Access to Medical Center Premises. Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted at all reasonable times to enter the Medical Center for the purpose of representing employees covered by this Agreement; provided, however, that no interference with the work of employees or interruption of normal Medical Center operations shall result. Such right of entry shall at all times be subject to Medical Center rules, confidentiality requirements and HIPPA regulations. Union representatives shall report to the Human Resources (HR) Department (or to the House Supervisor when HR is closed), present identification, as needed, and advise management of the areas to be visited. Permission must be obtained from the appropriate department manager prior to contacting employees during their working hours, however the Union Representative may contact Union Stewards briefly if the interaction is minimal and does not interfere with the work of the department. Representation of employees covered by this Agreement shall not be construed to include organizational efforts during employee’s work time.
