Meeting Space and Equipment Use. Upon request, the Union representative will be allowed the use of available appropriate space and equipment while investigating or processing a grievance.
Meeting Space and Equipment Use. Upon request, the employee and Union representative shall be allowed the use of an available appropriate room while investigating or processing a grievance; and, upon prior general approval, shall be permitted the reasonable use of telephone facilities for the purpose of investigating or processing grievances. When feasible, and where equipment is currently available, Union stewards and/or officers may utilize electronic mail and/or facsimile equipment for the purpose of investigating or processing grievances. Such transmission will be primarily to expedite communication regarding such matters, will be reasonable with respect to time and volume, and will be consistent with this Article. Such use shall not include any long distance or toll calls at the expense of the Employer.
Meeting Space and Equipment Use. Upon request and subject to Illinois Department of Corrections approval, the employee and Union representative shall be allowed the use of an available appropriate room while investigating or processing a grievance; and, upon prior general approval, shall be permitted the reasonable use of telephone facilities for the purpose of investigating or processing grievances. When feasible, and where equipment is currently available, Union stewards and/or officers may utilize electronic mail and/or facsimile equipment for the purpose of investigating or processing grievances. Such transmission will be primarily to expedite communication regarding such matters, will be reasonable with respect to time and volume, and will be consistent with this Article. Such use shall not include any long distance or toll calls at the expense of the Employer.
