Recognition of Stewards. (a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to appoint stewards and the Union shall notify the Employer of such appointments, in writing. A xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his/her supervisor prior to leaving his/her work duties as an employee, and indicate to the Employer the approximate time of return, when attending to Union duties relating to the Employer's operations. Should the xxxxxxx require additional time to attend to the matter, he/she will receive prior permission regarding any extension required. Leave for this purpose shall be with current pay and permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming his/her duties the xxxxxxx shall notify his/her supervisor. (b) The duties of stewards shall include but are not limited to: (1) investigation of complaints of an urgent nature; (2) investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the xxxxxxx represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure; (3) supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during Union votes; (4) attending meetings at the request of the Employer. (c) Upon request and subject to a recognized lack of other facilities, the Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval to utilize Employer assembly rooms for the purpose of the election of a Union xxxxxxx on the employees' time. This article is subject to the availability of a suitable employee who shall accept responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities in the place of work while the election is being conducted.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Recognition of Stewards.
(a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to appoint stewards stewards. The Employer and Union will agree on the number of stewards, taking into account both operational and geographical consideration. The Union shall notify the Employer of such appointments, in writing. A xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his/her their supervisor prior to leaving his/her their work duties as an employee, and indicate area to the Employer the approximate time of return, when attending attend to Union union duties relating to the Employer's operations. Should the xxxxxxx require additional time to attend to the matter, he/she will receive prior permission regarding any extension required. Leave for this purpose shall be with current pay and permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming his/her duties their duties, the xxxxxxx shall notify his/her their supervisor.
(b) The duties of stewards a xxxxxxx shall include but are not limited tonormally include:
(1) investigation of complaints of an urgent nature;
(2) investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the xxxxxxx represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure;
(3) supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during Union union votes;
(4) attending meetings at the request of the Employer.
(c) Upon request and subject to a recognized lack of other facilities, the Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval to utilize Employer employer assembly rooms for the purpose of the election of a Union union xxxxxxx on the employees' employee's time. This article is subject to the availability of a suitable employee who shall accept responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities in the place of work while the election is being conducted.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Recognition of Stewards. (a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to appoint stewards and the Union shall notify the Employer of such appointments, in writing. A xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his/her their supervisor prior to leaving his/her their work duties as an employee, and indicate to the Employer the approximate time of return, when attending to Union union duties relating to the Employer's operations. Should the xxxxxxx require additional time to attend to the matter, he/she they will receive prior permission regarding any extension required. Leave for this purpose shall be with current pay and permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming his/her their duties the xxxxxxx shall notify his/her their supervisor.
(b) . The duties of stewards shall include but are not limited to:
(1) : investigation of complaints of an urgent nature;
(2) nature; investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the xxxxxxx represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure;
(3) ; supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during Union union votes;
(4) ; carrying out duties within the realm of assigned safety responsibilities for stewards who are members of safety committees; attending meetings at the request of the Employer.
(c) . Upon request and subject to a recognized lack of other facilities, the Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval to utilize Employer employer assembly rooms for the purpose of the election of a Union union xxxxxxx on the employees' time. This article is subject to the availability of a suitable employee who shall accept responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities in the place of work while the election is being conducted.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Recognition of Stewards.
(a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to appoint stewards and the Union shall notify the Employer of such appointments, in writing. A xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his/her their supervisor prior to leaving his/her their work duties as an employee, and indicate to the Employer the approximate time of return, when attending to Union union duties relating to the Employer's operations. Should the xxxxxxx require additional time to attend to the matter, he/she they will receive prior permission regarding any extension required. Leave for this purpose shall be with current pay and permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming his/her their duties the xxxxxxx shall notify his/her their supervisor.
(b) The duties of stewards shall include but are not limited to:
(1) investigation of complaints of an urgent nature;
(2) investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the xxxxxxx represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure;
(3) supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during Union union votes;
(4) Carrying out duties within the realm of assigned safety responsibilities for stewards who are members of safety committees;
(5) attending meetings at the request of the Employer.
(c) Upon request and subject to a recognized lack of other facilities, the Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval to utilize Employer employer assembly rooms for the purpose of the election of a Union union xxxxxxx on the employees' time. This article is subject to the availability of a suitable employee who shall accept responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities in the place of work while the election is being conducted.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Recognition of Stewards. (a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to appoint stewards stewards. The Employer and Union will agree on the number of stewards, taking into account both operational and geographical consideration. The Union shall notify the Employer of such appointments, in writing. A xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his/her his supervisor prior to leaving his/her his work duties as an employee, and indicate area to the Employer the approximate time of return, when attending attend to Union duties relating to the Employer's operations. Should the xxxxxxx require additional time to attend to the matter, he/she will receive prior permission regarding any extension required. Leave for this purpose shall be with current pay and permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming his/her his duties the xxxxxxx shall notify his/her his supervisor. A BCGEU member having a classification of Xxxxxxx 11 or higher cannot hold a xxxxxxx'x position.
(b) The duties of stewards a xxxxxxx shall include but are not limited tonormally include:
(1) investigation of complaints of an urgent nature;
(2) investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the xxxxxxx represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure;
(3) supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during Union votes;
(4) attending meetings at the request of the Employer.
(c) Upon request and subject to a recognized lack of other facilities, the Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval to utilize Employer assembly rooms for the purpose of the election of a Union xxxxxxx on the employees' employee's time. This article is subject to the availability of a suitable employee who shall accept responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities in the place of work while the election is being conducted.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Recognition of Stewards. (a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to appoint stewards and the Union shall notify the Employer of such appointments, in writing. A xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his/her supervisor prior to leaving his/her work duties as an employee, and indicate to the Employer the approximate time of return, when attending to Union union duties relating to the Employer's operations. Should the xxxxxxx require additional time to attend to the matter, he/she will receive prior permission regarding any extension required. Leave for this purpose shall be with current pay and permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming his/her duties the xxxxxxx shall notify his/her supervisor.
(b) The duties of stewards shall include but are not limited to:
(1) investigation of complaints of an urgent nature;
(2) investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the xxxxxxx represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure;
(3) supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during Union union votes;
(4) attending meetings at the request of the Employer.
(c) Upon request and subject to a recognized lack of other facilities, the Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval to utilize Employer employer assembly rooms for the purpose of the election of a Union union xxxxxxx on the employees' time. This article is subject to the availability of a suitable employee who shall accept responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities in the place of work while the election is being conducted.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Recognition of Stewards.
(a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to appoint stewards and the Union shall notify the Employer of such appointments, in writing. A xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his/her supervisor prior to leaving his/her work duties as an employee, and indicate to the Employer the approximate time of return, when attending to Union union duties relating to the Employer's operations. Should the xxxxxxx require additional time to attend to the matter, he/she will receive prior permission regarding any extension required. Leave for this purpose shall be with current pay and permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming his/her duties the xxxxxxx shall notify his/her supervisor.
(b) The duties of stewards shall include but are not limited to:
(1) investigation of complaints of an urgent nature;
(2) investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the xxxxxxx represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure;
(3) supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during Union union votes;
(4) attending meetings at the request of the Employer.
(c) Upon request and subject to a recognized lack of other facilities, the Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval to utilize Employer assembly rooms for the purpose of the election of a Union union xxxxxxx on the employees' time. This article is subject to the availability of a suitable employee who shall accept responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities in the place of work while the election is being conducted.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Recognition of Stewards.
(a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to appoint stewards stewards. The Employer and Union will agree on the number of stewards, taking into account both operational and geographical consideration. The Union shall notify the Employer of such appointments, in writing. A xxxxxxx shall obtain the permission of his/her his supervisor prior to leaving his/her his work duties as an employee, and indicate area to the Employer the approximate time of return, when attending attend to Union union duties relating to the Employer's operations. Should the xxxxxxx require additional time to attend to the matter, he/she will receive prior permission regarding any extension required. Leave for this purpose shall be with current pay and permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. On resuming his/her his duties the xxxxxxx shall notify his/her his supervisor. A BCGEU member having a classification of Xxxxxxx 2 or higher cannot hold a xxxxxxx'x position.
(b) The duties of stewards a xxxxxxx shall include but are not limited tonormally include:
(1) investigation of complaints of an urgent nature;
(2) investigation of grievances and assisting any employee whom the xxxxxxx represents in presenting a grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure;
(3) supervision of ballot boxes and other related functions during Union union votes;
(4) attending meetings at the request of the Employer.
(c) Upon request and subject to a recognized lack of other facilities, the Employer will not unreasonably withhold approval to utilize Employer employer assembly rooms for the purpose of the election of a Union union xxxxxxx on the employees' employee's time. This article is subject to the availability of a suitable employee who shall accept responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities in the place of work while the election is being conducted.
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Samples: Collective Agreement