Common use of Absence from Work for Handling Grievances Clause in Contracts

Absence from Work for Handling Grievances. ‌ (a) A grievor's absence from work, not exceeding one-half (½) hour duration, shall be permitted where it is required in connection with the handling of a grievance, provided that permission is received in advance from the supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Time spent in such union/management grievance meetings shall be considered time worked for the purposes of this Agreement. (b) Managers performing bargaining unit work during such meetings to cover for the grievor shall not be considered a violation of Article 1.03.

Absence from Work for Handling Grievances. ‌ (a) A grievor's absence from work, not exceeding one-half (½) hour duration, shall be permitted where it is required in connection with the handling of a grievance, provided that permission is received in advance from the supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Time spent in such union/management grievance meetings shall be considered time worked for the purposes of this Agreement. (b) Managers performing bargaining unit work during such meetings to cover for the grievor shall not be considered a violation of Article 1.03.