Common use of Employee Representation Clause in Contracts

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in the bargaining unit provided: (1) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in the bargaining unit provided: : (1) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 6.01 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee, which shall be composed of not more than one (1) Xxxxxxx and one (1), alternate Xxxxxxx. Each member of this Committee shall have completed their probationary period with the Company and shall be regular employees of the Company during their time of office. The Company will recognize and deal with the said Committee on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, and the said Committee will co-operate with the Company in the administration of this Agreement. 6.02 The name and jurisdiction of each of the Stewards of the Grievance Committee from time to time selected shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such Xxxxxxx until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the name and jurisdiction of same. 6.03 The privilege of members of the Grievance Committee and Stewards to leave their work to attend to Union business is granted on the following conditions: (a) there will be no loss of pay while absent from their work, for approved Union business, except for time spent preparing for and attending at arbitration hearings, (b) such business must be between the Union and the Company; (c) the time shall be devoted to prompt handling of necessary Union business; (d) individuals concerned shall obtain the permission of the Chief Engineer or designate, who shall give permission to leave their work without undue delay. (e) The Union shall appoint representatives will not enter the premises of the Company before or elect Shop Stewards from any employee after working hours without signing in with Security. 6.04 The National Representative of the bargaining unit Union will not enter the premises of the Company without obtaining the prior consent of the Company, and such consent will not be unreasonably withheld provided: (1a) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; andhe first reports to Human Resources and complies with Site Security protocol; (2b) the employee is such a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and visit will not discriminate against them unreasonably interfere with work; (c) he complies with Company regulations governing employees 6.05 At any further negotiations for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place the renewal of work without obtaining this Agreement, the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to bargaining unit will be represented by a Negotiation Committee consisting of not more than one (1) employee of the Company and the Union’s National Representative. Each member of this Committee shall have completed their probationary period with the Company and shall be regular employees of the Company during their time in office. The Company will recognize and bargain with the said Committee on any matter properly arising in negotiations for renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of the members of the Negotiating Committee at the time of their appointment and the Company shall not be required to recognize any Committee member until it has been so notified. 6.06 The privilege of members of the Negotiation Committee to leave their work to attend Union business is granted on the following condition that such business must be between the Union in relation to and the presentation of a grievanceCompany. 6.07 Any employee may view his personnel file, the Shop Xxxxxxx and upon advance written request signed by the employee, where operational requirements permitin the presence of a union representative, shall be given reasonable time off without loss if so desired, and a member of pay for the purpose Human Resources. No copies of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts records will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee. Exceptional situations will be handled on their own merit; and at the company’s sole discretion, records may be copied for the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours based on the situation giving rise to the request 6.08 The Company agrees that whenever a meeting is held with an employee where the subject matter is intended to become part of such employee’s record regarding his work or conduct, a Xxxxxxx will be made available as a witness to the employee. The employee may request that the Xxxxxxx leave the meeting. Any conclusion without the Xxxxxxx, verbal or written, will not form part of their discipline record, except in advance the case where the employee requested the Xxxxxxx to leave. The Company agrees to provide a copy of any disciplinary letter to the Union xxxxxxx who has been requested to leave the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with 6.09 Employees covered under the Board under this Articlebargaining unit may use their own personal lock for their lockers. The required permission of employee will, upon request, open it for inspection by the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for Company and the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, request will not be unreasonably withhelddenied without just cause.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in the bargaining unit provided: (1) . the employee has successfully completed his/her they probationary period; and (2) . the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her their place of work without obtaining the permission of his/her their immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four twenty‐four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her their place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 27.1 Employees may nominate an employee representative of their choice to represent them in relation to any issues that arise concerning their terms and conditions of employment under this agreement. In this event, the following principles will apply. 27.2 The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in the bargaining unit provided: (1) role of the employee representative will not detract from their primary responsibility which is to do the job they are employed to do at the Mine. 27.3 Employees and their representative agree that issues in relation to employment of employees covered by this agreement should be ideally addressed at their source, by those involved, and without undue involvement of those not directly involved. Accordingly, employee representative(s) will not be permitted time away from the job on issues where there has successfully completed his/her probationary period; andnot been a genuine attempt to resolve the issue at the workgroup level. 27.4 Employees agree that they will not hold any meetings including with employee representatives during normal hours of work, without the prior approval of the departmental manager (2) or their nominated representative). Any meetings held on site will be at a place designated by management. 27.5 Nominated employee representatives will be allowed unpaid leave to attend training off site on the employee basis that at least 14 days notice is a member in good standing provided and that site operations will not be adversely affected. 27.6 Where employees are required to attend FWC in accordance with Article 7:2the Issue Resolution Procedure, providing that procedure has been complied with, the company will pay “no loss of earnings” for such attendance together with reimbursements for reasonable travel, accommodation, and reasonable cost of meals (not including alcohol). This will apply for up to two employee representatives and agreed witnesses provided that the employee representative(s) is nominated at the time that the application to FWC is made unless agreed otherwise in advance. This will not apply to any employee or employee representative appeals against a decision of FWC. 1. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining 27.7 Employee representatives, who under the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee rules of the nature union hold elected office on the union’s Board of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occurManagement or Central Council will, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply subject to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission minimum of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, 14 days’ notice and provided that site operations will not be unreasonably withheld.adversely affected, be entitled to unpaid leave to attend relevant meetings. Name ........................................................................................... Address ........................................................................................... ........................................................................................... Signature ........................................................................................... Date ........................................................................................... Explanation of this person’s authority to sign this agreement Bargaining Representative........................................ Name ........................................................................................... Address ........................................................................................... ........................................................................................... Signature ........................................................................................... Date ........................................................................................... Explanation of this person’s authority to sign this agreement (eg position title or office held) ...........................................................................................

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 35.1 This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as MOU) is entered into between representatives of the City of Lodi (hereinafter referred to as City) and representatives of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Electric Utility Unit, Local 1245 (hereinafter referred to as IBEW). The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in parties to this MOU acknowledge and agree that this MOU constitutes the bargaining unit provided: (1) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member result of Meeting and Conferring in good standing faith as contemplated by Section 3500 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California, and further acknowledge and agree that all matters upon which the parties reached agreement are set forth in this MOU. If the City intends to change a matter within the scope of representation under the Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx- Brown Act (MMBA) which is not covered by this MOU, it shall notify the IBEW. If the IBEW wishes to negotiate over such a matter, it shall notify the City within ten (10) work days of notice, and the parties shall commence negotiations within ten work days of the IBEW's notification. If the IBEW does not respond within ten work days of the City’s notification, the City will have no further obligation to negotiate over the matter. The terms and conditions of this MOU are applicable to those employees represented by IBEW. Those classifications are as follows: • Construction/Maintenance Supervisor • Distribution Planner • Electric Xxxxxxx/Forewoman • Electric Groundworker • Electric Lineman/Linewoman • Electric Line Apprentice I • Electric Line Apprentice II • Electric Materials Technician • Electric Troubleshooter • Electrical Drafting Technician • Electrical Technician • Electrician • Metering Technician • Senior Electric Troubleshooter • Senior Electrical Technician • Utility Equipment Specialist • Utility Service Operator I • Utility Service Operator II • Utility Service Operator Relief The terms and conditions of this MOU are applicable to the above-enumerated classes which constitute the Unit represented by the IBEW. 35.2 The City and the IBEW mutually agree that the City shall grant dues deduction to City employees who are members of the IBEW, Local 1245, in accordance with Article 7:2the terms and conditions set forth in Section 4, Rule 2 of City of Lodi Resolution No. 3344 entitled "Adopting Rules and Regulations to Implement Provisions of the Employee-Employer Relations Resolution." The IBEW shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless against any claims made and against any suit instituted against the City on account of check-off of said employee organization's dues. In addition, the IBEW shall refund to the City any amounts paid to it in error upon presentation of supporting evidence. 135.3 For purposes of continued certification of Local 1245, IBEW as the recognized employee organization for this unit, employees who are members or hereafter become members shall maintain membership with Local 1245, IBEW for the life of this memorandum except that any employee may withdraw from membership not earlier than ninety (90) days nor less than sixty (60) days before the expiration of this memorandum. Such withdrawal must be in writing and delivered to the Finance Office. 35.4 Changes in the IBEW membership dues rate shall be certified to the City in writing over the signature of the Business Representative. The Board change will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activitybe implemented as soon as practicable, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the notification. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place 35.5 The City and the IBEW agree and understand that if any section of work without obtaining the permission MOU in any way conflicts with the terms and conditions of his/her immediate supervisoremployment stated in other authorities, such as personnel rules, administrative policy and procedure manual, city resolutions, or city ordinances, any ambiguity will be resolved in favor of the MOU language. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during If the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or MOU is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievancesilent on any issue, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of businessapplicable document (i.e. policy manual) is controlling. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a Grievance Committee, which shall be composed of the Plant Chairperson and one (1) alternate xxxxxxx. The Plant Chairperson and alternate xxxxxxx shall have at least one (1) year of seniority with the Employer and shall be regular employees of the Employer during their time of office. The Employer will recognize and bargain with the said Committee on any matter properly arising out of this Agreement, and the said parties will co- operate in the administration of this Agreement. 6.02 The xxxxxxx shall (with permission of her/his supervisor or designated alternate) be allowed a reasonable amount of leave time to discuss and present grievances, and to meet with the Employer for the purposes of settling grievances and/or Union-Management issues. 6.03 It is agreed that if the xxxxxxx is requested by the Employer to attend to matters outside of his regularly scheduled shift at the plant, he shall be paid for such time at his regular base hourly rate. 6.04 The Employer, however, shall make no payment of wages or compensation to the stewards regarding negotiations or for participation in arbitration cases or other union business away from the plant. 6.05 The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee ensure that the Employer has been provided with a list of the current stewards, Chairperson, and the National Representative. 6.06 No one shall be eligible to serve on a Union committee unless he has seniority and has been continuously employed by the Employer for a period in the bargaining unit provided: excess of one (1) year and continues to be actively employed by the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2Employer. 1. 6.07 The Board will recognize Shop Stewards President of the Local Union and the National Representative will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place enter the premises of work the Employer without obtaining the permission prior consent of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of workEmployer. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx 6.08 The Grievance Committee and the employee, where operational requirements permit, Company Management representatives shall be given reasonable time off without loss meet bi-monthly on a regular and mutually agreeable day. A list of pay topics for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four one (241) hours week in advance of the scheduled meeting; however, such meetings shall not be restricted to only topic items. Such minutes shall be approved as an accurate record by both the Union Xxxxxxx and Human Resources representative. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 6.09 There shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting be no Union activity during working hours except in connection with the Board under investigation and negotiation of grievances as provided in this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheldagreement as well as any Employer-Union Meetings.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee regular or full-time school term employees in the bargaining unit provided: (1) the employee has successfully who have completed his/her their probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 . No Shop Xxxxxxx shop xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s 's interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x shop xxxxxxx'x hours of work. 7:6.3 . Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s 's place of business. 7:6.4 An . Shop Stewards will endeavor to complete Union business in as short a time as possible. Potential new employees being hired may be required to provide the Board with a medical statement certifying that the employee is physically and mentally fit for work and free of infections or contagious disease. The Board reserves the right to require employees on staff to produce a certificate of medical fitness or to be examined by the Board's physician. In such cases, the Board will bear the cost of required examinations plus time off with pay when it Is impossible for Such examination to take place other than during normal working hours. The employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which request that an examination required by the Board requires be undertaken by a physician other than the Board's designated physician by mutual agreement of the parties. of 12/5/97 AM School District Teamsters Contract When an employee is examined by a physician paid by the Board, and it is found that such employee is not fit to carry on his employment, the physician shall first consult with the employee's personal physician. If, after such consultation, it is found that the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts involved is capable of carrying on in his present classification, he will be made reinstated forthwith. If, after consultation, the two physicians do not reach an agreement, then a third physician shall be selected by the two physicians to accommodate the employee’s preference make an examination of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification his decision shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meetingfinal and binding. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any 27.1 Employees may nominate an employee in representative of their choice (note: the bargaining unit provided: (1) representative may change as the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee issue is a member in good standing elevated in accordance with Article 7:2the DSP) to represent them in relation to any issues that arise concerning their terms and conditions of employment under this agreement. In this event, the following principles will apply. 1. 27.2 The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and role of the employee representative will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activitydetract from their primary responsibility which is to do the job they are employed to do at the Mine. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place 27.3 Employees and their representative agree that issues in relation to employment of work employees covered by this agreement should be ideally addressed at their source, by those involved, and without obtaining the permission undue involvement of his/her immediate supervisorthose not directly involved. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are Accordingly, employee representative(s) will not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted time away from the job on issues where there has not been a genuine attempt to represent an employeeresolve the issue between the employee and supervisor. 27.4 In matters where disciplinary action is a possible consequence, the parties agree to follow the Company’s interests without loss of pay when such disciplinary process. 27.5 Employees agree that they will not hold any meetings are scheduled including with employee representatives during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x normal hours of work, without the prior approval of the departmental manager (or their nominated representative). Any meetings held on site will be at a place designated by management. 7:6.3 Where an 27.6 Nominated employee has asked or is obliged to representatives will be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee allowed unpaid leave to attend and which training off site on the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided basis that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who 14 days’ notice is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, provided and that site operations will not be unreasonably withheldadversely affected. 27.7 Where employees are required to attend FWC in accordance with the Issue Resolution Procedure, providing that procedure has been complied with, the company will pay "no loss of earnings" for such attendance together with reimbursements for reasonable travel, accommodation and reasonable cost of meals (not including alcohol). This will apply for up to two employee representatives and agreed parties/witnesses provided that the employee representative(s) is nominated at the time that the application to FWC is made unless agreed otherwise in advance. This will not apply to any employee or employee representative appeals against a decision of FWC. 27.8 Employee representatives, who under the rules of the union hold elected office on the union's Board of Management or Central Council will, subject to a minimum of 14 days’ notice, be entitled to unpaid leave to attend relevant meetings. Name .B...r..a..d....P..r..y..t.h...e..r.c...h............................................................... Address .4...8..0....Q...u..e...e..n....S...t.r.e...e..t......................................................... Meanjin (Brisbane) QLD 4000 Australia ........................................................................................... Signature ........................................................................................... Date 11-04-2023 ........................................................................................... Explanation of this person’s authority to sign this agreement (eg position title) .G....e..n..e...r.a...l..M...a...n..a...g..e..r...-...C...a..v..a...l..R...i.d..g...e...M....i.n..e.....................

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 3.1: It is mutually agreed that for the purpose of operating under this Agreement there shall be three representatives and alternates designated by the Union for negotiations and employee disciplinary matters. A) The Union will furnish the City with the names of the representatives and appropriate alternates. No union business will be performed on City time other than as required in order to represent union members involved in administrative procedures. Representatives who represent a division will be permitted reasonable time to investigate and process grievances after arrangements have been made with the xxxxxxx or supervisor. The Union's business agent must notify the department head, or an authorized representative prior to consultation with any employee concerning a specific grievance or grievances. A representative of the Union will be allowed time off to attend meetings of the Civil Service Commission when there are items on the agenda which pertain to the members of the bargaining unit, which require the attention of the Union. The agenda will be available upon request the day before the Civil Service Commission meeting. B) The City will recognize the President of the Union, or in the President's absence a designee, in matters that relate to a general grievance, and to other grievances where there would be no resolution by a representative, and where the grievance would involve a substantial number of employees represented by the representative providing the employee obtains permission from his/her supervisor and indicates where he/she is going and the time he/she expects to return. Work of the division shall take priority if it is determined that the work being performed is of an immediate nature. Prior approval of such request shall not be unreasonably denied by the supervisor. 3.3: The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in the have a bargaining unit provided: committee of not more than four (14) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1employees. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards committee shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable allowed time off without loss of pay for compensation to participate in bargaining procedures; provided, that such time off shall be limited to the purpose of discussion/presentation when employees' regular working hours. The committee must have prior approval from the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of businesssupervisor before attending any bargaining session. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop 3.4: Insofar as it is possible, the President of the Union and the Chief Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made assigned to accommodate the employee’s preference day time hours regardless of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delaysseniority. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 36.1 This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as MOU) is entered into between representatives of the City of Lodi (hereinafter referred to as City) and representatives of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Electric Utility Unit, Local 1245 (hereinafter referred to as IBEW). The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in parties to this MOU acknowledge and agree that this MOU constitutes the bargaining unit provided: (1) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member result of Meeting and Conferring in good standing faith as contemplated by Section 3500 et seq. of the Government Code of the State of California, and further acknowledge and agree that all matters upon which the parties reached agreement are set forth in this MOU. If the City intends to change a matter within the scope of representation under the Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx- Brown Act (MMBA) which is not covered by this MOU, it shall notify the IBEW. If the IBEW wishes to negotiate over such a matter, it shall notify the City within ten (10) work days of notice, and the parties shall commence negotiations within ten work days of the IBEW's notification. If the IBEW does not respond within ten work days of the City’s notification, the City will have not further obligation to negotiate over the matter. The terms and conditions of this MOU are applicable to those employees represented by IBEW. Those classifications are as follows: . Construction/Maintenance Supervisor . Electric Apparatus Mechanic . Utility Service Operator/Relief . Electrical Drafting Technician . Distribution Planner . Electric Meter Technician . Electric Troubleshooter . Electrical Technician . Electric Line Xxxxxxx/Forewoman . Electric Lineman/Linewoman . Metering Electrician . Utility Services Operator I/II . Distribution Planning Supervisor . Electrician . Utility Equipment Specialist . Sr. Electric Troubleshooter . Electric Line Xxxxxxxxxx Xxx terms and conditions of this MOU are applicable to the above-enumerated classes which constitute the Unit represented by the IBEW. 36.2 The City and the IBEW mutually agree that the City shall grant dues deduction to City employees who are members of the IBEW, Local 1245, in accordance with Article 7:2the terms and conditions set forth in Section 4, Rule 2 of City of Lodi Resolution No. 3344 entitled "Adopting Rules and Regulations to Implement Provisions of the Employee-Employer Relations Resolution." The IBEW shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless against any claims made and against any suit instituted against the City on account of check-off of said employee organization's dues. In addition, the IBEW shall refund to the City any amounts paid to it in error upon presentation of supporting evidence. 136.3 For purposes of continued certification of Local 1245, IBEW as the recognized employee organization for this unit, employees who are members or hereafter become members shall maintain membership with Local 1245, IBEW for the life of this memorandum except that any employee may withdraw from membership not earlier than ninety (90) days nor less than sixty (60) days before the expiration of this memorandum. Such withdrawal must be in writing and delivered to the Finance Office. 36.4 Changes in the IBEW membership dues rate shall be certified to the City in writing over the signature of the Business Representative. The Board change will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activitybe implemented as soon as practicable, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the notification. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place 36.5 The City and the IBEW agree and understand that if any section of work without obtaining the permission MOU in any way conflicts with the terms and conditions of his/her immediate supervisoremployment stated in other authorities, such as personnel rules, administrative policy and procedure manual, city resolutions, or city ordinances, any ambiguity will be resolved in favor of the MOU language. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during If the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or MOU is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievancesilent on any issue, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of businessapplicable document (i.e. policy manual) is controlling. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 35.1 This Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter referred to as MOU) is entered into between representatives of the City of Lodi (hereinafter referred to as City) and representatives of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Electric Utility Unit, Local 1245 (hereinafter referred to as IBEW). The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in parties to this MOU acknowledge and agree that this MOU constitutes the bargaining unit provided: (1) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member result of Meeting and Conferring in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1faith as contemplated by Section 3500 et seq. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards of the Government Code of the State of California, and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx further acknowledge and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting agree that all matters upon which the Board requires parties reached agreement are set forth in this MOU. If the employee City intends to attend and change a matter within the scope of representation under the Xxxxxx-Xxxxxxx- Brown Act (MMBA) which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxxis not covered by this MOU, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board it shall notify the employee IBEW. If the IBEW wishes to negotiate over such a matter, it shall notify the City within ten (10) work days of notice, and the parties shall commence negotiations within ten work days of the nature IBEW's notification. If the IBEW does not respond within ten work days of the meeting and of City’s notification, the employee’s right City will have no further obligation to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at negotiate over the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Articlematter. The required permission terms and conditions of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx this MOU are applicable to leave histhose employees represented by IBEW. Those classifications are as follows: • Construction/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.Maintenance Supervisor • Electric Apparatus Mechanic • Electric Distribution Operator I • Electric Distribution Operator II • Electric Distribution Operator Supervisor • Electric Xxxxxxx/Forewoman • Electric Groundworker • Electric Line Apprentice I • Electric Line Apprentice II • Electric Lineman/Linewoman • Electric Materials Technician • Electric Troubleshooter • Electrical Drafting Technician • Electrical Engineering Technician • Electrical Technician • Electrician • Lead Electrician • Metering Technician • Senior Electrical Engineering Technician • Senior Electrical Technician • Substation Technician • Substation/Metering Supervisor • Troubleshooting Supervisor

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in the bargaining unit provided: (1) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to be represented by the Union in relation to the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four twenty‐four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 11.1. All parties to this Agreement acknowledge that employees have the right and expectation of representation from genuine employee representatives in employment matters. The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee Company will not interfere in the bargaining unit provided: (1) the selection of employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2representatives. 111.2. For the avoidance of doubt, clauses 11.1 to 11.17 will not be implemented in such a way that may result in conduct that would be in breach of any applicable code or regulation. 11.3. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Company acknowledges that Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining members employed by the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged Company have a right to be represented by their Union in any consultation or dispute resolution arrangements in this Agreement, and recognises: a) The role of the AWU and AWU delegates in representing Union members in employment matters and collective bargaining; and b) The on-site AWU delegate is a point of contact for an employee who has an employment related grievance, or grievance, query or concern arising under the terms of this Agreement; and i. For the removal of doubt, nothing in this clause grants an entitlement on any party to represent an employee without being appointed to do so by that employee. 11.4. The Company must not take any steps or adopt any policies or procedures that discourage employees from becoming financial members of the AWU or any other Union. The Company will inform an employee of what Union he or she is eligible to join if asked by that employee. 11.5. In order to assist the AWU delegate to effectively discharge their duties and responsibilities, the Company will grant AWU delegates reasonable paid time off work to: a) Discuss work-related matters of concern to any employee or to communicate information relating to the workplace to employees during working hours; b) Attend industrial tribunals and/or courts where they have been requested to do so by an employee who they represent (which may include themselves) in a particular dispute in their workplace; c) Assist and represent employees who have requested them to do so in respect of a dispute arising in his or her workplace, including by preparing, attending and participating in dispute resolution proceedings and collective bargaining meetings and proceedings; d) Xxxxxxx and confer with Officials of the AWU; e) Consult with the Company including participating in any consultation process set out under this Agreement; f) Participate in the operation of the AWU; g) Introduce themselves to new employees; h) Attend relevant training; i) Participate in any bargaining for an agreement to replace this Agreement; and j) Attend AWU-authorised functions. 11.6. All employees will be entitled to meet with the AWU delegate on an as-needs basis. 11.7. At all other times the Union Delegate/Employee Representative will perform productive work as directed. 11.8. Should a night- or afternoon-shift employee be elected an AWU site delegate, the employee may request to be transferred to day-shift for the duration of their term as AWU delegate. The Company will not unreasonably refuse this request. 11.9. The Company must provide the AWU delegate with reasonable access to a telephone in relation a location capable of providing privacy or a mobile phone, photocopying facilities and stationery, computer, internet, and email and a lockable filing cabinet. The Company will respect the privacy of the delegate’s use of the facilities and will not monitor the delegate’s communications when using those facilities. 11.10. The Company will provide a noticeboard in lunchroom facilities and another in a prominent location in the workplace that is accessible to all employees, and allow the AWU delegate to post notices and information on those noticeboards, provided that any material displayed complies with the law and the Building Code. 11.11. The Company will not subject the AWU delegate to any material disadvantage in their present or future employment opportunities due to them performing or having performed the role of a delegate. 11.12. Employees are entitled to attend AWU Communications Meetings for all members across the site on a “when required” basis during paid time subject to the presentation operational requirements and approval of the Company. The Company will not unreasonably withhold this approval. The Branch AWU Secretary will provide notice of a grievanceCommunications Meeting, including reasons for the Shop Xxxxxxx meeting, to the Company at least one (1) day in advance of the meeting. The meeting will last no longer than two (2) hours. 11.13. Each employee representative and AWU delegate, upon application in writing, will be granted up to five (5) days leave with pay each calendar year, non-cumulative, to attend courses conducted by an employee organisation or a training provider that are designed to provide skills and competencies that will assist the employeeemployee representative or AWU delegate to perform their functions effectively, where operational requirements permitincluding contributing to the prompt resolution of disputes and/or grievances in the workplace. 11.14. The application to the Company must be in writing, shall and include the nature, content and duration of the course to be given reasonable time off without loss attended, and normally be provided with 14 days’ notice of pay the proposed training. The granting of leave pursuant to this clause will be subject to the Company being able to make adequate staffing arrangements amongst current employees during the period of such leave. The Company will not use this subclause to avoid an obligation under this clause. 11.15. Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause will count as service for all purposes of this Agreement. Each employee on leave approved in accordance with this clause will be paid as if they had worked their normal rostered shift. For the purpose of discussion/presentation when this subclause, ‘ordinary time earnings’ for an employee means the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of businessclassification rate, over-award payment, and superannuation that otherwise would have been payable. 7:6.4 11.16. All expenses, such as travel, accommodation and meals, associated with or incurred by the employee attending a training course as provided with this clause shall be the responsibility of the employee. 11.17. An employee may choose be required to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present satisfy the Company of attendance at any meeting which the Board requires course to qualify for payment of leave. An employee granted leave pursuant to this clause, will, upon request, inform the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee Company of the nature of the meeting course attended and of his or her observations regarding the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meetingcourse. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 The 57.1. This Clause 57 of this Agreement outlines the rights for Employee Representatives and Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from any employee in the bargaining unit provided: (1) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2Delegates when assisting Employees. 157.2. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining Employees have the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without loss of pay when such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged right to be represented by an Employee representative who may be elected by a workgroup and/or chosen by an individual Employee. An elected Employee representative will notify the Union Employer of their election and the workgroup they have been elected to represent. 57.3. If an Employee seeks representation by the Employee representative of their choice, their Employee representative will be allowed necessary time during working hours, subject to notification to the representative’s relevant supervisor, to submit to the Employer matters affecting the relevant Employee(s). 57.4. The Employer will not prevent an Employee representative from assisting Employees on the Project during normal working hours subject to notification to the representative’s relevant supervisor. The representative will be able to attend meetings, interview consenting Employees and attend FWC hearings without loss of pay. 57.5. At all other times the Employee Representative will perform productive work as directed. 57.6. Elected Employee representatives on the Project have the ability, subject to operational requirements, to reasonable paid time (up to ten (10) days per Employee representative per annum, or up to a maximum of 20 days per annum for all Employee representatives) to attend appropriate accredited industrial and dispute resolution education conducted by an accredited training body during normal working hours as approved and authorised by the Employer from time to time. 57.7. Employee representatives will be allowed all necessary time during working hours to submit to the Employer employment related matters affecting the Employees they represent. Further, the Employee representative will be allowed reasonable time during working hours to attend to such matters affecting the Employees including the right to attend appropriate meetings, FWC hearings and the like. 57.8. For clarity, each Employee has the right to determine whether they wish to be represented or not. Such representatives (or individual Employees) are entitled to the protections of Division 4 of Part 3-1 of the Act in relation to their involvement in lawful industrial activities. 57.9. The parties recognise the presentation role the Employees’ on-site representative has in seeking to ensure industrial harmony on the site or at the workplace. Further the parties recognise, subject to clause 10, the on-site representative is a first point of contact for an Employee who has an employment related grievance or a grievance, query or concern arising under the Shop Xxxxxxx and terms of the employee, where operational requirements permit, shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of businessAgreement. 7:6.4 An employee may choose 57.10. A Union Delegate/Employee Representative shall, upon notification to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires Employer, be recognised as an accredited representative of the employee to attend and which Employees and, if an Employee seeks representation by the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts representative, that representative will be made allowed all necessary time during working hours to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided submit to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of Employer employment related matters affecting the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with Employees he/she represents. At all other times the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave Union Delegate/Employee Representative will perform productive work within his/her place range of workqualifications and competence. Further, will not the Union Delegate/Employee Representative shall be unreasonably withheldallowed reasonable time during working hours to attend to such matters affecting the Employees including the right to attend appropriate meetings, FWC hearings and the like. 57.11. The parties recognise that Union Delegates may be involved in assisting Employees where requested, pursuant to the disputes settlement procedure of this Agreement.

Employee Representation. 7:6.1 11.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint three (3) stewards. Each member of this committee and all stewards shall be employees of the Employer during their time of office. 11.02 The name and jurisdiction of each of the stewards selected shall be given to the Employer in writing and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any such xxxxxxx until it has been notified in writing by the Union of the names of the stewards. 11.03 The privileges of stewards to leave their work to attend to Union business is granted on the following conditions: (a) there shall be no loss of pay while absent from their work. (b) such business must be between the Union and Employer. Employees having grievances cannot discuss these with the xxxxxxx in working hours, except in the case of discharged employees. (c) the time shall be devoted to prompt handling of necessary Union business. (d) individuals concerned shall obtain the permission of their immediate supervisor before leaving their work. (e) the Employer reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time to be excessive. 11.04 At any further negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement, the bargaining unit shall be represented by a Negotiating Committee consisting of not more than three (3) employees of the Employer and the Union’s representative. Each member of this committee shall be employees of the Employer during their time in office. The Employer shall recognize and bargain with the said Committee on any matter properly arising on negotiations for the renewal of this Agreement. The Union shall appoint or elect Shop Stewards from notify the Employer in writing of the names of the members of the negotiating committee at the time of their appointment and the Employer shall not be required to recognize any employee in committee member until it has been so notified. 11.05 The privileges of members of the bargaining unit providedNegotiating Committee to leave their work to attend Union business while performing their duties with the Employer is granted on the following conditions: (1a) the employee has successfully completed his/her probationary period; and (2) the employee is a member in good standing in accordance with Article 7:2. 1. The Board will recognize Shop Stewards and will not discriminate against them for lawful Union activity. 7:6.2 No Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave his/her place of work without obtaining the permission of his/her immediate supervisor. Employee/Shop Xxxxxxx discussions shall take place where instruction and/or District operations are not affected. Shop Stewards there shall be permitted to represent an employee’s interests without no loss of pay when while absent from their work; (b) such meetings are scheduled during the Shop Xxxxxxx’x hours of work. 7:6.3 Where an employee has asked or is obliged to business must be represented by between the Union in relation to and Employer; (c) the presentation of a grievance, the Shop Xxxxxxx and the employee, where operational requirements permit, time shall be given reasonable time off without loss devoted to prompt handling of pay for the purpose of discussion/presentation when the discussion takes place at the employer’s place of necessary Union business. 7:6.4 An employee may choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at any meeting which the Board requires the employee to attend and which the Board believes could reasonably lead to discipline. Efforts will be made to accommodate the employee’s preference of shop xxxxxxx, provided there are no unreasonable delays. 7:6.4.1 The Board shall notify the employee of the nature of the meeting and of the employee’s right to choose to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present at the meeting. Provided that an undue delay of the appropriate disciplinary action being taken does not occur, such notification shall be provided to the employee at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting. 7:6.4.2 Article 7:6.2 shall apply to a Shop Xxxxxxx who is requested by an employee to attend a meeting with the Board under this Article. The required permission of the Shop Xxxxxxx’x immediate supervisor, in order for the Shop Xxxxxxx to leave his/her place of work, will not be unreasonably withheld.