Common use of Selection of Stewards Clause in Contracts

Selection of Stewards. The Association shall reserve the right to designate the method of selection of the Shop Stewards. The Association shall provide, in writing, a list of all Shop Stewards and Unit Officers to the Human Resources Department – Labor Relations and the appropriate department head(s) in February of each year. Further, the Association shall notify Labor Relations and the appropriate department head(s) each time there is a change of either Stewards or Unit Officers. The total number of Shop Stewards allowed for this Unit shall be thirty (30). The County and Association agree that the Shop Xxxxxxx’x area of responsibility is limited to their own department. If a Xxxxxxx promotes, demotes, or otherwise leaves the work location, the Association shall have the right to appoint a replacement. Duties and Responsibilities of Stewards The following functions are understood to constitute the duties and responsibilities of Shop Stewards: Upon request of the aggrieved employee, and when the grievance has been reduced to writing as specified in the grievance procedure, a Xxxxxxx may investigate the grievance provided it is in the Xxxxxxx’x area of responsibility (same department), as assigned by the Association, and assist in its presentation. Stewards shall be allowed a reasonable time for this purpose during their work shift without loss of pay, subject to prior notification and approval by their out-of-unit supervisor. Grievances will be handled by one (1) Xxxxxxx, but the Association may assign not more than two