Common use of Release of Union Representatives Clause in Contracts

Release of Union Representatives. No Union Representative shall leave his/her work to engage in employee representation activities without first notifying and receiving approval from his/her supervisor or designee. Such approval shall normally be granted and under no circumstances shall unreasonably be denied. In the event that approval is not granted for the time requested by such representative the Union, at its discretion, may either request an alternate representative or have the activity postponed and rescheduled. In making such request, the Union will provide timely representation to avoid delay. The Employer shall make every reasonable effort to minimize the adverse impact on shift employees in scheduling meetings. If an employee scheduled for a grievance, investigative interview/meeting, or disciplinary conference is employed at a work site where a Xxxxxxx or alternate is designated and available, the Employer shall be obligated to release only such Xxxxxxx or alternate at the employee's work site.