Common use of Union Representation and Activities Clause in Contracts

Union Representation and Activities. 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of his/her scheduled work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of his/her Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list in 5.03 and the Union’s website URL. 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Union with members of the Union or with official representatives of the University, on University property, provided such business shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) minutes to provide an overview of the role of the Union at any Faculty wide or University wide orientation event for Employees in this Bargaining Unit as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Human Resources department will notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 5.08 No later than September 30th of each year, the Employer shall pay the Union, in one lump sum, the equivalent of one and a half (1.5) full TAship (420 hours) at the rate of pay of a TA/RA holding a Master’s degree to assist the Union in the administration of the Collective Agreement. The Union shall have full discretion in how these hours are allotted to its member representatives. This sum is inclusive of the Employer’s contribution to the PSAC Social Justice Fund.

Union Representation and Activities. 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of his/her their scheduled work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of his/her their Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list in 5.03 and the Union’s website URL. 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Union with members of the Union or with official representatives of the University, on University property, provided such business shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty fifteen (3015) minutes to provide an overview of the role of the Union at any Faculty wide or University wide orientation event for Employees in this Bargaining Unit as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Human Resources department Office of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 5.08 No later than September 30th 30 of each year, the Employer shall pay the Local Union, in one (1) lump sum, the equivalent minimum value of one and a half four (1.54) full TAship three (420 hours3) at the rate of pay of a TA/RA holding a Master’s degree credit Courses to assist the Local Union in the administration of the Collective Agreement. The Local Union shall have full discretion in how these hours funds are allotted to its members or member representatives. This sum is inclusive of the Employer’s contribution to the PSAC Social Justice Fund and the PSAC Local 000555 Hardship Fund.

Union Representation and Activities. 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of his/her scheduled work their Scheduled Work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of his/her their Employment Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily availableand such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list in 5.03 and the Union’s website URL. 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Union with members of the Union or with official representatives of the University, Employer on University property, provided such business shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 5.07 (a) A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) minutes to provide an overview of the role of the Union at any Faculty wide or University University-wide orientation event for Employees in this Bargaining Unit as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the EmployeeUnion representative’s scheduled work Scheduled Work duties. The Human Resources department Employer will notify the Union when at least thirty (30) Calendar Days before such an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be presentis being held. 5.08 No later than September 30th of each year, the (b) The Employer shall pay the Union, in one lump sum, the equivalent of one and a half (1.5) full TAship (420 hours) at the rate of pay of a TA/RA holding a Master’s degree to assist invite the Union in the administration of the Collective Agreementas soon as possible but no less than one (1) week prior to all TA, TF, and RA employment orientation sessions. The Union shall have full discretion in how these hours are allotted be entitled to its member representatives. This sum is inclusive up to fifteen (15) minutes to provide an overview of the Employer’s contribution to role of the PSAC Social Justice FundUnion for Employees in this Bargaining Unit.

Union Representation and Activities. ‌ 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of his/her scheduled work their Scheduled Work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of his/her their Employment Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily availableand such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list in 5.03 and the Union’s website URL. 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Union with members of the Union or with official representatives of the University, Employer on University property, provided such business shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 5.07 (a) A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty fifteen (15)thirty (30) minutes to provide an overview of the role of the Union at any Faculty wide or University University- wide orientation event for Employees in this Bargaining Unit as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the EmployeeUnion representative’s scheduled work Scheduled Work duties. The Human Resources department Employer will notify the Union when at least thirty (30) Calendar Days before such an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be presentis being held. 5.08 No later than September 30th of each year, the (b) The Employer shall pay the Union, in one lump sum, the equivalent of one and a half (1.5) full TAship (420 hours) at the rate of pay of a TA/RA holding a Master’s degree to assist invite the Union in the administration of the Collective Agreementas soon as possible but no less than one (1) week prior to all TA, TF, and RA employment orientation sessions. The Union shall have full discretion in how these hours are allotted be entitled to its member representatives. This sum is inclusive up to fifteen (15) minutes to provide an overview of the Employer’s contribution to role of the PSAC Social Justice FundUnion for Employees in this Bargaining Unit.