Common use of Grievance Investigation - Time Off Clause in Contracts

Grievance Investigation - Time Off. When a grievance has been formally submitted in writing and the Union represents the grievant, and where the Union Chief Steward, Steward, or other Representative Officer requires time to investigate such grievance to achieve an understanding of the specific work problem during work hours, the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer will be granted permission and reasonable time, to a limit of one (1) hour, to investigate without loss of pay. It is understood that the supervisor shall schedule such time release providing the work responsibilities of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer and of any involved staff member are adequately covered and providing further there is no disruption of work. Such time release shall not be unreasonably withheld and upon request could be extended beyond the one (1) hour limit for specified reasons, if the circumstances warrant an exception to this limit. In certain limited situations, when specifically requested by the Local Union President, or in his absence his designee, and authorized by the appropriate Hospital official or his designee, it may be advantageous to investigate an alleged contractual grievance prior to the formal submission of the grievance, and permission for such investigation, within the time constraints provided above, shall not be reasonably withheld. Such time release shall not be construed to include preparation of paperwork, record keeping, conference among Union Officials or preparation for presentation at a grievance hearing.

Grievance Investigation - Time Off. When a grievance has been formally submitted in writing and the Union represents the grievant, and where the Union Chief Steward, Steward, Xxxxxxx or other Representative Officer requires time to investigate such grievance to achieve an understanding of the specific work problem during work working hours, the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer will be granted permission and reasonable time, to a limit of one (1l) hour, to investigate without loss of pay. It is understood that the supervisor shall schedule such time release providing the work responsibilities of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer and of any involved staff member employee are adequately covered and providing further there is no disruption of work. Such time release shall not be unreasonably withheld and upon request could be extended beyond the one (1l) hour limit for specified reasons, if the circumstances warrant an exception to this limit. Where a Union Xxxxxxx serves a mutually agreed upon grievance district encompassing two (2) or more geographically separated work locations and where the circumstances require it, a maximum of two (2) hours may be authorized for any appropriate investigation of grievances. In certain limited situations, when specifically requested by the Local Union President, or in his absence his designee, and authorized by the appropriate Hospital official appointing authority or his designee, it may be advantageous to investigate an alleged contractual grievance prior to the formal submission of the grievance, and permission for such investigation, within the time constraints provided above, shall not be reasonably unreasonably withheld. Such time release shall not be construed to include preparation of paperwork, record keeping, conference conferences among Union Officials or nor preparation for presentation at a grievance hearing.

Grievance Investigation - Time Off. When a grievance has been formally submitted in writing and the Union represents the grievant, and where the Union Chief Steward, Steward, or other Representative Officer officer requires time to investigate such grievance to achieve an understanding of the specific work problem during work hours, the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer will be granted permission and reasonable time, to a limit of one (1) hour, to investigate without loss of pay. It is understood that the supervisor shall schedule such time release providing the work responsibilities of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer and of any involved staff member are adequately covered and providing further there is no disruption of work. Such time release shall not be unreasonably withheld and upon request could be extended beyond the one (1) hour limit for specified reasons, if the circumstances warrant an exception to this limit. In certain limited situations, when specifically requested by the Local Union President, or in his absence his designee, and authorized by the appropriate Hospital official or his designee, it may be advantageous to investigate an alleged contractual grievance prior to the formal submission of the grievance, and permission for such investigation, within the time constraints provided above, shall not be reasonably withheld. Such time release shall not be construed to include preparation of paperwork, record keeping, and conference among Union Officials or not preparation for presentation representation at a grievance hearing.

Grievance Investigation - Time Off. When a grievance has been formally submitted in writing and the Union represents the grievant, and where the Union Chief Steward, Steward, or other Representative Officer requires time to investigate such grievance to achieve an understanding of the specific work problem during work hours, the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer will be granted permission and reasonable time, to a limit of one (1) hour, to investigate without loss of pay. It is understood that the supervisor shall schedule such time release providing the work responsibilities of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer and of any involved staff member are adequately covered and providing further there is no disruption of work. Such time release shall not be unreasonably withheld and upon request could be extended beyond the one (1) hour limit for specified reasons, if the circumstances warrant an exception to this limit. Where a Union Xxxxxxx serves a mutually agreed upon grievance district encompassing two (2) or more geographically separated work locations and where the circumstances require it, a maximum of two (2) hours may be authorized for any appropriate investigation of grievances. In certain limited situations, when specifically requested by the Local Union President, or in his absence his designee, and authorized by the appropriate Hospital University official or his designee, it may be advantageous to investigate an alleged contractual grievance prior to the formal submission of the grievance, and permission for such investigation, within the time constraints provided above, shall not be reasonably withheld. Such time release shall not be construed to include preparation of paperwork, record keeping, conference among Union Officials or not preparation for presentation at a grievance hearing.

Grievance Investigation - Time Off. When a grievance has been formally submitted in writing and the Union represents the grievant, and where the Union Chief Steward, Steward, or other Representative Officer officer requires time to investigate such grievance to achieve an understanding of the specific work problem during work hours, the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer will be granted permission and reasonable time, to a limit of one (1) hour, to investigate without loss of pay. It is understood that the supervisor shall schedule such time release providing the work responsibilities of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer and of any involved staff member are adequately covered and providing further there is no disruption of work. Such time release shall not be unreasonably withheld and upon request could be extended beyond the one (1) hour limit for specified reasons, if the circumstances warrant an exception to this limit. In certain limited situations, when specifically requested by the Local Union President, or in his absence his designee, and authorized by the appropriate Hospital University official or his designee, it may be advantageous to investigate an alleged contractual grievance prior to the formal submission of the grievance, and permission for such investigation, within the time constraints provided above, shall not be reasonably withheld. Such time release shall not be construed to include preparation of paperwork, record keeping, and conference among Union Officials or not preparation for presentation representation at a grievance hearing.

Grievance Investigation - Time Off. ‌ When a grievance has been formally submitted in writing and the Union represents the grievant, and where the Union Chief Steward, Steward, or other Representative Officer requires time to investigate such grievance to achieve an understanding of the specific work problem during work hours, the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer will be granted permission and reasonable time, to a limit of one (1) hour, to investigate without loss of pay. It is understood that the supervisor shall schedule such time release providing the work responsibilities of the Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Officer and of any involved staff member are adequately covered and providing further there is no disruption of work. Such time release shall not be unreasonably withheld and upon request could be extended beyond the one (1) hour limit for specified reasons, if the circumstances warrant an exception to this limit. Where a Union Xxxxxxx serves a mutually agreed upon grievance district encompassing two (2) or more geographically separated work locations and where the circumstances require it, a maximum of two (2) hours may be authorized for any appropriate investigation of grievances. In certain limited situations, when specifically requested by the Local Union President, or in his absence his designee, and authorized by the appropriate Hospital University official or his designee, it may be advantageous to investigate an alleged contractual grievance prior to the formal submission of the grievance, and permission for such investigation, within the time constraints provided above, shall not be reasonably withheld. Such time release shall not be construed to include preparation of paperwork, record keeping, conference among Union Officials or not preparation for presentation at a grievance hearing.