Union Representatives Sample Clauses

Union Representatives. Upon mutual agreement of the parties, the number may be altered from time to time. Where a Union Representative commences on an extended leave of absence, the Union will endeavour to find a temporary replacement for the Union Representative from within the Home.

Union Representatives. The Employer will recognize representatives designated by the Union as the grievance representatives of the bargaining unit having the duties and responsibilities established by this Article. The Union shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of such Union representatives and of their successors when so designated as provided by 6.2 of this Agreement.

Union Representatives. 17.1 The Executive Director or Union Representative of the Union may, after notifying the City official in charge, visit the work location of employees covered by this Agreement at any reasonable time for the purpose of investigating grievances. Such representative shall limit their activities during such investigations to matters relating to this Agreement. City work hours shall not be used by employees or Union Representatives for the conduct of Union business or the promotion of Union affairs. 17.2 The Executive Director and/or Union Representatives shall have the right to appoint a xxxxxxx at any location where members are employed under the terms of this Agreement. The department shall be furnished with the names of stewards so appointed. Immediately after appointment of its shop xxxxxxx(s), the Union shall furnish the City Personnel Office with a list of those employees who have been designated as shop stewards. Said list shall be updated as needed. The xxxxxxx shall see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed, and they shall be allowed reasonable time to perform these duties during regular working hours without suffering a loss in pay. This shall not include processing grievances at Step 4 of the grievance procedure enumerated in Article 6 of this Agreement. Under no circumstances shall shop stewards countermand orders of or directions from the City officials or change working conditions. 17.3 Any charges by management that indicate that a shop xxxxxxx 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 Director of Personnel or a designee for discussions with the Executive Director or designee. The City shall have the right to require the Union to refrain from excessive activities, or if after discussion with the Executive Director or designee, the shop xxxxxxx or Union Representative continues to spend an unreasonable amount of time handling grievances and disputes, management may require written authorization from the xxxxxxx'x supervisor for these activities. 17.4 Where allowable and after prior arrangements have been made, the City may make available to the Union, meeting space, rooms, etc., for the purpose of conducting Union business, where such activities would not interfere with the normal work of the department. 17.5 Any individual member in one of the bargaining units who is directly involved through individual app...

Union Representatives. The Employer agrees that access to its premises will be granted to members of the staff of the Union when dealing or negotiating with the Employer, as well as for the purpose of investigating and assisting in the settlement of a grievance. Members of Union staff shall notify the designated supervisory official in advance of their intention and their purpose for entering and shall not interfere with the operation of the department or section concerned. In order to facilitate the orderly, as well as the confidential investigation of grievances, the Employer will make available to Union representatives or stewards temporary use of an office or similar facility.

Union Representatives. The Employer agrees that access to its premises will be granted to representatives of the Union when dealing or negotiating with the Employer, as well as for the purpose of investigating and assisting in the settlement of a grievance or other union-related business. Representatives of the Union will notify the designated Employer's official in advance of their intention and their purpose for entering and will not interfere with the operation of the department or section concerned. Where available, the Employer will make available to union representatives or stewards, temporary use of an office or similar facility to facilitate the orderly and confidential investigation of grievances.

Union Representatives. ‌ (a) The Employer agrees that access to its premises will be granted to members of the staff of the Union when dealing or negotiating with the Employer, as well as for the purpose of investigating and assisting in the settlement of a grievance. (b) Members of the union staff shall notify the excluded designated supervisory official in advance of their intention and their purpose for entering and shall not interfere with the operation of the worksite concerned. (c) In order to facilitate the orderly, as well as the confidential investigation of grievances, the Employer will, if possible, make available to union representatives or stewards temporary use of an office or similar facility.

Union Representatives. (a) The Employer agrees that access to its premises will be granted to a BCGEU staff representative, or authorized alternate, when dealing with or negotiating with the Employer, or when investigating and assisting in the settlement of a grievance. (b) The union representative shall provide reasonable notice to the General Manager in advance of their intention and their purpose for entering and shall specify the anticipated duration of the visit. Such visits shall not interfere with the operation of the Employer's business.

Union Representatives. ‌ (a) The Employer agrees that access to its premises will be granted to members of the staff of the Union when dealing or negotiating with the Employer, as well as for the purpose of investigating and assisting in the settlement of a grievance. (b) Members of union staff shall notify the excluded designated supervisory official in advance of their intention and their purpose for entering and shall not interfere with the operation of the Employer. (c) In order to facilitate the orderly, as well as the confidential investigation of grievances, the Employer will make available to union representatives or stewards temporary use of an office or similar facility. (d) The Employer agrees that access to its premises will be granted to local chairpersons, component chairpersons and members of the Provincial Executive. Notification shall be given to the excluded designated supervisory official in advance of the intention and purpose for entering the Employer's premises and such access shall not interfere with the operations of the Employer. (e) Notwithstanding Clause 7.3(d), the Employer agrees that access to its premises will be extended to persons designated by the President upon reasonable notice to the Employer of their intention and purpose for entering the Employer's premises and such access shall not interfere with the operations of the Employer or section concerned.

Union Representatives. ‌ (a) The Employer agrees that access to its premises will be granted to a union staff representative, or authorized alternate, when dealing or negotiating with the Employer, or when investigating and assisting in the settlement of a grievance. (b) The union representative shall provide reasonable notice to the Employer or his/her designate in advance of their intention and their purpose for entering and shall indicate the anticipated duration of the visit. Such visits shall not interfere with the operation of the Employer's business. (c) In order to facilitate the orderly, as well as the confidential investigation of grievances, the Employer will make available to union representatives or stewards temporary use of an available confidential location. (d) The Employer agrees that access to its premises will be granted to union elected officers or other persons designated by the Union. The union representative shall provide reasonable notice to the Employer or his/her designate in advance of their intention and their purpose for entering and shall indicate the anticipated duration of the visit. Such access shall not interfere with the operation of the Employer's business.

Union Representatives. 6.2.1 The City shall recognize up to five (5) Union Representatives who are properly designated by the Union. 6.2.2 The Union agrees that it shall designate as Union Representatives only full- time employees who have satisfactorily completed an initial probationary period during the employee’s current term of employment. 6.2.3 A Union Representative shall function under the terms of the Administrative Grievance Procedure (City Policy Manual Section 2.1.2) in the department(s) or sections of a department(s) for which he/she has been designated. Should a Representative be required to leave his/her assigned duties to investigate and/or process an administrative grievance, he/she shall secure the permission of his/her immediate supervisor and inform the supervisor of the general nature of the administrative grievance, and report back to the supervisor upon returning to his/her assigned duties. In the event it is necessary for a Representative to handle an administrative grievance in a department other than the department to which he/she is regularly assigned, the Representative shall report to the immediate supervisor of the aggrieved employee to request to meet with the employee(s) involved in the administrative grievance. 6.2.4 In the event the parties agree that a Representative or other representatives of the Union is permitted to investigate and/or process an administrative grievance other than as provided above, such representative shall continue to investigate and/or process the administrative grievance, even if the department or section of a department in which the administrative grievance arose is subsequently assigned to another representative. 6.2.5 Although the administrative grievances may be investigated and/or processed during normal business hours, the Union agrees that the time spent by its designated representatives processing administrative grievances during normal business hours shall be kept to a minimum. 6.2.6 The Union agrees to properly notify the Municipal Employee Relations Officer of any changes of employees designated as Representatives. 6.2.7 The parties agree that they have a mutual interest in well-trained Representatives. Toward that end, up to four (4) designated Representatives shall be allowed a maximum of eight (8) hours paid release time during each year of this agreement to participate in training sessions related to the provisions of this agreement, jointly conducted by the Union and the Office of Employee Relations, acco...