Recognition of Union Officers. In order that the operations of the Union as authorized on Company premises will not become disorganized when layoffs are being made, the Company agrees to the following procedures.
Recognition of Union Officers. (a) The Employer will not discriminate against any employee because of membership in the Union.
Recognition of Union Officers. The Employer will recognize Union Officers and their authority as designated by the Union. Within ten (10) calendar days of the signing of this Agreement, the Union will notify the Employer in writing of its authorized Union Officers and of the Union business representative authorized to have contact with the bargaining unit or Employer representatives. Union officers are authorized to represent bargaining unit members at investigatory or disciplinary meetings, and to process and settle grievances. The Employer shall not be held responsible for recognizing any Union Officer or Union representative so designated until the Employer has received written notice that the individual no longer serves in that capacity. The Employer also shall not be held responsible for refusing to recognize any Union Officer or Union Representative not on the Union’s list. The Employer shall grant a Union Officer unpaid time off when requested for the sole purpose of conducting Union business as it pertains to this specific agreement, including reasonable time off to attend training and conferences. Requests for time off must be submitted in advance. The approval for this time off request shall be granted, providing it does not interfere with the efficient operation of the Employer. Approval of time off requests will not be unreasonably withheld.
Recognition of Union Officers. The Company recognizes the right of the Union to elect and designate Officers who shall be recognized as a representative of the Union as provided herein. The Union shall notify the Company of the names of accredited officers.
