Common use of ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS Clause in Contracts

ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. 11.1 The Employer agrees to provide reasonable access to the University's premises to representatives of Association of Nova Scotia University Teachers (ANSUT), Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), National Union of CAUT (NUCAUT), Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), Cape Breton District Labour Council (CBDLC), or legal counsel (or other resource people invited by the Association), provided that: (a) such access does not interfere with the normal operations of the University; (b) such access shall not include the right of such invited person to call meetings on the University's premises; (c) such access is for the purpose of assisting the Association in carrying on its business as representative of members of the bargaining unit; and (d) such representatives comply with all University regulations generally applicable to visitors to the University premises. 11.2 Subject to availability, the Employer shall provide the Association with suitable rooms for Association meetings as required, free of charge, provided this can be done without interfering with the normal operations of the University and that all University regulations generally applicable to meetings at the University are complied with during such use. 11.3 The Association may hold or sponsor educational functions such as lectures, seminars and workshops for members of the University community on the University premises, subject to availability of space, and to the University regulations generally applicable to such events. 11.4 Where operational requirements permit and with reasonable notice, the Employer shall grant time off with pay for the purpose of attending: 11.4.1 Contract negotiation meetings with the Employer; 11.4.2 Grievance meetings; 11.4.3 Association-Employer Committee meetings; 11.4.4 Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings; and 11.4.5 Other meetings with the Employer while serving as a representative of CBUFA. Such permission shall not be unreasonably requested nor unreasonably withheld.