The Unit Chairperson and Unit Vice Chairperson shall be allowed the necessary time off during working hours without loss of time or pay to investigate and present grievances to the Employer in accordance with the grievance procedure.
The Unit Chairperson of the Bargaining Unit will be granted a leave of absence without pay every other Tuesday to deal with any union business on behalf of the bargaining unit. These days are to be used at the Union’s discretion. For the purpose of attending a Union Provincial or National Convention or meeting a leave of absence up to a maximum of ten (10) consecutive days to attend will be granted.
The Unit Chairperson and Business Representative of the Union shall be notified in writing immediately of the new employee and his job classification in the Bargaining Unit. Upon completion of the six (6) month probationary period, a new employee shall be introduced to the Unit Chairperson or his designate and the Union and employee shall be allowed thirty (30) minutes paid time during regular working hours in order that the employee may be introduced to the Union and its activities. The Corporation will provide the employee with a copy of the Collective Agreement and benefit booklet.
The Unit Chairperson or a Xxxxxxx must be present at any meeting between the Employer and the employee when any disciplinary action is discussed. A claim by the employee that she has been unjustly discharged or suspended or who has received a written warning stating in part that further disciplinary action may result in suspension or discharge shall be the subject of a grievance at Step 3 of the grievance procedure if such is submitted to the employer within three (3) working days of the date of written notice of the disciplinary action.
