Release Time. A. The Employer will approve paid release time for a reasonable number of employee representatives who are scheduled to work during the time negotiations are being conducted, provided the absence of the employee will not interfere with the operating needs of the University. The Employer will approve compensatory time, vacation leave or leave without pay for additional employee representatives provided the absence of the employee will not interfere with the operating needs of the University.
Release Time a. Each mentor teacher shall be granted release time for direct mentoring activities. Release time shall be separate from any other release time covered under this agreement and shall be coordinated by the building administrator.
Release Time. Union Representatives and the grievant, as specified in "B" below, shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time, without loss of pay, during working hours while on the Appointing Authority's premises to investigate or process grievances in steps 1 through 3. Union representatives and the grievant shall not leave work or disrupt departmental routine to discuss grievances without first requesting permission from his/her immediate supervisor, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
Release Time. When the Union wishes to be represented by a County employee(s) rather than a business representative at meetings within the scope of representation which affect the Unit, such employee representative(s) will have release time for presentations to County boards, committees and commissions and for meeting with management at the department and county- wide level. A written notice will be provided to the County’s negotiating representative and the department head at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the scheduled meeting unless waived by mutual agreement. Reasonable release time will be approved if it does not interfere with the performance of County services, as determined by the department head.
Release Time. The Association may request that a reasonable number of employees, who serve as official representatives of the Association, be released from work, with prior department head approval, without loss of compensation when meeting and conferring with the County where matters within the scope of representation are being considered. The Association shall submit a written request for release time to the department head, or designee, at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting. The use of County time for this purpose shall not be excessive, nor shall it interfere with the performance of County services as determined by the department head.
Release Time. 6.3.1 Release time from regular City duties shall be provided to designated Union representatives in accordance with the following provisions.
Release Time. Should official hearings of any grievance require that an employee or an Association representative be released from his/her regular assignment, he/she shall be released without loss of pay or benefits.
Release Time. In addition to Article 9.5 A above, employees will be approved for paid release time for the lesser of ten percent (10.0%) or four (4) hours of time worked each week to attend classes, scheduled programs, or conferences with faculty that are not available at other times. While every effort will be made to accommodate the employee’s request, these hours may be restricted if business needs conflict. Additional time may be taken as approved leave.
Release Time. Union stewards will be granted a reasonable amount of time during their core hours of work to investigate and process grievances in accordance with Article 31, Grievance Procedure. In addition, union stewards will be released during their core hours of work to prepare for and attend meetings within the bargaining unit and College for the following representational activities:
Release Time. The bargaining unit members of the committee shall be allowed reasonable release time to carry out their obligations under Sections 1 and 2 of this Article.
