Common use of Union Release Time Clause in Contracts

Union Release Time. (a) It is acknowledged by the parties that all Union stewards and other Union representatives have regular duties to perform as employees of the University. Therefore, Union stewards and other Union representatives will not leave their duties without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, or designate. Requests for Union Release Time, paid or unpaid, shall not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties recognize that from time to time minor issues that require only a few minutes of the Union stewards‟ or other Union representatives‟ attention will arise and/or that there will be circumstances where an employment supervisor is not available; in such cases employees will exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the needs of their (b) When entering a department to attend to Union business, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative must first contact the supervisor of that department and advise her as to the general nature of the Union business. (c) Subject to Article 5.03(a), release time shall be granted, with no loss of regular pay or benefits, from regularly scheduled hours, for the following purposes: i. to represent the Union on committees and task forces that are created at the invitation of the University; ii. to participate in Labour Management Committee meetings; iii. to represent employees in grievances, including the investigation of a complaint; iv. to attend meetings with the University; and, v. the attendance of 1 delegate at the semi-annual meetings of CAUT Council (2 days per year). (d) Subject to Article 5.03(a), any release time required by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative to attend to Union business other than for the purposes outlined in Article 5.03(c) will, if granted, be without pay or will be granted with an agreement that the time absent will be worked at a later date. The agreement will be between the employee and her supervisor and will be in writing, specifying the details of the time and date the missed work will be performed. (e) All employees shall be entitled to 1 one hour paid leave each fiscal year for the purposes of attending the annual General Meeting of the Union. (f) The Union shall provide the University with written notification of the date and time of its annual General Meeting 30 days in advance. Employees who plan to attend shall provide reasonable notice to their supervisor.

Union Release Time. (a) It is acknowledged by the parties that all Union stewards and other Union representatives have regular duties to perform as employees of the University. Therefore, Union stewards and other Union representatives will not leave their duties without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, or designate. Requests for Union Release Time, paid or unpaid, shall not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties recognize that from time to time minor issues that require only a few minutes of the Union stewards‟ stewards’ or other Union representatives‟ representatives’ attention will arise and/or that there will be circumstances where an employment supervisor is not available; in such cases employees will exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the needs of theirtheir work and their immediate responsibilities before deciding to leave their duties. (b) When entering a department to attend to Union business, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative must first contact the supervisor of that department and advise her as to the general nature of the Union business. (c) Subject to Article 5.03(a), release time shall be granted, with no loss of regular pay or benefits, from regularly scheduled hours, for the following purposes: i. (i) to represent the Union on committees and task forces that are created at the invitation of the University; (ii. ) to participate in Labour Management Committee meetings; (iii. ) to represent employees in grievances, including the investigation of a complaint; (iv. ) to attend meetings with the University; and, v. (v) the attendance of 1 delegate at the semi-annual meetings of CAUT Council (2 days per year)Council. (dc) Subject to Article 5.03(a), any release time required by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative to attend to Union business other than for the purposes outlined in Article 5.03(c) will, if granted, be without pay or will be granted with an agreement that the time absent will be worked at a later date. The agreement will be between the employee and her supervisor and will be in writing, specifying the details of the time and date the missed work will be performed. (ed) All employees shall be entitled to 1 one hour paid leave without loss of pay each fiscal year for the purposes of attending the annual General Meeting of the Union. (fe) The Union shall provide the University with written notification of the date and time of its annual General Meeting 30 days in advance. Employees who plan to attend shall provide reasonable notice to their supervisor.

Union Release Time. (a) It is acknowledged by the parties that all Union stewards and other Union representatives have regular duties to perform as employees of the University. Therefore, Union stewards and other Union representatives will not leave their duties without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, or designate. Requests for Union Release Time, paid or unpaid, shall not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties recognize that from time to time minor issues that require only a few minutes of the Union stewards‟ stewards’ or other Union representatives‟ representatives’ attention will arise and/or that there will be circumstances where an employment supervisor is not available; in such cases employees will exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the needs of theirtheir work and their immediate responsibilities before deciding to leave their duties. (b) When entering a department to attend to Union business, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative must first contact the supervisor of that department and advise her as to the general nature of the Union business. (c) Subject to Article 5.03(a), release time shall be granted, with no loss of regular pay or benefits, from regularly scheduled hours, for the following purposes: i. (i) to represent the Union on committees and task forces that are created at the invitation of the University; (ii. ) to participate in Labour Management Committee meetings; (iii. ) to represent employees in grievances, including the investigation of a complaintacomplaint; (iv. ) to attend meetings with the University; and, v. (v) the attendance of 1 delegate at the semi-annual meetings of CAUT Council (2 days per year)Council. (dc) Subject to Article 5.03(a), any release time required by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative to attend to Union business other than for the purposes outlined in Article 5.03(c) will, if granted, be without pay or will be granted with an agreement that the time absent will be worked at a later date. The agreement will be between the employee and her t heir supervisor and will be in writing, specifying the details of the time and date the missed work will be performed. (ed) All employees shall be entitled to 1 one hour paid leave without loss of pay each fiscal year for the purposes of attending the annual General Meeting of the Union. (fe) The Union shall provide the University with written notification of the date and time of its annual General Meeting 30 days in advance. Employees who plan to attend shall provide reasonable notice to their supervisor.

Union Release Time. (a) It is acknowledged by the parties that all Union stewards and other Union The appointing authority may grant to elected officers or appointed representatives have regular duties to perform as employees of the University. Therefore, Union stewards and other Union representatives will not leave their duties without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, or designate. Requests for Union Release Time, paid or unpaid, shall not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties recognize that from time to time minor issues that require only a few minutes of the Union stewards‟ or other time off for Union representatives‟ attention will arise and/or representation activities, A. The Union shall submit a written request for release of an employee to that there will employee’s Department Management, which shall include a list of all employees currently on release time for these Units. Such request shall be circumstances where an employment supervisor submitted at least 21 calendar days prior to the effective release date, specifying the starting and ending dates of release. The Union shall provide a copy of said request to the Labor Relations Office. The employee shall fill out any necessary paperwork required by Management for his/her release. ; B. Whenever operationally feasible, the Department shall grant the time off request. When it is not available; possible to immediately grant the request, the Department shall provide an explanation in such cases employees will exercise reasonable judgment having regard writing and specify a date when the employee can be released... . - - . ■■ ■■■ Vv;.- - ■ . C. Release time shall be granted for a maximum of one year in any three-year period unless additional time is approved by the General Manager of the Los Angeles DepartmentofWater and Power (LADWP). . D. Employees shall be paid the employee’s current salary by the LADWP white the employee is performing these duties for the needs of their (b) When entering a department to attend to Union business, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative must first contact the supervisor of that department and advise her as to the general nature of the Union businessUnion. (c) Subject E. Employees shall retain all of their existing benefits, including, but not limited to Article 5.03(a)medical, dental, deferred compensation plan, retirement benefits and seniority accrual in their civil service class. ' . F. The Union shall reimburse the LADWP for all salary and benefits costs incurred as a result of release time, including but not limited to, vacation, sick leave, compensated time off, retirement, short-term disability, life insurance, medical, dental and workers’ compensation: The benefits cost shall be based on the benefits rates established by the LADWP as contained in the LADWP Budget in effect during the period of release time, and the cost of other benefits approved by the JLMBC that become effective during this period. [ ' 1 ;; :,: : v v ' - G. Payment of any overtime worked while on release time shall be grantedthe responsibility of , with no loss of regular pay or benefits, from regularly scheduled hours, for the following purposes: i. to represent the Union on committees and task forces that are created at the invitation of the University; ii. to participate in Labour Management Committee meetings; iii. to represent employees in grievances, including the investigation of a complaint; iv. to attend meetings with the University; and, v. the attendance of 1 delegate at the semi-annual meetings of CAUT Council (2 days per year). (d) Subject to Article 5.03(a), any release time required by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative to attend to Union business other than for the purposes outlined in Article 5.03(c) will, if granted, be without pay or will be granted with an agreement that the time absent will be worked at a later date. The agreement will be between the employee and her supervisor and will be in writing, specifying the details of the time and date the missed work will be performed. (e) All employees shall be entitled to 1 one hour paid leave each fiscal year for the purposes of attending the annual General Meeting of the Union. . (f) The Union shall provide the University with written notification of the date and time of its annual General Meeting 30 days in advance. Employees who plan to attend shall provide reasonable notice to their supervisor.■ ■ ..

Union Release Time. (a) Provided the Union President’s position remains a full-time position, the employee serving as Union President shall automatically be granted release time by the Authority from their regular job duties to serve as the Union President. This full-time release shall remain in effect during the employee’s term in office as Union President. It is acknowledged by understood that the parties that all Union stewards President remains a COTA employee and other Union representatives have regular duties to perform as works directly with employees of the University. Therefore, Union stewards and other Union representatives will not leave their duties without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, or designate. Requests for Union Release Time, paid or unpaid, shall not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties recognize that from time to time minor issues that require only a few minutes of the Union stewards‟ or other Union representatives‟ attention will arise and/or that there will be circumstances where an employment supervisor is not available; in such cases employees will exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the needs of theirAuthority during this release time. (b) When entering No more than four (4) employees who are officers or members of the Union, exclusive of the full-time Union President, shall be granted release time by the Authority from their regular job duties on a department part-time basis to attend to Union business, transact business for the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided reasonable advance notice is given by a Union official for such release time. Part-time release time in excess of four (4) Union officers or other Union representative must first contact members may be granted to employees under special circumstances upon the supervisor of that department and advise her as to the general nature express approval of the Union businessPresident/CEO, or their designee. (c) Subject to Article 5.03(a)No more than four (4) employees who are officers or members of the Union, exclusive of the full-time Union President, shall be granted release time shall be granted, with no loss of regular pay or benefits, from regularly scheduled hours, for by the following purposes: i. to represent the Union on committees and task forces that are created at the invitation of the University; ii. Authority to participate in Labour Management Committee meetings; iii. to represent employees in grievances, including the investigation of a complaint; iv. to attend meetings collective bargaining sessions with the University; and, v. the attendance of 1 delegate at the semi-annual meetings of CAUT Council Authority. No reimbursement is required for releases under this paragraph (2 days per yearc). (d) Subject to Article 5.03(a), any During the release time required specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section, employees so released: (1) Shall continue to receive their regular wages from the Authority, on its payroll; (2) Shall suffer no loss of seniority rights with the Authority; (3) Shall have full participation in the Authority’s insurance programs; (4) Shall be covered by the Authority’s workers’ compensation program; (5) Shall have PERS employer and employee contributions submitted by the Authority on their behalf. Employees who are released on a part-time basis shall continue to receive all benefits provided by the Authority to bargaining unit members. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative to attend to Union business other than shall reimburse the Authority for the purposes outlined in Article 5.03(c) will, if granted, be without pay or will be granted with an agreement all costs that the time absent will Authority pays for employees released from their regular job duties under provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section. This reimbursement shall include all wage payments, all PERS contributions, and for all such employees hired after 1986, all Medicare contributions. Such reimbursement shall be worked at a later datepaid by the Union to the Authority in the month following any such payments made by the Authority. The agreement will This section shall be between binding on the employee and her supervisor and will be in writing, specifying parties to the details of the time and date the missed work will be performedextent permitted by law. (e) All employees An unpaid leave of absence shall be entitled given to 1 one hour paid leave each fiscal year any employee who is elected or appointed as a full-time officer in the International Union for the purposes of attending the annual General Meeting duration of the Unionemployee’s tenure in such office without loss of seniority rights with the Authority. (f) The Union shall provide the University with written notification of the date and time of its annual General Meeting 30 days in advance. Employees who plan to attend shall provide reasonable notice to their supervisor.

Union Release Time. (a) It is acknowledged by the parties that all Union stewards and other Union representatives have regular duties to perform as employees of the University. Therefore, Union stewards and other Union representatives will not leave their duties without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, or designate. Requests for Union Release Time, paid or unpaid, shall not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties recognize that from time to time minor issues that require only a few minutes of the Union stewards‟ stewards’ or other Union representatives‟ representatives’ attention will arise and/or that there will be circumstances where an employment supervisor is not available; in such cases employees will exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the needs of theirtheir work and their immediate responsibilities before deciding to leave their duties. (b) When entering a department to attend to Union business, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative must first contact the supervisor of that department and advise her as to the general nature of the Union business. (c) Subject to Article 5.03(a), release time shall be granted, with no loss of regular pay or benefits, from regularly scheduled hours, for the following purposes: i. to represent the Union on committees and task forces that are created at the invitation of the University; ii. to participate in Labour Management Committee meetings; iii. to represent employees in grievances, including the investigation of a complaint; iv. to attend meetings with the University; and, v. the attendance of 1 delegate at the semi-annual meetings of CAUT Council (2 days per year). (d) Subject to Article 5.03(a), any release time required by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative to attend to Union business other than for the purposes outlined in Article 5.03(c) will, if granted, be without pay or will be granted with an agreement that the time absent will be worked at a later date. The agreement will be between the employee and her supervisor and will be in writing, specifying the details of the time and date the missed work will be performed. (e) All employees shall be entitled to 1 one hour paid leave each fiscal year for the purposes of attending the annual General Meeting of the Union. (f) The Union shall provide the University with written notification of the date and time of its annual General Meeting 30 days in advance. Employees who plan to attend shall provide reasonable notice to their supervisor.

Union Release Time. (a) It is acknowledged by the parties that all Union stewards and other Union representatives have regular duties to perform as employees of the University. Therefore, Union stewards and other Union representatives will not leave their duties without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, or designate. Requests for Union Release Time, paid or unpaid, shall not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties recognize that from time to time minor issues that require only a few minutes of the Union stewards‟ stewards’ or other Union representatives‟ representatives’ attention will arise and/or that there will be circumstances where an employment supervisor is not available; in such cases employees will exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the needs of theirtheir work and their immediate responsibilities before deciding to leave their duties. (b) When entering a department to attend to Union business, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative must first contact the supervisor of that department and advise her as to the general nature of the Union business. (c) Subject to Article 5.03(a), release time shall be granted, with no loss of regular pay or benefits, from regularly scheduled hours, for the following purposes: i. (i) to represent the Union on committees and task forces that are created at the invitation of the University; (ii. ) to participate in Labour Management Committee meetings; (iii. ) to represent employees in grievances, including the investigation of a complaint; (iv. ) to attend meetings with the University; and, v. (v) the attendance of 1 delegate at the semi-annual meetings of CAUT Council (2 days per year)Council. (dc) Subject to Article 5.03(a), any release time required by a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative to attend to Union business other than for the purposes outlined in Article 5.03(c) will, if granted, be without pay or will be granted with an agreement that the time absent will be worked at a later date. The agreement will be between the employee and her their supervisor and will be in writing, specifying the details of the time and date the missed work will be performed. (ed) All employees shall be entitled to 1 one hour paid leave without loss of pay each fiscal year for the purposes of attending the annual General Meeting of the Union. (fe) The Union shall provide the University with written notification of the date and time of its annual General Meeting 30 days in advance. Employees who plan to attend shall provide reasonable notice to their supervisor.

Union Release Time. (a) Provided the Union President’s position remains a full-time position, the employee serving as Union President shall automatically be granted release time by the Authority from their regular job duties to serve as the Union President. This full-time release shall remain in effect during the employee’s term in office as Union President. It is acknowledged by understood that the parties that all Union stewards President remains a ▇▇▇▇ employee and other Union representatives have regular duties to perform as works directly with employees of the University. Therefore, Union stewards and other Union representatives will not leave their duties without first obtaining the permission of their supervisor, or designate. Requests for Union Release Time, paid or unpaid, shall not be unreasonably denied. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties recognize that from time to time minor issues that require only a few minutes of the Union stewards‟ or other Union representatives‟ attention will arise and/or that there will be circumstances where an employment supervisor is not available; in such cases employees will exercise reasonable judgment having regard for the needs of theirAuthority during this release time. (b) When entering No more than four (4) employees who are officers or members of the Union, exclusive of the full-time Union President, shall be granted release time by the Authority from their regular job duties on a department part-time basis to attend to Union business, transact business for the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided reasonable advance notice is given by a Union official for such release time. Part-time release time in excess of four (4) Union officers or other Union representative must first contact members may be granted to employees under special circumstances upon the supervisor of that department and advise her as to the general nature express approval of the Union businessPresident/CEO, or their designee. (c) Subject to Article 5.03(a), During the release time shall be grantedspecified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section, with employees so released: (1) Shall continue to receive their regular wages from the Authority, on its payroll; (2) Shall suffer no loss of seniority rights with the Authority; (3) Shall have full participation in the Authority’s insurance programs; (4) Shall be covered by the Authority’s workers’ compensation program; (5) Shall have PERS employer and employee contributions submitted by the Authority on their behalf. Employees who are released on a part-time basis shall continue to receive all benefits provided by the Authority to bargaining unit members. The Union shall reimburse the Authority for all costs that the Authority pays for employees released from their regular pay or benefitsjob duties under provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this Section. This reimbursement shall include all wage payments, from regularly scheduled hoursall PERS contributions, and for the following purposes: i. to represent all such employees hired after 1986, all Medicare contributions. Such reimbursement shall be paid by the Union to the Authority in the month following any such payments made by the Authority. This section shall be binding on committees and task forces that are created at the invitation of parties to the University; ii. to participate in Labour Management Committee meetings; iii. to represent employees in grievances, including the investigation of a complaint; iv. to attend meetings with the University; and, v. the attendance of 1 delegate at the semi-annual meetings of CAUT Council (2 days per year)extent permitted by law. (d) Subject An unpaid leave of absence shall be given to Article 5.03(a), any release time required by employee who is elected or appointed as a fulltime officer in the International Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or other Union representative to attend to Union business other than for the purposes outlined in Article 5.03(c) will, if granted, be without pay or will be granted with an agreement that the time absent will be worked at a later date. The agreement will be between the employee and her supervisor and will be in writing, specifying the details duration of the time and date employee’s tenure in such office without loss of seniority rights with the missed work will be performedAuthority. (e) All employees shall be entitled to 1 one hour paid leave each fiscal year for the purposes of attending the annual General Meeting of the Union. (f) The Union shall provide the University with written notification of the date and time of its annual General Meeting 30 days in advance. Employees who plan to attend shall provide reasonable notice to their supervisor.