Common use of Shop Steward Clause in Contracts

Shop Steward. A. There shall be at all times one shop xxxxxxx designated by the Union and one alternate shop xxxxxxx designated by the Union, authorized to act in the absence of the shop xxxxxxx. All references herein to responsibilities and duties of the shop xxxxxxx shall apply to the alternate shop xxxxxxx in the absence of the shop xxxxxxx. B. Shop Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of pay for the time spent during working hours in the performance of his duties, provided the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxxx has approved his deviation from his work in advance. The Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx shall not withhold such permission unreasonably when it does not interfere with the normal routine of work. The Employer shall recognize an employee as Shop Xxxxxxx only after having received written notice of his/her selection or designation by the Union. Under no circumstances shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against by the Employer. C. The authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx so designated by the Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the following duties and activities: 1. The investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this collective bargaining agreement; 2. The collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action; 3. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with, and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers; provided such messages and information (a) have been reduced to writing; or (b) if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusal to handle goods or any other interference with the Employer’s business. 4. The representation, at the request of any employee covered hereunder, in discussion initiated by the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx, concerning the work performance of said employee, or any other matter in which an employee feels he/she needs such representation, subject to paragraph B above. 5. Any abuse of the provisions of paragraph C4 above, by the Shop Xxxxxxx shall, in the first instance be discussed with a representative of the Local Union D. Neither the Shop Xxxxxxx nor any shop committee or group of employees covered by this Agreement is authorized to cause or engage in any strike, slowdown or stoppage in the place of business of the Employer nor order the discharge of any employee. E. The Employer and the Union recognize these limitations upon the authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and the Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx. The Employer, in so recognizing such limitations, shall have the authority to impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event the Shop Xxxxxxx has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown or work stoppage in violation of this Agreement.

Shop Steward. A. There Union shall have the right to appoint one Shop Xxxxxxx who shall be granted superseniority for any purpose including layoff, rehire, bidding and job preference in accordance with applicable law. B. The College acknowledges the Union's reservation of its right to remove the Shop Xxxxxxx at all times one shop xxxxxxx designated by any time for the Union good of the Union. C. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have the right to investigate and one alternate shop xxxxxxx designated discuss grievances with any of the employees and process a grievance with the College. In the event that the parties are unable to attain an amicable agreement concerning any grievance, the question may be processed through the formal grievance procedure as set forth in Article 26 (GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES) of this Agreement subject to the understanding that the Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no right to enter into any form or type of agreement with the College, except as authorized by the Union, authorized to act in the absence of the shop xxxxxxx. All references herein to responsibilities and duties of the shop xxxxxxx shall apply to the alternate shop xxxxxxx in the absence of the shop xxxxxxx. B. D. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall suffer have his or her daily working hours reduced by a maximum of one (1) hour with no loss of pay for or other benefit when it is necessary to expend time on the time spent administration of this Agreement during the Shop Xxxxxxx'x regular working hours in the performance of his dutiesfor such reasons including, provided the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxxx has approved his deviation from his work in advance. The Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx shall but not withhold such permission unreasonably when it does not interfere with the normal routine of work. The Employer shall recognize an employee as Shop Xxxxxxx only after having received written notice of his/her selection or designation by the Union. Under no circumstances shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against by the Employer. C. The authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx so designated by the Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, participation in grievance discussions with representatives of the following duties and activities: 1College. The investigation Shop Xxxxxxx may participate in grievance discussions and/or arbitration proceedings as authorized by this Agreement without loss of pay or other benefit. E. The Union shall also have the right to appoint Assistant Shop Stewards to administer its internal affairs and presentation of grievances in accordance with concerns subject to the understanding that no such Assistant Shop Xxxxxxx shall have any rights or standing under this Agreement. F. Subject to the provisions of this collective bargaining agreement; 2. The collection Article 27 (SHOP XXXXXXX), if the Shop Xxxxxxx finds it necessary to pursue activities on behalf of dues when authorized by appropriate Local the Union action; 3. The transmission of such messages and information which for the purposes set forth in this Agreement, the Shop Xxxxxxx shall originate with, and are authorized by first inform the Local Union or its officers; provided such messages and information (a) have been reduced to writing; or (b) if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusal to handle goods or any other interference with Shop Xxxxxxx'x immediate supervisor about the Employer’s business. 4. The representation, at the request purpose of any employee covered hereunder, in discussion initiated by the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx, concerning the work performance of said employee, or any other matter in which an employee feels he/she needs such representationactivity and obtain permission to leave his assigned job responsibilities, subject to paragraph B above. 5the understanding that such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any abuse such activity shall not unreasonably interfere with the operations of the provisions of paragraph C4 above, by the Shop Xxxxxxx shall, in the first instance be discussed with a representative of the Local Union D. Neither the Shop Xxxxxxx nor any shop committee or group of employees covered by this Agreement is authorized to cause or engage in any strike, slowdown or stoppage in the place of business of the Employer nor order the discharge of any employeeCollege. E. The Employer and the Union recognize these limitations upon the authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and the Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx. The Employer, in so recognizing such limitations, shall have the authority to impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event the Shop Xxxxxxx has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown or work stoppage in violation of this Agreement.

Shop Steward. A. There a. The Union may appoint a maximum of six (6) shop stewards to consist of one (1) in housekeeping/laundry; one (1) in grounds; one (1) in maintenance; one (1) in transportation; and two (2) in food service. The Union may also appoint one (1) alternate xxxxxxx. One xxxxxxx may be designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx. The appointment shall be at all times one shop xxxxxxx designated by made in such a manner as the Union determines, and one alternate shop xxxxxxx designated by the Union, authorized to act Employer will be notified in the absence writing of such appointment. b. It is understood that the shop xxxxxxx. All references herein to responsibilities and duties stewards designated in each department, as above, shall have at least twelve (12) months of the full-time or part-time employment. c. The shop xxxxxxx shall apply only deal with the representative of the Employer designated to the alternate handle grievances. d. The shop xxxxxxx in the absence of the shop xxxxxxx. B. Shop Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of pay for the time spent during working hours in the performance of his duties, provided the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxxx has approved his deviation from his work in advance. The Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx shall not withhold such permission unreasonably when it does direct any employee how to perform or not perform his/her work, shall not countermand the order of any supervisor, and shall not interfere with the normal routine operations of workthe Employer or any other employee. The Employer His/her activities as a shop xxxxxxx shall recognize an employee as Shop Xxxxxxx only after having received written notice of in no way interfere with his/her selection or designation by the Union. Under no circumstances shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against by the Employer. C. The authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx so designated by the Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the following assigned duties and activities: 1. The investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this collective bargaining agreement; 2. The collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action; 3. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with, and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers; provided such messages and information (a) have been reduced to writing; or (b) if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusal to handle goods or any other interference with the Employer’s business. 4. The representation, at the request of any employee covered hereunder, in discussion initiated by the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx, concerning the work performance of said employee, or any other matter in which as an employee feels he/she needs such representation, subject to paragraph B above. 5. Any abuse of the provisions of paragraph C4 above, by the Shop Xxxxxxx shall, in the first instance be discussed with a representative of the Local Union D. Neither the Shop Xxxxxxx nor any shop committee or group of employees covered by this Agreement is authorized to cause or engage in any strike, slowdown or stoppage in the place of business of the Employer nor order the discharge of any employee. E. The Employer and the Union recognize these limitations upon the authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and the Alternate Shop Xxxxxxxe. It is preferred that shop stewards handle grievances in their own department, provided, however, that shop xxxxxxx may handle a grievance in another department if necessary. The Employer’s designated representative is only required to meet with one (1) shop xxxxxxx on any grievance. f. The Employer will release a shop xxxxxxx from his/her work duties with no reduction in pay to present grievances at the first or second step of the grievance procedure, if such meetings are scheduled during said xxxxxxx’x work hours. In other situations (for example, to conduct investigations relevant to a grievance, or to participate in so recognizing such limitationsa Step 3 grievance meeting), shall have the authority Union will make a request and the Employer will make its best efforts, given operational requirements, to impose proper discipline, including discharge, release a shop xxxxxxx from his/her work duties with no reduction in the event the Shop Xxxxxxx has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown or work stoppage in violation pay for a short period of this Agreementtime.

Shop Steward. A. There Section 1. The Union may appoint one ox xxxx of their accredited members to act as Shop Stewards. It shall be at all times one shop xxxxxxx designated by the Union his duty to receive complaints, and one alternate shop xxxxxxx designated by the Union, authorized to act dispose of them in the absence manner provided under Grievance Procedure and Arbitration. It is the intention of the shop xxxxxxx. All references herein to responsibilities and duties of parties hereto that the shop xxxxxxx shall apply Steward will, to the alternate shop xxxxxxx in best of his ability, attempt to carxx xxx the absence terms, provisions and intentions of this Agreement, and to that end will cooperate with management to the shop xxxxxxxfullest extent. It is understood and agreed, however, that the Steward shall have no authority of any kind save that given uxxxx xxis Agreement. B. Section 2. The Shop Xxxxxxx Steward shall suffer no loss not be discriminated against, because of pay for the time spent during working hours in the his faxxxxxx performance of his duties, provided the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxxx has approved his deviation from his work in advance. The Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx shall not withhold such permission unreasonably when it does not interfere with the normal routine of work. The Employer shall recognize an employee duties as Shop Xxxxxxx only after having received written notice of his/her selection or designation by the Union. Under no circumstances shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against by the Employersuch. C. Section 3. The authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx Steward and Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx so designated by the Union shall be limited xxxxxxd to, and shall not exceed, exceed the following duties and activities: 1. A. The investigation and presentation of grievances Grievances in accordance with the provisions of this the collective bargaining agreement;Agreement. 2. The collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action; 3. B. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with, and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers; , provided such messages and information (a) have information: 1. Have been reduced to writing; or (b) if , or 2. If not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusal to handle goods or any other interference with the Employer’s 's business. Section 4. The representation, at the request of any employee covered hereunder, in discussion initiated by the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx, concerning the work performance of said employeeShop Stewards and Alternates have no authority to take strike action, or any other matter in which an employee feels he/she needs such representationaction interrupting the Employer's business, subject to paragraph B aboveexcept as authorized by official action of the Union. Section 5. Any abuse of the provisions of paragraph C4 above, by the Shop Xxxxxxx shall, in the first instance be discussed with a representative of the Local Union D. Neither the Shop Xxxxxxx nor any shop committee or group of employees covered by this Agreement is authorized to cause or engage in any strike, slowdown or stoppage in the place of business of the Employer nor order the discharge of any employee. E. The Employer and the Union recognize these limitations upon the authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and the Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx. The Employer, in so recognizing such limitations, shall have the authority to impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event the Shop Xxxxxxx Steward has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown or work slowdown, xx xxxk stoppage in violation of this the Agreement. Section 6. Stewards shall be permitted to investigate, present and process Grievances on the property of the job site, without loss of time or pay, provided the Shop Steward does not interrupt production. Section 7. Txx Xxxx Steward shall have seniority preference for lay-off purpose OXXX xxxvided he can do the work.

Shop Steward. A. There shall be at all times one shop xxxxxxx designated by the Union and one alternate shop xxxxxxx designated by the Union, authorized to act in the absence of the shop xxxxxxx. All references referenced herein to responsibilities and duties of the shop xxxxxxx shall apply to the alternate shop xxxxxxx in the absence of the shop xxxxxxx. B. The Shop Xxxxxxx or Alternate Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of pay for the time spent during working hours in the performance of his duties, provided providing the Public Works Manager Chief of Police or General Xxxxxxx his designee has approved his deviation from his work in advance. The Public Works Manager Chief of Police or General Xxxxxx his designee shall not withhold such permission unreasonably when it does not interfere with the normal routine of work. The Employer shall recognize an employee as Shop Xxxxxxx only after having received written notice of his/her his selection or designation by the Union. Under no circumstances shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against by the Employer. C. The authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx so designated by the Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the following duties and activities: 1. The investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this collective bargaining agreement;. 2. The collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action;. 3. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with, and are authorized by the Local Union union or its officers; , provided such messages and information information (a1) have been reduced to writing; or (b) if not no reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusal to handle goods or any other interference with the Employer’s 's business. 4. The representation, representation at the request of any employee covered hereunder, in discussion initiated by the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx, Department Head concerning the work performance of said employee, employee or any other matter mater in which an employee feels he/she he needs such representation, subject to paragraph B above. 5. Any abuse of the provisions of paragraph C4 above, by the Shop Xxxxxxx shall, in the first instance be discussed with a representative of the Local Union. D. Neither the Shop Xxxxxxx nor any shop committee or group of employees covered by this Agreement is authorized to cause or engage in any strike, slowdown or slow down stoppage in the place of business of the Employer nor order the discharge of any employee. E. The Employer and the Union recognize these limitations upon the authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and the Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx. The Employer, in so recognizing such limitations, shall have the authority to impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event the Shop Xxxxxxx has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown or work stoppage in violation of this Agreement.

Shop Steward. A. The Municipality will recognize that the Business Manager of IBEW Local 1547 retains the right to appoint and dismiss all shop stewards in accordance with the Union rules and regulations. There will be one full-time non-working chief xxxxxxx and up to six part-time working assistant stewards. The Municipality shall recognize the shop stewards as the duly-appointed Union representatives of the employees. The Union will notify the Municipality as to the identity of all shop stewards. All shop stewards shall make every effort in cooperation with the Utility Manager, Department Director or duly-authorized representative to correct violations and infractions of this Agreement by either covered employees or management personnel. The duly-authorized assistant shop stewards, upon request made to their immediate supervisors, shall be at given reasonable amounts of time during working hours and without loss of pay, to handle all times one shop xxxxxxx designated work-related Union business pertaining to their areas of appointment, including but not limited to grievances and arbitration hearings, and shall keep both the Municipality and the Union informed as to their whereabouts. The Union shall reimburse the Municipality for wages paid by the Union and one alternate shop xxxxxxx designated by Municipality to a municipal employee for time spent performing services primarily for the Union, authorized such as, doing work for the union at another employer, attending xxxxxxx training, or in contract negotiations (excluding the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx’x time during contract negotiations); and the municipal employee will maintain accurate time records to act reflect the performance of work for the union to be reimbursed. Time codes for shop xxxxxxx duty shall be as reflected in the absence of the shop xxxxxxxMunicipality’s guidelines. All references herein to responsibilities and duties of the No shop xxxxxxx shall apply to be terminated for any cause until the alternate shop xxxxxxx in the absence Utility Manager or Department Director and Business Manager of the Union have completed an investigation into the alleged cause for termination and determined there has been just cause. The assistant shop xxxxxxxstewards shall not be laid off as long as there are two (2) or more employees employed within the assistant shop xxxxxxx'x area of appointment. B. The bargaining unit member appointed to the chief xxxxxxx position shall be a full-time FLSA exempt position. The non-exempt position converting to the exempt position must occur at the beginning of a pay period. The salary will be 128% of the Base Utility Wage Rate (plus any eligible pay enhancements) based on 2080 hours per year. The Municipality shall pay all wages and benefits as required by the existing Agreement and, upon receipt of billing from the Municipality, IBEW Local 1547 shall reimburse the Municipality for one-half (1/2) of the chief xxxxxxx'x wages and benefits, as well as one-half of any acting chief shop xxxxxxx'x wages and benefits. The chief xxxxxxx will normally observe the standard work week of Monday through Friday. The Chief Shop Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss be subject to all terms and conditions of the Agreement, except the provisions that pertain to an hourly employee such as, but not limited to, all overtime, call-out, ten-hour breaks, pay for premiums, and additional meal period provisions. Retirement, money purchase, the time spent during working hours in the performance of his dutieshardship and benevolent fund, provided the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxxx has approved his deviation from his and any other similar contributions will be based on 40 hour work in advance. The Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx shall not withhold such permission unreasonably when it does not interfere with the normal routine of work. The Employer shall recognize an employee as Shop Xxxxxxx only after having received written notice of his/her selection or designation by the Union. Under no circumstances shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against by the Employerweek. C. The authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx so designated chief xxxxxxx shall be given twenty-four (24) hours’ notice by the Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, Municipality prior to the following duties and activities: 1. The investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this collective bargaining agreement; 2. The collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action; 3. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with, and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers; provided such messages and information (a) have been reduced to writing; or (b) if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusal to handle goods or time any other interference with the Employer’s business. 4. The representation, at the request of any employee covered hereunder, in discussion initiated by the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx, concerning the work performance of said employee, or any other matter in which an employee feels he/she needs such representation, subject to paragraph B above. 5. Any abuse of the provisions of paragraph C4 above, by the Shop Xxxxxxx shall, in the first instance be discussed with a representative of the Local Union D. Neither the Shop Xxxxxxx nor any shop committee or group of employees covered defined by this Agreement is authorized required to cause or engage in be convened and the chief xxxxxxx shall have total authority for the assembling of all Union representatives from the bargaining unit required to form any strikesuch committees. The chief xxxxxxx also has the right to assemble any joint committee with twenty-four (24) hours’ notice to the appropriate division manager. D. The chief xxxxxxx shall be afforded private office space and a private, slowdown or stoppage in unmonitored outside telephone line with voice mail capability. The cost of such items shall be paid by the place of business of the Employer nor order the discharge of any employeeMunicipality. E. The Employer chief xxxxxxx shall retain regular employment status and continue to accrue all benefits. Additionally, the chief xxxxxxx may return to their former regular position or a similar position within the same classification and rate of pay following a fifteen (15) calendar day advance written notification to the Union and the Union recognize these limitations upon Municipality. This shall not limit the authority ability of the Shop Xxxxxxx and the Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx. The Employer, chief xxxxxxx to bid in so recognizing such limitations, shall have the authority to impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event the Shop Xxxxxxx has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown or work stoppage in violation accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. The chief xxxxxxx will be the last employee laid off within the work unit provided they are qualified to perform the remaining work. F. The full-time chief xxxxxxx shall continue to receive chief xxxxxxx pay while they are on leave and another shop xxxxxxx has been temporarily appointed acting chief xxxxxxx.

Shop Steward. A. The Municipality will recognize that the Business Manager of IBEW Local 1547 retains the right to appoint and dismiss all shop stewards in accordance with the Union rules and regulations. There will be one full-time non-working chief xxxxxxx and up to six part-time working assistant stewards. The Municipality shall recognize the shop stewards as the duly-appointed Union representatives of the employees. The Union will notify the Municipality as to the identity of all shop stewards. All shop stewards shall make every effort in cooperation with the Utility Manager, Department Director or duly-authorized representative to correct violations and infractions of this Agreement by either covered employees or management personnel. The duly-authorized assistant shop stewards, upon request made to their immediate supervisors, shall be at given reasonable amounts of time during working hours and without loss of pay, to handle all times one shop xxxxxxx designated work-related Union business pertaining to their areas of appointment, including but not limited to grievances and arbitration hearings, and shall keep both the Municipality and the Union informed as to their whereabouts. The Union shall reimburse the Municipality for wages paid by the Union and one alternate shop xxxxxxx designated by Municipality to a municipal employee for time spent performing services primarily for the Union, authorized such as, doing work for the union at another employer, attending xxxxxxx training, or in contract negotiations (excluding the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx’x time during contract negotiations); and the municipal employee will maintain accurate time records to act reflect the performance of work for the union to be reimbursed. Time codes for shop xxxxxxx duty shall be as reflected in the absence of the shop xxxxxxxMunicipality’s guidelines. All references herein to responsibilities and duties of the No shop xxxxxxx shall apply to be terminated for any cause until the alternate shop xxxxxxx in the absence Utility Manager or Department Director and Business Manager of the Union have completed an investigation into the alleged cause for termination and determined there has been just cause. The assistant shop xxxxxxxstewards shall not be laid off as long as there are two (2) or more employees employed within the assistant shop xxxxxxx'x area of appointment. B. The ML&P bargaining unit member appointed to the chief xxxxxxx position shall be a full-time FLSA exempt position. The non-exempt position converting to the exempt position must occur at the beginning of a pay period. perform the function of full-time xxxxxxx at the top craft pay rate of foremanThe salary will be 128% of the Base Utility Wage Rate (plus any eligible pay enhancements) based on 2080 hours per year. The Municipality shall pay all wages and benefits as required by the existing Agreement and, upon receipt of billing from the Municipality, IBEW Local 1547 shall reimburse the Municipality for one-half (1/2) of the chief xxxxxxx'x wages and benefits, as well as one-half of any acting chief shop xxxxxxx'x wages and benefits. The chief xxxxxxx shall will normally observe the standard work week of five (5) consecutive eight (8) hour work days, Monday through Friday, . and The Chief Shop Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss be subject to all terms and conditions of the Agreement, except the provisions that pertain to an hourly employee such as, but not limited to, all overtime, call-out, ten-hour breaks, pay for premiums, and additional meal period provisions. Retirement, money purchase, the time spent during working hours in the performance of his dutieshardship and benevolent fund, provided the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxxx has approved his deviation from his and any other similar contributions will be based on 40 hour work in advance. The Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx shall not withhold such permission unreasonably when it does not interfere with the normal routine of work. The Employer shall recognize an employee as Shop Xxxxxxx only after having received written notice of his/her selection or designation by the Union. Under no circumstances shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against by the Employerweek. C. The authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx so designated chief xxxxxxx shall be given twenty-four (24) hours’ notice by the Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, Municipality prior to the following duties and activities: 1. The investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this collective bargaining agreement; 2. The collection of dues when authorized by appropriate Local Union action; 3. The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with, and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers; provided such messages and information (a) have been reduced to writing; or (b) if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusal to handle goods or time any other interference with the Employer’s business. 4. The representation, at the request of any employee covered hereunder, in discussion initiated by the Public Works Manager or General Xxxxxx, concerning the work performance of said employee, or any other matter in which an employee feels he/she needs such representation, subject to paragraph B above. 5. Any abuse of the provisions of paragraph C4 above, by the Shop Xxxxxxx shall, in the first instance be discussed with a representative of the Local Union D. Neither the Shop Xxxxxxx nor any shop committee or group of employees covered defined by this Agreement is authorized required to cause or engage in be convened and the chief xxxxxxx shall have total authority for the assembling of all Union representatives from the bargaining unit required to form any strikesuch committees. The chief xxxxxxx also has the right to assemble any joint committee with twenty-four (24) hours’ notice to the appropriate division manager. D. The chief xxxxxxx shall be afforded private office space and a private, slowdown or stoppage in unmonitored outside telephone line with voice mail capability. The cost of such items shall be paid by the place of business of the Employer nor order the discharge of any employeeMunicipality. E. The Employer chief xxxxxxx shall retain his regular employment status and continue to accrue all benefits. Additionally, the chief xxxxxxx may return to his formertheir former regular position or a similar position within the same classification and rate of pay following a fifteen (15) calendar day advance written notification to the Union and the Union recognize these limitations upon Municipality. This shall not limit the authority ability of the Shop Xxxxxxx and the Alternate Shop Xxxxxxx. The Employer, chief xxxxxxx to bid in so recognizing such limitations, shall have the authority to impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event the Shop Xxxxxxx has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown or work stoppage in violation accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. The chief xxxxxxx will be the last employee laid off within the work unit provided he/she is they are qualified to perform the remaining work. F. The full-time chief xxxxxxx shall continue to receive chief xxxxxxx premium pay while en he/she is they are on leave and another shop xxxxxxx has been temporarily appointed acting chief xxxxxxx.