Common use of RIGHTS OF THE EMPLOYEES Clause in Contracts

RIGHTS OF THE EMPLOYEES. 3.1 It is agreed that all employees subject to this Agreement shall have and shall be protected in the exercise of the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to join and assist the Union, and the freedom of such employees to assist the Union as provided for in various sections of RCW 41.56. 3.2 Each employee shall have the right to bring matters of personal concern to the attention of appropriate Union representatives and/or appropriate officials of the District. 3.3 Employees of the bargaining unit as defined in Article I, Section 1.4. shall have the right to have Union representatives or other persons present at discussions between themselves and supervisors or other representatives of the District that may result in employee discipline or may be investigatory in nature. If an employee reasonably believes the investigation will result in disciplinary action, he/she has the right to stop the conference and request Union representation before proceeding further. 3.4 Each employee reserves and retains their Xxxxxxxxxx rights to have the Union represent such employee in all matters concerning their employment relations with the District. The District will notify Union leadership of any meetings concerning employment relations with the District. 3.5 Neither the District nor the Union shall discriminate against any employee subject to this Agreement on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or marital status or because of a physical handicap with respect to a position, the duties of which may be performed efficiently by an individual without danger to the health or safety of the physically handicapped person or others. The Union and the District recognize the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mutually agree to support the provisions of the District’s Affirmative Action Plan insofar as such plan does not conflict with other provisions of this Agreement. The parties further agree that the purpose of the plan is for achieving equality in employment practices wherever it may be lacking in compliance with the letter and spirit of the law. The Affirmative Action Plan will be applied in modifying the composition of the future work forces in the District. Present employees will not be discharged to achieve employment goals. Hiring policies will be adapted to ensure equal employee opportunities. Only qualified personnel will be considered for any position. 3.6 Since it is mutually recognized that safety within the confines of the District is of paramount concern, the District shall provide first aid and fire prevention courses to employees as necessary. Such determination shall be made by the District and any employees required to attend shall be properly compensated. It is agreed that all employees will be vigilant in seeking out unsafe or hazardous objects and will report them immediately to the appropriate personnel for correction. It is agreed that all employees shall use equipment, etc., in a safe manner. 3.7 The District shall ensure that adequate and appropriate administrative machinery exists to deal with employee/student disciplinary problems which may arise concerning employees subject to this Agreement. The employee shall have the right to a fair conference if he/she is involved in an employee/student/parent disciplinary problem. Such conference shall afford to the employee a full and complete investigation of the facts involved. 3.8 Employees shall be allowed to respond to any formal written evaluation and have the response attached to the evaluation. Each employee shall be evaluated at least once annually. 3.9 Consistent with the statutes and the constitution of the State of Washington and the Constitution of the United States, employees have full rights of citizenship. The exercise of these rights shall not be grounds for discipline or discrimination against any employee. 3.10 It is appropriate for employees to exercise full political rights and responsibilities outside their working hours. The Board encourages employees of the District to use and be active in the use of their political rights. 3.11 Employees shall, upon request, have the right to inspect the contents of their personnel files and to attach written comments to any material therein. Upon request, a copy of documents contained in the personnel file shall be afforded the employee. Copies other than for grievance matters and application materials shall be provided at the current District per page rate.

RIGHTS OF THE EMPLOYEES. 3.1 It is agreed that all employees subject to this Agreement shall have and shall be protected in the exercise of the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to join and assist the Union, and the freedom of such employees to assist the Union as provided for in various sections of RCW 41.56.41.56.‌ 3.2 Each employee shall have the right to bring matters of personal concern to the attention of appropriate Union representatives and/or appropriate officials of the District.District.‌ 3.3 Employees of the bargaining unit as defined in Article I, Section 1.4. shall have the right to have Union representatives or other persons present at discussions between themselves and supervisors or other representatives of the District that may result in employee discipline or may be investigatory in nature. If an employee reasonably believes the investigation will result in disciplinary action, he/she has the right to stop the conference and request Union representation before proceeding further.further.‌ 3.4 Each employee reserves and retains their Xxxxxxxxxx rights to have the Union represent such employee in all matters concerning their employment relations with the District. The District will notify Union leadership of any meetings concerning employment relations with the District.District.‌ 3.5 Neither the District nor the Union shall discriminate against any employee subject to this Agreement on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or marital status or because of a physical handicap with respect to a position, the duties of which may be performed efficiently by an individual without danger to the health or safety of the physically handicapped person or others. The Union and the District recognize the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mutually agree to support the provisions of the District’s Affirmative Action Plan insofar as such plan does not conflict with other provisions of this Agreement. The parties further agree that the purpose of the plan is for achieving equality in employment practices wherever it may be lacking in compliance with the letter and spirit of the law. The Affirmative Action Plan will be applied in modifying the composition of the future work forces in the District. Present employees will not be discharged to achieve employment goals. Hiring policies will be adapted to ensure equal employee opportunities. Only qualified personnel will be considered for any position.position.‌ 3.6 Since it is mutually recognized that safety within the confines of the District is of paramount concern, the District shall provide first aid and fire prevention courses to employees as necessary. Such determination shall be made by the District and any employees required to attend shall be properly compensated. It is agreed that all employees will be vigilant in seeking out unsafe or hazardous objects and will report them immediately to the appropriate personnel for correction. It is agreed that all employees shall use equipment, etc., in a safe manner.manner.‌ 3.7 The District shall ensure that adequate and appropriate administrative machinery exists to deal with employee/student disciplinary problems which may arise concerning employees subject to this Agreement. The employee shall have the right to a fair conference if he/she is involved in an employee/student/parent disciplinary problem. Such conference shall afford to the employee a full and complete investigation of the facts involved. 3.8 Employees shall be allowed to respond to any formal written evaluation and have the response attached to the evaluation. Each employee shall be evaluated at least once annually.annually.‌ 3.9 Consistent with the statutes and the constitution of the State of Washington and the Constitution of the United States, employees have full rights of citizenship. The exercise of these rights shall not be grounds for discipline or discrimination against any employee.employee.‌ 3.10 It is appropriate for employees to exercise full political rights and responsibilities outside their working hours. The Board encourages employees of the District to use and be active in the use of their political rights.rights.‌ 3.11 Employees shall, upon request, have the right to inspect the contents of their personnel files and to attach written comments to any material therein. Upon request, a copy of documents contained in the personnel file shall be afforded the employee. Copies other than for grievance matters and application materials shall be provided at the current District per page rate.rate.‌

RIGHTS OF THE EMPLOYEES. 3.1 It is agreed that all employees subject to this Agreement shall have and shall be protected in the exercise of the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to join and assist the Union, and the freedom of such employees to assist the Union as provided for in various sections of RCW 41.56. 3.2 Each employee shall have the right to bring matters of personal concern to the attention of appropriate Union representatives and/or appropriate officials of the District. 3.3 Employees of the bargaining unit as defined in Article I, Section 1.4. shall have the right to have Union representatives or other persons present at discussions between themselves and supervisors or other representatives of the District that may result in employee discipline or may be investigatory in nature. If an employee reasonably believes the investigation will result in disciplinary action, he/she has the right to stop the conference and request Union representation before proceeding further. 3.4 Each employee reserves and retains their Xxxxxxxxxx rights to have the Union represent such employee in all matters concerning their employment relations with the District. The District will notify Union leadership of any meetings concerning employment relations with the District. 3.5 Neither the District nor the Union shall discriminate against any employee subject to this Agreement on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or marital status or because of a physical handicap with respect to a position, the duties of which may be performed efficiently by an individual without danger to the health or safety of the physically handicapped person or others. The Union and the District recognize the requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and mutually agree to support the provisions of the District’s Affirmative Action Plan insofar as such plan does not conflict with other provisions of this Agreement. The parties further agree that the purpose of the plan is for achieving equality in employment practices wherever it may be lacking in compliance with the letter and in spirit of the law. The Affirmative Action Plan will be applied in modifying the composition of the future work forces in the District. Present employees will not be discharged to achieve employment goals. Hiring policies will be adapted to ensure equal employee opportunities. Only qualified personnel will be considered for any position. 3.6 Since it is mutually recognized that safety within the confines of the District is of paramount concern, the District shall provide first aid and fire prevention courses to employees as necessary. Such determination shall be made by the District and any employees required to attend shall be properly compensated. It is agreed that all employees will be vigilant in seeking out unsafe or hazardous objects and will report them immediately to the appropriate personnel for correction. It is agreed that all employees shall use equipment, etc., in a safe manner. 3.7 The District shall ensure that adequate and appropriate administrative machinery exists to deal with employee/student disciplinary problems which may arise concerning employees subject to this Agreement. The employee shall have the right to a fair conference if he/she is involved in an employee/student/parent disciplinary problem. Such conference shall afford to the employee a full and complete investigation of the facts involved. 3.8 Employees shall be allowed to respond to any formal written evaluation and have the response attached to the evaluation. Each employee shall be evaluated at least once annually. 3.9 Consistent with the statutes and the constitution of the State of Washington and the Constitution of the United States, employees have full rights of citizenship. The exercise of these rights shall not be grounds for discipline or discrimination against any employee. 3.10 It is appropriate for employees to exercise full political rights and responsibilities outside their working hours. The Board encourages employees of the District to use and be active in the use of their political rights. 3.11 Employees shall, upon request, have the right to inspect the contents of their personnel files and to attach written comments to any material therein. Upon request, a copy of documents contained in the personnel file shall be afforded the employee. Copies other than for grievance matters and application materials shall be provided at the current District per page rate.