Designated F. O.P. stewards shall be allowed reasonable time, without loss of pay, to investigate and settle grievances at step one and above, if such investigation is required for the prompt and effective settlement of the grievance in question. The xxxxxxx must advise his/her supervisor of the need to use such time and must secure permission before conducting the investigation. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Stewards shall normally investigate and settle grievances on the job site, and shall not be allowed to unreasonably hamper the work operations of the Employer by conferring with other employees. F.O.P. stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on overtime or holiday time except in emergency situations. If oral permission proves not to ensure adequate control of stewards' time, written permission will be required.
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