Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one xxxxxxx and/or alternate xxxxxxx in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A xxxxxxx shall only deal with grievances within or related to the xxxxxxx'x department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop xxxxxxx. If a shop xxxxxxx is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop xxxxxxx to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
18. While handling grievances, discipline, or meeting with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two shop stewards shall be allowed time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No xxxxxxx shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such release time for the shop xxxxxxx shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop xxxxxxx to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop xxxxxxx was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop xxxxxxx shall have the right to:
21. Consult with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop xxxxxxx.
22. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can be properly discussed with the supervisor or the designated representative.
24. Attend meetings with supervisors or other city representatives when such meetings are necessary to adjust grievances or represent employees in disciplinary matters. In scheduling meetings, due consideration shall be given to the operating needs and work sche...
Shop Stewards. The Employer agrees to the operation of a Shop Xxxxxxx system which shall be governed by the following:
(a) Shop Stewards may be appointed by the Union to a maximum of three (3) plus one (1) alternate Shop Xxxxxxx for the Bargaining Unit as a whole.
(b) The Employer is to be kept advised of all Shop Xxxxxxx appointments.
(c) One (1) Shop Xxxxxxx, or Union Committee member, shall be appointed by the Union as Chief Shop Xxxxxxx who may present or assist in the presentation of any grievance.
(d) When the absence of more than one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx or Union Committee member shall interfere with the Employer's operation, then no more than one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx or Union Committee member shall be given leave of absence to transact Union business at any one time.
(e) When a Shop Xxxxxxx or Union Committee member is the only employee on duty in a work area and where his/her absence would unduly interfere with the Employer's operation, then the Shop Xxxxxxx may be refused leave of absence to transact Union business.
Shop Stewards. An employee elected as a shop xxxxxxx/delegate shall upon notification by the union to the enterprise, be recognized as the accredited representative of the Union and be allowed reasonable time during working hours to submit to the union matters affecting the employees. Further the shop xxxxxxx will be allowed reasonable time during working hours to attend to job matters affecting the union and employees or members. Where a shop xxxxxxx believes it is necessary to call a stop work meeting they must make all reasonable attempts to notify the enterprise, the principal contractors representative and the union prior to calling the meeting. The parties accept that working shop stewards are able to play a useful role in the workplace. Prior to dismissal or transfer the Enterprise will give two days written notice to any shop xxxxxxx and the union. Payment in lieu of notice will not be given. In the event of the union disputing the decision of the enterprise to transfer or dismiss a shop xxxxxxx he/she will remain on the job during which time the matter will be dealt with in accordance with the dispute settlement procedure in this agreement. Provided further that nothing in this clause will prevent the Enterprise from dismissing a person for refusal of duty, or otherwise as provided by the Award.
Shop Stewards. (a) The Union shall appoint from among the employees, and the Employer shall recognize, Shop Stewards in each of the Employer's operations. The duties of the Shop Xxxxxxx shall be to assist in the reporting and resolution of all grievances as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union to the employees.
(b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of the name of the employee so appointed. The Union agrees to advise the Employer in writing of any changes made by appointment or election from time to time.
(c) The Shop Xxxxxxx'x first obligation is the fulfillment of their responsibilities as an employee. During their working hours, the Shop Xxxxxxx is not entitled to engage in Union activities other than the necessary involvement in the reporting and resolution of grievances.
(d) The Union Xxxxxxx must not leave their assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
(e) The necessary time which is spent by Stewards during their regular working hours in reporting and resolving grievances, or in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to be time worked.
(f) Under no circumstances shall a Xxxxxxx take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the operation or affairs of the Employer, or with the management of or direction of the work force.
(g) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be discriminated against or disciplined for the proper performance of their duties on behalf of the Union.
Shop Stewards. Article 3.01 The Union shall appoint a Shop Xxxxxxx or Stewards at each location considered necessary. In some instances where there is more than one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx, the Union may appoint a Chief Shop Xxxxxxx. The Union shall notify the local management of the Employer as to the names of each Xxxxxxx. The Employer shall likewise notify the Brotherhood as to the names and locations of each supervisor.
Article 3.02 Stewards shall report to their immediate supervisors and request permission to leave the job before leaving work to conduct Union business during working hours.
Article 3.03 The Company shall allow Stewards to conduct said business within their assigned areas of representation, unless such action would seriously interfere with operations. In such instances, the immediate supervisor will make arrangements for the Stewards to leave the job as soon thereafter as operations will permit.
Article 3.04 No Shop Xxxxxxx, committee member or Employer shall be discriminated against or jeopardized in standing or suffer any loss of conditions or employment on account of membership in or for legitimate activities on behalf of the Local Union.
Article 3.05 The Company shall pay employees at prevailing regular rates for Union business conducted during their regular business hours. When the Union requests an employee be off work to conduct Union Business, the Union will pay the employee’s regular hourly rate.
Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities.
(b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement.
(c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need.
(d) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof.
(e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours.
(f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.
Shop Stewards. 11.01 The Shop Xxxxxxx System is accepted in principle by the Employer, and Shop Stewards shall be recognized as having authority to act on behalf of other Employees. The names of Shop Stewards shall be supplied in writing to the Employer before they are recognized as Shop Stewards.
11.02 Union Officers shall be recognized as Shop Stewards for the purpose of this Article.
11.03 The Employer agrees that the Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be hindered, coerced or interfered with in any way in the performance of their function while investigating disputes and presenting adjustments. The Union understands and agrees that each Shop Xxxxxxx is employed to perform work as required by the Employer and the Shop Xxxxxxx shall not leave their work during working hours except to perform Shop Xxxxxxx duties as provided in this Collective Agreement. Therefore, no Shop Xxxxxxx shall leave work without obtaining the permission of their Supervisor. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
11.04 Shop Stewards shall suffer no loss of pay for time spent on the Employer’s premises performing their duties as Shop Stewards.
Shop Stewards. The Employer agrees to the operation of a Shop Xxxxxxx system which shall be governed by the following:
(1) Shop Stewards may be appointed by the Union on the basis of one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx for every fifty (50) employees covered by this Agreement, or major portion thereof, with a minimum number of two (2) Shop Stewards to a maximum number of twenty-five (25) Shop Stewards.
(2) The Employer is to be kept advised of all Shop Xxxxxxx appointments.
(3) One (1) Shop Xxxxxxx, or Union Committee member, shall be appointed by the Union as Chief Shop Xxxxxxx who may pres- ent or assist in the presentation of any grievance.
(4) When the absence of more than one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx or Union Committee member shall interfere with the proper operation of a department, then no more than one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx or Union Committee member from any one department shall be given leave of absence to transact Union business at any one time.
(5) When a Shop Xxxxxxx or Union Committee member is the only employee on duty in a department and where her/his absence would unduly interfere with the proper operation of the department, then such Shop Xxxxxxx or Union Committee member may be refused leave of absence to transact Union business.
Shop Stewards. 34.2.1 An employee appointed shop xxxxxxx, whether a member of the union or not, in the factory/section/workplace in which they are employed will upon notification to the employer, be recognised as the accredited representative of the employees. The accredited shop xxxxxxx will be allowed the necessary time during working hours to interview the employer or their representative on matters affecting employees whom they represent.
34.2.2 At the request of the shop xxxxxxx and with the approval of the employer an accredited shop xxxxxxx will be allowed, at a place designated by the employer, a reasonable period of time during working hours to interview a duly accredited official of the Union. The purpose of such an interview will be to discuss matters pertaining to this Agreement, the Award, an Order or any applicable work related legislation. In addition the interview may be used to discuss any workplace complaints/grievances of which the shop xxxxxxx is cognizant.
34.2.3 Each year the duly appointed shop xxxxxxx, whether they are a member of the Union or not, will be entitled to five days training leave without loss of pay.
Shop Stewards. 16.01 The Co-operative agrees to recognize all Shop Xxxxxxxx appointed and/or elected by the Union for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and/or grievances to management.
16.02 All time spent by Shop Stewards with respect to disputes and grievances shall be dealt with during regular working hours, and no Shop Xxxxxxx shall suffer any loss of pay for time spent in such matters. The number of Shop Stewards who are entitled to remuneration under this Article at any one (1) time shall not exceed two (2), with not more than one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx from any one (1) department.
16.03 Shop Stewards shall be allowed to wear their Shop Stewards' badge while on duty, providing the size of the badge is acceptable to the Co-operative.
16.04 The Union agrees to provide the Co-operative with the names of the Shop Stewards, in writing, and of any changes that may occur from time to time.
