. It is mutually beneficial for the City and the PBA to work together to ensure the business needs of absence without pay may the union are met. This leave will be considered Administrative Leave. Time off under this provision shall be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for at the purpose of attending general or special meetings discretion of the UnionCity; however, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave the use of absence without pay shall also this time will not be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved unduly restricted by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered City given sufficient notice by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavePBA.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local Section 1 Any member of the bargaining unitunit may donate vacation or sick leave to the union pool time account. Vacation leave donations shall be in increments of one hour, on the basis of one hour vacation for one hour pool time. Sick leave donations shall be in increments of two hours, not to exceed 16 hours per fiscal year, on the basis of two hours sick leave for one hour pool time. Donation of sick leave in accordance with the provisions of this section may not cause an employee's sick leave balance to be reduced to below 200 hours. Carryover of union pool time from one fiscal year to the next shall not exceed 500 hours. Donations of time to this pool must be made in writing and signed by the employee.
3.5 The Corporation will provide Section 2 Charges against the PBA business pool time, approved in this Article, shall only be made when approved by a copy member of the Collective Agreement PBA Executive Committee (Board) and the PBA shall notify the City in booklet form writing of any charges against the pool at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty time-off period. The Chief of Police or his/her designee may grant permission, provided sufficient personnel is available for requests, of less than forty-eight (6048) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text hours when such notice was not possible.
Section 3 The use of the Agreements will above-referenced pool time shall be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees used by PBA officials, up to providea maximum of four (4) in any one instance, for the business conduct of PBA business, including, but not limited to the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements or the modification or amendment of the Union Committee in each local area same. Time off under this provision shall be granted at the discretion of employmentthe City; however, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements the use of this time will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed unduly restricted by the partiesCity given sufficient advance notice by the PBA. The parties shall exchange Pool time may be used provided that sufficient staffing is available on the names regular shift to properly staff the department/unit during the absence of their representatives who the PBA officials as determined by management. Vacation time schedules have authority to bind thempriority over requests for the use of PBA business pool time.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave
5:01 Leave of absence without loss of pay to attend to Union business or collective bargaining may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) requests for leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union by providing the employee with a letter of request. The employee shall submit the letter to the employee’s immediate Supervisor who shall forward the request to the Employer for the purpose of attending general or special meetings approval. The Union will also provide a copy of the Union, written request to the Director of Human Resources or designate;
(b) requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than ten (10) working days and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in only where operational requirements permit and the employ needs of the Union; leave under this Article must client are met. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the ten (10) working days notice, the request shall be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval considered and shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedenied.
3.2 Necessary 5:02 Where a leave of absence without pay has been granted under this Article the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absences plus benefit costs according to the employee’s previously scheduled hours with the time recorded as service for all benefits.
5:03 For time spent with Employer representatives during collective bargaining, the Union will be granted allowed to have no more than seven (7) employees present at each bargaining session on a leave without loss of pay basis.
5:04 Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Employer with a list of employee representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid Dependent upon operational requirements requested leave for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval employees shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest 5:05 Subject to the mutual agreement of the parties, the total number of employees covered by this Agreementreferred to in Section :03 may be changed provided any additional employees are on a leave without loss of pay and subject to wage recovery as provided for in Section :02.
5:06 Scheduled shifts will not be altered, it rearranged or not provided, so as to release the employee from receiving wages when in negotiations. The pay received shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for actual pay the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by employee would have earned had the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionemployee worked.
3.4 5:07 The Corporation shall supply Union agrees to provide the local chairperson Employer with a copy current list of stewards and authorized representatives and to notify the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority Employer in writing within fourteen (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (6014) days of its signature by the parties. any change or changes in Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetrepresentation.
3.6 5:08 The Corporation Employer agrees to provide, allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to business of the Union Committee in each local area of employmentaffairs, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services meetings and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the partiessocial events. The parties Employer or designate shall exchange have the names right to refuse to post or remove the posting of their representatives who have authority to bind themany information.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 9:01 The Authority and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction, or coercion exercised or practised with respect to any employee for reason of membership or activity in the Union. Unless
9:02 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement under the following conditions:
(a) requests for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions made in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved writing by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldUnion by providing the employee with a letter of request. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on submit the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest letter to the employees covered by this Agreement, it employee’s immediate supervisor who shall be permissible for forward the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply request to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Authority for approval. The Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will also provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form written request to the Director of Human Resources for the Authority.
(b) requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice and shall be granted where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent three (3) working days notice being given, the request will be considered. No request will be unreasonably denied;
(c) where such leave of absence has been granted the Union shall reimburse the Authority one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees covered by this during the approved absence.
9:03 For time spent with the Authority representatives during negotiations of the Collective Agreement, the Union will be allowed to have no more than seven
9:04 Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Authority with a list of employee representatives for the bargaining unit. Dependent upon operational requirements, requested leave for such employees shall not be unreasonably denied.
9:05 Subject to the mutual agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. , the total number of employees referred to in Section :03 above may be changed provided any additional employees are on leave without pay or on wage recovery as per Subsection :02 (c).
9:06 Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versionsstaff members shall not visit employees at their place of work unless prior approval has been obtained from the employee’s supervisor.
9:07 The Authority agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to business affairs, meetings, and social events provided the text information does not contain anything that is adverse to the interests of the Agreements will be published on employer. The Authority or designate shall have the Intranetright to refuse to post or remove the posting of any information.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment9:08 Upon request, a Union office representative shall be provided with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the partiesopportunity to meet with newly hired employees for up to twenty (20) minutes during regular working hours. The parties time shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority be established by agreement subject to bind themoperational requirements.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary If the Union requests leave of absence for employees to attend union conventions or other union functions, the Hospital will grant such leave without pay provided that ten (10) days notices has been given to the Hospital, and further provided that not more than two (2) employees are involved at any one time and not more than one (1) employee from a department or area of ten (10) employees or less. A special request by the Union to allow more than two (2) employees to be involved in a union function at any one time will be considered by the Hospital if it is for the purpose of having union members attend education seminars and will be granted if practicable to do so. The total accumulation of such leave shall not exceed forty (40) working days in any calendar year. If the Union so requests, the total accumulation may be extended at the discretion of the Hospital if the Union demonstrates that it is conducting an extraordinary amount of union business in a given year. The Hospital shall grant leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for to attend Union conventions, seminars, education classes and other Union business in connection with the purpose of attending general or special meetings administration of the Union, and for education collective agreement provided that such leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary will not interfere with the efficient operation of the Hospital. Such leave will not be unreasonably denied. In requesting such leave of absence without pay for an employee or employees, the Union must give at least fourteen (14) days clear notice in writing to the Hospital, unless not reasonably possible to give such notice. The cumulative total leave of absence, the number of employees that may be absent at any one time from any one area, and the number of days of absence shall also be granted to such employees as negotiated locally and are elected or appointed to full-time positions set out in the employ Local Provisions Appendix E. During such leave of absence, the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement employee's salary and applicable benefits shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting Hospital on the basis of notices what his normal regular hours of interest to the employees covered by this Agreementwork would have been, it shall be permissible for provided that the Union to maintain a similar board for reimburses the same purpose, Hospital in the amount of such salary and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority applicable benefits within thirty (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (6030) days of its signature billing. Notwithstanding the above, time spent by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, eight (8) Executive Board members and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.seven
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary Section 9.1 The Employer agrees to grant a reasonable leave of absence to employees selected to perform work for the Union. In addition to the usual Union tasks this will include attending conventions and conferences. Employees granted such leave of absence will retain and accumulate seniority during such leave of absence.
Section 9.2 The Union shall have the right to designate a reasonable number of shop stewards. The Union shall endeavor to have representation from each program, house and various shifts. The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of all shop stewards including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
Section 9.3 A Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be released without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for meetings with management and for the purpose of attending general investigating a specific employee complaint or special meetings grievance relating to this Agreement if requested by the employee. If the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ presence at a meeting is required by the Employer, the Employer will pay the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time spent at the meeting. If there is no Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ available during his/her non-work hours to attend an investigatory interview, the Employer will pay the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for time spent at the meeting. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify and receive permission from his/her supervisor before interrupting his/her assigned work, and such permission shall be granted unless a work operation requires the temporary postponement of the investigation.
Section 9.4 An employee may choose to have a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present during any disciplinary (verbal or written) interviews.
Section 9.5 A Union Representative shall be allowed reasonable access to the Employer’s place of business for the purpose of conducting Union-Management business and investigating grievances. However, such visitations shall be by prior written or verbal request to the Employer and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave will not interfere with employees’ work or the quality of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval service. Such request shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedenied.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay Section 9.6 Bulletin Boards, the email system, or log books where appropriate, will be granted to employees made available by the Employer for the purpose of collective bargaining. Howeverposting Union notices relating to meetings, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leavedues, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face entertainment, health and safety and general Union activities, courtesy copy to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldExecutive Director.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 5:01 Leave of absence without pay may to attend to Union business shall be granted to employees covered based on the following conditions:
(a) Requests for such leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union with at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance notice and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the fourteen (14) calendar days notice the request shall be considered and not unreasonably denied.
(b) An employee requesting time off for Union business will be provided with a letter of request from the Union which is to be submitted to the employee‟s immediate supervisor for approval by the Executive Director or designate.
(c) Where such leave of absence has been granted by the Employer under sub-section (a), the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred and fifteen percent (115%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absence.
(d) Grievors and their representatives shall suffer no loss of regular pay when meeting with the Employer for the purpose of attending general or special meetings processing grievances.
(e) Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, employees shall not conduct Union business during their working time.
(f) Leaves of absence for Union business shall not be unreasonably requested nor unreasonably denied.
(g) The Union shall provide the Employer with a current list of local table officers, stewards and assigned staff representative and to notify the Employer of any subsequent changes in Union representation.
5:02 When a new employee is hired, the Union shall be notified and provided with no less than fifteen (15) minutes during normal working hours to meet with the new employee for the purpose of acquainting him with the Union.
5:03 The Employer agrees to make a bulletin board available at each of its work locations for the use of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted in a place which is accessible to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees Union members for the purpose of collective bargainingposting notices and material of interest. However, six members Posted materials shall not contain anything that is adverse to the interests of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldEmployer.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary The Hospital shall grant leave of absence without pay to employees to attend Union conventions, seminars, education classes and other Union business in connectionwith the administrationof the collective agreement providedthat such leavewill not interfere with the operation of the Hospital. Such leavewill not be In requesting such leave of absence for an employee or employees, the Union must give at least twenty-one (21) days clear notice in writing to the Hospital, unless not reasonably possible to give such notice. The cumulative total leave of absence, the number of employees that may be granted absent at any one time from any one area, and the number of days of absence shall be negotiated locally and are set out in the Local ProvisionsAppendix. Duringsuch leave of absence, the employee's salary and applicable benefits shall be maintained bythe Hospital on the basis of what his normal regular hours of work would have been, provided that the Union reimburses the Hospital in the amount of such salary and applicable benefits within thirty (30) days of billing. Notwithstandingthe above, time spent by the eight (8) Executive Board members of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions to employees covered fulfill the duties of the position shall be in addition to leave for Union Business under this clause." "Upon application by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary in writing, the Hospital shall grant leave of absence absence, without pay shall also be granted pay, to such employees as are an employee elected or appointed to full-time positions Union office. It is understood that no more than one (Ie)mployee in the employ bargainingunit may be on such leave at the same time. Such leave shall be for a period of one ( I ) calendar year from the date of appointment unless extendedfor a further specific period by agreement of the Union; parties. Seniority shall accumulate for employees during such leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on basis of what his normal regular hoursof work would have been. Service shall accumulatefor employees during such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. Howevermaximum provided, six members if any, under the provisions of the collective bargaining team agreement. Itwill becomethe responsibilityof the employeefor full payment of any applicable benefits in which the employee is participatingduring such leave of absence. The employee shall notify the Hospitalof his intentionto returnto work at leastfour (4) weeks prior to the date of such return. The employee shall be paid for such leave, at returned to his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for former duties on the same purpose, shift in the same department and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end appropriate rate of each month:
a) Active O & M employees pay, subject to any changes which would have occurred had the employee not been on permanent, leave. NotwithstandingArticle the Hospitalmayfill the vacancy resultingfrom such leave on a temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union localbasis.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them." Leave for
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR the Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 . Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team regrouping the Operational and Maintenance Group Representatives and the Cornwall Headquarters Group Representative shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 . At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 . The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) : Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) ; The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) ; The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) ; Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) ; Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & ; M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) ; Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 . The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 5:01 Leave of absence without pay may to attend to Union business shall be granted to employees covered based on the following conditions:
(a) Requests for such leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union with at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance notice and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the fourteen (14) calendar days notice the request shall be considered and not unreasonably denied.
(b) An employee requesting time off for Union business will be provided with a letter of request from the Union which is to be submitted to the employee’s immediate supervisor for approval by the Executive Director or designate.
(c) Where such leave of absence has been granted by the Employer under sub-section (a), the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred and eighteen percent (118%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absence.
(d) Grievors and their representatives shall suffer no loss of regular pay when meeting with the Employer for the purpose of attending general processing grievances.
(e) Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, employees shall be expected to conduct Union business before or special meetings after working hours, or during rest or meal breaks.
(f) Subject to 5:01(e) above, if impossible to do so, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be entitled to leave their work during working hours in order to carry out their functions under the collective agreement which involves the investigation and processing of grievances providing that each employee involved in the issue has obtained approval from the Manager or designate for the time required. Reasonable advance notice will be provided where the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has themselves received advance notice. Permission to leave work duties during working hours will be subject to operational requirements. Permission shall not be unreasonably sought or withheld.
(g) Leaves of absence for Union business shall not be unreasonably requested nor unreasonably denied.
(h) The Union shall provide the Employer with a current list of local table officers, stewards and assigned staff representative and to notify the Employer of any subsequent changes in Union representation.
5:02 When a new employee is hired, the Union shall be notified and provided with no less than fifteen (15) minutes during normal working hours to meet with the new employee for the purpose of acquainting him with the Union.
5:03 The Employer agrees to make a bulletin board available at each of its work locations for the use of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted in a place which is accessible to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees Union members for the purpose of collective bargainingposting notices and material of interest. However, six members Posted materials shall not contain anything that is adverse to the interests of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldEmployer.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary
7.1 This Article outlines the duties and responsibilities of Union Stewards in performing their functions as recognized Union representatives. In those cases which cannot be resolved otherwise, Union Stewards shall be granted reasonable time off during working hours, without loss of pay, to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within their jurisdiction, upon notifying and securing verbal permission from a member of management of the Union Stewards and the grievant. If a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ fails to obtain permission to leave and/or enter the job site as outlined in this section, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action. Such permission shall be granted without unnecessary delay unless the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or grievant is performing duties requiring his or her immediate attention, as determined by the superintendent or designee. At no time will a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be paid overtime for performing Union business. If permission cannot be immediately granted, the City will arrange to allow investigation of the grievance at the earliest possibletime.
7.2 Stewards are responsible for grievance handling within their respective work areas. If it is necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from another work area to represent an employee in a grievance, such substitution will be in lieu of the area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In no case will more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ participate in/represent a grievance unless mutually agreed to in advance by the City and the Union.
7.3 Members of the Union negotiating team will be allowed time off with pay for negotiation meetings which occur during the employees regular work hours, work shift, or work day. No regular or overtime (premium) pay will be authorized for time spent in negotiations beyond the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ normal work day. Alternate stewards shall not participate in Negotiations.
7.4 Union Stewards shall be members of the bargaining unit who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period.
7.5 It is agreed that all Union Stewards have productive work to perform as assigned by the City. The parties agree that each will cooperate with the other in reducing to a minimum the actual time spent by the Union Stewards in investigating, presenting, and adjusting grievances or disputes. Solicitation of any and all kinds by the Union, including the solicitation of grievances and membership, shall not be engaged in during working hours. No general Union Membership meetings shall be held on the City’s time.
7.6 Union Stewards are subject to all City rules regarding the conduct of the employees of the City.
7.7 While on leave of absence without pay may be granted for disciplinary reasons, no employee shall function as a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
7.8 When it is necessary for a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to employees covered by this Agreement enter an area other than the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ own work area for the purpose of attending general or special meetings conducting Union business authorized by this Agreement, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify a member of management of that area of the Union, Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ presence and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ nature of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ business. Such circumstances should only occur if the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedepartment’s Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ are unavailable or absent.
3.2 Necessary leave 7.9 In order to minimize loss of absence without pay will be granted productivity, Stewards are expected to employees avoid any unreasonable or unnecessary time away from their work for the purpose of collective bargainingrepresentation/settlement of grievances. HoweverAny allegations by the City which indicate that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union Representative is spending an unreasonable amount of time in handling grievances or disputes or performing other duties for the Union shall be referred to the Human Resources Division for discussion with the Union’s Business Manager or designee. The Human Resources Division shall have the right to require the Union to refrain from such excessive time spent performing the activities specified in this section.
7.10 The City, six members whenever possible, when business requirements are not impacted and there is not a financial impact to the City, may grant approval for union business leave for any Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the collective bargaining team Union to attend union functions or sponsored training. This union business leave shall not exceed 100 hours per fiscal year. Such union business leave needs to be paid for such leaverequested and coordinated with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or Business Manager, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly and approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldmember’s manager in advance, similar to vacation leave.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave The Union shall have the right to hold Union meetings during non-work hours at the City of absence ▇▇▇▇▇’▇ facilities in designated meeting areas, at no cost to the Union, as space is available.
3.2 Union officials and Stewards shall be permitted to perform Union business relating to the processing or investigation of grievances without reprimand or without loss of pay, provided such activities do not adversely disrupt normal work schedules, and provided such time is limited to those occasions when investigations cannot reasonably be conducted during non-work hours. Union officials and Stewards must obtain prior approval from the Public Works Manager for release time for this purpose, which shall not be unreasonably denied.
3.3 Union Officials or Stewards shall be permitted without loss of pay may to post union notices or to distribute Union literature, which shall be granted restricted to employees covered the employees’ lounges, bulletin boards or other non-public or non-work areas. They shall also be permitted, without loss of pay, to consult with the Employer, employee representatives, Union Officers, or other Union representatives concerning any provision of this Agreement, by this Agreement first receiving the approval of the Public Works Manager.
3.4 Collective bargaining sessions, Labor Management meetings, and Grievance Hearings shall also be conducted during mutually agreed times and places without loss of pay, and shall be limited to those Union officials, grievants, or witnesses, who have a legitimate need to attend. Forty-eight (48) hours notice of said meetings shall be given by the employee or the Union, to the employee’s direct supervisor, unless otherwise waived by the employer.
3.5 The Union agrees to provide the Employer with an updated list of Official Union Officers and Stewards within ten (10) working days of their appointment.
3.6 Union bulletin boards will be allowed in each department for the purpose of attending general posting health and safety information, meeting notices, newsletters and other union information provided that no notices of a discriminatory or special meetings of the Unionpolitical nature, nor notices that would be offensive to a reasonable person, shall be posted. Each posting shall be initialed and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved dated by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees Union Official responsible for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetposting.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by The Employer agrees to notify the partiesUnion staff representative and Local Union President in writing of any new positions and new employees. The parties At least two (2) full working days prior to the orientation of the new employee, Employer shall exchange provide an electronic format list with the names of their representatives who have authority the employees, corresponding job title, and Department. A Union official shall, at no loss of pay, be granted up to bind themthirty minutes to provide each new employee a basic overview of the employees’ rights and responsibilities regarding Union membership, dues authorizations, and Union insurance.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Working Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 31:01 The Employer and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction or coercion exercised or practised with respect to any employee for reason of absence without pay may membership or activity in the Union. Unless especially provided for in this Article or elsewhere in this Agreement, or otherwise agreed to, any such activity shall not occur during working time.
31:02 The Employer recognizes the Union’s right to select stewards to represent employees.
31:03 The Union agrees to provide the Employer with a list of stewards and any subsequent changes for each work location. The Union shall provide appropriate identification for stewards.
31:04 Stewards and employees shall not normally conduct Union business during their working time. Should it be granted necessary to employees covered by this Agreement conduct Union business during normal working hours and subject to operational requirements, they shall be allowed time off on a wage recovery basis subject to Union approval.
31:05 When it is necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate a complaint or grievance during working hours, they shall obtain advance approval from their supervisor for the purpose time required which shall be without loss of attending general basic pay. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify their supervisor upon return. Such permission shall not unreasonably be sought or special meetings of withheld.
31:06 Upon at least two (2) weeks (or more if reasonably possible), prior written request to the UnionEmployer, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are an employee elected or appointed to represent the Union at a Convention or other Union function, shall be granted necessary leave of absence, provided that unless otherwise mutually agreed, not more than one (1) employee is absent at the same time from the same department for this purpose. The Employer will continue to pay the employee, subject to total recovery of payroll and related costs from the Union. The Union will provide the Employer with written confirmation of dates requested.
31:07 An employee who is elected or appointed to a full-time positions in position with the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement Union shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary granted leave of absence on a wage recovery basis and without loss of seniority for a period of one (1) year. Such leave may be renewed each year, on request, during their term of office. Such employees may receive pay and benefits as provided in this Agreement subject to recovery of payroll and related costs by Employer for the Union.
31:08 A representative of the Union will be granted up to employees for thirty (30) minutes during orientation of a new employee to familiarize them with the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by Union and this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR the C.A.W. Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary Upon a request from Union authorities to Hospital authorities, a reasonable number of Union delegates will have the right to leave the hospital to perform Union duties, but without pay for this rime lost. These absences shall not exceed twenty days per year for each of the delegates and thirty days per for the official delegate. Such must be arranged €or at least five (5) working days before it taken, and must be authorized by the of Human Resources or his cannot be respected, the official delegates must give reasons to the Human Resources Manager who is free to accept or refuse. The working schedules of these employees shall not be modified in any way because of the said leaves of absence without pay may unless the parties shall otherwise agree. Only one employee per classification and not more than two employees in a department except for the president and vice president shall be granted authorized to employees covered take time off for Union activities as authorized by this Agreement agreement. Leave for Union business up to a maximum of five days for each leave will be paid by the hospital, who will obtain reimbursement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings payment of the Unionnormal rate plus an additional cost of eighteen percent to cover fringe benefit costs. Full-time Position with the Union or Full-time Public Off ice Upon application in writing by the Union on behalf of the employee to the Hospital, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary a leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ position of the President of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions for of up to two years. It is understood, however, that during such leave the employee shall be deemed to be an employee of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement There shall be continued on the no loss of service or seniority list while he is on during such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for and the purpose employee shall accumulate service and seniority on the basis of collective bargainingwhat his normal regular hours of work would have been. HoweverDuring such leave Of absence, six members of the collective bargaining team employee's salary and applicable benefits shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting Hospital on the basis of notices what normal regular hours of interest work would h been, provided that the Union reimburses the Hospital in the amount of such reasonable period of time. The employee agrees to notify the Hospital of his intention to return to work at least four (4) weeks prior to the employees covered by this Agreement, it date of such return. The employee shall be permissible for the Union returned to maintain a similar board for his former duties on the same purpose, shift in the same department and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end appropriate rate of each month:
a) Active O & M employees pay subject to any changes which would have occurred had the employee not been on permanent, leave. Notwithstanding Article the Hospital may fill the vacancy resulting from such leave on a temporary or flex basis. (Paragraph not applicable to part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union localemployees.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted A. Time Off For Short Term Union Business (“UB”)
1. Upon written request by the Union to employees covered by this Agreement FSI’s President or her/his designee, FSI will Release from duty up to two (2) previously- designated Flight Attendant Union Representatives (hereafter “Union Representatives”) at any one time, during any one monthly Bid Period for the purpose of attending general or special meetings performing Short Term Union Business (“UB”).
2. The written request to FSI for UB must include the names of the Unionpreviously-designated Union Representatives (up to two) and the anticipated duration of the time away from duty for UB (which should include the specific dates the Union Representative(s) will be away from duty) during a specified Bid Period.
3. FSI may not agree to accommodate UB requests due to a deficient or untimely request by the Union or due to operational necessity. This would include, and but is not limited to, the refusal or cancellation of a UB request if it would result in a cancellation or delay of a Company Airline Client’s flight(s) or otherwise disrupt a Company Airline Client’s operations.
4. FSI will not grant, nor is it obligated to respond to requests for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also UB seeking Release from duty for Flight Attendants who are downline or on a flight assignment.
5. Subject to the foregoing, the Union may request that additional Union Representatives be granted UB during a monthly Bid Period which FSI may grant, subject to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such operational needs. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points 6. The Union shall provide as much advance written notice as possible for UB. In addition, if known or if should have reasonably been known to the Union, UB requests must be submitted in officesadvance of the close of the applicable flight schedule Bid Period, etceterase.g. requests for June UB must be submitted in May prior to the close of the flight schedule Bid Period for June. Each Union Representative seeking UB will submit a bid with off days falling on the requested UB days. Union Representatives who request UB are prohibited from bidding-to-conflict on days they have requested to take UB. If the Union Representative cannot hold a line with the requested UB days off, where bulletin boards are maintained the Company will allow the Union Representative to take the requested UB days (provided the operation allows) and be paid for such days provided the Union reimburses the Company for all Flight Pay Loss as provided in paragraph C. (Flight Pay Loss and Administration of Benefits) below.
7. UB may not be requested nor is FSI obligated to respond to UB requests which occur on holidays or days surrounding holidays (e.g., December 24, 25, and 26; July 3, 4 and 5, etc.) unless agreed in writing to by FSI before a UB request is submitted. The restriction on UB requests to occur on holidays or days surrounding holidays may be waived by the Corporation Company if the TWU (at the time of the request for posting of notices of interest UB) provides evidence that such leave is due to an emergency.
8. UB shall not be requested or taken for any purpose other than to conduct business directly related to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible Union.
9. Time off for UB for the reasons set forth below is not subject to the restrictions in this subsection (A) (Short Term Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the CorporationBusiness); however, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each monthnotice requirements in subsection (A) will still apply:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.a. Two
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Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 1. The Company will grant a Union Leave of absence Absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are a Flight Attendant who is elected or appointed to full-time positions in a position with the employ International Office of the Union; leave under this Article must . A Flight Attendant on such a Union Leave will be expressly approved paid directly by the Corporation but such approval shall Union and will not be unreasonably withheldcovered by the flight pay loss provisions below. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the Flight Attendant will retain and accrue seniority list while he is on such leaveand longevity.
3.2 Necessary leave 2. When a Flight Attendant drops day(s), trip(s) or is scheduled for a preplanned absence because of absence without Union business, she/he will receive full pay will be granted to employees and credit for the purpose dropped trip(s), day(s) or for each of collective bargainingthe day(s) of preplanned absence. She/he will also accrue seniority, longevity and all benefits, including sick and vacation accruals as if she/he had performed the duty from which she/he was released for Union business. Requests for time off for Union business may be denied due to operational necessity. If such leave is denied, the Company will provide notice to the Union of the reason(s) for the denial. However, six members if meetings are known in advance of bidding AFA representatives will attempt to bid around the collective bargaining team shall be paid event to avoi the need to drop any trips.
3. The Company will invoice the Union for such leave, at his regular or acting rate flight pay loss and all related fringe benefit costs for trips dropped for each day(s) of preplanned absence and trip/day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation drop(s) for posting of notices of interest Union business. The Union will remit payment to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority Company within thirty (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (6030) days of its signature by receiving the partiesinvoice.
4. Union representatives The Company will receive booklets containing both versions, provide AFA International Office and the text MECP the following information, in electronic format: All Flight Attendants who have separated from the Company All Flight Attendants on leave of absence, including off payroll dates and return to work dates A new hire list that includes date of graduation Address reports including contact numbers and email addresses Seniority list when updated If, for example, there is only one change to the Agreements list above an email to AFA with that change will be published on suffice. If there are no changes from the Intranetprevious month an email stating “no changes” will meet the requirements.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties5. The parties shall exchange Company will recognize the names of their representatives who have authority committees designated by AFA and agree to bind themmeet, upon request, with the committee designees and consider recommendations relating to matters affecting Flight Attendants.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave
7:01 It is agreed that it is desirable to promote a harmonious working relationship between the parties. To this end, the Employer will make all reasonable efforts
7:02 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement for the purpose Union by providing the employee with a letter of attending general or special meetings request. The employee shall submit the letter to the employee’s immediate supervisor. The Union will also provide a copy of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary written request to the Director of Human Resources.
(b) Where a leave of absence without pay has been granted under this Article, the Union shall also be granted reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees employee during the approved absence plus benefit costs according to the employee’s previously scheduled hours with the time recorded as are elected or appointed to full-service for all benefits.
7:03 For time positions in the employ spent with MCFCS/MCFS representatives during negotiations of the Union; leave under this Article must MCFCS/MCFS Collective Agreement, the Union will be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued allowed to have no more than three (3) employees per Agency present at each bargaining session on the seniority list while he is on such leavea time- off with pay basis.
3.2 Necessary leave 7:04 Prior to the commencement of absence without pay will be granted to employees negotiations, the Union shall advise the Employer of the names of employee representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining. HoweverDependent upon operational requirements, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid requested leave for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall employees will not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.3 At points 7:05 Subject to the mutual agreement of the parties, the total number of employees referred to in Article 7:03 above may be changed provided any additional employees are on leave without pay or in offices, etceteras, where on wage recovery as per Article 7:02(b).
7:06 Union staff representatives shall not visit employees at their place of work unless prior approval has been obtained from the Director of Human Resources or designate.
7:07 MCFCS/MCFS agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.business affairs,
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment7:08 Upon request, a Union office representative shall be provided with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetthe opportunity to meet with newly hired employees for up to twenty (20) minutes during regular working hours. The time shall be established by agreement subject to operational requirements.
3.7 Regional agreements 7:09 The Employer agrees to acquaint potential employees with the fact that a Collective Agreement is in effect.
7:10 The Union will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by provide the partiesEmployer with membership application forms and return envelopes. The parties Employer shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind themdistribute said application forms and envelopes within its employment process.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 7.01 The Employer shall continue the normal salaries of Employees when meeting with management in joint consultation to discuss grievances or up to (4) four Negotiating Committee members when attending bargaining sessions with the Employer.
7.02 The Employer agrees, upon the written request of the Union, if such request is reasonable, to provide the Union with information for the purposes of collective bargaining, complaint, or grievance investigation.
7.03 The Employer agrees to hire substitutes as operationally required when Employees are granted leaves for union business and the Employer is to be reimbursed by the Union.
7.04 On reasonable notice, special leave of absence without pay shall be granted, subject to the operational needs and requirements of the Employer, to Employees who are selected:
(a) as members of the Board of Directors of the Union for the attendance at Board meetings;
(b) as members of the Bargaining Unit Negotiating Committees of the Union for the attendance at Committee Meetings;
(c) as delegates to attend NSGEU conventions and conventions of the Union's affiliated bodies including the National Union of Public and General Employees, Canadian Labour Congress, and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour;
(d) as delegates to attend educational workshops, clinics, conferences, and conventions;
(e) as members of standing committees of the Union for the attendance at meetings of standing committees;
(f) as members of the Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour;
(g) for such other union business as may be authorized by the Union.
7.05 The Employer will continue the salary of an Employee who is granted leave without pay in accordance with Article 7.04 and will ▇▇▇▇ the Union for the Employee's salary.
7.06 While on leave for union business pursuant to employees covered by this Agreement Article, an Employee shall continue to accrue and accumulate service and seniority credits for the duration of the leave, and service and seniority shall be deemed to be continuous.
7.07 Union representatives shall, with the agreement of the Employer, have access to the workplace for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Unionhandling grievances, consulting with Local officers, including stewards and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions other Employees, in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of matters arising from the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings relationship between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by . The agreement of the Corporation but such approval shall Employer will not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by (a) The Employer acknowledges the Corporation for posting right of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain appoint or otherwise select stewards. The Employer shall be provided with a similar board for list, in writing, of all local stewards and officers and their terms of office and shall be advised, within thirty (30) days, of any changes to that list. The Employer shall supply the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, Local with a list of supervisory personnel with whom the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionbe required to transact business;
(b) A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or their alternate shall obtain the permission of the immediate supervisor or their designate before leaving work to perform the duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(c) The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall report back to the immediate supervisor before resuming the normal duties of their position after completing the duties as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; and,
(d) Employees who are stewards shall not suffer any loss of pay or benefits as a result of time spent on their duties during regular working hours but there shall be no compensation to Employees who are stewards for time spent on their duties outside regular working hours.
3.4 7.09 The Corporation Employer will provide access to bulletin board space for the posting of union notices which shall supply be located so that Employees have access to them.
7.10 It is agreed that the Union and Employees will not engage in union activities during working hours or hold meetings at any time on the premises of the Employer without permission of the Employer.
7.11 With the Employee's written authorization, the Employer agrees to release to the local chairperson Local President or the Employee Relations Officer a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union localEmployee's personnel file.
b) The hourly rate and classification 7.12 Confirmation of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers authorization of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list leaves of absence for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added union business will be sent to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during supervisor or principal, the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form Employee prior to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versionsleave, and the text Local President.
7.13 The Union may request from the Employer to use its premises for such things as union membership meetings and general membership meetings provided the meetings do not interfere with the normal operations of the Agreements will be published on the IntranetBoard.
3.6 7.14 The Corporation agrees Employer shall permit reasonable union communications to provide, for be delivered throughout the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetSchool Board.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary
8:01 The Centre recognizes the Union’s right to select stewards and officers as Union representatives to represent employees.
8:02 The Union shall notify the Centre in writing of the name of its officers and stewards and the Centre shall be required to recognize only these officers and stewards of whom it has notice.
8:03 Union representatives may be entitled to leave their work during working hours in order to carry out their functions under this Agreement specifically related to attendance at meetings with the Employer, employee discipline, grievances and participation in negotiations. Permission to leave work during normal working hours shall first be obtained from the immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. All time spent in performing such duties during normal working hours shall be considered as time worked, including time spent in negotiations for a Collective Agreement. On resuming their duties, the representative and employee shall notify their supervisor.
8:04 For time spent with Employer representatives during negotiations, the Union will be allowed to have no more than three (3) employees present at each bargaining session.
8:05 The Employer agrees that two (2) of absence without pay the members will be on a time off basis with pay. If there is more than two (2) members, they will be on a time off on wage recovery basis as per Article 8:06(c).
8:06 Subject to the operational requirements of the Centre, Leave of Absence to attend Union business may be granted to employees. Such leave shall not be unreasonably requested or denied. The following conditions shall apply:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by the Union by providing the employee and the CEO with a letter of request.
(b) Requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than three (3) working days and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the three (3) working days’ notice, the request shall be considered and shall not be unreasonably denied.
(c) Where such leave of absence has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Centre one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees covered by this Agreement during the approved absence.
(d) Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Centre with a list of employee representatives for the negotiations.
8:07 The Centre agrees to provide the Union with bulletin board space for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldposting official Union information. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by to be located in an area readily available to all employees. The Centre reserves the Corporation, right to remove posted material if considered damaging to the Centre and shall advise the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionof any such removal.
3.4 8:08 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for provide the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office Centre with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetlist of representatives.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 7:01 It is agreed that it is desirable to promote a harmonious working relationship between the parties. To this end, ANCR will make every possible effort to grant leave of absence without pay to employees to attend Union business. Leave of absence to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement under the following conditions:
(a) Requests for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions made in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved writing by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldUnion by providing the employee with a letter of request. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on submit the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest letter to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the employee’s immediate supervisor. The Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will also provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form written request to the Director of Human Resources.
(b) Where such leave of absence has been granted the Union shall reimburse ANCR one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees covered by this during the approved absence.
7:02 For time spent with ANCR representatives during negotiations of the ANCR Collective Agreement, the Union will be allowed to have no more than three
7:03 Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply ANCR with a list of employee representatives for the ANCR Collective Agreement. Dependent upon operational requirements, requested leave for such employees shall not be unreasonably denied.
7:04 Subject to the mutual agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. , the total number of employees referred to in Section :02 above may be changed provided any additional employees are on leave without pay or on wage recovery as per Subsection :01 (b).
7:05 Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versionsstaff members shall not visit employees at their place of work unless prior approval has been obtained from the employee’s supervisor.
7:06 ANCR agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to business affairs, meetings, and social events provided the text information does not contain anything that is adverse to the interests of the Agreements will be published on employer. The Executive Director or designate shall have the Intranetright to refuse to post or remove the posting of any information.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment7:07 Upon request, a Union office representative shall be provided with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the partiesopportunity to meet with newly hired employees for up to twenty (20) minutes during regular working hours. The parties time shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority be established by agreement subject to bind themoperational requirements.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave Employees elected or appointed, to represent the Union shall be allowed to exchange shifts, use vacation and holiday compensatory time, so as to attend Union conferences, conventions and seminars, subject to the departmental procedures regarding advance notice, as to the use of absence vacation and holiday compensatory time. Reasonable time while on duty shall be permitted an employee Union representative for the purpose of aiding and assisting or otherwise representing employees in the handling and processing of grievances or exercising other rights set forth in this Agreement, and such reasonable time shall be without pay loss of pay, provided that the Union Representative first notifies his Shift Commander or the Fire Chief, and provided that the Fire Chief or his Shift Commander may require that routine or emergency work be granted completed. With the prior notification of the Fire Chief or the Shift Commander, employees stationed at the substation may monitor one (1) monthly Union meeting via telephone conference call that is normally scheduled on the third (3rd) Wednesday of each month. The Chief or Shift Commander shall determine the departmental phone line to employees covered be utilized. Any employee who is permitted to monitor the meeting must be available at all times to respond immediately to any and all emergency calls. Any changes by this Agreement the Union in the regular monthly meeting day shall be certified, in writing, to the Fire Chief not less than ten (10) days prior to the change in the normally scheduled Union meeting day. Members designated as being on the Union negotiating team who are scheduled to work on a day on which negotiations with the Employer will occur shall, for the purpose of attending general or special meetings scheduled negotiations, be excused from their regular duties without loss of the Unionpay, and provided that they shall respond to any calls for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved emergency service unless excused by the Corporation but such approval shall Fire Chief or his designee. If a designated team member is not on his tour of duty at the time of negotiations, he will not be unreasonably withheldcompensated for attending the sessions. It is understood and agreed that pay for members negotiating on duty is limited to one (1) employee. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement negotiating team will include at least one member from each shift. The Union shall be continued on provided space at the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave fire station for three file cabinets, a desk and a computer for the duration of absence without pay will this labor agreement. The City reserves the right to designate the space. The substation computer may be granted to employees used for the purpose of collective bargaining. Howeverconducting Union business, six members as authorized within this Article, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., without prior notice or permission, and between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with permission of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leaveOfficer in Charge of the substation. When the Union’s computer at the main station is inoperable, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved main station computer purchased by the Corporation but such approval Foreign Fire Tax Board may be used for Union business with permission of the Shift Commander. Any Union business that pertains to Local #637, shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in officesrestricted, etceteras, where bulletin boards so long as they are maintained by performed on Fire Department premises and do not interfere with the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy normal duties of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex partDepartment both emergency and non-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union localemergency.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 5:01 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) Request for such leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union with at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance notice and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Verbal notice shall be acceptable with written confirmation from the Union to follow. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the fourteen (14) calendar days’ notice the request shall be considered and not unreasonably denied.
(b) An employee requesting time off for Union business will be provided with a letter of request from the purpose Union which is to be submitted for consideration by the Residence Manager.
(c) Where such leaves of attending general or special meetings absence have been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the Unionwages paid to such employee(s) during the approved absence(s).
5:02 Notwithstanding Article 5:01, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary a leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ a maximum of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to two (2) employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members attending negotiations with the Employer for the revision or renewal of this Agreement.
5:03 The local staff representative of the collective bargaining team Union shall have reasonable access, upon giving reasonable notice, to the employee’s workplace in order to meet with the Employer in connection with any grievance or other matter of mutual concern.
5:04 Stewards and officers of the Union local shall be paid for their normal wages where they attend upon meetings with the Employer during their regularly scheduled hours of work and in the capacity of representative of an aggrieved employee, except where such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved employee is represented by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business staff representative of the Union Committee and except in each local area connection with any arbitration. Where the Union requires the attendance of employmentan employee at any arbitration hearing, the employee shall be granted a leave of absence under Article 5:01.
5:05 The Employer agrees to allow the Union the use of a bulletin board in the staff room solely for the purpose of Union information, provided it is first approved and initialed by the Residence Manager or Executive Director.
5:06 One (1) of the officers of the Union shall have up to fifteen (15) minutes, at a time mutually agreeable with the Employer to acquaint new employees falling within the scope of this Agreement with the fact that a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services Agreement is in effect and a locking filing cabinetto indicate the general conditions and obligations as they relate to employees.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR UNIFOR. Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team regrouping the Operational and Maintenance Group Representatives and the Cornwall Headquarters Group Representative shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceterasetcetera, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M CHQ employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.;
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M CHQ employees;
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M CHQ employees;
d) Employees removed from the active O & M CHQ employee list for reason of layoff during the month;
e) Employees added to the active O & M CHQ employee list for reason of recall during the month;
f) O & M CHQ bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end;
g) O & M CHQ employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only);
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit.
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave (a) An accredited Union representative of absence without pay may a Union party will be granted permitted to employees covered by this Agreement enter the Company’s premises for the purpose of discussing legitimate Union business with an employee or employees subject to complying with the Act and the following:
(i) The representative will give at least 24 hours’ notice or any other notice period applicable in accordance with the Act, to enter the Company’s premises;
(ii) The representative will notify the Company of their presence on site or before entering the workplace in accordance with the Act;
(iii) The representative may be required to produce their authority in accordance with the Act, on arrival at the Company’s premises;
(iv) Upon request by the Company, the representative will advise who they wish to speak to and the expected duration of those discussions;
(v) The representative may only hold discussions with the employees during meal breaks or on other breaks or at other non-working times, in accordance with the Act;
(vi) A representative who unduly interferes with work (other than in the course of an industrial dispute, in which case the procedures prescribed by Clause 2.2 - Disputes Settlement Procedures will apply) may be denied right of entry in accordance with the Act; and
(vii) The Company will provide a noticeboard for the posting of Union notices.
(b) Leave in accordance with this sub-clause will only be granted to Union delegates. The Company will pay a Union delegate’s ordinary weekly wage, as prescribed by Appendix A –Wage Rates, whilst the Union delegate is attending general or special meetings a Union training course provided that:
(i) The delegate must first obtain the permission of the Company. Permission will not be unreasonably withheld having in mind the operational needs in the delegate’s work area;
(ii) Each request for permission to attend a course must be endorsed by the State Secretary of the Union;
(iii) Each delegate will be entitled to a maximum of three days paid leave in any one calendar year, if additional paid leave is required for delegate training, this may be granted at the relevant Managers discretion; and
(iv) Leave under this clause will be granted subject to the Company being given at least two weeks’ notice of the date that leave is to be taken, together with advice as to the nature of the course and the subject matter to be covered by the course.
(c) As part of the site induction process or at another suitable time, representatives of the Union will be given an opportunity to induct into the Union all new Employees, Outside Hire workers, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions existing Outside Hire workers who have not been previously inducted into the TWU, in accordance with the employ following procedure:
(i) the induction will take place on a site at which work is been performed, at the request of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but ;
(ii) inductions will contain no more than 15 participants in each group;
(iii) a room which is appropriate for inductions (such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he as a training room) is on such leave.dedicated to that purpose;
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay (iv) 30 clear minutes will be granted allowed for the induction to employees take place;
(v) Employees will receive no less than a usual or (where they have yet to commence work) their proposed rate of pay for the duration of the induction;
(vi) prior to the induction there will, at the Union’s request, be posted in a prominent position accessible to all Transport Workers Union generated notice describing the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldinduction and setting our any other relevant information.
3.3 At points (d) To facilitate Union inductions, the Employer will provide the Union with a reasonable notice as to when Employee inductions are to occur.
(e) Where union inductions do not occur at the same time as the Employer conducts an Employee induction or in officesconjunction with other Union training, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible relevant Union organiser and Employer manager will agree on a mutually suitable time for the Union induction to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement occur which must be within sixty (60) 30 days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetthat discussion.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Enterprise Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 7.01 The Employer shall continue the normal salaries of Employees when meeting with management in joint consultation to discuss grievances or up to (4) four Negotiating Committee members when attending bargaining sessions with the Employer.
7.02 The Employer agrees, upon the written request of the Union, if such request is reasonable, to provide the Union with information for the purposes of collective bargaining, complaint, or grievance investigation.
7.03 The Employer agrees to hire substitutes as operationally required when Employees are granted leaves for union business and the Employer is to be reimbursed by the Union.
7.04 On reasonable notice, special leave of absence without pay shall be granted, subject to the operational needs and requirements of the Employer, to Employees who are selected:
(a) as members of the Board of Directors of the Union for the attendance at Board meetings;
(b) as members of the Bargaining Unit Negotiating Committees of the Union for the attendance at Committee Meetings;
(c) as delegates to attend NSGEU conventions and conventions of the Union's affiliated bodies including the National Union of Public and General Employees, Canadian Labour Congress, and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour;
(d) as delegates to attend educational workshops, clinics, conferences, and conventions;
(e) as members of standing committees of the Union for the attendance at meetings of standing committees;
(f) as members of the Executive to attend Executive Meetings of the Nova Scotia Government & General Employees Union and the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour;
(g) for such other union business as may be authorized by the Union.
7.05 The Employer will continue the salary of an Employee who is granted leave without pay in accordance with Article 7.04 and will bill the Union for the Employee's salary.
7.06 While on leave for union business pursuant to employees covered by this Agreement Article, an Employee shall continue to accrue and accumulate service and seniority credits for the duration of the leave, and service and seniority shall be deemed to be continuous.
7.07 Union representatives shall, with the agreement of the Employer, have access to the workplace for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Unionhandling grievances, consulting with Local officers, including stewards and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions other Employees, in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of matters arising from the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings relationship between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by . The agreement of the Corporation but such approval shall Employer will not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by (a) The Employer acknowledges the Corporation for posting right of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 appoint or otherwise select stewards. The Corporation Employer shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office provided with a desklist, chairsin writing, telephone/voice mail servicesof all local stewards and officers and their terms of office and shall be advised, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.within thirty
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary a) The Employer agrees to install a union-provided bulletin board at each employer-controlled worksite for the purpose of posting Union notices and other communications with bargaining unit employees. The bulletin board shall be placed inside the work or break area so that all bargaining unit employees have access to it. It shall be placed for easy and unobstructed viewing by the employees.
b) The Union will furnish the Employer, in advance, with a copy of all literature to be posted by the Union. The information to be posted shall not be obscene, inflammatory, derogatory, or political except that election material listing who is running for the facility representative position and/or union positions may be posted on such bulletin boards.
c) Any material the Employer alleges to be inappropriate as defined in Article 5.1 (b) shall promptly be removed by the Union or the Employer. If any material is removed by the Employer, the Employer agrees to immediately notify the Union of such actions and the reasons for removal as soon as reasonably possible. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or representative may refer the removal of material to Central Office for review and if no agreement can be reached as to the appropriateness or inappropriateness, then the matter can be grieved.
a) The Union Representative/Designee shall be allowed contact with employees during their work time on Employer’s premises when preparing grievances under this Agreement provided such contact does not interfere with operations, as reasonably determined by Employer. Before engaging in any activity or leaving the duty station the Representative/Designee, shall obtain the permission of their immediate supervisor who is not a member of the bargaining unit. The Representative/Designee shall state the nature of the business, locations and employees to be visited. Permission shall not be unreasonably denied. This should not interfere with the work of the state.
b) The Union agrees to provide the Employer with the names of its representatives and alternates and their respective jurisdiction. Employer shall recognize no more than one (1) representative/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each fifty (50) bargaining unit employees per facility plus appropriate alternates. In facilities which have fewer than fifty (50) bargaining unit employees, the Employer shall recognize one representative/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. No more than three (3) alternate representatives/stewards shall be designated per facility which employs fifty (50) or more bargaining unit employees. No more than one alternate representative/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be designated in facilities which employ fewer than fifty (50) bargaining unit employees. Arrangements for representation or assistance will not delay the proceedings.
c) Employer shall recognize representatives/stewards at any new facility in the same manner.
a) Recognized representatives of the Union will be permitted reasonable access to bargaining unit employees during non-work time and in non-work areas to discuss Union related business. Access will also be granted for meetings with management at mutually agreeable times and to post information on bulletin boards. Prior to admission to the facility the Union Representative shall state to the facility head or designee the need to conduct Union business and the persons to be contacted. Such access shall not be unreasonably denied.
b) An area designated by the Employer shall be used by the Union Representative to meet with employees, pursuant to this section. Such meetings shall not disrupt facility operations.
c) Employees when conferring with the Union about work related problems shall have the right to privac y.
a) Consistent with the staffing needs of the Employer, the Employer agrees to allow representatives the use of five days of leave without pay for the purpose of engaging in Union training/meetings, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. The Employer agrees to allow use of annual or compensatory time for ten (10) days to attend Union trainings/meetings. The Employee shall submit in writing the request for leave for Union business including the type of leave to be used. This time shall not exceed fifteen (15) days per year per representative/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Employee shall choose what type of leave will be used.
b) Consistent with staffing needs the Employer may grant leaves of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for representatives/stewards for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of engaging in Union activities under the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ rules of the Union; Personnel Advisory Board (1 CSR 20-5.020(7)). The leave under this Article must may be expressly for a period of up to twelve (12) months, which may be extended if approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leaveEmployer.
3.2 Necessary c) Prior to entering into meet and confer the parties will meet to develop and agree to ground rules. Employer agrees to grant administrative leave with pay for the agreed upon number of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargainingparticipation in the meet and confer process including reasonable travel time to and from each session. HoweverDuring the process the Union and Employer agree there will be no overtime accumulated. In situations when meet and confer sessions and reasonable travel time do not last eight (8) hours, six members the Employee shall confer with their supervisor to receive direction about reporting for duty. Any hours in excess of eight (8) hours per day will be at the collective bargaining team shall be paid for Union or employees’ expense.
Section 5.5 When an employee is newly employed, Employer agrees to provide such leaveemployee, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face in addition to face collective bargaining meetings between any other material which Employer provides new employees the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly following:
a) A written notice provided by the Union and approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldEmployer stating that the Union is recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative of eligible employees employed by the Department of Corrections and that there is currently an Agreement in effect between Employer and Union concerning the terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it b) Employer shall be permissible for provide the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson with a copy of the following information quarterly training schedule showing the dates and locations of new Employee training classes at the end of each month:
aleast fourteen (14) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union localdays in advance.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from Union shall be able to have a Union Representative speak to new employees in the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff bargaining unit during the month
eEmployee training class for approximately ten (10) Employees added to minutes. The Union shall give the active O & M employee list for reason Department Chief of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff Training at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority least five (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (605) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetnotice that it wishes to have a representative deliver a presentation.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of Section 5.6 Employees and/or the Union Committee shall be permitted to distribute Union literature pursuant to this Agreement. Such distribution will occur during non-work time in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetnon-work areas.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Labor Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave That up to a maximum of absence without pay five persons per College be released from duty for sufficient time to engage in Arbitration Hearings or Provincial Union Committee Meetings for members thereof for elected delegates thereto (which may include seminars or conferences which will be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved considered by the Corporation but College concerned on their individual provided such approval release, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, does not in the opinion of the College President, interfere with the efficient operation of the College. The name regular salary, pensions, sick leave, insurance and other fringe benefits of an employee covered employees released from duty under shall continue to be paid by this Agreement the College. The Union shall reimburse the College for the regular salary portion, or in the case of attendance of Union appointees, at meetings with management appointees of the Joint Educational Qualifications Subcommittee, Joint Insurance Committee, Pension Consultative Committee, Relations Committee, Joint Grievance Scheduling Committee or such other Joint Union Management Committees as the Union and Council may subsequently agree in writing will be similarly treated for of the regular salary portion. A The Colleges agree to provide absence for the seven employees who are the members of the Union’s team. These leaves shall extend from the beginning of bargaining for a contract until such date as it is completed, not just for the specific times at which direct negotiations are being conducted. B The regular salary, pension, sick leave, insurance, and other fringe benefits of employees released from duty under A shall continue to be paid by the College. Such leave shall be continued with full accumulation of seniority. Employees on leave under this Article shall enjoy all rights provided by the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave Collective Agreement and shall be deemed to have completed satisfactorily the total duties they could otherwise have been assigned. A The parties agree as to the desirability of absence without pay will be granted to employees a mutually acceptable basis for reduced teaching or work assignment of a full-time employee who has completed the probationary period for the purpose of collective bargainingassisting the Union Local in the administration of this ment and directly thereto. However, six members The that it is desirable that such basis be mutually resolved at the College level by the College and Union Local Committees in order to take into account variations of: the philosophical desirability of any teaching or work assignment reduction having regard to the Local structure of its officers and their function; the distribution of employees at the various campuses concerned and the distances involved together with the other physical characteristics and organization of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face college concerned. B In recognition that resolution locally as referred to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall in A above may not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in officespossible for a variety of reasons, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest parties agree to the following basis for reduction in teaching or work assignments to facilitate assistance to employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for and the Union to maintain a similar board for Local in the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy administration of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective this Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.directly pertinent thereto:
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 10:01 Leave of absence without pay to attend Union business may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement under the following conditions:
(a) Requests for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions made in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved writing by the Corporation Union to Human Resources at the applicable site.
(b) Requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but such approval not less than seven (7) working days and shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedenied.
3.2 Necessary (c) Where such leave of absence without pay has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absence.
(a) For time spent with Employer representatives during collective bargaining, the Union will be granted allowed to employees have no more than one (1) employee present, per primary base location (up to a maximum of five), at each bargaining session on a time off with pay basis. Any additional employees, mutually agreed to, shall also be on a leave with pay basis.
(b) Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Employer with a list of employee representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining. HoweverDependent upon operational requirements, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid requested leave for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval employees shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where (a) The Employer agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards are maintained by for the Corporation purpose of posting official Union information relating to business affairs, provided the information does not contain anything adverse to the interests of the
(b) As per the conditions outlined above, the Union shall provide the Employer information for posting on the Manitoba Lotteries Intranet.
10:04 Union Leave of notices Absence without pay may be granted to any designated employee for the conducting of interest to the employees covered Union business for a period not in excess of one (1) year. At least one (1) months written notice will be provided by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board People Services’ Designate as soon as the leave is maintained identified. This Leave of Absence will be subject to approval by the Corporation, Company and is renewable at the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 employer’s discretion. The Corporation shall supply employee will have the right at any time on one (1) months written notice to request a return to the local chairperson a copy of Company’s employ to the following information same, or similar work in which he/she was engaged at the end time of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary leaving the Company’s employ. The employer will attempt to accommodate the request as soon as arrangements can be made. The leave will be without pay or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate benefits and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added will be at no cost to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetemployer.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary
8:01 The Centre recognizes the Union’s right to select stewards and officers as Union representatives to represent employees.
8:02 The Union shall notify the Centre in writing of the name of its officers and stewards and the Centre shall be required to recognize only these officers and stewards of whom it has notice.
8:03 Union representatives may be entitled to leave their work during working hours in order to carry out their functions under this Agreement specifically related to attendance at meetings with the Employer, employee discipline, grievances and participation in negotiations. Permission to leave work during normal working hours shall first be obtained from the immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. All time spent in performing such duties during normal working hours shall be considered as time worked, including time spent in negotiations for a Collective Agreement. On resuming their duties, the representative and employee shall notify their supervisor.
8:04 For time spent with Employer representatives during negotiations, the Union will be allowed to have no more than three (3) employees present at each bargaining session.
8:05 The Employer agrees that two (2) of absence without pay the members will be on a time off basis with pay. If there is more than two (2) members, they will be on a time off on wage recovery basis as per Article 8:06(c).
8:06 Subject to the operational requirements of the Centre, Leave of Absence to attend Union business may be granted to employees. Such leave shall not be unreasonably requested or denied. The following conditions shall apply:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by the Union by providing the employee and the CEO with a letter of request.
(b) Requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than three (3) business days and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the three (3) business days’ notice, the request shall be considered and shall not be unreasonably denied.
(c) Where such leave of absence has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Centre one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees covered by this Agreement during the approved absence.
(d) Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Centre with a list of employee representatives for the negotiations.
8:07 The Centre agrees to provide the Union with bulletin board space for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldposting official Union information. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by to be located in an area readily available to all employees. The Centre reserves the Corporation, right to remove posted material if considered damaging to the Centre and shall advise the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionof any such removal.
3.4 8:08 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for provide the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office Centre with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetlist of representatives.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 6:01 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) Request for such leave shall be made in writing by the Union with at least seven (7) calendar days advance notice and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the seven (7) calendar days notice the request shall be considered and not unreasonably denied.
(b) An employee requesting time off for Union business will be provided with a letter of request from the Union which is to be submitted to the employee’s immediate supervisor for approval by the Supervisor of Resource Development and Group Care.
(c) Where such leaves of absence have been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employee(s) during the approved absence(s).
6:02 For time spent during regularly scheduled hours of work with the Employer during negotiations to revise and renew this Agreement Agreement, the Union may designate one (1) person who shall attend each bargaining session on a time-off with pay basis as part of the Union’s Bargaining Committee.
6:03 The Union representative(s) upon prior request to the Employer, shall have access to the employee’s workplace at a mutually agreed upon time in order to investigate and assist in the settlement of a grievance and/or to attend to other business of the Union.
6:04 Employees elected by the local (Stewards, Officers, etc.) and who attend meetings, other than for negotiations, with the Employer, during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall be paid their normal wages while attending such meetings.
6:05 The Employer agrees to allow the Union’ the use of reasonable space on a bulletin board for the purpose of attending general or special meetings posting Union information, providing such information does not contain anything that is adverse to the interest of the UnionEmployer.
6:06 The Staff Representative or his designate shall have up to 15 minutes, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave at a time mutually agreeable with the Employer, to acquaint new employees falling within the scope of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on with the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to fact that a Union localAgreement is in effect and to indicate the general conditions and obligations as they relate to employees.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 5:01 Leave of absence without loss of pay to attend to Union business or collective bargaining may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) requests for leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union by providing the employee with a letter of request. The employee shall submit the letter to the employee’s immediate Supervisor who shall forward the request to the Employer for the purpose of attending general or special meetings approval. The Union will also provide a copy of the Union, written request to the Director of Human Resources or designate;
(b) requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than ten (10) working days and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in only where operational requirements permit and the employ needs of the Union; leave under this Article must client are met. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the ten (10) working days notice, the request shall be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval considered and shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedenied.
3.2 Necessary 5:02 Where a leave of absence without pay has been granted under this Article the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absences plus benefit costs according to the employee’s previously scheduled hours with the time recorded as service for all benefits.
5:03 For time spent with Employer representatives during collective bargaining, the Union will be granted allowed to have no more than five (5) employees present at each bargaining session on a leave without loss of pay basis.
5:04 Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Employer with a list of employee representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid Dependent upon operational requirements requested leave for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval employees shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest 5:05 Subject to the mutual agreement of the parties, the total number of employees covered by this Agreementreferred to in Section :03 may be changed provided any additional employees are on a leave without loss of pay and subject to wage recovery as provided for in Section :02.
5:06 Scheduled shifts will not be altered, it rearranged or not provided, so as to release the employee from receiving wages when in negotiations. The pay received shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for actual pay the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by employee would have earned had the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionemployee worked.
3.4 5:07 The Corporation shall supply Union agrees to provide the local chairperson Employer with a copy current list of stewards and authorized representatives and to notify the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority Employer in writing within fourteen (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (6014) days of its signature by the parties. any change or changes in Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetrepresentation.
3.6 5:08 The Corporation Employer agrees to provide, allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to business of the Union Committee in each local area of employmentaffairs, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services meetings and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the partiessocial events. The parties Employer or designate shall exchange have the names right to refuse to post or remove the posting of their representatives who have authority to bind themany information.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 7.1 This Article outlines the duties and responsibilities of Union Stewards in performing their functions as recognized Union representatives. In those cases which cannot be resolved otherwise, Union Stewards shall be granted reasonable time off during working hours, without loss of pay, to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within their jurisdiction, upon notifying and securing verbal permission from a member of management of the Union Stewards and the grievant. If a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ fails to obtain permission to leave and/or enter the job site as outlined in this section, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action. Such permission shall be granted without unnecessary delay unless the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or grievant is performing duties requiring his or her immediate attention, as determined by the superintendent or designee. At no time will a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be paid overtime for performing Union business. If permission cannot be immediately granted, the City will arrange to allow investigation of the grievance at the earliest possible time.
7.2 Stewards are responsible for grievance handling within their respective work areas. If it is necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from another work area to represent an employee in a grievance, such substitution will be in lieu of the area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In no case will more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ participate in/represent a grievance unless mutually agreed to in advance by the City and the Union.
7.3 Members of the Union negotiating team will be allowed time off with pay for negotiation meetings which occur during the employees regular work hours, work shift, or work day. No regular or overtime (premium) pay will be authorized for time spent in negotiations beyond the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ normal work day. Alternate stewards shall not participate in Negotiations.
7.4 Union Stewards shall be members of the bargaining unit who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period.
7.5 It is agreed that all Union Stewards have productive work to perform as assigned by the City. The parties agree that each will cooperate with the other in reducing to a minimum the actual time spent by the Union Stewards in investigating, presenting, and adjusting grievances or disputes. Solicitation of any and all kinds by the Union, including the solicitation of grievances and membership, shall not be engaged in during working hours. No general Union Membership meetings shall be held on the City’s time.
7.6 Union Stewards are subject to all City rules regarding the conduct of the employees of the City.
7.7 While on leave of absence without pay may be granted for disciplinary reasons, no employee shall function as a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
7.8 When it is necessary for a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to employees covered by this Agreement enter an area other than the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ own work area for the purpose of attending general or special meetings conducting Union business authorized by this Agreement, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify a member of management of that area of the Union, Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ presence and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ nature of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ business. Such circumstances should only occur if the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedepartment’s Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ are unavailable or absent.
3.2 Necessary leave 7.9 In order to minimize loss of absence without pay will be granted productivity, Stewards are expected to employees avoid any unreasonable or unnecessary time away from their work for the purpose of collective bargainingrepresentation/settlement of grievances. HoweverAny allegations by the City which indicate that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union Representative is spending an unreasonable amount of time in handling grievances or disputes or performing other duties for the Union shall be referred to the Human Resources Division for discussion with the Union’s Business Manager or designee. The Human Resources Division shall have the right to require the Union to refrain from such excessive time spent performing the activities specified in this section.
7.10 The City, six members whenever possible, when business requirements are not impacted and there is not a financial impact to the City, may grant approval for union business leave for any Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the collective bargaining team Union to attend union functions or sponsored training. This union business leave shall not exceed 100 hours per fiscal year. Such union business leave needs to be paid for such leaverequested and coordinated with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or Business Manager, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly and approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldmember’s manager in advance, similar to vacation leave.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave
6:01 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union by providing the employee with a letter of request. The employee shall submit the letter to his/her immediate supervisor who shall forward the request to the Employer for the purpose of attending general or special meetings approval. The Union will also provide a copy of the Union, written request to the Executive Director.
(b) Requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than seven (7) working days and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected only where operational requirements permit. Where special or appointed to full-time positions in unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the employ of seven (7) working days’ notice, the Union; leave under this Article must request shall be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval considered and shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedenied.
3.2 Necessary (c) Where such leave of absence has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absence.
(a) For time spent with the Employer representatives during Collective Bargaining, the Union will be allowed to have no more than two (2) employees present at each bargaining session on a time off with pay basis. Any additional employees shall be on a leave without pay will be granted or wage recovery basis as per Subsection :01(c).
(b) Prior to employees the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Employer with a list of employee representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining. HoweverDependent upon operational requirements, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid requested leave for such leaveemployees shall not be unreasonably denied.
6:03 The Employer agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to business affairs, at his regular meetings and social events. All material to be posted must first be submitted to the Executive Director or acting rate designate for each day of face approval and signature prior to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such posting. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.3 At points or in offices6:04 Upon request, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by a Union Representative shall be provided with the Corporation opportunity to meet with newly hired employees for posting of notices of interest up to twenty (20) minutes during
(a) Upon written request to the employees covered by this AgreementEmployer and where operational requirements permit, it time off, including necessary travelling time, without loss of regular earnings and benefits, shall be permissible for granted to one (1) member elected as the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply representative to the local chairperson a copy Board of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business Directors of the Union Committee for attendance to a maximum of six (6) Board meetings per annum. For the purpose of this section, Board meetings are considered to be a maximum of two (2) days in each local area duration. The Union agrees to notify the Employer with the name of employmentsaid representative upon election. Any meetings in excess of six (6) per annum, or for any additional member(s) elected, attendance shall be on a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetleave without pay or wage recovery basis as per Subsection :01 (c).
3.7 Regional agreements will not (b) Upon written request to the Employer, and where operational requirements permit, time off, including necessary travel time, without loss of regular earnings and benefits, shall be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by granted for up to two (2) Members of the partiesComponent Executive for attendance to a maximum of four (4) Executive meetings per annum. The parties For the purposes of this section, Executive meetings are considered to be a maximum of one (1) day in duration. For any additional members or meetings attendance shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind thembe on a leave without pay or wage recovery basis as per Subsection :01 (c).
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave Non-employee representatives of absence without pay may the Union shall be granted admitted to employees covered by this Agreement the Employer’s facilities for the purpose of processing grievances or attending general meetings as permitted herein without prior approval. Upon arrival, the Union representative shall identify himself to the Station Officer, who will notify the on duty Battalion Chief of his arrival.
Section 5.2 The Employer shall recognize five (5) employees, designated by the employees of the Local, to act as Union representatives for the purposes of representation as outlined under this Agreement.
Section 5.3 No employee shall be recognized by the Employer as a Union representative until the Union has presented the Employer with written notification by the union President.
Section 5.4 Rules governing the activity of Union representatives are as follows:
a. The Union agrees that no official of the Union, employee or non-employee, shall interfere, interrupt, or disrupt the normal work duties of other employees. The Union further agrees not to conduct Union business during working hours except to the extent specifically authorized herein.
b. The representative shall process all grievances during non-working hours, if possible. When processing of grievances must be done during working hours, the time allocated for such processing will be scheduled by the Chief or Battalion Chief. The representative shall be permitted reasonable time to investigate, present, and process formal grievances on the Employer’s property. In each and every instance where such time is required, only one (1) on duty Union representative may be assigned to the grievance to investigate, present and process the grievance on the Employer’s property at any given time.
c. The Union employee official shall cease unauthorized activities immediately upon the request of the Fire Chief or Township Administrator.
Section 5.5 The Employer agrees to allow Union bulletin boards measuring 3’ x 4’ for the purpose of allowing the Union to post notices relating to the affairs of the members of the bargaining unit. All materials posted must be distributed from Union E-Board Members. Station Captains ▇▇▇▇ oversee content posted on boards, subject to the approval of the Fire Chief or his designee. No obscene, immoral, political, or controversial matter may be posted. The board will be kept neat and orderly. One (1) bulletin board will be allowed in each fire station.
Section 5.6 The Union shall be allowed to conduct union meetings on Deerfield Township property only with the prior approval of the Fire Chief or his designee. Employees on duty shall be permitted to be in attendance at such meetings with approval of the on duty Battalion Chief. Designated employee representatives are permitted to attend labor management meeting on duty (crew members must remain available to respond, if needed). No such meetings may be scheduled or held which will interfere with regular or special meetings of the UnionBoard of Trustees, the Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, or any other department of Deerfield Township. In the event that a Union meeting is scheduled and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in a conflict later develops, the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for Administrator may move the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues meeting to a Union localmutually agreeable alternate site.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 8:01 The Centre recognizes the Union’s right to select stewards and officers as Union representatives to represent employees.
8:02 The Union shall notify the Centre in writing of the name of its officers and stewards and the Centre shall be required to recognize only these officers and stewards of whom it has notice.
8:03 Union representatives may be entitled to leave their work during working hours in order to carry out their functions under this Agreement specifically related to attendance at meetings with the Employer, employee discipline, grievances and participation in negotiations. Permission to leave work during normal working hours shall first be obtained from the immediate supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably denied. All time spent in performing such duties during normal working hours shall be considered as time worked, including time spent in negotiations for a Collective Agreement. On resuming their duties, the representative and employee shall notify their supervisor.
8:04 For time spent with Employer representatives during negotiations, the Union will be allowed to have no more than two (2) employees present at each bargaining session.
8:05 The Employer agrees that two (2) of the members will be on a time off basis with pay. If there is more than two (2) members, they will be on a time off on wage recovery basis as per Article 8:06(c).
8:06 Subject to the operational requirements of the Centre, leave of absence without pay to attend Union business may be granted to employees. Such leave shall not be unreasonably requested or denied. The following conditions shall apply:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by the Union by providing the employee and the CEO with a letter of request.
(b) Requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than three (3) business days and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the three (3) business days’ notice, the request shall be considered and shall not be unreasonably denied.
(c) Where such leave of absence has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Centre one hundred and seventeen percent (117%) for all wages and benefits paid to such employees covered by this Agreement during the approved absence.
(d) Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Centre with a list of employee representatives for the negotiations.
8:07 The Centre agrees to provide the Union with bulletin board space for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldposting official Union information. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by to be located in an area readily available to all employees. The Centre reserves the Corporation, right to remove posted material if considered damaging to the Centre and shall advise the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionof any such removal.
3.4 8:08 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for provide the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office Centre with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetlist of representatives.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR the Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 . Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team regrouping the Operational and Maintenance Group Representatives and the Cornwall Headquarters Group Representative shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 . At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 . The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) : Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) ; The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) ; The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) ; Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) ; Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M ; bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M ; employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) ; Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 . The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave A. A duly authorized representative of absence without pay may the Union shall be granted permitted access to employees covered by this Agreement the Employer's facilities at reasonable times for the purpose of attending general observing whether this Agreement is being observed, to investigate complaints of employees, or special meetings to assist in the adjustment of grievances, provided that the Union representative shall give prior notification to the Employer's Executive Director of the date and time of the visit. This privilege shall be exercised reasonably and shall not disrupt the work of employees, provided that the Union representative may confer with an employee and his/her supervisor or other Employer representative in connection with a complaint or problem concerning the employee during working hours. The Union shall promptly advise the Employer of the name of the assigned Worksite Organizer.
B. The Employer agrees to recognize one (1) Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per 50 bargaining unit members with no less than one (1) Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the San Andreas office, no less than four (4) Union stewards in the Stockton office, and no less than three (3) Union stewards in the Modesto office. The Union president, secretary-treasurer, chief shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and stewards shall restrict their union activities during working hours to five (5) hours per week, which shall be scheduled by mutual agreement between the union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and his/her immediate supervisor, and stewards shall notify bargaining unit members of the scheduled time during which the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ can be reached. Union stewards and the president and the secretary/treasurer are expected to continue performing their normal work duties during the scheduled hour whenever they are not interrupted by Union work. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Union stewards and the president and the secretary-treasurer shall be allowed reasonable work time necessary to assist employees during grievance conferences. Both parties will seek to schedule a reasonable date, time and location for such conferences. If the parties cannot agree on a date, time and location, each party will offer a minimum of three (3) dates/times/locations. The Union shall notify the Employer of the names of the currently designated Union stewards and the president and the secretary- treasurer.
C. The Employer shall make available bulletin board space for the use of Union. The Employer shall provide a locking four (4) drawer file cabinet and key for use by the union president, in the vicinity of the president's workstation.
D. The Employer agrees to allow the Union to utilize existing facilities during non-working hours for Union meetings, provided that such facilities are available and without cost to the Employer. If any cost is incurred by the Union's use of Employer's facilities, as provided herein, the Union agrees to pay reasonable expenses. The Union agrees to leave facilities used in a clean and orderly condition, and to return the furniture in any room used to its position at the beginning of the Union's use of the room.
E. The parties shall establish a Labor-Management Committee. The Committee shall be comprised of up to four (4) members selected by the Union and the Union Representative, up to three (3) members selected by the Employer, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldExecutive Director. The name Committee shall meet to discuss issues of an employee covered by this Agreement concern to the bargaining unit. The Committee shall meet on a regular basis, ordinarily no less than three (3) times per year. At least one (1) week prior to any meeting, the parties shall submit agenda items. Agenda items not identified at least one (1) week in advance may, at the option of either party, be continued on deferred to a future meeting. Agenda items may not include discussion of confidential personnel matters which are more appropriately discussed between the seniority list while he is on such leaveappropriate shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Director of Human Resources.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six F. Employees serving as members of the collective union's negotiating team are not eligible for Employer reimbursement for travel/mileage resulting from travel to and from bargaining team sessions and meetings to prepare for negotiations.
G. The Employer agrees to allow the designated Union representative to participate in New Employee on-boarding to provide introduction and assist in completing Union Membership documentation. In addition, Union Members shall be have one (1) hour paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face time per quarter to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved participate in New Employee Orientation presented by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldUnion.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it H. The Employer shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M notify all bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form changes to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days Employer’s policies and procedures related to the work of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetemployees.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 9:01 Subject to the operational requirements of the Employer, leave of absence without pay to attend Union business may be granted to employees. Such leave shall not be unreasonably requested or denied. The following conditions shall apply:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by the Union by providing the employee, the Director of the service and the Program Manager with a letter of request.
(b) Requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than fourteen (14) working days and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the fourteen (14) working days’ notice, the request shall be considered and shall not be unreasonably denied.
(c) Where such leave of absence has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Employer for the salary and benefits accruing to the employee during her leave of absence and for any extra cost incurred by the Employer.
(d) For time spent with Employer representatives during negotiations of the Agreement, the Union will be allowed to have three (3) employees covered by this Agreement present at each bargaining session, the first to be on wage recovery from MGEU, the other two (2) to be on a time off with pay basis.
(e) Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Employer with a list of employee representatives for the negotiations.
(f) Subject to the mutual agreement of the parties, the total number of employees referred to in Article 9:01(d) may be changed provided any additional employees are on leave without pay or on Union wage recovery.
9:02 The Employer agrees to provide the Union with bulletin board space in all workplaces for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldposting official Union information. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by to be located in an area readily available to all employees. The Employer reserves the Corporation, right to remove posted material if considered damaging to the Employer and shall advise the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionof any such removal.
3.4 9:03 The Corporation shall supply Employer agrees to acquaint new employees with the local chairperson fact that a copy Collective Agreement is in effect and to introduce a new employee to his Union representative so that he can be advised of the following information at terms and conditions set out in the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union localAgreement.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 4.1 Union members shall be allowed reasonable time during working hours without loss of pay for the purpose of attending meetings with CUPE Local 1004 representatives, attending CUPE Local 1004 monthly meetings, and/or processing grievances and of meeting with the Employer with respect to negotiation of a Collective Agreement, administration of the Collective Agreement, and other collective bargaining matters.
4.2 A Union member may request leave of absence without pay may be granted for purposes relating to employees covered by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education Union activities. Such leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on Requests for such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will shall be granted to employees given precedence over any other applications for leave on the same day.
4.3 The Employer agrees that any officer of the Union who is on leave of absence for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members performing his/her duties as an officer of the collective bargaining team Union or any affiliated body shall not lose seniority in the service of the Employer and shall continue to accumulate seniority and vacation entitlement while performing such duties. Paid vacation taken for the year in which the leave of absence is taken will be prorated by the ratio of days actually worked divided by the days the participant would have worked but for the leave of absence. Upon retirement from duties as an officer of the Union, such former Union officer shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face entitled to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldreturn to his/her former position.
3.3 At points or in offices4.4 With respect to any leave of absence granted without pay, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to Employer shall maintain the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible Employee’s salary and benefits for the period of the leave of absence, and shall invoice the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, cost of salary and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by benefits. The Union shall reimburse the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement Employer within sixty (60) days for the cost of salary and benefits assigned to the leave. Where the leave of absence is for a duration of five (5) or fewer continuous days, the Employer shall bill the Union for wages only.
4.5 The Employer shall provide at the site of employment a bulletin board for Union business and announcements of interest to Union members. The location shall be in the business offices at a place agreeable to the Union.
4.6 The Employer will allow the Union reasonable use of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, facilities and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetequipment.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement for The Company shall allow the purpose of attending general or special meetings Chairperson of the Union, Shop Committee to utilize a Company phone for conducting Union business which pertains to Colonial Tool Group Inc. Such phone calls shall be limited to the President of Local 195 and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave the National Representative or their designated representatives. Conversely the Chairperson shall be permitted to receive calls during working hours from the President of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected Local 195 and the National Representative or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under their designated representatives. The Union recognizes that this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval privilege shall not be unreasonably withheldabused. The name During negotiations the parties agreed that during the first three (3) months following ratification of this agreement, each bargaining unit employee will be interviewed by management and Union representatives to assess what classification and/or occupations the employee would be eligible to exercise their seniority to in the event of layoff. Each employee will be credited on a master bumping chart for each classification and/or occupation that he is recognized as capable of performing. In making this determination, criteria such as journeyman’s cards, previous work experience in the occupation or classification, demonstrated skill and ability in other classifications and/or occupations which are similar, verifiable experience with previous employers, will be taken into consideration. In cases of disagreement as to whether or not an employee covered by this Agreement shall should be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay credited for a particular classification or occupation, said employee will be granted given an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to perform the job at a time mutually agreed upon with the Company and the Shop Committee. It is agreed that the master bumping chart will be amended to delete and add occupations and/or classifications where necessary to bring it up-to-date. These amendments will be made by the management and Union representative as described above. It is understood and agreed that in the event of layoff, employees for will first displace junior employees who are working in occupations and/or classifications that the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members employee is recognized in by virtue of the collective bargaining team shall master bumping chart, in such cases such employee will be paid for such leaveallowed a three (3) day familiarization period. If there are no junior employees in occupations and/or classifications that the laid off employee is recognized in, at or if the laid off employee is not recognized in other occupations in his regular or acting rate for each day of face classification, then the employee will be allowed to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must displace a junior employee in an occupation in his classification and will be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest subject to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and ten (10) day trial period described in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionArticle 7.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 31:01 The Employer and the Union agree that there shall be no discrimination, interference, restriction or coercion exercised or practised with respect to any employee for reason of absence without pay may membership or activity in the Union. Unless especially provided for in this Article or elsewhere in this Agreement, or otherwise agreed to, any such activity shall not occur during working time.
31:02 The Employer recognizes the Union’s right to select stewards to represent employees.
31:03 The Union agrees to provide the Employer with a list of stewards and any subsequent changes for each work location. The Union shall provide appropriate identification for stewards.
31:04 Stewards and employees shall not normally conduct Union business during their working time. Should it be granted necessary to employees covered by this Agreement conduct Union business during normal working hours and subject to operational requirements, they shall be allowed time off on a wage recovery basis subject to Union approval.
31:05 When it is necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate a complaint or grievance during working hours, he shall obtain advance approval from his supervisor for the purpose time required which shall be without loss of attending general basic pay. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify his supervisor upon return. Such permission shall not unreasonably be sought or special meetings of withheld.
31:06 Upon at least two (2) weeks (or more if reasonably possible), prior written request to the UnionEmployer, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are an employee elected or appointed to represent the Union at a Convention or other Union function, shall be granted necessary leave of absence, provided that unless otherwise mutually agreed, not more than one (1) employee is absent at the same time from the same department for this purpose. The Employer will continue to pay the employee, subject to total recovery of payroll and related costs from the Union. The Union will provide the Employer with written confirmation of dates requested.
31:07 An employee who is elected or appointed to a full-time positions in position with the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement Union shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary granted leave of absence on a wage recovery basis and without loss of seniority for a period of one (1) year. Such leave may be renewed each year, on request, during his term of office. Such employees may receive pay and benefits as provided in this Agreement subject to recovery of payroll and related costs by Employer for the Union.
31:08 A representative of the Union will be granted up to employees for thirty (30) minutes during orientation of a new employee to familiarize him with the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by Union and this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave 1. Union representatives shall be permitted to have access to the premises of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by this Agreement the employer for the purpose performance of attending general or special meetings of union business outside the Union, and regular workday for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by unless the partiesemployer has scheduled a meeting during the employees' regular workday. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements Requests for such access will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee made in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services advance and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed unreasonably denied. The union will furnish the employer with a list of representatives at the start of each contract year or when any change takes place in the identity of the representatives.
2. Except as hereinafter provided, union business shall be conducted by union officials on off-duty hours. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the local union president/▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be permitted to have time off without loss of pay for attendance at any scheduled arbitration hearing. Requests for all such time off shall be made in advance and shall not be unreasonably denied.
3. Union officials and representatives shall conduct union business in a manner. which shall not be disruptive to the employer's operations or any employees' work. The union will furnish the employer with a list of the designated union officials.
4. Witnesses called by the partiesunion to testify at an administrative agency hearing or in an arbitration proceeding may be granted time off without loss of benefits or other privileges for the amount of time necessary to testify.
5. All leave granted under this section shall require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.
6. The parties union may post notices on designated bulletin boards or an adequate part thereof in places and locations where notices are usually posted by the employer for employees to read. All notices shall exchange be on union stationery, signed by an official of the names union, and shall only be used to notify employees of matters pertaining to union affairs. The notices may remain posted for a reasonable period of time. No material shall be posted which is inflammatory, profane or obscene, or defamatory of the employer or its member communities or individual employees of the employer.
7. The employer shall provide the union with a list of all new employees in the bargaining unit and their representatives who have authority date of employment and classification at the start of each contract year.
8. The employer shall provide the opportunity for Union officials to bind themmeet with newly hired employees, without charge to the pay or leave time of the employees, for a minimum of 30 minutes, not later than 10 calendar days after the date of hire.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary Members designated by the Union President will be granted Union Leave (time off with pay) for the purposes of handling grievances; attending union meetings for the formulation of proposals to be submitted in negotiations; attendance at Union conventions, memorial ceremonies, meetings, and seminars; attendance at collective bargaining negotiations and impasse resolution procedures; and City Council meetings regarding the resolution of collective bargaining impasse procedures or meeting with a City Council member. Union leave must be used for conducting union business related to City of absence Tampa labor relations matters and shall not be granted for lobbying or any other political activity. In the event that Union representatives participate in lobbying at the request of and on behalf of the City, regular pay status will be utilized rather than union leave. The names of the Union officers and stewards shall be submitted to the Fire Chief and the Director of Human Resources.
3.2 Unless the Chief of Operations determines manpower requirements prohibit such, employees whose attendance is endorsed by the Union as necessary for the functions described above shall be granted time off to attend such functions without pay loss of pay. Representatives of the Union desiring Union leave shall submit their request to the office of the Chief of Operations at the earliest time possible and except for the Union President, Vice President, or Secretary at least 72 hours prior to the date of any such leave. In an emergency situation involving Union business, leave may be granted to employees covered authorized verbally by this Agreement the Chief of Operations. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. Union leave requested as provided herein shall not be denied for staffing reasons for the three elected union officers unless the Mayor or the Fire Chief formally declare an emergency.
3.3 The Union shall be afforded bulletin board space in each Fire Department installation for the purpose of attending general posting notices of meetings or special meetings of other union notices if determined by the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave at the concurrence of absence without pay shall the Fire Chief, to be pertinent to its membership. Upon the request of the union to the Fire Personnel Chief, such notices may also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved transmitted by the Corporation but department through the City’s computer system to department employees and shall be restricted to the information that would otherwise be placed on the bulletin boards. No such approval notice shall be posted unless it has been signed and authorized by the Union President and the Fire Chief prior to the time of posting. The Union President and the Fire Chief shall determine standard notices that may be posted on a routine basis without individual authorization by the Fire Chief. The Union may have access to departmental mail, including email, for distribution provided that specific authorization is granted by the Fire Chief. Authorization for notices of Union meetings and minutes of Union meetings shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.4 Representatives of the Union shall be allowed to meet with each firefighter’s basic training class after duty hours. The name Union will distribute an IAFF informational flyer and a current contract to recruits. The content of an employee covered the flyer will be mutually agreed upon by the City and the IAFF.
3.5 The principle officers of the Union shall be defined as the following: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The privileges granted by this Agreement Article will be exercised reasonably and will not be abused by the Union or its members, but in no event shall time off with pay exceed an aggregate of 3,300 hours in any one fiscal year. In a fiscal year, which includes negotiation of a successor union contract or wage reopener, an additional 300 hours shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leaveadded for purposes of negotiations.
3.2 Necessary 3.5.1 If the aggregate number of hours as specified above is exhausted prior to the end of a fiscal year, the city will transfer upon the union’s request 1.0 hour of annual leave and/or 1.0 hour of absence without pay will sick leave per fiscal year from union members to the union leave bank.
3.6 In the event that the Union does not use the entire number of hours provided by this Article in any one fiscal year, then it may carry the unused portion of those hours over to the following fiscal year. There shall be granted to no borrowing of union leave from the following fiscal years.
3.7 Neither union representatives nor unit employees shall leave their posts or work stations for the purpose of collective bargaining. Howeverinvestigating, six members presenting, handling or settling grievances without the express permission of the collective bargaining team Chief of Operations. The President or designated representative or legal counsel shall not contact any employee concerning grievance matters or union business during the working hours of the employee without the express prior permission of the Chief of Operations in accordance with Article 3.2. The Chief of Operations and Union President may agree to predetermined authorized contact periods for this purpose. When a grievance hearing is scheduled during the grievant’s tour of duty, the grievant shall be paid allowed to attend the hearing without utilizing union leave. The City shall attempt to schedule the hearing during the grievant’s duty hours, however, the City will compensate a grievant a minimum of three (3) hours for such attendance of his/her grievance hearing when scheduled during the grievant’s off duty hours.
3.8 In the event that the IAFF determines that an employee will be on extended union leave, at his regular the employee shall retain his/her rate of pay (grade and step) and shall receive pay adjustments in accordance with Appendix A. Said employee will retain his/her salary review date and, if 70% or acting rate more hours have been spent on City time for each day the review period, shall be evaluated solely on the City work assignments’ performance. If less than 70% of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must hours have been spent on City time, then the employee shall receive a neutral evaluation and shall receive a satisfactory rating along with step increases as may be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval applicable for that rating. Said employee shall not be unreasonably withheldmaintain all required certification and attend all mandatory training.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it 3.9 The City shall be permissible for furnish the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson with a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M all written rules and regulations pertaining to employer - employee relations, including but not limited to: City Administrative Orders, City Personnel Rules, Departmental Administrative Orders, Departmental Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Divisional and Training Orders and other material regularly distributed to employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 . The Corporation City will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form attempt to send said copies to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetsame date they are distributed to employees.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave
5:01 Leave of absence without pay may to attend to Union business shall be granted to employees covered based on the following conditions:
(a) Requests for such leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement the Union with at least fourteen (14) calendar days advance notice and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the fourteen (14) calendar days notice the request shall be considered and not unreasonably denied.
(b) An employee requesting time off for Union business will be provided with a letter of request from the Union which is to be submitted to the employee’s immediate supervisor for approval by the Executive Director or designate.
(c) Where such leave of absence has been granted by the Employer under sub-section (a), the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred and eighteen percent (118%) of the wages paid to such employees during the approved absence.
(d) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and their representatives shall suffer no loss of regular pay when meeting with the Employer for the purpose of attending general processing grievances.
(e) Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement, employees shall be expected to conduct Union business before or special meetings after working hours, or during rest or meal breaks.
(f) Subject to 5:01(e) above, if impossible to do so, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be entitled to leave their work during working hours in order to carry out their functions under the collective agreement which involves the investigation and processing of grievances providing that each employee involved in the issue has obtained approval from the Manager or designate for the time required. Reasonable advance notice will be provided where the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has themselves received advance notice. Permission to leave work duties during working hours will be subject to operational requirements. Permission shall not be unreasonably sought or withheld.
(g) Leaves of absence for Union business shall not be unreasonably requested nor unreasonably denied.
(h) The Union shall provide the Employer with a current list of local table officers, stewards and assigned staff representative and to notify the Employer of any subsequent changes in Union representation.
5:02 When a new employee is hired, the Union shall be notified and provided with no less than fifteen (15) minutes during normal working hours to meet with the new employee for the purpose of acquainting them with the Union.
5:03 The Employer agrees to make a bulletin board available at each of its work locations for the use of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted in a place which is accessible to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees Union members for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members posting notices and material of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldinterest.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary
7:01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a negotiating committee of not more than four (4) employees for each location (▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Station Casino and Club Regent Casino), who shall be presently employed by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.
7:02 Upon written notice at least seven (7) days in advance of the requested leave of absence without pay may to the Employer, time off, including necessary traveling time shall be granted on a wage recovery basis to:
(a) All members attending meetings with the Employer on union business;
(b) Members of the Area Council for attendance at Area Executive meetings;
(c) Members who are elected as delegates to employees covered by this Agreement the Convention of the Manitoba Federation of Labour, and other such Conventions to which the Union is affiliated;
(d) Members who are elected as delegates to the Convention of the Union for attendance at such Convention;
(e) Stewards and Local Executive Officers for the purpose of attending general attendance at training sessions.
7:03 The Employer agrees that such requests pursuant to Articles 7:01 and 7:02 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall not unreasonably be withheld, providing operational requirements permit an absence and the Union agrees not to unreasonably request same.
7:04 Upon written notice given at least seven (7) days in advance of the requested leave to the Employer, time off including necessary traveling time shall be granted to an officer or special meetings ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary to take an extended educational course. The leave of absence without pay shall also be granted on a wage recovery basis.
7:05 The Union agrees to such reimburse the Employer the wages paid to employees while on wage recovery, on a monthly basis upon receipt of a statement from the Employer as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of amounts and the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved employees for whom wage recovery is claimed by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued Employer, and the dates said employees were absent on the seniority list while he is on such leavewage recovery basis.
3.2 Necessary leave (a) The Employer agrees to allow the Union use of absence without pay will be granted to employees space on two (2) main bulletin boards for the purpose of collective bargaining. Howeverposting official Union information relating to business affairs, six members meetings and social events, provided the information does not contain anything that is adverse to the interests of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldEmployer.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by (b) As per the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporationconditions outlined above, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to provide the local chairperson a copy of the following Employer information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published posting on the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Intranet.
3.6 7:07 The Corporation Employer agrees to providecompensate employees for time spent on the Employer’s premises handling grievances of employees and for time spent meeting with the Employer both during and after their shift, for the business at their applicable rate of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetpay.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 5.01 The Union has the right and responsibility to represent and act on behalf of its members regarding any question stemming from this agreement.
5.02 The Employer shall recognize the Union committee made up of one primary Union representative and one secondary Union representative, who will act only in the event of the absence or impossibility of the primary representative to act, and who will both be chosen from amongst the employees who have completed their probationary period. The Employer shall recognize the Union committee made up of two Union representatives as the bargaining committee for the collective agreement. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the nomination of the Union representatives and of their respective roles and of any changes in their composition.
5.03 The representative's role is to represent the employees with respect to the negotiation and administration of the collective agreement and with respect to grievances with the Employer. The Union acknowledges that the Union representative must above all perform her job functions in the Caisse populaire and that the Union representative shall not defer her functions in order to engage in her role as a Union representative during working hours before having first obtained permission to do so from her immediate supervisor.
5.04 The employer shall grant one Union representative a leave of absence without any loss of salary during the grievance procedure or when she attends a meeting called by the Employer during working hours, but not during arbitration.
5.05 The employer shall grant a leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered one union member, chosen by this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and to participate in any Union activities, subject to the following conditions:
a) The Union must ask the Director General or his representative for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary such a leave of absence without pay in writing at least ten (10) working days in advance. This written request must contain an explanation of the reasons for, as well as the duration of said leave of absence.
b) These leaves of absence shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in at the employ Director General's total discretion. ▇▇▇▇ leaves of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval absence shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he refused, unless there is on such leavea valid reason to do so.
3.2 Necessary c) No more than one employee at a time many benefit from such a leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldabsence.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where 5.06 The Employer shall make a bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest board available to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for Union that is conveniently located in a common room. After having provided a copy to the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the CorporationEmployer, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionpost on this bulletin board any document dealing with Union business that has been duly signed by an official Union representative.
3.4 The Corporation 5.07 It is agreed that all other Union activities shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.take place
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave of absence without pay Section 1. Each employee shall be allowed to voluntarily contribute any accrued leave, except sick leave, to the Union Time Pool. The Union Time Pool may be granted used for Union business upon approval by the Union President. Employees shall be released from duty on Union Time Pool only if the established needs of the service permit; with the approval of the non-bargaining unit supervisor, but such release shall not be unreasonably denied. Any request for Union Time Pool, that is greater than twelve (12) hours must be approved by the Deputy Chief and Union President. The Union President shall supply Fire Rescue with a preapproved list of members who are approved for 12 hours or less. If a member submitting a request for UTP is not on the preapproved list, then the request will need to employees covered be approved by this Agreement the Union President. Any request for UTP shall be submitted in Telestaff and emailed to the appropriate Battalion Chief, District Chief or appropriate supervisor. The District Chief on call shall approve the request and notify the on duty Battalion Chief, who will approve the request in Telestaff. Any time pool usage that causes overtime will be charged at a rate one and one-half (1½). Requests for such time off shall be in writing or on the Department’s computer system and shall be submitted to the Fire Rescue Administrator, forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time of such requested time off; provided that when it is impossible to submit written, forty-eight (48) hours’ notice, then a request may be submitted orally together with the need for the purpose short notices substantiated, and must be approved by the Division Chief in Operations, (or the appropriate non-bargaining unit supervisor in divisions not having Division Chiefs) and later confirmed in writing. Such release shall not be unreasonably denied. All 24-hour time pool requests from the Union President submitted at least thirty (30) days in advance will be approved or denied within seven (7) business days of attending general receipt of the request.
Section 2. Union Time Pool hours will be used on an hour for hour basis.
Section 3. The Union will be allowed up to four (4) designated employee representatives from the Main Bargaining Unit (one (1) of which is from non-shift personnel), and one (1) designated employee representative from the Supervisory Bargaining Unit who shall be permitted to participate in labor contract negotiation sessions while on duty with no loss of pay or special meetings emoluments. It is contemplated that the designees will not change except for substantial reason not related to the question of pay or scheduling.
Section 4. Two (2) grievance representatives, one (1) of whom is the Executive Vice President of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted allowed to employees for the purpose of collective bargainingutilize time pool to attend grievance meetings. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.Two
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary
7:01 The Centre recognizes the Union’s right to select stewards and officers as Union representatives to represent employees.
7:02 The Union shall notify the Centre in writing of the name of its officers and stewards and the Centre shall be required to recognize only these officers and stewards of whom it has notice.
7:03 Union representatives may be entitled to leave their work during working hours in order to carry out their functions under this Agreement specifically related to attendance at meetings with the Employer, employee discipline,
7:04 For time spent with Employer representatives during negotiations, the Union will be allowed to have no more than three (3) employees present at each bargaining session.
7:05 The Employer agrees that two (2) of absence without pay the members will be on a time off basis with pay. If there is more than two (2) members, they will be on a time off on wage recovery basis as per Article 8:06(c).
7:06 Subject to the operational requirements of the Centre, Leave of Absence to attend Union business may be granted to employees. Such leave shall not be unreasonably requested or denied. The following conditions shall apply:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by the Union by providing the employee and the appropriate Director or designate with a letter of request.
(b) Requests for leave shall be made with reasonable advance notice but not less than five (5) business days and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the five (5) business days’ notice, the request shall be considered and shall not be unreasonably denied.
(c) Where such leave of absence has been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Centre one hundred and fifteen percent (115%) of the wages paid to such employees covered by this Agreement during the approved absence.
(d) Prior to the commencement of negotiations, the Union shall supply the Centre with a list of employee representatives for the negotiations.
7:07 The Centre agrees to provide the Union with bulletin board space for the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldposting official Union information. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by to be located in an area readily available to all employees. The Centre reserves the Corporation, right to remove posted material if considered damaging to the Centre and shall advise the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionof any such removal.
3.4 7:08 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for provide the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office Centre with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetlist of representatives.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 7.01 The Company will grant unpaid leave of absence to employees who are appointed or elected to Union office for a period up to and including three (3) years. Application for such leave shall be made in writing by the Union to the Superintendent Employee
7.02 Time spent under Marginal Paragraph 7.01 above shall not in any way jeopardize an employee's seniority or service for pension purposes, and shall be considered as service with the Company for the purpose of determining vacation entitlement but not vacation pay in accordance with Articles 14 and 15. However, such time spent under Marginal Paragraph 7.01 above shall not be considered as time worked for any other benefits under this Collective Agreement.
7.03 The Company agrees to grant leave of absence without pay may be granted to employees covered by to attend such functions as labour conventions, labour arbitrations, labour schools or grievance matters as set forth in this Agreement for Agreement, provided the purpose of attending general or special meetings of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary aggregate leave of absence without pay granted under this Marginal Paragraph for all such Union purposes shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in not interfere with the employ normal operations of the Union; Company and shall not exceed 400 calendar days in any one calendar year. Such leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name limitation of an employee covered by this Agreement shall 400 days may be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees exceeded for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members bargaining provided it does not interfere with the normal operations of the collective bargaining team shall Company. No deduction will be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved made by the Corporation but Company from the pay of any such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible employee for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy duration of the following information at unpaid leave of absence so granted. At the end of each calendar month:
a) Active O & M employees , the Company will ▇▇▇▇ the local Union for the amounts paid to each such employee while the employee was on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication such leave of payment of dues to a absence. The Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from shall reimburse the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority Company within fourteen (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (6014) days of its signature such billing.
7.04 No person shall solicit membership in the Union or in any other labour organization, or collect dues for the Union or any other labour organization, or engage in any Union or labour organization activity on Company time or within the plants of the Company except to the extent expressly provided for in this Agreement.
7.05 The time spent in investigating and settling disputes by employees delegated by the partiesUnion for that purpose shall be considered as time worked; and payment shall be on the basis of straight time. Under no condition shall overtime rates be paid. The time to be paid for under this section shall be limited to nine hundred and sixty (960) hours per year.
7.06 The Company agrees to use its best efforts to ensure that Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versionsofficers and stewards who have missed training and promotion opportunities due to their union duties will, and upon ceasing to hold any such office, be given preference for training, subject to the text requirements of the Agreements will be published on the IntranetOperation.
3.6 The Corporation 7.07 On two (2) weeks notice and written application by the Union, the Company agrees to providegrant a leave of absence, without pay, to an employee appointed to a position with the Union or with the International of the United Steelworkers of America or for the business purposes of the Union Committee in each local area or the International. Leave of employment, absence for an employee appointed to a position with the Union office with or the International shall be limited to a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will maximum period of three (3) years. The Company shall not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by obligated to grant the parties. The parties shall exchange privilege to more than one employee at the names of their representatives who have authority to bind themsame time.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave
6:01 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) Request for such leave shall be made in writing by the Union with at least seven (7) calendar days advance notice and shall be granted only where operational requirements permit. Where special or unusual circumstances prevent compliance with the seven (7) calendar days’ notice the request shall be considered and not unreasonably denied.
(b) An employee requesting time off for Union business will be provided with a letter of request from the Union which is to be submitted to the employee’s immediate supervisor for approval by the Supervisor of Resource Development and Group Care.
(c) Where such leaves of absence have been granted, the Union shall reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employee(s) during the approved absence(s).
6:02 For time spent during regularly scheduled hours of work with the Employer during negotiations to revise and renew this Agreement Agreement, the Union may designate one (1) person who shall attend each bargaining session on a time- off with pay basis as part of the Union’s Bargaining Committee. Any other employees attending to the table with the Union shall be paid wage recovery as per 6:01 (c) above.
6:03 The Union representative(s) upon prior request to the Employer, shall have access to the employee’s workplace at a mutually agreed upon time in order to investigate and assist in the settlement of a grievance and/or to attend to other business of the Union.
6:04 Employees elected by the local (Stewards, Officers, etc.) and who attend meetings, other than for negotiations, with the Employer, during their regularly scheduled hours of work, shall be paid their normal wages while attending such meetings.
6:05 The Employer agrees to allow the Union’ the use of reasonable space on a bulletin board for the purpose of attending general or special meetings posting Union information, providing such information does not contain anything that is adverse to the interest of the UnionEmployer.
6:06 The Staff Representative or his designate shall have up to 15 minutes, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave at a time mutually agreeable with the Employer, to acquaint new employees falling within the scope of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on with the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargaining. However, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to fact that a Union localAgreement is in effect and to indicate the general conditions and obligations as they relate to employees.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary leave
7:01 It is agreed that it is desirable to promote a harmonious working relationship between the parties. To this end, the Employer will make all reasonable efforts
7:02 Leave of absence without pay to attend to Union business may be granted to employees covered under the following conditions:
(a) Requests for leave shall be made in writing by this Agreement for the purpose Union by providing the employee with a letter of attending general or special meetings request. The employee shall submit the letter to the employee’s immediate supervisor. The Union will also provide a copy of the Union, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary written request to Human Resources.
(b) Where a leave of absence without pay has been granted under this Article, the Union shall also be granted reimburse the Employer one hundred percent (100%) of the wages paid to such employees employee during the approved absence plus benefit costs according to the employee’s previously scheduled hours with the time recorded as are elected or appointed to full-service for all benefits.
7:03 For time positions in the employ spent with MCFCS representatives during negotiations of the Union; leave under this Article must MCFCS Collective Agreement, the Union will be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued allowed to have no more than three (3) employees per Agency present at each bargaining session on the seniority list while he is on such leavea time-off with pay basis.
3.2 Necessary leave 7:04 Prior to the commencement of absence without pay will be granted to employees negotiations, the Union shall advise the Employer of the names of employee representatives for the purpose of collective bargaining. HoweverDependent upon operational requirements, six members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid requested leave for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall employees will not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.3 At points 7:05 Subject to the mutual agreement of the parties, the total number of employees referred to in Article 7:03 above may be changed provided any additional employees are on leave without pay or in offices, etceteras, where on wage recovery as per Article 7:02(b).
7:06 Union staff representatives shall not visit employees at their place of work unless prior approval has been obtained from Human Resources or designate.
7:07 MCFCS agrees to allow the Union use of space on existing bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the purpose of posting official Union information relating to maintain a similar board for business affairs, meetings and social events provided the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.information does not contain anything that is
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment7:08 Upon request, a Union office representative shall be provided with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinetthe opportunity to meet with newly hired employees for up to twenty (20) minutes during regular working hours. The time shall be established by agreement subject to operational requirements.
3.7 Regional agreements 7:09 The Employer agrees to acquaint potential employees with the fact that a Collective Agreement is in effect.
7:10 The Union will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by provide the partiesEmployer with membership application forms and return envelopes. The parties Employer shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind themdistribute said application forms and envelopes within its employment process.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary Subject to to the Board shall grant a leave of absence without pay to an OccasionalTeacher who is elected either to Office for a two year or as full President of the unit for a period of a year. The Occasional Teacher shall be at the rate that set by the Union. that the rate conforms to either the daily or the long term teacher rate. The Teacher will be retained on the Board's Occasional Teacher in an status, for the of the period of elected If the bargaining requests a leave for the President, the Board shall grant such request that the part-time leave shall be regularly scheduled in a manner acceptable to the Board. applies to a part-time leave for the President. It is understood and agreed that the will be on a part-time leave for The Union may be granted or otherwise select a negotiating committee of up to employees covered by (5) members. The committee shall represent the Union all for the renewal of this Agreement for the purpose of attending general or special meetings representativesof the Board. Subject to the program needs of the UnionBoard, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ a Long Term Occasional Teacher, who is a member of the Union; leave committee, shall be paid at the rate that the Occasional Teacher would receive as a Long Term OccasionalTeacher. A period of during the Board pays the Occasional Teacher under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldas teaching The period of office for the President shall be as a period to eligibility for the Board's employee as set out in provided that, if the Occasional Teacher the Union reimburses the Board for the Boards share of the premium costs. When the Board requires that an Occasional Teacher, as a of the unit, be present at a meeting, dealing with matters relating to the unit, during the Occasional Teacher's normal hours of work, the Board shall pay the Occasional Teacher at the rate for the day or half day for which the presence Is required. The name Union shall the Board for the full employment costs Incurred under to Notwithstanding a member of the negotiating committee under who is employed In a Long Term Occasional Teacher at the when a meeting, or with Board's negotiating team has, or have been, scheduled by. mediator or officer, shall, if the assignment on the days of the be released with the applicable and benefitsfor the The time referred to Is the when the mediator or notifies the of the ABSENCE THE PERIOD OCCASIONAL TEACHER ASSIGNMENT Subject to and If the prospective assignment of an employee covered by this Agreement Occasional Teacher is scheduled to extend beyond the qualifying required for a Long Term Occasional Teacher assignment, and the Occasional Teacher has completed at least ten days of the assignment but required to be absent for a period not exceeding one day, the Occasional Teacher shall continue In the assignment after the day of absence. The reason for the absence shall be continued on limited exclusively to an absence for an approved religious holy day, a professional development day or for personal Illness. Prior to absent, the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary leave Teacher shall notify the or of absence without pay will be granted to employees the reason for the purpose absence and to the or designate, the Occasional der under Teacher's Intent to return to the assignment after the absence. An absence, un qualifying does not count as a day towards the Access to Day School Teacher The Board the Bargaining Agent, establish a process to ensure that Occasional Teachers are aware the deadlines for applying for day school teaching positions. The Board will provide information to which Teachers shall have access, the the for selection to the approved for Access to Long Occasional When, at least days to Its commencement, It Is known, to the person designated by the employer, that an occasional teaching assignment become a long term the assignment shall be advertised on a dedicated telephone for a period of collective bargainingfour days. HoweverAfter which time, six Interviews be held by the appropriate staff to the person to the long term assignment. If It is determined, from the interview process, that no available Occasional Teacher acceptable, then the Employer will appoint a person to the assignment. NON TEACHING DUTIES No Teacher shall be required to perform as part of that regular any normally and regularly performed by members of the collective bargaining team shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval staff. shall not be unreasonably withheldpreclude the participation of an Occasional Teacher In incldental duties associated the instructional program or In those duties a5 prescribed in the as amended from time to time, or Regulations thereunder.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary 23.01 Any Employee who is an officer or member of the Union shall be granted leave of absence without pay may for Union business, provided that the Local’s aggregate of all such leaves granted under this Article shall not exceed twenty (20) working days in any calendar year, and provided that a replacement satisfactory to the Division can be found. In computing the said twenty (20) day period, leave of absence granted to employees covered by this Agreement any said officer or member for the purpose of attending general negotiating with the Division or special meetings of assisting a member with a grievance shall not be counted. (All such requests will be made by the UnionUnion in writing at least ten (10) days in advance, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary whenever possible.) No additional leave of absence without pay shall also be granted taken for the above-mentioned purpose except with the consent of the Division.
23.02 In addition to such employees as are the leaves of absence set out in the foregoing clause, any Employee of the Division elected or appointed to full-a full time positions position in the Union will be granted a leave of absence by the Division for a period of up to one (1) year, provided that such Employee gives the Division notice at least one month before the commencement of such leave. No more than one Employee will be on such leave of absence at any one time.
23.03 An Employee shall retain all of the Employee’s seniority rights during absence on a leave granted pursuant to this Article. On return, the Employee shall be placed in the Employee’s former or a comparable position with not less than the same wages and benefits.
23.04 During the period an Employee is on leave of absence under this Article, the Employee shall remain eligible to apply for any position posted provided the Employee is available to take the position when requested by the Division.
(a) Where Board permission has been granted to representatives of the Union to attend joint meetings with the Board’s representatives to carry out negotiations or to attend joint meetings with respect to a grievance or labour management, those Employees shall suffer no loss in pay for time spent at those joint meetings. When grievance meetings or hearings are held the Union may have present the Grievor, the President or designate and any other representative who is not an Employee of the Division. Should the Union desire to have additional representatives who are Employees of the Division and would be attending during their normal work shift, those Employees may attend with no loss of wages or benefits but the cost of wages and benefits shall be reimbursed to the Employer by the Union. When labour management meetings are held, the Union may have two (2) representatives present. Any of the two (2) representatives of the Union who are in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by Division shall have the Corporation but such approval right to attend labour management meetings held within working hours without loss of pay.
(b) The Division agrees that an Employee, where permission has been granted, shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by receive the pay and benefits provided for in this Agreement shall be continued when on the seniority list while he is on such leave.
3.2 Necessary unpaid leave of absence without pay will be granted to employees for the purpose of collective bargainingUnion work or conventions. However, six members the Union shall reimburse the Employer for all pay and benefits during the period of absence.
(c) For purposes of this Article and any other Article in this Agreement where provisions exist that the Union shall reimburse the Employer for the cost of wages and benefits, the following definitions shall apply:
(i) Wages shall mean the applicable hourly rates of pay multiplied by the number of hours that the Employee is away from the Employee’s regular work assignment, including vacation pay where such is paid with each salary payment and, subsequently, any retroactive pay where a general salary increase is applied to these hours.
(ii) Benefits shall include the cost of benefits paid by the employer in respect of the collective bargaining team foregoing hours and shall be paid for such leave, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by the Corporation include but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldlimited to the employer share of Canada Pension Plan Contributions, employer share of Employment Insurance Premiums, employer matching contributions into the M.S.B.A. Pension Plan, employer administrative charge paid into the M.S.B.A. Pension Plan, employer share of Group Life Insurance premiums, employer share of Workers’ Compensation Board premiums and employer share of any other insurance or benefits plans.
3.3 At points 24.01 Where the terms and conditions of benefit plans are underwritten by an insurance company or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporationother external carrier, the Union may do so upon obtaining permissionterms and conditions of the benefits plan shall govern eligibility.
3.4 (a) The Corporation shall supply Union acknowledges and agrees that the Board neither has nor assumes any responsibility whatsoever with respect to the local chairperson a copy any aspect of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union localBenefits Plans referenced in Article 24.
(b) The hourly rate Union shall indemnify and classification save harmless the Division from any and all losses, costs, liabilities or expenses suffered or sustained by the Division as a result of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed any claim or legal action arising from the active O & M employee list for reason deduction of layoff during the month
e) Employees added premiums or exercise of other responsibilities with respect to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied Benefits Plans referenced in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the IntranetArticle 24.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary
7.1 This Article outlines the duties and responsibilities of Union Stewards in performing their functions as recognized Union representatives. In those cases which cannot be resolved otherwise, Union Stewards shall be granted reasonable time off during working hours, without loss of pay, to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within their jurisdiction, upon notifying and securing verbal permission from a member of management of the Union Stewards and the grievant. If a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ fails to obtain permission to leave and/or enter the job site as outlined in this section, he/she will be subject to disciplinary action. Such permission shall be granted without unnecessary delay unless the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or grievant is performing duties requiring his or her immediate attention, as determined by the superintendent or designee. At no time will a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be paid overtime for performing Union business. If permission cannot be immediately granted, the City will arrange to allow investigation of the grievance at the earliest possible time.
7.2 Stewards are responsible for grievance handling within their respective work areas. If it is necessary for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from another work area to represent an employee in a grievance, such substitution will be in lieu of the area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In no case will more than one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ participate in/represent a grievance unless mutually agreed to in advance by the City and the Union.
7.3 Members of the Union negotiating team will be allowed time off with pay for negotiation meetings which occur during the employees regular work hours, work shift, or work day. No regular or overtime (premium) pay will be authorized for time spent in negotiations beyond the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ normal work day. Alternate stewards shall not participate in Negotiations.
7.4 Union Stewards shall be members of the bargaining unit who have satisfactorily completed their probationary period.
7.5 It is agreed that all Union Stewards have productive work to perform as assigned by the City. The parties agree that each will cooperate with the other in reducing to a minimum the actual time spent by the Union Stewards in investigating, presenting, and adjusting grievances or disputes. Solicitation of any and all kinds by the Union, including the solicitation of grievances and membership, shall not be engaged in during working hours. No general Union Membership meetings shall be held on the City’s time.
7.6 Union Stewards are subject to all City rules regarding the conduct of the employees of the City.
7.7 While on leave of absence without pay may be granted for disciplinary reasons, no employee shall function as a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
7.8 When it is necessary for a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to employees covered by this Agreement enter an area other than the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ own work area for the purpose of attending general or special meetings conducting Union business authorized by this Agreement, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify a member of management of that area of the Union, Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ presence and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ nature of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved by Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ business. Such circumstances should only occur if the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The name of an employee covered by this Agreement shall be continued on the seniority list while he is on such leavedepartment’s Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ are unavailable or absent.
3.2 Necessary leave 7.9 In order to minimize loss of absence without pay will be granted productivity, Stewards are expected to employees avoid any unreasonable or unnecessary time away from their work for the purpose of collective bargainingrepresentation/settlement of grievances. HoweverAny allegations by the City which indicate that a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Union Representative is spending an unreasonable amount of time in handling grievances or disputes or performing other duties for the Union shall be referred to the Human Resources Division for discussion with the Union’s Business Manager or designee. The Human Resources Division shall have the right to require the Union to refrain from such excessive time spent performing the activities specified in this section.
7.10 The City, six members whenever possible, when business requirements are not impacted and there is not a financial impact to the City, may grant approval for union business leave for any Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the collective bargaining team Union to attend union functions or sponsored training. This union business leave shall not exceed 100 hours per fiscal year. Such union business leave needs to be paid for such leaverequested and coordinated with the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or Business Manager, at his regular or acting rate for each day of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must be expressly and approved by the Corporation but such approval shall not be unreasonably withheldmember’s manager in advance, similar to vacation leave.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it shall be permissible for the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 The Corporation will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranet.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Business. 3.1 Necessary Members designated by the Union President will be granted Union Leave (time off with pay) for the purposes of handling grievances; attending union meetings for the formulation of proposals to be submitted in negotiations; attendance at Union conventions, meetings, and seminars; attendance at collective bargaining negotiations and impasse resolution procedures; and City Council meetings regarding the resolution of collective bargaining impasse procedures or meeting with a City Council member. Union leave must be used for conducting union business related to City of absence Tampa labor relations matters and shall not be granted for lobbying or any other political activity. In the event that Union representatives participate in lobbying at the request of and on behalf of the City, regular pay status will be utilized rather than union leave. The names of the Union officers and stewards shall be submitted to the Fire Chief and the Director of Human Resources.
3.2 Unless the Chief of Operations determines manpower requirements prohibit such, employees whose attendance is certified by the Union as necessary for the functions described above shall be granted time off to attend such functions without pay loss of pay. Representatives of the Union desiring Union leave shall submit their request to the office of the Chief of Operations at the earliest time possible and except for the Union President, Vice President, or Secretary at least 72 hours prior to the date of any such leave. In an emergency situation involving Union business, leave may be granted to employees covered authorized verbally by this Agreement the Chief of Operations. Such request shall not be unreasonably denied. Union leave requested as provided herein shall not be denied for staffing reasons for the four elected union officers unless the Mayor or the Fire Chief formally declare an emergency.
3.3 The Union shall be afforded bulletin board space in each Fire Department installation for the purpose of attending general posting notices of meetings or special meetings other union notices if determined to be pertinent to its membership. Upon the request of the Unionunion to the Fire Personnel Chief, and for education leave organized by UNIFOR Necessary leave of absence without pay shall also such notices may be granted to such employees as are elected or appointed to full-time positions in the employ of the Union; leave under this Article must be expressly approved transmitted by the Corporation but department through the City’s computer system to department employees and shall be restricted to the information that would otherwise be placed on the bulletin boards. No such approval notice shall be posted unless it has been signed and authorized by the Union President and the Fire Chief prior to the time of posting. The Union President and the Fire Chief shall determine standard notices that may be posted on a routine basis without individual authorization by the Fire Chief. The Union may have access to departmental mail for distribution provided that specific authorization is granted by the Fire Chief. Authorization for notices of Union meetings and minutes of Union meetings shall not be unreasonably withhelddenied.
3.4 Representatives of the Union shall be allowed to meet with each firefighter’s basic training class after duty hours. The name City will distribute an IAFF informational flyer to recruits. The content of an employee covered the flyer will be mutually agreed upon by the City and the IAFF.
3.5 The privileges granted by this Agreement Article will be exercised reasonably and will not be abused by the Union or its members, but in no event shall time off with pay exceed an aggregate of 2,500 hours in any one fiscal year. In a fiscal year, which includes negotiation of a successor union contract or wage reopener, an additional 300 hours shall be continued on added for purposes of negotiations. If the seniority list while he aggregate number of hours as specified above is on such leaveexhausted prior to the end of a fiscal year, the city will transfer upon the union’s request 1.0 hour of annual leave and/or 1.0 hour of sick leave per fiscal year from union members to the union leave bank.
3.2 Necessary 3.6 In the event that the Union does not use the entire number of hours provided by this Article in any one fiscal year, then it may carry the unused portion of those hours over to the following fiscal year. There shall be no borrowing of union leave of absence without pay will be granted to from the following fiscal years.
3.7 Neither union representatives nor unit employees shall leave their posts or work stations for the purpose of collective bargaining. Howeverinvestigating, six members presenting, handling or settling grievances without the express permission of the collective bargaining team Chief of Operations. The President or designated representative or legal counsel shall not contact any employee concerning grievance matters or union business during the working hours of the employee without the express prior permission of the Chief of Operations in accordance with Article 3.2. The Chief of Operations and Union President may agree to predetermined authorized contact periods for this purpose. When a grievance hearing is scheduled during the grievant’s tour of duty, the grievant shall be paid allowed to attend the hearing without utilizing union leave. The City shall attempt to schedule the hearing during the grievant’s duty hours, however, nothing contained herein shall obligate the City to compensate a grievant for such attendance of his/her grievance hearing when scheduled during the grievant’s off duty hours.
3.8 In the event that the IAFF determines that an employee will be on extended union leave, at the employee shall retain his regular rate of pay (grade and step) and shall receive pay adjustments in accordance with Appendix A. Said employee will retain his salary review date and, if 70% or acting rate more hours have been spent on City time for each day the review period, shall be evaluated solely on the City work assignments’ performance. If less than 70% of face to face collective bargaining meetings between the parties; leave under this Article must hours have been spent on City time, then the employee shall receive a neutral evaluation and shall receive a satisfactory rating along with step increases as may be expressly approved by the Corporation but such approval applicable for that rating. Said employee shall not be unreasonably withheldmaintain all required certification and attend all mandatory training.
3.3 At points or in offices, etceteras, where bulletin boards are maintained by the Corporation for posting of notices of interest to the employees covered by this Agreement, it 3.9 The City shall be permissible for furnish the Union to maintain a similar board for the same purpose, and in addition, where no bulletin board is maintained by the Corporation, the Union may do so upon obtaining permission.
3.4 The Corporation shall supply to the local chairperson with a copy of the following information at the end of each month:
a) Active O & M all written rules and regulations pertaining to employer - employee relations, including but not limited to: City Administrative Orders, City Personnel Rules, Departmental Administrative Orders, Departmental Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Divisional and Training Orders and other material regularly distributed to employees on permanent, temporary or flex part-time status, with an indication of payment of dues to a Union local.
b) The hourly rate and classification of said O & M employees
c) The published telephone numbers of said O & M employees
d) Employees removed from the active O & M employee list for reason of layoff during the month
e) Employees added to the active O & M employee list for reason of recall during the month
f) O & M bargaining unit employees on layoff at month end
g) O & M employees who have lost seniority (list supplied in January each year only)
h) Copy of any letters of agreement reached with another local of the bargaining unit
3.5 . The Corporation City will provide a copy of the Collective Agreement in booklet form attempt to send said copies to the employees covered by this agreement within sixty (60) days of its signature by the parties. Union representatives will receive booklets containing both versions, and the text of the Agreements will be published on the Intranetsame date they are distributed to employees.
3.6 The Corporation agrees to provide, for the business of the Union Committee in each local area of employment, a Union office with a desk, chairs, telephone/voice mail services, computer, Intranet, printer, photocopying services and a locking filing cabinet.
3.7 Regional agreements will not be applied corporate wide unless explicitly agreed by the parties. The parties shall exchange the names of their representatives who have authority to bind them.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement