Common use of Stewards Clause in Contracts

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1l) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-non- grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional 24/7 facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional 24/7 facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1l) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-non- grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article and Title 22, State Government Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency in writing of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. Stewards and/or union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.06 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-agency representation except as follows: a chapter president shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies' stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility ("facility" as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably denied.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across Agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of stewards to provide representation. The Union agrees to find ways to encourage more members to volunteer and train as stewards within their respective chapter/jurisdiction. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate Union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances, limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency, in writing, of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. The parties agree that where a bargaining unit member is unable or unwilling to represent his/her own interest(s), a designated xxxxxxx shall be provided with all necessary documentation regarding the issue and will stand in the place of the member as their Union representative. Stewards and/or Union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.07 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-Agency representation except as follows: a Chapter President shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies’ stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility (facility as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably denied.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of stewards to provide representation. The Union agrees to find ways to encourage more members to volunteer and train as stewards within their respective chapter/jurisdiction. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances, limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency, in writing, of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. The parties agree that where a bargaining unit member is unable or unwilling to represent his/her own interest(s), a designated xxxxxxx shall be provided with all necessary documentation regarding the issue and will stand in the place of the member as their Union representative. Stewards and/or union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.07 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-agency representation except as follows: a chapter president shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies’ stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility (“facility” as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably denied.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a A grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendanceinvestigating or processing the grievance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards or in attendance at all timesgrievance hearings. In additionEach installation (a work location; commonly a barrack, at all correctional facilitiesdivision, there section or unit) shall be a primary and an alternate have one xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who union, except that for Maryland State Police (MSP) Field Operations Bureau, Maryland Capitol Police (MCP) and Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR) installations, an alternate shop xxxxxxx may be designated. It is understood that shop stewards assigned to the same installation will not be absent from duty concurrently as a result of his / her responsibilities as a xxxxxxx. For bureaus or divisions where an installation is not clearly defined (e.g., a task force) and the union believes it is reasonable and necessary to have a xxxxxxx designated at the operation, the matter will be responsible for non-grievance activities related referred to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating Labor Management Committee (LMC) for resolution. In the activities of other stewards, event the LMC is unable to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possibleagree, the issue will be submitted to the State’s Chief Negotiator and the President of the Union for final action. The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director Employer in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulationhandle grievances. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetingsgrievance hearings, the Employer shall take reasonable steps to adjust a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be is on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a A grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendanceinvestigating or processing the grievance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards or in attendance at all timesgrievance hearings. In additionEach installation (a work location; commonly a barrack, at all correctional facilitiesdivision, there section or unit) shall be a primary and an alternate have one xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who union, except that for Maryland State Police (MSP) Field Operations Bureau, Department of General Services (DGS) and Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR) installations, an alternate shop xxxxxxx may be designated. It is understood that shop stewards assigned to the same installation will not be absent from duty concurrently as a result of his / her responsibilities as a xxxxxxx. For bureaus or divisions where an installation is not clearly defined (e.g., a task force) and the union believes it is reasonable and necessary to have a xxxxxxx designated at the operation, the matter will be responsible for non-grievance activities related referred to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating Labor Management Committee (LMC) for resolution. In the activities of other stewards, event the LMC is unable to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possibleagree, the issue will be submitted to the State’s Chief Negotiator and the President of the Union for final action. The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director Employer in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulationhandle grievances. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetingsgrievance hearings, the Employer shall take reasonable steps to adjust a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be is on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional 24/7 facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts shifts, who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-non- grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional 24/7 facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate toparticipate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency in writing of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. Stewards and/or union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.06 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-agency representation except as follows: a chapter president shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies' stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility ("facility" as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably d enied.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all 24/7 healthcare and correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts shifts, who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a A grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendanceinvestigating or processing the grievance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards or in attendance at all timesgrievance hearings. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there Each installation shall be a primary and an alternate have one xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who union, except that for MSP-Field Operations Bureau, DGS and DLLR installations, an alternate shop xxxxxxx may be designated. It is understood that shop stewards assigned to the same installation will not be absent from duty concurrently as a result of his/her responsibilities as a xxxxxxx. For bureaus or divisions where an installation is not clearly defined (e.g. task force) and the union believes it is reasonable and necessary to have a xxxxxxx designated at the operation, the matter will be responsible for non-grievance activities related referred to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating Labor Management Committee for resolution. In the activities of other stewards, event the Labor Management Committee is unable to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possibleagree, the issue will be submitted to the State’s Chief Negotiator and the President of the Union for final action. The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director Employer in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulationhandle grievances. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetingsgrievance hearings, the Employer shall take reasonable steps to adjust a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be is on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there the Union shall designate primary and alternate stewards for each campus. These stewards shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will to be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency MSD’s personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), the Public Employee Relations Law (Title 22, State Government Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.