Bargaining Unit Member Rights. 1. When an employee is to be interviewed or questioned concerning a complaint or allegation of misconduct, the employee will be informed of, prior to the interview, the nature of the investigation and whether the employee is the subject of the investigation or a witness in the investigation. If the employee is the subject of investigation, the employee will also be informed of the specifics of each complaint or allegation against him/her.
2. The Highway Patrol will make reasonable efforts to conduct interviews during an employee’s regularly scheduled working hours. In any event, employees will be in on-duty paid status for the duration of all interviews.
3. Prior to an interview or questioning which might reasonably lead to disciplinary action, the employee shall be advised of his/her rights to Union representation and, if the employee so requests, the Union representative shall be provided before the interview and investigation proceeds. This right of representation shall apply except for unusual situations in which the interview or questioning must take place immediately. No interview or questioning will occur until the employee has a reasonable opportunity to secure such representation. The first available Union representative will serve as the employee’s representative. This right does not extend to performance evaluation interviews or meetings the purpose of which is solely to inform the employee of intended disciplinary action. The role of the Union representative at such interview or questioning will be to serve as the employee’s representative. Notwithstanding Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 9.84, employees who are interviewed or testify during an investigation have no right to a private attorney, unless authorized by the Union.
4. An employee who is to be interviewed, questioned, or tested concerning the employee’s performance or fitness for office shall be informed that the interview, questioning or test is part of an official investigation and that the employee is subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal, for failing to answer the questions. The employee will be advised that the answers may not be used against him/her in criminal proceedings. If, during the investigation, it is believed the member has knowledge of, or has participated in, any act which violates the criminal laws of the United States, the State of Ohio or any of its political subdivisions, the employee shall be advised of all constitutional and other legal rights applicable.
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Bargaining Unit Member Rights. 1. When an employee is to be interviewed or questioned concerning a complaint or allegation of misconduct, the employee shall be informed of, prior to the interview, the nature of the investigation and whether the employee is the subject of the investigation or a witness in the investigation. Notice shall be provided to employees who are subjects of investigations and shall include:
a. A statement that the employee is a subject of an administrative investigation.
b. The nature of the complaint or allegation of misconduct so that the employee knows the subject matter of the interview.
c. Information to the employee that the interview is part of an official administrative investigation and that failure to answer questions, completely and accurately, may lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal.
d. The time and location of the interview.
2. The Employer will make reasonable efforts to conduct interviews during an employee’s regularly scheduled working hours. In any event, employees will be in on- duty paid status during interviews.
3. Prior to an interview or questioning which might reasonably lead to disciplinary action, the employee will, upon request, be given an opportunity to arrange to have a State of Ohio, Unit 2 Association representative present during the interviewing or questioning. Except for situations in which the interview or questioning must take place immediately, no interview or questioning will occur until the employee has a reasonable opportunity to secure such representation. This right does not extend to performance evaluation interviews or meetings the purpose of which is solely to inform the employee of intended disciplinary action. The role of the State of Ohio, Unit 2 Association representative at such interview or questioning will be to serve as the employee’s representative. Notwithstanding Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 9.84, employees who are interviewed or testify during an investigation have no right to a private attorney, unless authorized by the Unit 2 Association Legal Division.
4. An employee who is a subject of an administrative investigation concerning the employee’s performance or fitness for office shall be informed that the interview, questioning or test is part of an official administrative investigation and that the employee is subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal, for failing to answer the questions accurately and completely to the best of his/her ability. The employee will be advised that the answer...
Bargaining Unit Member Rights. A. It is the continuing policy of the Board and the Union that the provisions of this Agreement shall be applied to all employees without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, political activity, age or sex, unless sex is a bona fide occupational qualification ("BFOQ"). The representatives of the Union and the Board in all steps of the grievance procedure and in all dealings with the parties shall comply with this provision.
B. Nothing contained within this Agreement shall be construed to deny or restrict to any Bargaining Unit Member rights she/he may have under the Michigan General School Laws, or any applicable laws and regulations.
C. Pursuant to the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, the Board hereby agrees that every Bargaining Unit Member shall have the right freely to organize, join, and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining or negotiations. As a duly elected body, exercising governmental power under color of law of the State of Michigan, the Board undertakes and agrees that it will not directly, or indirectly, discourage or deprive or coerce any Bargaining Unit Member in the enjoyment of any rights conferred by the Act or other laws of Michigan, or the Constitutions of Michigan and the United States of America, and that it will not discriminate against any Bargaining Unit Member with respect to hours, wages, or any terms or conditions of employment by reason of her/his membership in the Association or collective negotiations with the Board, or her/his institution of any grievance, complaint, or proceeding under this Agreement or otherwise with respect to any terms or conditions of employment.
D. All employees will have the right to review the contents of their personnel files, and receive a copy (subject to a reasonable fee) with the exception of any confidential information such as letters of recommendation obtained at the time of hiring. The bargaining unit member may submit a written response regarding any material, including complaints, and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material. The bargaining unit member’s response must be submitted within thirty (30) days of being notified of the inclusion of the material in the file. The employee may, at his/her request, have a Union representative present at such review. Responsibility for arranging for Union representation rests solely with the Union. The employer has two working days in which to schedule the review.
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Bargaining Unit Member Rights. 3.9.1 The District and the Association recognize the right of employees to form, join and participate in lawful activities of employee organizations and the equal alternative right of employees to refuse to form, join and participate in employee organizations. Neither party shall discriminate against a bargaining unit member in the exercise of these alternative rights.
3.9.2 Accordingly, membership in the Association shall not be compulsory. A unit member has the right to choose to become a member of the Association. A bargaining unit member who does not choose to become of member of the Association shall remain a member of the bargaining unit and shall remain subject to the provisions of this Agreement
Bargaining Unit Member Rights. In the event the College intends to modify any right, privilege, or benefit enjoyed by the faculty, which is not specifically provided for in this Agreement, the College agrees to give notice to the Union and provide an opportunity to discuss any changes prior to implementation.
Bargaining Unit Member Rights. A. The Board hereby agrees that bargaining unit members employed by the Board shall have the right freely to organize, join and support the Association for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining with respect to hours, wages and terms or conditions of employment.
B. The rights granted to bargaining unit members hereunder shall be deemed to be in addition to those provided elsewhere.
C. Seniority employees shall not be disciplined or discharged arbitrarily or capriciously. The right to discipline or terminate probationary employees who are terminable at will rests solely with the Board. The discipline or termination of a probationary employee shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.
D. A bargaining unit member may have present a representative of the Union during any meeting which the employee reasonably believes will result in disciplinary action by the Employer. This section shall not apply to evaluation conferences.
E. A bargaining unit member will have the right to review the contents of her personnel file according to law and to have a representative of the Association accompany her in such review.
F. No material, including but not limited to, student, parental or school personnel complaints originating after initial employment will be placed in a bargaining unit member's personnel file unless the bargaining unit member has had an opportunity to review the material. The bargaining unit member may submit a written notation or reply regarding any material, including complaints, and the same shall be attached to the file copy of the material in question.
G. Any case of assault upon a bargaining unit member shall be promptly reported to the Employer. The Employer shall promptly render all reasonable assistance to the bargaining unit member, when possible, to prevent injury.
Bargaining Unit Member Rights. A. The Ashley bargaining unit members shall have the right to use a school room, which shall be scheduled through the Superintendent’s office, at all reasonable hours for meetings.
B. No bargaining unit member shall be prevented from wearing insignia, pins, or other identification of membership in the Association either on or off school premises. Bulletin boards in the bargaining unit members’ lounge shall be available to the Association and its members. The Association shall be responsible for all materials placed on such boards and the wearing of insignia, pins or other identification of membership in the Association.
C. No bargaining unit member shall be disciplined without just cause.
Bargaining Unit Member Rights. Within ten (10) working days of the appeal, the Superintendent shall communicate to the parties a written decision, which shall include all supporting reasons known by the Superintendent at the time of making the decisions.
Bargaining Unit Member Rights. B. Dismissal
1. Contract Teacher Dismissal
a. No contract teacher will be dismissed except in accordance with the Accountability for Schools for the 21st Century Law, ORS 342.805.
b. In the event ORS 342.805 is changed during the life of this agreement to eliminate a neutral third party review and/or to alter the burdens of proof for the grounds for non- extension, no contract teacher shall be non-extended without opportunity for an impartial third party hearing. A request for a review must be made by the contract teacher within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the written notice of non-extension of a contract. The Association and the District agree to follow the arbitration process described in the grievance article of this contract to select an arbitrator. The arbitrator's authority will be limited to using the same reasons, rules, and levels of evidence as are required under current standards for non-extension of contract teachers as defined in ORS 342.805 as of May 24, 1999. Per the contract between the Medford School District and Medford Education Association, July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 Association and the District agree that sections (c) and (d) of Article V D 4 shall also be in effect for this section of the contract.
Bargaining Unit Member Rights. 459 In the event the College intends to modify any right, privilege, or benefit enjoyed by the faculty, which is 460 not specifically provided for in this Agreement, the College agrees to give notice to the Union and 461 provide an opportunity to discuss any changes prior to implementation. 462 Nothing in this section shall preclude the Union’s right to impact bargaining.
