Grievance Preparation Time. Whenever possible, the Grievant and Union representative shall utilize non-work time to consult and prepare. Where such arrangement cannot be made, the Grievant and one (1) designated Union representative may utilize up to one-half (1/2) hour without loss of pay, for consultation and preparation immediately prior to any scheduled grievance meeting with management. Overtime is not authorized. The Employer is not obligated to compensate any unit employee for grievance processing outside of their regularly scheduled work hours.
Grievance Preparation Time. A unit member must not be subjected to restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, reprisal, harassment, or retaliation by the Employer in the exercise of his or her rights under this Article. The Union may file a grievance under this Article if it is believed that a bargaining unit employee has been subjected to any of the aforementioned conditions when exercising their rights under this Article.
Grievance Preparation Time. Bargaining unit employees shall be released from work for a maximum of 3 hours to prepare a grievance filed under this Article. Release from work for the preparation of a grievance shall be subject to the approval of the employee's supervisor. Such a request shall not be unreasonably denied
Grievance Preparation Time. An employee submitting a grievance and the employee's representative may use a reasonable amount of time during working hours to prepare for and present the grievance.
Grievance Preparation Time. Dear Xx. Xxxx, This letter of Intent serves to formalize our understanding regarding preparation time allocated for local representatives in relation to grievance meetings as outlined in the collective agreement.
