Department Stewards. The Department Stewards, during their working hours, without loss of time or pay, may in their own department, in accordance with the terms of this section, investigate and present grievances to the Employer, upon having received permission from his/her supervisor to do so. The supervisor will normally grant permission and provide sufficient time to the Department Stewards to leave their work for these purposes subject to necessary emergency exceptions. The privilege of Department Stewards leaving their work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the proper handling of grievances and will not be abused; the Department Stewards will perform their regularly assigned work at all times, except when necessary to leave their work to handle grievances as provided herein. Any alleged abuse by either party will be a proper subject for a Special Conference. Discipline for such abuse shall be applied only after review by the Assistant Vice President of University Human Resources or his/her designee.
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Samples: Oakland University, Agreement, Agreement
