Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied. 19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time. 20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied. 25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee. 26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee. 27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting. 28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 9 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 1516.01 Stewards shall be appointed by the Union Business Manager or his/her representative. The Union Skill, ability and competency as well as Gender Equity and Diversity shall be considerations in the appointment of Stewards. When a scheduled second and/or third shift occurs, Stewards for such shift(s) may select one be appointed at the discretion of the Business Manager. Such appointments shall be confirmed in writing to the Contractor and the Association. Stewards assigned to represent a particular shift will not retain their status if that shift is cancelled; however, where workers are transferred to another shift the former ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate shall be one of the transferred provided that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has the skill, ability and competency to perform the required work.
16.02 This Article 16 does not affect a Contractor’s right to determine where and when employees work or on what shifts they work on; however, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be assigned to shifts in consultation with the Union Business Manager to assure the most appropriate coverage for the worksite.
16.03 Stewards shall not be discriminated against in the performance of union duties. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will notify and obtain permission from his/her immediate supervisor before leaving his/her work location to deal with any matter relating to this Agreement, which permission will not be unreasonably denied.
16.04 There shall be no non-working Stewards. Subject to Article 16.03 above, Stewards will be granted sufficient time to conduct their legitimate union duties during working hours.
16.05 Stewards shall be the last employee laid off where the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has the skill, ability and competency to perform the required work.
16.06 Where overtime is worked by a crew, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be one of the overtime crew or a replacement shall be designated by the Union Business Manager or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish event he/she does not possess 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writingnecessary skill, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union ability and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 competency 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedrequired work.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 6 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 18.01 The Union may select Employer shall recognize a maximum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate and one (1) Alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per department appointed and/or elected by the Union to represent employees in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingthe bargaining unit. A The Employer further recognizes the right of the Shop Stewards to oversee the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and to present complaints and/or grievances to management. The Employer shall not be obligated to recognize any shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ unless the Union has advised the Employer in writing, that the individual has been so designated in accordance with this clause. The Employer and the Union agree to have a maximum of three (3) Shop Stewards in the Banquet Department, and by mutual agreement to combine Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ coverage in Departments where necessary. In Departments that do not have a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, employees can access a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from any Department that is readily available.
18.02 The Union acknowledges that Shop Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and therefore, whenever possible, they shall only deal with grievances within or related to the conduct their activities outside of regular working hours. In situations that require a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish attention during working hours, 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not leave his or her regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his or her immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission shall not, therefore, be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Shop Stewards shall return to their regular duties as expeditiously as possible, and shall continue to receive their regular hourly rate of pay for all such time taken away from their regular duties. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time off in situations where the amount of requested time off is unreasonable. Time spent by Shop Stewards meeting with management at the request of management shall be paid at the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ applicable rate of pay.
19. If, in the judgment 18.03 The Employer shall not discriminate against any member of the supervisorbargaining unit and/or Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for exercising their rights under the terms of the Collective Agreement.
18.04 In the absence of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Alternate in a department, permission cannot another Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Alternate from another department must be granted immediately to the called in. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is being reprimanded, another Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must be present.
18.05 Only shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission badges as approved by the Employer shall be granted worn by an employee while on duty.
18.06 A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be scheduled by the supervisor no later than Employer for a period of fifteen (15) minutes without loss of regular wages, to attend the next working day from Employer’s structured orientation and to give a presentation. Said presentation shall be given in the date presence of an Employer representative. For this purpose, the Union will notify the Employer of the name of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who will be attending the structured orientation. Employer will give the named shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule seven (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely 7) days’ notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesall scheduled orientations.
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 20.01 The Union may select Company agrees to recognize two (2) Shop Stewards per crew on a continental shift and on a 5 day/ 8 hour/day shift schedule, two (2) Shop Stewards on day shift, two (2) Shop Stewards on afternoon shift and one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on night shift. All stewards shall be appointed and/or alternate elected by the Union for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints and grievances to the Plant Manager or his or her designate. Should the Company switch from one type of shift schedule to another and it results in more stewards than noted above on any one shift and/or crew, said stewards will stay on as shop stewards and will only be removed through resignation or if an election is held by the Union.
20.02 The Company agrees not to discriminate against any member of the Bargaining Unit and/or Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, for exercising their rights under the terms of the Collective Agreement and presenting grievances.
20.03 Shop Stewards shall be allowed time off with pay, during regular working hours, for the purposes of investigating any grievances or potential grievances. All such time off must first be approved by the plant manager or his or her designate and shall not be unreasonably denied.
20.04 Shop Stewards will be allowed to wear Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingbadges while on duty. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Said badges shall be allowed time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss made of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation cloth and shall be reasonably related to permanently sewn on the difficulty work clothes of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 each Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 1550. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
161. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewardsstewards in designated units by July 1 of each fiscal year. The Union shall be limited to designating one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every thirty (30) employees in the bargaining unit and three additional stewards for representation at remote locations (Millbrae, Sunol, Hetch Hetchy). The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a The City will only recognize those shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not stewards officially designated in writing, writing by the Union, none will be recognized.
1751. 2. The Union and the City recognize recognizes that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
1852. While handling grievances3. Upon notification of an appropriate management person, disciplinestewards or designated officers of the Union, or meeting with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBAsubject to management approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld, not more than two shop stewards shall be allowed granted reasonable release time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation investigate and process grievances and appeals. Stewards shall be reasonably related to the difficulty advise their supervisors of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty area or work station location where they will be investigating or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized managerprocessing grievances. Such release time for the The Union will attempt to insure that shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not release time will be unreasonably denied.
19equitably distributed. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a an informal grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2053. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
254. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may must be taken because of a violation of law or a City or departmental rule (intoxication, theft, etc.), ) shop stewards shall not unreasonably be denied the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission right to leave his/her their post of or duty to assist in the employeegrievance procedure.
2654. 5. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any an employee.
27. Pursuant It shall not constitute interference with the work of an employee for a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, in the course of investigating or processing a grievance, to interview an employee during the employee's duty time. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not represent an employee in a disciplinary matter if the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, is a reasonable number of stewards witness or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate otherwise personally involved in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingmatter.
2855. Stewards shall receive timely notice 6. Departments will notify the Union of departmental new employee orientation sessions, sessions at least ten working days prior to the session and shop stewards shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, sessions in order to be introduced, distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesAgreement.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 15. 11.01 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union may select one to elect or appoint Shop Stewards, and the Union shall endeavour to have Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate representation throughout the departments of the plant. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of all Shop Stewards and any changes thereto. The Company will not recognize any employee as a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has received notification from the Union. Shop Stewards will be entitled to wear ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ identification in each department the form of stickers or bureau arm bands while at work. The Company shall not discriminate against any member of the bargaining unit for exercising their rights under the terms of the Collective Agreement. In the event that a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is subject to discipline by the Company, the duly authorized full time Union Representative (if available) shall be present for such disciplinary meeting.
11.02 Shop Stewards shall perform their regular work assignments and shall engage in which employees covered by this CBA are workingno Union related activity whatsoever during working hours except as specifically provided for in Article 9 and Article 11. A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal accompany any employee called to a meeting with grievances within or related to management where said employee is being investigated for potential disciplinary action unless the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauemployee specifically indicates otherwise.
1611.03 To ensure production is not interfered with or disrupted, the parties agree that the following rules shall apply:
1. 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, will be released from their regular work assignment only when necessary for the adjustment of a grievance or to attend a meeting scheduled by the Union, none will be recognizedCompany.
172. The Union A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not leave their regular duties during working hours without first requesting and obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or designate. Permission to attend to Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ duties shall be granted within one (1) hour of the City recognize request. Permission may be denied based on operational requirements. Once permission is received, shop stewards shall punch out and when returning to regular duties, shall punch back. When requesting permission to leave in order to investigate a grievance with a member, interviewing witnesses to a potential grievance, or discussing a grievance with supervisors, the Production Manager or the Human Resource Department the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall inform their immediate supervisor of the nature of the grievance and their intended destination. Subject to the requirements and efficiency of operations, permission to leave shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that it the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall return to their regular duties as expeditiously as possible. It is further understood that all time spent by Shop Stewards performing Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ duties shall be considered for all purposes as time worked.
3. No employee shall leave their regular duties to communicate with a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without first requesting and obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Subject to the responsibility requirements and efficiency of operations, permission to leave shall not be unreasonably withheld. Once permission is received employees shall punch out and when returning to regular duties shall punch back. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that the employee shall return to their regular duties as expeditiously as possible. Time spent conducting the above noted duties shall be considered time worked for all purposes and punching in and out shall not result in any pay being deducted from the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in or the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible levelemployee.
184. While handling grievances, discipline, Abuse of leave or meeting with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status excessive use 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ spent adjusting grievances shall not be unreasonably denied.
19permitted and in no event shall the adjustment of grievances unnecessarily interfere with or disrupt production. If, in Time spent conducting the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission above noted duties shall be granted by considered time worked and the supervisor no later than the next working day punching in and out shall not result in any pay being deducted from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
2211.04 The Company will provide space for a UFCW ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ filing cabinet in the plant, in an area accessible to the Shop Stewards and Health and Safety Committee members during working hours, as well as the full-time Union Representative. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested The filing cabinet and all keys for Shop Stewards and Health and Safety Committee members will be provided by an employee or group the Union. The cost of employees, replacing the keys and the cost of all supplies for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can the cabinet will be properly discussed with the supervisor or responsibility of 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 mattersUnion. In scheduling meetings, due consideration shall be given to the operating needs and work schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the event that a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situationswants to meet with an employee in private, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinanceavailable, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer room will be provided for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingpurpose.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. (a) The Union may select one is entitled to appoint or elect from among the employees a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate for each hotel up to 100 rooms. Additional stewards will be recognized for each additional 50 rooms. Such stewards should be appointed from the major departments in the hotel as much as possible. The duties of the Shop Stewards shall be to assist in the reporting and resolution of all grievances within their departments.
(b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in each department 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 bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related election from time to the time.
(c) The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16first obligation is the fulfillment of their responsibilities as an employee. The Union shall furnish During their working hours, 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated entitled to engage in writing, by Union activities other than the Union, none will be recognizednecessary involvement in the reporting and resolution of grievances.
17. (d) The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible levelmust not leave their assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
18. While handling (e) The necessary time which is spent by stewards during their regular working hours in reporting and resolving grievances, disciplineor in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, 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 considered to be time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation worked.
(f) Under no circumstances shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the duty operation or work station or assignment without specific approval affairs of the employee's department head Employer, or other authorized manager. Such release time for with the shop management of or direction of the work force.
(g) The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denieddiscriminated against or disciplined for the proper performance of their duties on behalf of the Union.
19. If, in (h) The Employer agrees that the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 may post official communications from the date Union to its members on the shop employees' bulletin boards within the hotel.
(i) It is understood and agreed that there may need to be an additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless in some hotels of less than one hundred (100) rooms. Where the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, Union requests and there are more than twenty-five (25) employees in the shop unlicensed departments such additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have will be recognized. This is, of course providing 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop first recognized ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall is not be unreasonably denied.
25from these departments. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop The additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, will be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post an employee from one of duty to assist the employeethese departments.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 24.01 The Co-operative recognizes the right of the Union may select to appoint and /or elect one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate per Gas Bar location.
24.02 The Co-operative agrees to allow Shop Stewards, designated by the Union to wear their Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ pins while on duty, providing the size of the pin is acceptable to the Co-operative.
24.03 The Co-operative agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee for reporting to the Union the violation of any provisions of this Agreement, or for performing services on a Union Committee outside working hours.
24.04 The Shop Stewards must appreciate and understand the fact that the Gas Bar Manager’s duty and responsibility is to run the operation according to the Co- operative’s policies and specifications.
24.05 Gas Bar Managers and Shop Stewards must jointly encourage employees in each department or bureau in which employees covered the Gas Bar to have their concerns resolved by this CBA are working. A the Gas Bar Manager and /or Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal on matters dealing with the Agreement.
24.06 The Gas Bar management should welcome Shop Stewards and employees in their Gas Bar bringing complaints or alleged grievances within or related to the attention of the Gas Bar management.
24.07 The Shop Stewards must, in all cases, perform their duties as employees of the Co-operative to the best of their ability, which is the main reason and purpose of their job.
24.08 It should be understood by Shop Stewards that, although they have an important function to perform as Shop Stewards, they should nevertheless, to the best of their ability, work to achieve the missions and objectives of the Co-operative.
24.09 When an employee in the bargaining unit is subject to a disciplinary interview (where the Co-operative intends to discipline or discharge an employee, said employee shall have a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present or, in the absence of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish , another employee present from the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because commencement of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇interview. If a shop It is understood that this Article will be deemed complied with if the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated or other employee as noted in writing, by this Article (while preferred to come from the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility Gas Bar as a result of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 limited number of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two shop stewards shall available) may be allowed time off during normal working hours designated to perform such duties without loss be from the Red River Cooperative Ltd. Retail Food Stores bargaining unit of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievanceUFCW Local No. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized manager832. Such release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Management shall not be unreasonably deniedprevented from investigating the circumstances, or enquiring on a matter, which may lead to discipline.
19. If, 24.10 Gas Bar management and Shop Stewards shall cooperate with one another in the judgment administration of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative timeAgreement.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 1520.01 The Employer shall recognize Union Shop Stewards appointed and/or elected by the Union to represent employees in the bargaining unit based on the following, up to a maximum of five (5) Shop Stewards: Less than 30 employees 3 31 – 60 employees 4 61 employees or more 5 The Employer further recognizes the right of the Shop Stewards to oversee the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and to present complaints and/or grievances to management. The Union may select one shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the Shop Stewards and any changes thereto. The Employer will not recognize an employee as a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate until it has received such notification from the Union.
20.02 The Union acknowledges that a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer. To ensure operations are not interfered with or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A disrupted, the parties agree that whenever possible the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to conduct his activities outside regular working hours. In a grievance situation which requires the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department or bureau.
16attention during working hours, he shall not leave his regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from his immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission to leave, which shall be with pay, will not, therefore, be unreasonably withheld. 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave return to his regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer reserves the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of right to limit such time if the employee's department head or other authorized managertime requested is unreasonable. Such release time for the shop The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be paid his regular rate of pay for the time he spends during his regular working hours discussing grievances with the Manager or his designate.
20.03 The Employer shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment discriminate against any member of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop bargaining unit and/or Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission for exercising their rights under the terms of the Collective Agreement.
20.04 Shop Stewards shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree allowed to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 wear their Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ badge while on duty.
22. Present 20.05 Employees will be allowed 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 wear clothing with insignia provided that such grievance can be properly discussed with insignia is not the supervisor Union insignia or offensive to the Employer, the employees or the designated representativeUnion.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 159. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union UNION shall furnish the City CITY with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union UNION may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, writing by the UnionUNION, none will be recognized.
1710. The Union UNION and the City CITY recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level. No more than two shop stewards representing a particular worksite may assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes arising in that worksite. Should that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be unavailable, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representing another shop may substitute.
1811. While handling grievances, discipline, grievances or meeting with the City CITY representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two the 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedpaid overtime if UNION duties carry the employee past her/his normal duty schedule. Shop stewards shall request time off at least 48- hours in advance of the time off requested, where practicable.
1912. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2013. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersgrievances, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right toright:
2114. Consult 1. to consult with the affected an employee regarding the presentation of a grievance or dispute after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.;
2215. Present 2. to present to a supervisor a grievance, grievance or dispute which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, employees to present for resolution or adjustment.;
2316. Investigate 3. to investigate any such grievance or dispute so that such grievance or dispute can be properly discussed with the supervisor or the designated representative.; and,
2417. Attend 4. to attend meetings with supervisors or other city 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denieddisputes.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 159. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union UNION shall furnish the City CITY with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union UNION may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, writing by the UnionUNION, none will be recognized.
1710. The Union UNION and the City CITY recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level. No more than two shop stewards representing a particular worksite may assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes arising in that worksite. Should that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be unavailable, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representing another shop may substitute.
1811. While handling grievances, discipline, grievances or meeting with the City CITY representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two the 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedpaid overtime if UNION duties carry the employee past the her/his normal duty schedule. Shop stewards shall request time off at least 48-hours in advance of the time off requested, where practicable.
1912. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2013. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersgrievances, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right toright:
2114. Consult 1. to consult with the affected an employee regarding the presentation of a grievance or dispute after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.;
2215. Present 2. to present to a supervisor a grievance, grievance or dispute which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, employees to present for resolution or adjustment.;
2316. Investigate 3. to investigate any such grievance or dispute so that such grievance or dispute can be properly discussed with the supervisor or the designated representative.; and,
2417. Attend 4. to attend meetings with supervisors or other city 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denieddisputes.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Labor Contract, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 11.01 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union may select one to elect or appoint Shop Stewards, and the Union shall endeavour to have Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate representation throughout the departments of the plant. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of all Shop Stewards and any changes thereto. The Company will not recognize any employee as a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has received notification from the Union. Shop Stewards will be entitled to wear ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ identification in each department the form of stickers or bureau arm bands while at work. The Company shall not discriminate against any member of the bargaining unit for exercising their rights under the terms of the Collective Agreement. In the event that a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is subject to discipline by the Company, the duly authorized full time Union Representative (if available) shall be present for such disciplinary meeting.
11.02 Shop Stewards shall perform their regular work assignments and shall engage in which employees covered by this CBA are workingno Union related activity whatsoever during working hours except as specifically provided for in Article 9 and Article 11. A Shop Steward shall accompany any employee called to a meeting with management where said employee is being investigated for potential disciplinary action unless the employee specifically indicates otherwise.
11.03 To ensure production is not interfered with or disrupted, the parties agree that the following rules shall apply:
1. A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be released from their regular work assignment only when necessary for the adjustment of a grievance or to attend a meeting scheduled by the Company.
2. A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within not leave their regular duties during working hours without first requesting and obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor or related designate. Permission to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments attend to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ duties shall be granted within one (1) hour of the request. Permission may be denied based on operational requirements. Once permission is received, shop stewards shall punch out and when returning to regular duties, shall punch back. When requesting permission to leave in order to investigate a grievance with a member, interviewing witnesses to a potential grievance, or discussing a grievance with supervisors, the Production Manager or the Human Resource Department the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall inform their immediate supervisor of the nature of the grievance and their intended destination. Subject to the requirements and efficiency of operations, permission to leave shall not officially designated in writing, be unreasonably withheld. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall return to their regular duties as expeditiously as possible. It is further understood that all time spent by the Union, none will Shop Stewards performing Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ duties shall be recognizedconsidered for all purposes as time worked.
173. The Union No employee shall leave their regular duties to communicate with a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ without first requesting and obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Subject to the City recognize requirements and efficiency of operations, permission to leave shall not be unreasonably withheld. Once permission is received employees shall punch out and when returning to regular duties shall punch back. It is understood that it is the responsibility taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that the employee shall return to their regular duties as expeditiously as possible. Time spent conducting the above noted duties shall be considered time worked for all purposes and punching in and out shall not result in any pay being deducted from the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in or the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible levelemployee.
184. While handling grievances, discipline, Abuse of leave or meeting with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status excessive use 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ spent adjusting grievances shall not be unreasonably denied.
19permitted and in no event shall the adjustment of grievances unnecessarily interfere with or disrupt production. If, in Time spent conducting the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission above noted duties shall be granted by considered time worked and the supervisor no later than the next working day punching in and out shall not result in any pay being deducted from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
2211.04 The Company will provide space for a UFCW ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ filing cabinet in the plant, in an area accessible to the Shop Stewards and Health and Safety Committee members during working hours, as well as the full-time Union Representative. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested The filing cabinet and all keys for Shop Stewards and Health and Safety Committee members will be provided by an employee or group the Union. The cost of employees, replacing the keys and the cost of all supplies for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can the cabinet will be properly discussed with the supervisor or responsibility of 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 mattersUnion. In scheduling meetings, due consideration shall be given to the operating needs and work schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the event that a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situationswants to meet with an employee in private, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinanceavailable, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer room will be provided for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingpurpose.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related up to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 five (5) shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s).
16. On July 1 of each year, the Union shall furnish the Department of Human Resources Employee Relations Division with a written list of stewards and alternate stewards. During the course of the year, the Union shall amend the list as needed to ensure that the list is accurate and up to date. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. Stewards shall be allowed eight (8) hours paid release time per year for Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ training. The parties shall mutually agree to the number of Stewards to be released at any one time.
18. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
1819. 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
1920. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2021. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
2122. Consult with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
2223. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, for resolution or adjustment.
2324. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can be properly discussed with the supervisor or the designated representative.
2425. 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
2526. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ post of duty to assist the employee.
2627. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
2728. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
2829. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 1564. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
161. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewardsstewards in designated units by July 1 of each fiscal year. The Union shall be limited to designating one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every thirty (30) employees in the bargaining unit and three additional stewards for representation at remote locations (Millbrae, Sunol, Hetch Hetchy). The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a The City will only recognize those shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not stewards officially designated in writing, writing by the Union, none will be recognized.
1765. 2. The Union and the City recognize recognizes that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
1866. While handling grievances3. Upon notification of an appropriate management person, disciplinestewards or designated officers of the Union, or meeting with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBAsubject to management approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld, not more than two shop stewards shall be allowed granted reasonable release time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation investigate and process grievances and appeals. Stewards shall be reasonably related to the difficulty advise their supervisors of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty area or work station location where they will be investigating or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized managerprocessing grievances. Such release time for the The Union will attempt to insure that shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not release time will be unreasonably denied.
19equitably distributed. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a an informal grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2067. 4. In handling grievances or emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21. Consult with the affected employee regarding the presentation action must be taken because of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance violation of law or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇a City departmental rule (intoxication, theft, etc.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for ) the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not unreasonably be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), denied the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission right to leave his/her post of or duty to assist in the employeegrievance procedure.
2668. 5. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any an employee.
27. Pursuant to It shall not constitute interference with the work of an employee for a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussionscourse of investigating or processing a grievance, deliberations and decisions at such meetingto interview an employee during the employee's duty time.
2869. Stewards shall receive timely notice 6. Departments will notify the Union of departmental new employee orientation sessions, sessions at least ten working days prior to the session and shop stewards shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, sessions in order to be introduced, distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesAgreement.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 15(a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to select shop stewards to represent employees. The Employer and the Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingwill agree on the number of shop stewards, taking into account the operational needs of the Employer and the administrative needs of the agreement. A The duties of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only be to assist in the reporting, investigation, meeting with Employer's representatives at Step 1 and as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union to the employees and the Employer.
(b) The Employer agrees to recognize duly appointed shop stewards provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of the names of the shop stewards so appointed. The Union agrees to advise the Employer in writing of any changes made by appointment from time to time.
(c) The necessary time which is spent by shop stewards during their regular working hours, as approved by management, reporting, investigating and resolving grievances, or attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to be time worked and paid at straight-time. Permission to deal with grievances within or related to issues during regular working hours shall not be unreasonably denied. In the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If event that a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, required by the Union, none management to attend meetings outside of his/her regular working hours he/she will be recognizedpaid at straight-time rates for all hours spent.
17. (d) The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate discriminated against or present disciplined for performing his/her duties as 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present (e) Leave of absence without pay and with seniority shall be granted to a supervisor a grievanceshop stewards and elected representatives to attend to union business, which has been requested by an employee or group requires them to leave their premises of employees, for resolution or adjustmentemployment.
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 (f) The Union and work schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or elected representatives will make every effort to provide as much advance notice as possible, for leave requirements to facilitate scheduling of employees. To facilitate the administration of (e) above, when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall not be unreasonably deniedgiven without loss of pay and the Union shall reimburse the Employer for appropriate salary costs, including travel time incurred.
25. In emergency situations(g) The Employer will make available private meeting space with a telephone, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose use of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentshop stewards, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingas required.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related up to the five (5) shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau(s).
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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. Stewards shall be allowed four (4) hours paid release time for Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ training within six (6) months of appointment of a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. In addition, four (4) hours paid release time shall be paid for Stewards for training regarding the provisions of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this Agreement. The parties shall mutually agree to the number of Stewards to be released at any one time.
18. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
1819. 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
1920. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2021. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
2122. Consult with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
2223. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, for resolution or adjustment.
2324. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can be properly discussed with the supervisor or the designated representative.
2425. 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
2526. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ post of duty to assist the employee.
2627. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
2728. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
2829. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15(a) The Union is entitled to appoint or elect from among the employees in the bargaining unit, up to seven (7) Union Stewards to a maximum two (2) from each shift and one (1) in the maintenance department (preferably from different departments) who are employed and represent employees in the bargaining unit. The duties of the Union may select one Stewards shall include assisting in, reporting and resolving grievances within their departments.
(b) An employee will not be eligible to act as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate until after he or she has completed the probationary period.
(c) The Employer agrees to recognize each duly appointed or elected Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in each department 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 bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related election from time to the time.
(d) The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department first obligation is the fulfillment of his or bureau.
16her responsibility as an employee. The During his or her working hours, 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated entitled to engage in writing, by Union activities other than the Union, none will be recognizednecessary involvement in the reporting and resolution of grievances.
17. (e) The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances must not leave his or disputes at the lowest possible levelher assigned work area on Union business without prior permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
18. While handling (f) The necessary time spent by Union Stewards during their regular working hours in reporting and resolving grievances, disciplineor in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, 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 considered time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation worked.
(g) Under no circumstances shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave take action or issue any instructions which will interfere with the duty operations or work station or assignment without specific approval affairs of the employee's department head Employer, or other authorized manager. Such release time with the management or direction of the workforce.
(h) The Union Stewards shall not be discriminated against or disciplined for the shop proper performance or their duties on behalf of the Union.
(i) The Employer agrees the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ letter and official communications from the Union to its members shall not be unreasonably deniedposted on staff bulletin boards.
19. If(j) At any meeting in which an employee will be disciplined or subject to questioning by management, in the judgment of employee will have the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately right to the shop have a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present present. The employee shall have the option of selecting 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless that is at work to attend the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedif available.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to Employer recognizes the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 right of the permanent Union to designate stewards and Alternates from the Employer's seniority list if needed. An Alternate can act only in the absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If The authority of Shop Stewards and Alternates 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 the 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 shop routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusal to repair, or drive any equipment, or any other interference with the Employer's business. The Employer recognizes these limitations upon the authority of Shop Stewards and their Alternates, and shall not hold the Union liable for any unauthorized acts. The union will work with the Company to stop any such acts. The Employer in so recognizing such limitations shall have the authority to impose proper discipline, including discharge, in the event the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated has taken unauthorized strike action, slowdown, or work stoppage in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17violation of this Agreement. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be permitted reasonable time to assist in investigate, present and process grievances within 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 regular schedule of the grievance. No Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave ▇, provided there is no interference with school bus runs, or with the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval proper performance of the employee's department head duties of the employees in participating in all meetings with the company over the resolution of grievances or other authorized managercompany business. Such release time for the shop The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, suffer a loss in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately work opportunity and/or pay due to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate meetings or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission shall be granted hearings scheduled by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20company. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop No Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have make any decision with the Employer which conflicts with the terms and provisions of the Contract. The Union reserves the right to:
21. Consult with to remove the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), at any time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives good of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingUnion.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Cooperative Agreement, Cooperation Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select A. Management shall pay, at the regular straight-time day rate for up to eight (8) hours per month for work beyond their scheduled shift, for up to one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate for each twenty-five (25) members of the bargaining unit. Paid time shall be used for time spent performing ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ duties such as grievances, training’s, orientations, etc.
B. The Union may elect or appoint one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each shift at the Facility in each department and/or unit including Environmental Services, Dietary, and Nursing. One such appointee shall be made in such a manner as the Union determines, and the Employer shall be notified in writing of such selection and the Stewards’ general area of responsibility.
C. Any bargaining unit employee may become a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided he or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A she has completed his or her probationary period.
D. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related the representative of the Facility designated to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauhandle grievances.
16. E. 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 function of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave be to assist employees in settling problems arising in connection with the duty application or work station or assignment without specific approval interpretation of the employee's department head provisions of this Agreement directly with the Department Head or such other authorized manager. Such release time person as the Facility may designate and to participate in Steps One and Two of the grievance procedure as set forth in Section 29 of this Agreement.
F. Shop Stewards shall be paid for investigatory, disciplinary, and/or grievance meetings conducted by the shop Facility in which they participate and which occur during the Stewards’ normal work hours.
G. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. Ifdirect any employee how to perform or not perform his/her work, in shall not countermand the judgment order of any supervisor, and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate Facility or present any other employee. His/her activities as 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21. Consult in no way interfere with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇his/her assigned duties as an employee.
22. Present to a supervisor a grievance, H. In connection with investigatory interviews required by the Facility in which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so reasonably believes 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 investigation will result in disciplinary matters. In scheduling meetingsaction, due consideration an employee, upon his or her request, shall be given entitled to the operating needs and work schedules of the departmenthave a Union Representative, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop business representative and/or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall present, provided that such disciplinary interviews are not be unreasonably denieddelayed beyond twenty-four (24) hours by the inability to have both Union Representatives present.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15Shop Stewards who have been selected pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Union to represent the employees covered hereby will be recognized by the Employer. The number of stewards appointed shall be reasonably related to the needs of the Union may select one to represent bargaining unit members. The names of the stewards will be furnished to the General Manager of the Employer in writing before beginning their duties. An alternate shall act as the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate when appointed to do so by the Union and the Employer is so notified. The Employer recognizes that the stewards will be assigned their Union duties and responsibilities by the Union and pursuant to this Agreement. The stewards will cooperate with the Employer in securing compliance with this Agreement and, at the request of the General Manager of the Employer, or of the General Manager’s duly authorized representative, will call to the attention of its employees any violations of this Agreement. Stewards shall perform their assigned duties as an employee covered by this Agreement. Stewards will be given a reasonable amount of time by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ supervisor during working hours, and without loss of pay, to handle Union business pertaining to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ area of responsibility which could not reasonably be accomplished during non-working hours. This business will be handled as expeditiously as possible and, except for matters taking only a few minutes, the appropriate management supervisor will be informed before a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingperforms Union business. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal may, with grievances within or related permission from the management supervisor, use a company vehicle to pursue labor management problems during working hours. During outages and other emergencies, a supervisor has the right to require a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to give priority attention to Employer’s business. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will confine the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments activities during working hours to those matters pertaining to this list at Agreement. Stewards will not be terminated for any time because cause until the General Manager of the permanent absence Employer and the Business Manager of the Union have completed an investigation of such cause, provided that the investigation shall not last longer than fifteen (15) work days in cases not involving a reduction in force, and 48 hours in cases involving a reduction in force, without mutual agreement of the parties. In the event of a designated reduction in force involving a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the General Manager for Employer and the Business Manager of the Union will meet at least 48 hours prior to the reduction in force to allow adequate time for the Business Manager to replace the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; this section, in and of itself, does not obligate Employer to otherwise give the Union advance notice of a reduction in force. As used in this section, “shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the ” includes alternate shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentstewards, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations “working hours” does not include meal and decisions at such meetingbreak periods.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement (Chugach Electric Association Inc)
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one (a) There shall be a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this CBA are workingAgreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. A Such Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to be appointed by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union and shall furnish the City with be an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because employee of the permanent absence of place in which he is a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop There shall be no discrimination against the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none will be recognizedfor lawful Union activities.
17. (b) The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. Consult with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedreport to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), c) The Employer shall recognize the shop Shop Stewards and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shallselected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, if possibleas 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 granted immediate permission unduly withheld, to leave his/her post the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of duty the investigation of complaints that may lead to assist grievances, or to handle the employeeadjustment 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.
26. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinancepresent. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of should one be available at the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingplant.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15The Association shall have the right to establish shop stewards for the General Unit according to the following conditions.
a) The Association agrees to notify the County Sheriff’s Department of the names, classifications and departments of their stewards, which shall not exceed) six (6) in number, including one chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union may select one Association shall immediately inform the Director of Human Resources and Sheriff’s Department of any changes in the original list and provide an update by name, department and classification.
b) A reasonable amount of time will be granted to the worker and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate to handle initial grievance and appeal procedures. The parties agree that in handling grievances, the worker and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will use only the amount of time actually necessary. The County is not responsible for any travel, overtime or other miscellaneous cost resulting from the exercise of this right.
c) If a worker wishes to discuss a grievance or appeal on County time with a designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the worker shall be allowed an opportunity within a reasonable amount of time to verify if the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is available to be seen. If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is present and available, the worker shall complete a "grievance release form" and submit it to the immediate supervisor prior to meeting with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such release form shall only contain the worker's name, classification title, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ name and work location of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, time left, date, and upon return, the worker shall note the time returned on the form. The supervisor shall maintain a record of such request. The supervisor shall determine if the employee can, because of work activity, be released at the time requested. If the employee is not released, the supervisor shall set an alternative time as soon as practical.
d) Upon authorization of the immediate supervisor, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be released to perform the duties specified in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingsection. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to sign in and out of the work area stating the time and date of leaving and returning and where the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16may be reached. The Union shall furnish In the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of event the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, unable to be released by the Unionimmediate supervisor at the time requested, none will be recognizedthe supervisor shall arrange a release time as soon as practical thereafter.
17. The Union e) With prior approval by the Director of Human Resources, and Sheriffs Department, the City recognize that it is Association may use the responsibility of the shop Sheriffs Department Training Room(s) for Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Training. The Association shall submit the training agenda to assist in the resolution Director of grievances Human Resources for approval. Shop stewards attending such training shall have available an aggregate pool of eighty (80) hours paid time to attend training. Training time shall not exceed four (4) hours per session and the County shall not be responsible for any overtime hours or disputes at the lowest possible leveltravel related to such training.
18. While handling grievances, discipline, or meeting with f) The County and 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 Association have agreed on a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval release form including release procedures. A copy of the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such release time for the shop form is attached hereto as Attachment B.
g) The Association will equally distribute ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately workload amongst stewards so as to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 avoid overburdening any one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22(s). 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 Stewards 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time responsible for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedfull and timely completion of their County work assignment.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 15
51. 1. The Union may select shall furnish the Department of Human Resources Employee Relations Division with an accurate written list of shop stewards in designated units by July 1 of each fiscal year. The Union shall be limited to designating one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every thirty (30) employees in each department or bureau the bargaining unit and three additional stewards for representation at remote locations (Millbrae, Sunol, Hetch Hetchy). During the course of the year, the Union shall amend the list as needed to ensure that the list is accurate and up to date. The City will only recognize those shop stewards officially designated in which employees covered writing by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauUnion.
1652. 2. 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize recognizes that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
1853. While handling grievances3. Upon notification of an appropriate management person, disciplinestewards or designated officers of the Union, or meeting with subject to management approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be granted reasonable release time to investigate and process grievances and appeals. Subject to the operational needs of the releasing Department, the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, shall 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such unreasonably withhold release time for stewards to participate in official functions. Stewards shall advise their supervisors of the area or work location where they will be investigating or processing grievances. The Union will attempt to ensure that shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not release time will be unreasonably denied.
19equitably distributed. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a an informal grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2054. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
254. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may must be taken because of a violation of law or a City or departmental rule (intoxication, theft, etc.), ) shop stewards shall not unreasonably be denied the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission right to leave his/her their post of or duty to assist in the employeegrievance procedure.
2655. 5. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any an employee.
27. Pursuant It shall not constitute interference with the work of an employee for a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, in the course of investigating or processing a grievance, to interview an employee during the employee's duty time. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not represent an employee in a disciplinary matter if the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, is a reasonable number of stewards witness or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate otherwise personally involved in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingmatter.
2856. Stewards shall receive timely notice 6. Departments will notify the Union of departmental new employee orientation sessions, sessions at least ten working days prior to the session and shop stewards shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, sessions in order to be introduced, distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesAgreement.
I. J. BULLETIN BOARDS
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 15Shop stewards who have been selected pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Union to represent the employees covered hereby will be recognized by the Employer. The number of stewards appointed shall be reasonably related to the needs of the Union may select one to represent bargaining unit members. The names of the stewards will be furnished to the General Manager of the Employer in writing before beginning their duties. An alternate shall act as the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate when appointed to do so by the Union and the Employer is so notified. The Employer recognizes that the stewards will be assigned their Union duties and responsibilities by the Union and pursuant to this Agreement. The stewards will cooperate with the Employer in securing compliance with this Agreement and, at the request of the General Manager of the Employer, or of the General Manager’s duly authorized representative, will call to the attention of its employees any violations of this Agreement. Stewards shall perform their assigned duties as an employee covered by this Agreement. Stewards will be given a reasonable amount of time by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ supervisor during working hours, and without loss of pay, to handle Union business pertaining to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ area of responsibility which could not reasonably be accomplished during non-working hours. This business will be handled as expeditiously as possible and, except for matters taking only a few minutes, the appropriate management supervisor will be informed before a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingperforms Union business. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal may, with grievances within or related permission from the management supervisor, use a company vehicle to pursue labor management problems during working hours. During outages and other emergencies, a supervisor has the right to require a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to give priority attention to Employer’s business. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will confine the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments activities during working hours to those matters pertaining to this list at Agreement. Stewards will not be terminated for any time because cause until the General Manager of the permanent absence Employer and the Business Manager of the Union have completed an investigation of such cause, provided that the investigation shall not last longer than fifteen (15) work days in cases not involving a reduction in force, and 48 hours in cases involving a reduction in force, without mutual agreement of the parties. In the event of a designated reduction in force involving a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the General Manager for the Employer and the Business Manager of the Union will meet at least 48 hours prior to the reduction in force to allow adequate time for the Business Manager to replace the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; this section, in and of itself, does not obligate Employer to otherwise give the Union advance notice of a reduction in force. As used in this section, “shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the ” includes alternate shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentstewards, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations “working hours” does not include meal and decisions at such meetingbreak periods.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement (Chugach Electric Association Inc)
Shop Stewards. 159. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. UNION TWU Local 250-A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City SFMTA with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union UNION TWU Local 250-A may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, writing by the UnionUNION TWU Local 250-A, none will be recognized.
1710. The Union UNION TWU Local 250-A and the City SFMTA recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level. No more than two shop stewards representing a particular worksite may assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes arising in that worksite. Should that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be unavailable, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representing another shop may substitute.
1811. While handling grievances, discipline, grievances or meeting with the City SFMTA representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two the 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedpaid overtime if UNION TWU Local 250-A duties carry the employee past the her/his normal duty schedule. Shop stewards shall request time off at least 48-hours in advance of the time off requested, where practicable.
1912. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2013. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersgrievances, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
2114. Consult consult with the affected an employee regarding the presentation of a grievance or dispute after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.;
2215. Present present to a supervisor a grievance, grievance or dispute which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, employees to present for resolution or adjustment.;
2316. Investigate investigate any such grievance or dispute so that such grievance or dispute can be properly discussed with the supervisor or the designated representative.; and,
2417. Attend attend meetings with supervisors or other city SFMTA 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denieddisputes.
2518. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may must be taken because of violation of law or a City SFMTA or departmental rule (intoxication, theft, etc.), ) the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist in the employeegrievance procedure.
2619. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
2820. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at all departmental orientation sessions, sessions in order to distribute Union UNION TWU Local 250-A materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 159.01 Two (2) Shop Stewards shall be recognized by the Company and shall not be discriminated against
9.02 The Shop Stewards shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Shop Stewards shall only deal with grievances within or related report to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauUnion Officers any violation of this Agreement.
16. 9.03 The Union Company shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because be informed, in writing, of the permanent absence names of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇the Shop Stewards and the effective date of their appointment.
9.04 The Shop Stewards shall continue to perform their regular work in order to maintain efficiency of the operations. If a shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is called upon to assist an employee in the presentation of a grievance, he/she shall be able to leave his/her job with approval in advance from the Supervisor and such approval shall not officially designated in writing, be unreasonably denied. If he/she is on a job which requires continuous attendance arrangements for a relief while he/she is discussing the grievance will be made by the Union, none will be recognizedSupervisor.
179.05 Shop Stewards shall be present, if requested by the employee, whenever he or she is being interviewed over a formal disciplinary matter.
9.06 The Company shall allow time off work with pay up to and including the conciliation or mediation stage to any person who is serving on the Union negotiating committee for the purpose of discussion with the Company. There shall be no more than two (2) employees in the bargaining unit absent at any time. No employee who acts within the scope of the above paragraph shall lose their job or be discriminated against for so acting. The Union will reimburse the Employer for such wages and benefits.
9.07 The Employer will provide a bulletin board for the City recognize that it is posting of this agreement, seniority list and for such notices as the responsibility of the shop Union may from time to time wish to post. The said notices shall be posted and signed by an elected or appointed Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment representative of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative timeUnion.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 18.01 The Union may select Employer shall recognize a maximum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate and one (1) Alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ per department appointed and/or elected by the Union to represent employees in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingthe bargaining unit. A The Employer further recognizes the right of the Shop Stewards to oversee the terms of the Collective Agreement being implemented and to present complaints and/or grievances to management. The Employer shall not be obligated to recognize any shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ unless the Union has advised the Employer in writing, that the individual has been so designated in accordance with this clause. The Employer and the Union agree to have a maximum of three (3) Shop Stewards in the Banquet Department, and by mutual agreement to combine Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ coverage in Departments where necessary. In Departments that do not have a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, employees can access a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from any Department that is readily available.
18.02 The Union acknowledges that Shop Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and therefore, whenever possible, they shall only deal with grievances within or related to the conduct their activities outside of regular working hours. In situations that require a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish attention during working hours, 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from their immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission shall not, therefore, be unreasonably deniedwithheld. Shop Stewards shall return to their regular duties as expeditiously as possible, and shall continue to receive their regular hourly rate of pay for all such time taken away from their regular duties. The Employer reserves the right to limit such time off in situations where the amount of requested time off is unreasonable. Time spent by Shop Stewards meeting with management at the request of management shall be paid at the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ applicable rate of pay.
19. If, in the judgment 18.03 The Employer shall not discriminate against any member of the supervisorbargaining unit and/or Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for exercising their rights under the terms of the Collective Agreement.
18.04 In the absence of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the Alternate in a department, permission cannot another Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or Alternate from another department must be granted immediately to the called in. When a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is being reprimanded, another Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must be present.
18.05 Only shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission badges as approved by the Employer shall be granted worn by an employee while on duty.
18.06 A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be scheduled by the supervisor no later than Employer for a period of fifteen (15) minutes without loss of regular wages, to attend the next working day from Employer’s structured orientation and to give a presentation. Said presentation shall be given in the date presence of an Employer representative. For this purpose, the Union will notify the Employer of the name of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who will be attending the structured orientation. Employer will give the named shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule seven (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely 7) days’ notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesall scheduled orientations.
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Shop Stewards. 15The Employer and the Union recognize that it is in the best interests of the Employer and the bargaining unit members to provide trained individuals to assist the members in resolving problems in the workplace. It is therefore agreed that the following procedures shall be followed in order to provide assistance to the members. The Union may select one shall provide a listing of no more than three (3) official Union Stewards per addendum to the Human Resources Director. In the case of bargaining units with shift work, the Union will have no more than three (3) Union stewards on each shift. Any change in the status of a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate or the replacement of an official Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be provided to the Human Resources Director after a change has been made. The function of Stewards are to represent and/or serve as witnesses for bargaining unit members in each department or bureau disciplinary meetings in which employees covered the member reasonably believes will culminate in disciplinary actions, assisting members in making determinations relative to the grievability of issues, drafting grievances and in presenting grievance cases to management. Each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be allowed reasonable time during working hours, without loss of pay or leave, for the purposes of representing members and discussing grievances or potential grievances in the appropriate area represented by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Reasonable time means not more than three (3) hours per week unless additional time is granted by management. Stewards shall have reasonable access to copy machines, telephones, fax machines and other electronic communication devices for grievance handling needs. In addition to the above responsibilities, the function of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is to represent the Union officials and to give advice and assistance to Line Stewards. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall observe the same guidelines as the Line ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be included in the official count of stewards. Any time spent by a Line ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ participating in any type of investigation or meeting called by management shall not be counted as a portion of the time granted to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to perform his/her duties. It is agreed that the time during working hours granted to a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ pursuant to this CBA are workingAgreement shall not be used for discussing any matters connected with the operation of the Union, the collection of dues or assessments, or the solicitation of Union literature unless such literature pertains to the resolution of grievances. Notification By Stewards Of The Need To Leave The Work Site.
1. To attend a meeting called by management. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related inform his/her supervisor that he/she is leaving his/her work site to attend a meeting called by management to represent a member of the unit. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish supervisor may contact the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments management member calling the meeting in order to this list reschedule the meeting in the event the conditions existing at any the time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by meeting make it impossible for the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist be in the resolution of grievances or disputes attendance at the lowest possible level.
18meeting. While handling grievances, discipline, or meeting with The supervisor shall inform 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized managerrescheduling of the meeting if the meeting is canceled and subsequently rescheduled. Such release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Time spent in such meetings shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment counted as a portion of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately weekly time allotted to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
222. Present to To meet with a supervisor member regarding a grievance or potential 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possibleprior to leaving the work site, be granted immediate request permission to leave of his/her post supervisor to leave the work site to discuss a grievance matter with a unit member. The supervisor may deny the request to leave the work site at the requested time if the supervisor has good cause for such denial. The supervisor shall inform the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of duty to assist the time when the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be excused. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall contact the employee.
26’s supervisor and inform the supervisor of the name of the employee with whom the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ needs to meet and the anticipated duration of the meeting. Shop stewards shall not interfere with The supervisor will make the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant employee available to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇ unless conditions existing at the time preclude the release of the employee from duties. In such an event, the supervisor shall advise the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇ of the time when the employee shall be available to meet with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives shall promptly return to the work site upon completion of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 159. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union UNION shall furnish the City CITY with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union UNION may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, writing by the UnionUNION, none will be recognized.
1710. The Union UNION and the City CITY recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level. No more than two shop stewards representing a particular worksite may assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes arising in that worksite. Should that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be unavailable, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representing another shop may substitute.
1811. While handling grievances, discipline, grievances or meeting with the City CITY representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two the 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedpaid overtime if UNION duties carry the employee past the employee’s normal duty schedule. Shop stewards shall request time off at least 48- hours in advance of the time off requested, where practicable.
1912. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2013. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersgrievances, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right toright:
2114. Consult 1. to consult with the affected an employee regarding the presentation of a grievance or dispute after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.;
2215. Present 2. to present to a supervisor a grievance, grievance or dispute which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, employees to present for resolution or adjustment.;
2316. Investigate 3. to investigate any such grievance or dispute so that such grievance or dispute can be properly discussed with the supervisor or the designated representative.; and,
2417. Attend 4. to attend meetings with supervisors or other city 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denieddisputes.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15The Union shall have the right to establish shop stewards for the Unit according to the following conditions:
a) The Union agrees to notify the Director of Human Resources, or designee, of the names, classifications and departments of their stewards, which shall not exceed five (5) in number, including one chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union may select one shall immediately inform the Director of Human Resources, or designee, of any changes in the original list and provide an update by name, department, and classification.
b) A reasonable amount of time will be granted the worker and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate to handle initial grievance and appeal procedures. The parties agree that in handling grievances, the worker and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will use only the amount of time actually necessary. The County is not responsible for any travel, overtime, or other miscellaneous cost resulting from the exercise of this right.
c) If a worker wishes to discuss a grievance or appeal on County time with a designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the worker shall be allowed an opportunity within a reasonable amount of time to verify if the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is available to be seen. If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is present and available, the worker shall complete a “grievance release form” and submit it to the immediate supervisor prior to meeting with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such release form shall only contain the worker's name, classification title, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ name, work location of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, time left, date, and upon return, the worker shall note the time returned on the form. The supervisor shall maintain a record of such request. The supervisor shall determine if the employee can, because of work activity, be released at the time requested. If the employee is not released, the supervisor shall set an alternative time as soon as practical.
d) Upon authorization of the immediate supervisor, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be released to perform the duties specified in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingSection. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to sign in and out of the work area stating the time and date of leaving and returning and where the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16may be reached. The Union shall furnish In the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of event the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, unable to be released by the Unionimmediate supervisor at the time requested, none will be recognizedthe supervisor shall arrange a release time as soon as practical thereafter.
17. The e) With prior approval by the Director of Human Resources, or designee, the Union and may use the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop Human Resources Training Room for Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Training. The Union shall submit the training agenda to assist in the resolution Director of grievances Human Resources for approval. Shop stewards attending such training shall have available an aggregate pool of sixteen (16) hours paid time to attend training. Training time shall not exceed four (4) hours per session and the County shall not be responsible for any overtime hours or disputes at the lowest possible leveltravel related to such training.
18. While handling grievances, discipline, or meeting with f) The County and 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 Union have agreed on a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval Release Form including release procedures. A copy of the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such release time for the shop form is attached hereto as Attachment B.
g) The Union will equally distribute ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately workload amongst stewards so as to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 avoid overburdening any one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22(s). 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 Stewards 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time responsible for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedfull and timely completion of their County work assignment.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
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Sources: Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 15The Association shall have the right to establish shop stewards for the General Unit according to the following conditions.
a) The Association agrees to notify the County Sheriff’s Department of the names, classifications and departments of their stewards, which shall not exceed) six (6) in number, including one chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union may select one Association shall immediately inform the Director of Human Resources and Sheriff’s Department of any changes in the original list and provide an update by name, department and classification.
b) A reasonable amount of time will be granted the worker and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate to handle initial grievance and appeal procedures. The parties agree that in handling grievances, the worker and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will use only the amount of time actually necessary. The County is not responsible for any travel, overtime or other miscellaneous cost resulting from the exercise of this right.
c) If a worker wishes to discuss a grievance or appeal on County time with a designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the worker shall be allowed an opportunity within a reasonable amount of time to verify if the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is available to be seen. If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is present and available, the worker shall complete a "grievance release form" and submit it to the immediate supervisor prior to meeting with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such release form shall only contain the worker's name, classification title, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ name and work location of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, time left, date, and upon return, the worker shall note the time returned on the form. The supervisor shall maintain a record of such request. The supervisor shall determine if the employee can, because of work activity, be released at the time requested. If the employee is not released, the supervisor shall set an alternative time as soon as practical.
d) Upon authorization of the immediate supervisor, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be released to perform the duties specified in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingsection. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to sign in and out of the work area stating the time and date of leaving and returning and where the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16may be reached. The Union shall furnish In the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of event the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, unable to be released by the Unionimmediate supervisor at the time requested, none will be recognizedthe supervisor shall arrange a release time as soon as practical thereafter.
17. The Union e) With prior approval by the Director of Human Resources, and Sheriffs Department, the City recognize that it is Association may use the responsibility of the shop Sheriffs Department Training Room(s) for Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Training. The Association shall submit the training agenda to assist in the resolution Director of grievances Human Resources for approval. Shop stewards attending such training shall have available an aggregate pool of eighty (80) hours paid time to attend training. Training time shall not exceed four (4) hours per session and the County shall not be responsible for any overtime hours or disputes at the lowest possible leveltravel related to such training.
18. While handling grievances, discipline, or meeting with f) The County and 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 Association have agreed on a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval release form including release procedures. A copy of the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such release time for the shop form is attached hereto as Attachment B.
g) The Association will equally distribute ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately workload amongst stewards so as to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 avoid overburdening any one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22(s). 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 Stewards 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time responsible for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedfull and timely completion of their County work assignment.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
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Sources: Side Letter Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish have the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments right to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated appoint shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) at each work location. If a the Union desires to appoint additional shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writingstewards, by it shall notify the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and Department of the City recognize that it is the responsibility name(s) of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in ▇(s) and 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 location(s) where the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇(s) will serve. The number of shop stewards shall not exceed fifteen (15). The locations of such additional shop stewards shall require mutual agreement between the parties. Shop stewards shall request of their supervisor and be unreasonably denied.
19. Ifgiven reasonable time, in consistent with the judgment operational needs of the supervisordepartment, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during work hours to investigate or present a and process specified grievances and to attend grievance during on duty meetings. Shop stewards shall request of their supervisor and be given reasonable time, such permission shall be granted by consistent with the supervisor no later than operational needs of the next working day from department, during work hours to investigate other specified complaints arising out of the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree interpretation or application of this MOU in order to an alternative time.
20more effectively resolve problems that could become grievances. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersAs indicated below, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21be permitted to be present during investigatory interviews involving a unit employee. Consult with the affected An investigatory interview occurs when a supervisor questions an employee regarding the presentation of to obtain information which could reasonably be used as a grievance after basis for discipline. If an employee has a reasonable belief that discipline or other adverse consequences may result from what he or she says, the employee has requested a right to request union representation. In speaking to employees on the assistance or presence of job, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present , on entering a work location, shall inform the supervisor of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ desire to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by talk to an employee or group of employees concerning a specified complaint or grievance. Permission to leave the job will be granted promptly to the employee(s) involved unless such absenceError! Bookmark not defined. would cause an undue interruption of work. When permission is requested in order to process a grievance, denial of permission to speak to employees, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate perform 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for other duties of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall automatically constitute an extension of the limits of the Grievance Procedure, equal to the amount of the delay. If the employee(s) cannot be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.)made available, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesimmediately informed when the employee(s) will be made available.
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Sources: Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 155.01 Effective May 2012, the Company recognizes the right of the Union to appoint a maximum of five (5) shop stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one as the Alternate Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, as per the following schedule. The Union may select will endeavour to recruit Shop Stewards from as many areas or departments where possible in an attempt to maintain a full compliment of Stewards as permitted by this article. Only one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate from a given department, excluding the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, shall be allowed to leave their job to attend to any Union business pertaining to this Collective Agreement.
5.02 The names of the stewards, from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered until it has been so notified.
5.03 a) Stewards shall be permitted to leave their jobs by this CBA are workingtheir Supervisor for the purpose of investigating complaints and processing grievances and shall not suffer any loss of pay for doing so. A The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related report to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ Supervisor upon the completion of their investigation and if they go into the department or bureau.
16of another Supervisor, they must first notify such Supervisor of their presence. The Union Supervisors shall furnish permit employees to leave their work stations at 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 request of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who is not officially designated in writingconducting an investigation, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17or is processing a complaint or grievance. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in and 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 employee shall be allowed to go to a place in the plant offering privacy and quietness to execute their business for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes. This privilege shall not be abused by the stewards or the employees. Multiple complaints and grievances of the same issue will be considered as one (1) thirty (30) minute time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss period. Because of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably the nature of the work performed and the job assignments related to the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not Service Personnel, every effort will be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately made to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, conduct such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next investigations and processing within five (5) working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21. Consult with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance days after the employee has requested situation occurs. To ensure compliance with Article 3.01 of this Agreement, Stewards will be allowed the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present necessary time to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, sign up newly hired 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend Union membership during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetinghours.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Where the Employer employs four (4) or more units (as defined in Rule V) of Enterprise Association members on a job, then the Union may select one shall send the 7th member to the job to act as Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇, or the business agent may appoint one of the members being sent to the job by an employer, after being notified by the employer, prior to the members being sent to job. If a member is sent to the job by the Union he will be selected from a group of members who are both interested and qualified to be Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working▇. A Any such Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal be a working steamfitter and who shall act in behalf of the interests of the Union and whose duties shall not interfere with grievances within or related the work he is employed to perform by the Employer. If there is a complaint presented against the member acting as Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department , either by the contractor or bureau.
16the members on the job, it will be addressed by the Business Agent, Business Agent at Large and the President within three (3) days of receipt of the grievance. If said complaint was made by the contractor and was not rectified, then there shall be a Pre Trade Board Committee Meeting on the issue within seven (7) days of preliminary hearings. 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and his partner will be the third (3rd) to last unit employed on the job site. If the appointed Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ leaves a shop job voluntarily, then the members on that job will select a new Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from the steamfitters on the job. When the Employer of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has three (3) or more units working overtime on the job where the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writingemployed, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 his partner shall be allowed time off during normal included in one of the units working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation overtime. The steamfitter in charge shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 whenever there is no appointed Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19on the job. If, When the Union or MCA believe a MCA Contractor is in the judgment violation of the supervisorTrade Agreement by lumping, permission cannot be granted immediately paying employees off the books, employing employees out of classification to perform work covered by the shop Trade Agreement, or performing work in violation of Rule XV-C, the Union or MCA shall contact the Shop Stewards Committee which shall consist of two (2) members from each Association. The Shop Stewards Committee shall decide whether the Union will have the right to send the third member to each job as Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for a period of one (1) year for that contractor. If no agreement is reached by the Shop Stewards Committee, the Union and MCA may forward the matter to investigate or present the Joint Board of Arbitration for a grievance during on duty timedecision, such permission which Board shall then meet within two (2) days. The final determination by the Joint Board of Arbitration shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree final and binding and not subject to an alternative time.
20Arbitration. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 The Employer agrees not to discriminate in any way against any person so designated as Job ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22, either due to his being designated or to his activities in behalf of Enterprise Association and members. Present From July 1, 2014 to a supervisor a grievanceJune 30, which has been requested 2017 inclusive, all employers shall pay to the Steamfitters' Industry Welfare Fund seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($17.50) per hour for regular time as set forth in Rule I, and thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per hour for overtime as set forth in Rules I and III for work performed by each journeyman steamfitter. Apprentices shall be paid in accordance with Rule II, Section III. These payments shall be made for work performed by them in the City of New York and in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, N.Y., before any deductions are made for withholding or other taxes. Such Fund was established by an employee or group Agreement and Declaration of employeesTrust, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can be properly discussed dated May 15, 1946, to which the Contractors' Association and Enterprise Association were parties and all employers agree to make the aforesaid payments in accordance with the supervisor rules and regulations established by the Trustees of said Trust, from time to time, and to be bound by and comply with all of the provisions of said Agreement and Declaration of Trust as the same exists or may during the designated representative.
24term of this Agreement be amended in accordance with its terms. 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 The Welfare Fund Trustees shall be given allocate from employer contributions to the operating needs and work schedules Welfare Fund such amounts as they determine from time to time to establish accounts for participants in the Health Reimbursement Account Fund of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBASteamfitters’ Industry Welfare Fund. The Union and Welfare Fund Trustees shall establish a department or bureau may agree ceiling on the amounts to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesbe so allocated which shall initially be $5,000.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Trade Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one Section 2.9.1 A shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate may be appointed in each middle school feeder area. Immediately after appointment of its shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s), the Union shall furnish the Administrator of Human Resources a list of those employees who have been designated as shop stewards. Said list shall be updated as needed. Stewards shall be District employees and shall perform their regular duties as such but shall function as representatives of the Union.
Section 2.9.2 The District will grant up to thirty (30) days per year to employees for the purpose of participating in activities associated with the administration of this agreement. Requests submitted three (3) working days in advance, if possible, shall be approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee. The Union will reimburse the District the cost of the substitute for each release day if a substitute is used.
Section 2.9.1 A shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may be appointed in each department or bureau in which middle school feeder area. Immediately after Upon appointment of its shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s), the Union shall furnish the Administrator of Human Resources a list of those employees covered by this CBA are workingwho have been designated as shop stewards. A Said list shall be updated as needed. Stewards shall be District employees and shall perform their regular duties as such but shall function as representatives of the Union. If necessary, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to be allowed reasonable time at the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 discretion of the permanent absence Employer, to assist in processing and/or resolving grievances and other issues during regular working hours. Shop stewards shall not be discriminated against for making a complaint or giving evidence with respect to an alleged violation of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 contract but under no circumstances shall the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in interfere with orders of the resolution of grievances Employer or disputes at the lowest possible levelchange working conditions.
18. While handling grievances, discipline, or meeting Section 2.9.2 The District will grant up to thirty (30) days per year to employees for the purpose of participating in activities associated with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the administration of this agreement. Requests submitted three (3) 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, days in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shalladvance, if possible, shall be granted immediate permission to leave approved by the Superintendent or his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBAdesignee. The Union will reimburse the District the cost of the substitute for each release day if a substitute is used except in representational activities related to Discipline and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesDischarge (Article 3).
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 1512.01 There shall be Shop Stewards appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Company live up to the provisions of this Agreement. The There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Stewards for lawful Union activities. Employees may select one not be appointed as a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate until they have completed their probationary period.
12.02 Shop Stewards shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement.
12.03 The Company will recognize the Shop Stewards selected in accordance with the Union rules and regulations as the representative 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 with the Union. There shall be one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for the Route Salespersons, one (1) for the plant, and one (1) alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be designated by the Union.
12.04 Copies of Company bulletins, including layoff notices pertaining to Union members which exceed one (1) week, shall be given to the Shop Stewards in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingthe departments affected at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to such notice being applicable, except dismissal for cause. A When an employee is dismissed the appropriate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related be advised of the time of dismissal. A copy of such notices shall be mailed to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauUnion Office.
16. 12.05 The Union shall furnish will advise the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because Company of the permanent absence identity of all Shop Stewards and will also give notice within forty-eight (48) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof.
12.06 Shop Stewards shall be allowed to take up grievances at a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. time convenient to both parties during working hours, without loss of pay.
12.07 If a shop the Company lays off or discharges the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 advised prior to perform such duties without loss of pay; providedlayoff or discharge, however, that time off except discharge for investigation shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedjust cause.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 155.01 Effective May 2012, the Company recognizes the right of the Union to appoint a maximum of five (5) shop stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one as the Alternate Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, as per the following schedule. 61 4 Next Senior ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 121 5 Next Senior ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ The Union may select will endeavour to recruit Shop Stewards from as many areas or departments where possible in an attempt to maintain a full compliment of Stewards as permitted by this article. Only one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate from a given department, excluding the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, shall be allowed to leave their job to attend to any Union business pertaining to this Collective Agreement. Only two (2) stewards shall be allowed to leave their job to attend the bi-monthly Union Management Meetings.
5.02 The names of the stewards, from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered until it has been so notified.
5.03 a) Stewards shall be permitted to leave their jobs by this CBA are workingtheir Supervisor for the purpose of investigating complaints and processing grievances and shall not suffer any loss of pay for doing so. A The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related report to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ Supervisor upon the completion of their investigation and if they go into the department or bureau.
16of another Supervisor, they must first notify such Supervisor of their presence. The Union Supervisors shall furnish permit employees to leave their work stations at 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 request of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who is not officially designated in writingconducting an investigation, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17or is processing a complaint or grievance. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in and 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 employee shall be allowed time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss go to a place in the plant offering privacy and quietness to execute their business for a maximum of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievancethirty (30) minutes. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ This privilege shall not be unreasonably denied.
19abused by the stewards or the employees. If, in the judgment Multiple complaints and grievances of the supervisor, permission cannot same issue will be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule considered as one (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.1) thirty
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 1512.1 The Company agrees to recognize the Stewards duly authorized by the Union to represent those employees covered by the terms of this Agreement. There will be a maximum of three (3) Stewards in total for all companies’ signatory to this Agreement unless modified by mutual agreement in writing between the Company and the Union. For each ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Union may designate one (1) Alternate,
A. For the purpose outlined above, the Union agrees to supply the Company in writing, and will maintain with the Company on a current basis, a complete list of Stewards. The Union will post a current list of Union Stewards on each Union Bulletin Board. The Union may select one appoint a replacement Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate for a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department who is on detachment, leave of absence, vacation, or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingotherwise incapacitated or unavailable. A The regular certified ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop will assume their Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union position upon return to work at Oceana and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop replacement ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 will no longer 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present recognized as 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present B. Subject to a supervisor a grievanceother provisions of this article, which has been requested by an employee reasonable and necessary time off during work hours will be granted, without loss of pay, to permit Stewards 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 Alternate Stewards to adjust grievances or represent employees in disciplinary matters. In scheduling meetings, due consideration shall be given fulfill their responsibilities to the operating needs Employees, and work schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employedwill not unreasonably interfere with assigned duties. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25rights provide that any employee may request Union representation during an investigatory interview by management. In emergency situationsThis right was established by the Supreme Court in 1975 (NLRB ▇. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, where immediate disciplinary action Inc.) and provides that a worker who is being interviewed by management may be taken because of violation of law or request that a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shallor other employee be present during the interview. This right belongs to the worker, if not the Union, and can be invoked only by the worker. Furthermore, the Union will ensure that Stewards will not conduct activities, which are not authorized by this Agreement or appropriate regulations.
C. Recognizing the mutual benefit of resolving problems at the lowest level, any employee who has a complaint or grievance may discuss the matter with their ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. When possible, discussions between Bargaining Unit members and Stewards should be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist conducted on the employee.
26telephone. Shop stewards shall not interfere with When discussions must occur away from the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to assigned cost center the necessary time away from the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇’▇ official work assignment will be scheduled as far in advance as practical to minimize interruption of workflow. When the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇ finds it necessary to discuss a problem or labor- management disagreement with a unit employee and or management official, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinancewill request permission to leave from their immediate supervisor. Prior to entering the work area of another Supervisor’s responsibility, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will contact the Supervisor for permission before attempting to contact any employee. In each instance, the request for permission will be made over the telephone, when possible. The Supervisor’s permission will be granted unless compelling work commitments dictate otherwise. If permission is denied, the Supervisor will establish an alternate time at which the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ can contact the employee.
D. The scope of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ activities will be limited to the following:
1. To consult with an employee regarding the presentation of a reasonable number of stewards request concerning this Agreement, complaint, or grievance for which the employee desires a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to be present.
2. To investigate a complaint or grievance before presentation to the appropriate supervisor.
3. To present a request concerning this Agreement, complaint or grievance to an employee’s immediate supervisor in an attempt to settle the matter for the employee.
4. To meet with an appropriate Supervisor or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives representative of the Appointing Officer for Company when necessary to adjust grievances in accordance with the purpose grievance procedure of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentthis Agreement.
5. To post notices, survey employees, and may participate process information requests.
E. Shop Stewards will be employees of the Company, selected from among the employees whom they represent.
F. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will respond to and adjust employee initiated verbal or written complaints, or grievances occurring under their jurisdiction as provided for in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetinggrievance procedure.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice G. The Union will be notified as to the time and place of departmental new hire orientation sessionsor in-processing, and shall be permitted afforded the opportunity to make appearances meet the new employee.
H. An employee who is a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and who has accumulated six (6) months or more of seniority will, upon written request of the Union, be deferred from layoff so long as work for which they are qualified for is available among the group of employees they represent.
I. The Company will provide the President and the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ of the Union 1 hour per week to meet with Union Members at departmental orientation sessions, in order their places of work to distribute maintain/ensures a cohesive relationship with the Company and Union materials and with CSM approval. This is not intended to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesinterfere with normal operations/workflow.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one (a) There shall be a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate 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. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingfor lawful Union activities. A The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to be an employee of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauEmployer.
16. (b) 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate, or otherwise change any part of this Agreement.
(c) The Employer will recognize the right to:
21. Consult Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ selected in accordance with the affected employee regarding Union rules and regulations as the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence representative of the shop 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 with 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 seventy-two (72) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof.
(e) Shop Stewards shall be allowed to take up grievances with Management during working hours, without loss of pay.
(f) Copies of Employer bulletins, including lay-off notices pertaining to Union members which exceed one (1) week, shall be given to the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22(s) in the departments affected at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to such notice being applicable, except dismissal for cause. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by When an employee or group of employees, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can be properly discussed with is dismissed 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in the department affected shall not be unreasonably deniedadvised of the dismissal at the time. A copy of such notices shall be mailed to the Union Office.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law (g) If the Employer lays off or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), discharges the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and Union shall be permitted advised prior to make appearances at departmental orientation sessionssuch layoff or discharge, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements except discharge for contact between stewards and new employeescause.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered (1) An employer shall recognise the right of the trade union to have shop stewards elected by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauits members at his establishment.
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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a (2) A shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writingrecognition agreement at an establishment shall, on request by the Uniontrade union or the employer, none will be recognizednegotiated between the trade union and the employer. Negotiations shall commence within 15 working days of the date of receipt of such request.
17. The Union (3) Provided that an outline of each shop stewards' training course has been lodged with the Regional Chamber, and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the available on request to any employer, shop stewards shall be entitled to four days' paid leave per annum per shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible levelattend shop stewards' training courses if such attendance falls within normal working hours.
18. While handling grievances(4) In addition to the leave granted in (3) above, 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 eligible for and have access to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation further paid leave to attend to trade union duties. This additional leave shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No calculated at six days per annum per shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave and 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be eligible to an additional 1 (one) day paid time off. At each establishment this additional leave shall be pooled and the shop stewards shall be entitled to use the additional leave so pooled to attend to trade union duties in any manner that the trade union deems fit. Provided that in establishments employing five or fewer employees, the trade union shall give the employer ten days' written notice of the activity for which it seeks time off in terms of this clause.
(5) Payment of shop stewards for attending bargaining council or related meetings – Any day or part thereof used for attending bargaining council or related meetings shall not be unreasonably denieddebited from normal shop stewards time off for trade union activities. Payment for such days or hours shall be the responsibility of the relevant regional chamber of the NBC.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission (6) Shop stewards at all establishments shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied reasonable facilities to enable them to carry out their legitimate trade union duties, provided that prior permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedwithheld, is obtained from management.
25. In emergency situations(7) Access to email and internet facilities for shop stewards will be encouraged, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at provided that such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and access shall be permitted during shop stewards’ own time and dealt with in a manner that is not disruptive to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesproduction.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: National Main Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 15.1 The Union may select one shall have the right to appoint two (2 ) Chief Shop Stew ards in each store whose duties shall be to report any irregularities to the Union. In no instance shall the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate be discriminated against for discharging such duties, provided such duties do not unrea sonably interfere with the regular performance o f their work for the Em ployer. Shop Stewards shall report all irregularities to the Store Manag- erpriorto reporting same to the Union. In stores with more than 100 em ployees, the Union shall have the right to appoint two (2 ) Assistant Stew ards.
15.2 Chief Shop Stewards may not be transferred from store or job as signment without written consent o f the Union, except in cases o f pro motion. The Chief Shop Stewards shall have superseniority among all other employees for the purpose o f layoff and recall only in their store. Further, the Shop Stewards shall not be threatened, coerced or intimi dated for performing Union activities.
15.3 In the interest of promoting cooperative relations the Store Man ager shall introduce each new employee in his store to the Union Shop Stewards within one (1 ) week after the new employee reports to work. Stewards shall give the new employee a copy o f the contract and shall explain its operation. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in may answer any questions the new employee asks him. They may request the new employee to join the Union and may make arrangements for the new employee to become a member.
15.4 The Union shall furnish to the Employer a complete list o f Shop Stewards which shall be amended from time to time as may be neces sary. The Employer agrees to grant two (2 ) days o f paid leave each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A cal endar year, for each store, for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Training and Education; howev er, in no event shall only deal more than two (2 ) Stewards be granted leave on any one (1) day or any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receive more than one 1) day leave for train ing and education per calendar year. The Union must notify the Em ployer at least two (2 ) weeks in advance thereof. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must upon returning from the leave present the Store Manager with grievances within or related to written evidence from the Union that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish has used 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, pur pose 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedleave was intended.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingSection 1. A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances be present on all jobs having two (2) or more Tile Setters/Finishers. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be appointed by the Union and shall not be discriminated against for the legitimate performance of his duties.
Section 2. The duties of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ at the jobsite shall be as follows:
(1) To inspect dues books and receipts for initiation fees and to report to the Local Union if a payment has not been made as required;
(2) To report violations of the working rules or the collective bargaining agreement, unsafe conditions and other jobsite disputes, to the foreperson or the Employer, and to report to the Field Representative if the condition or violation is not promptly corrected, or if the dispute is not promptly resolved;
(3) To assist any injured member in receiving proper and immediate care;
(4) To report to the President any work assignments falling within or related the recognized trade jurisdiction of this Local made to employees represented by another labor organization.
(5) The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall notify the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.when lockers are supplied and whether they provide adequate protection for the Tile Setters/Tile Finishers clothing and tools
16. (6) 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall enforce the conditions of this Agreement and methods of employment herein established. It is their duty to see that no work is performed during the normal lunch period and that no Tile Setter/Finisher continues to work after the end of the normal shift, except as provided by this Agreement.
(7) If a shop the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ unable to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes promptly resolve a problem at the lowest possible level.
18. While handling grievancesjob, 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave contact the Local Union office as soon as possible. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not have the authority to order a work stoppage or interruption in the work progress.
(8) The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform their duties with the least possible inconvenience to the Employer. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ duty or is to work station or assignment without specific approval as a Tile Setter/Finisher and shall not use their position as an excuse to avoid the performance of their duties as a Tile Setter/Tile Finisher. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ duty is to look after the interest of the employee's department head or other authorized managerEmployer as well as the union. Such release time for the shop The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately laid off without reasonable cause and without prior notification to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate Business Manager 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 their 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 1519 Section 1. The Company recognizes the right of the Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate to 20 designate Shop Stewards and Alternates from the Company’s 21 seniority list. The number of Shop Stewards shall be a number 22 required by the Union to assure employees in the unit ready access 23 to a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by their assigned work location. It is agreed this CBA are working. A 24 objective can be achieved with not more than eight (8) Shop 25 Stewards on site at JBLM and one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each TDY in 26 excess of thirty (30) days duration with over fifteen (15) employees, 27 unless modified by mutual agreement. The authority of the Shop 28 Stewards and Alternates so designated by the Union shall only deal with include 29 the following duties and activities:
30 a. The investigation and presentation of grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department 31 Company or bureau.the designated Company representative in 32 accordance with these provisions:
1633 1. The Union shall furnish the City To consult with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to employee regarding a question 34 concerning this list at any time because of Agreement, complaint, or grievance for 35 which the permanent absence of employee desires a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible levelbe 36 present.
1837 2. While handling grievancesTo investigate a complaint or grievance before 38 presentation to the appropriate Management personnel.
1 3. To present a question concerning this Agreement, discipline2 complaint or grievance to an employee’s immediate 3 Manager in an attempt to settle the matter for the 4 employee or group of employees who may be similarly 5 affected.
6 4. To meet with the appropriate Site Manager or other 7 designated representative of the Company when 8 necessary to adjust grievances in accordance with the 9 grievance procedure of this Agreement.
10 b. The transmission of such messages and information during non- 11 work times (breaks, lunch, before and after hours), which shall 12 originate with, and are authorized by the Union or its Officers, 13 provided such message and information have:
14 1. been reduced to writing, or
15 2. if not reduced to writing, are of routine nature and do not 16 involve work stoppages, slowdowns, refusals to handle 17 goods, or meeting any other interference with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two shop stewards Company’s 18 business.
19 Section 2. Shop Stewards shall be allowed permitted time off during normal working hours to perform such duties investigate, 20 present and process grievances on the Company property (worksite) 21 without loss of pay; providedtime or pay during his/her regular working hours. 22 Shop Stewards, however, that shall not be paid by the Company for time off for investigation 23 spent handling grievances outside of his/her regular scheduled 24 working hours. Subject to existing security regulations, Shop 25 Stewards shall be reasonably related have access to the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or Company’s work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such release time areas during 26 working hours for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall purpose of investigating grievances or 27 complaints that have arisen or attending meetings in accordance 28 with the Grievance Procedures. Shop Stewards must obtain, and 29 will not be unreasonably denied, management’s approval prior to 30 leaving their work area and/or entering another employee’s work 31 area.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15Shop stewards who have been selected pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Union to represent the employees covered hereby will be recognized by the Employer. The number of stewards appointed shall be reasonably related to the needs of the Union may select one to represent bargaining unit members. The names of the stewards will be furnished to the CEO of the Employer in writing before beginning their duties. An alternate shall act as the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate when appointed to do so by the Union and the Employer is so notified. The Employer recognizes that the stewards will be assigned their Union duties and responsibilities by the Union and pursuant to this Agreement. The stewards will cooperate with the Employer in securing compliance with this Agreement and, at the request of the CEO of the Employer, or of the CEO’s duly authorized representative, will call to the attention of its employees any violations of this Agreement. Stewards shall perform their assigned duties as an employee covered by this Agreement. Stewards will be given a reasonable amount of time by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ supervisor during working hours, and without loss of pay, to handle Union business pertaining to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ area of responsibility which could not reasonably be accomplished during non-working hours. This business will be handled as expeditiously as possible and, except for matters taking only a few minutes, the appropriate management supervisor will be informed before a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingperforms the Union business. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal may, with grievances within or related permission from the management supervisor, use a company vehicle to pursue labor management problems during working hours. During outages and other emergencies, a supervisor has the right to require a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to give priority attention to Employer’s business. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will confine the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments activities during working hours to those matters pertaining to this list at Agreement. Stewards will not be terminated for any time because cause until the CEO of the permanent absence Employer and the Business Manager of the Union have completed an investigation of such cause, provided that the investigation shall not last longer than fifteen (15) work days in cases not involving a reduction in force, and 48 hours in cases involving a reduction in force, without mutual agreement of the parties. In the event of a designated reduction in force involving a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the CEO for Employer and the Business Manager of the Union will meet at least 48 hours prior to the reduction in force to allow adequate time for the Business Manager to replace the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; this section, in and of itself, does not obligate Employer to otherwise give the Union advance notice of a reduction in force. As used in this section, “shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the ” includes alternate shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentstewards, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations “working hours” does not include meal and decisions at such meetingbreak periods.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Employment Agreement (Chugach Electric Association Inc)
Shop Stewards. 155.01 The Company recognizes the right of the Union to appoint a maximum of eight (8) shop stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and one as the Alternate Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union may select will endeavour to recruit Shop Stewards from as many areas or departments where possible in an attempt to maintain a full compliment of Stewards as permitted by this article. Only one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate from a given department, excluding the Chief Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, shall be allowed to leave their job to attend to any Union business pertaining to this Collective Agreement.
5.02 The names of the stewards, from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered until it has been so notified.
5.03 a) Stewards shall be permitted to leave their jobs by this CBA are workingtheir Supervisor for the purpose of investigating complaints and processing grievances and shall not suffer any loss of pay for doing so. A The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related report to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ Supervisor upon the completion of their investigation and if they go into the department or bureau.
16of another Supervisor, they must first notify such Supervisor of their presence. The Union Supervisors shall furnish permit employees to leave their work stations at 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 request of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop S hop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ who is not officially designated in writingconducting an investigation, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17or is processing a complaint or grievance. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in and 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 employee shall be allowed to go to a place in the plant offering privacy and quietness to execute their business for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes. This privilege shall not be abused by the Stewards or the employees. Multiple complaints and grievances of the same issue will be considered as one (1) thirty (30) minute time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss period. Because of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably the nature of the work performed and the job assignments related to the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not Service Personnel, every effort will be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately made to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, conduct such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next investigations and processing within five (5) working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21. Consult with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance days after the employee has requested situation occurs. To ensure compliance with Article 3.01 of this Agreement, Stewards will be allowed the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present necessary time to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, sign up newly hired 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend Union membership during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetinghours.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15A. The County agrees to allow authorized shop stewards to assist and represent employees as required by law. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only County further agrees to recognize and deal with grievances within or authorized union representatives in all matters related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauthis Agreement.
16. B. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list number of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence stewards shall be determined as a function of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a ratio of one shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every 50 covered employees with each department, except that the Department of Animal Services shall have three shop stewards. The number of shop stewards for the Department of Human Services shall be no more than 25. Additional shop stewards may be added upon approval of the affected department head and the ▇▇▇▇ County Human Resources Division.
C. SEIU shall provide the ▇▇▇▇ County Human Resources Division with a list of shop stewards on the first business day following February 1 of each year.
D. The Union agrees that whenever investigation or processing of a formal grievance is not officially designated in writingtransacted during working hours, by the Union, none amount of time will be recognizedlimited to only that which is necessary to bring about prompt disposition of the issue. Shop stewards desiring to leave their work locations to conduct Union business shall first obtain permission from their supervisor and inform them of the purpose for leaving work and expected return time. Permission to leave will be granted within 24 hours of the request, unless the absence would cause an undue interruption of work, in which case, release from work shall be made as soon as practicable.
17▇. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
18. While handling grievancesentering a work location, 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present conduct 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree investigation or to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersprocess a grievance, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have inform the right to:
21supervisor of his/her/their presence. Consult with the The affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence will be released within 24 hours of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present request 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 meet 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not unless leaving the job would cause an undue work interruption, in which case the employee will be unreasonably deniedreleased as soon as practicable.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action F. The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform aforementioned duties without loss of pay or other benefits.
G. The Union’s representatives (staff personnel) may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), intercede and replace the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shallin any matter, if possibleauthorized by subsection A above, be granted immediate permission and processing at any time by notice to leave the department head or his/her post of duty to assist the employeeher/their representative.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15Shop stewards who have been selected pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Union to represent the employees covered hereby will be recognized by the Employer. The number of stewards appointed shall be reasonably related to the needs of the Union may select one to represent bargaining unit members. The names of the stewards will be furnished to the CEO of the Employer in writing before beginning their duties. An alternate shall act as the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate when appointed to do so by the Union and the Employer is so notified. The Employer recognizes that the stewards will be assigned their Union duties and responsibilities by the Union and pursuant to this Agreement. The stewards will cooperate with the Employer in securing compliance with this Agreement and, at the request of the CEO of the Employer, or of the CEO’s duly authorized representative, will call to the attention of its employees any violations of this Agreement. Stewards shall perform their assigned duties as an employee covered by this Agreement. Stewards will be given a reasonable amount of time by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ supervisor during working hours, and without loss of pay, to handle Union business pertaining to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ area of responsibility which could not reasonably be accomplished during non-working hours. This business will be handled as expeditiously as possible and, except for matters taking only a few minutes, the appropriate management supervisor will be informed before a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingperforms the Union business. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal may, with grievances within or related permission from the management supervisor, use a company vehicle to pursue labor management problems during working hours. During outages and other emergencies, a supervisor has the right to require a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to give priority attention to Employer’s business. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will confine the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments activities during working hours to those matters pertaining to this list at Agreement. Stewards will not be terminated for any time because cause until the CEO of the permanent absence Employer and the Business Manager of the Union have completed an investigation of such cause, provided that the investigation shall not last longer than fifteen (15) work days in cases not involving a reduction in force, and 48 hours in cases involving a reduction in force, without mutual agreement of the parties. In the event of a designated reduction in force involving a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the CEO for Employer and the Business Manager of the Union will meet at least 48 hours prior to the reduction in force to allow adequate time for the Business Manager to replace the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; this section, in and of itself, does not obligate Employer to otherwise give the Union advance notice of a reduction in force. As used in this section, “shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the ” includes alternate shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentstewards, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations “working hours” does not include meal and decisions at such meetingbreak periods.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Employment Agreement (Chugach Electric Association Inc)
Shop Stewards. 15Shop stewards who have been selected pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Union to represent the employees covered hereby will be recognized by the Employer. The number of stewards appointed shall be reasonably related to the needs of the Union may select one to represent bargaining unit members. The names of the stewards will be furnished to the CEO of the Employer in writing before beginning their duties. An alternate shall act as the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate when appointed to do so by the Union and the Employer is so notified. The Employer recognizes that the stewards will be assigned their Union duties and responsibilities by the Union and pursuant to this Agreement. The stewards will cooperate with the Employer in securing compliance with this Agreement and, at the request of the CEO of the Employer, or of the CEO’s duly authorized representative, will call to the attention of its employees any violations of this Agreement. Stewards shall perform their assigned duties as an employee covered by this Agreement. Stewards will be given a reasonable amount of time by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ supervisor during working hours, and without loss of pay, to handle Union business pertaining to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ area of responsibility which could not reasonably be accomplished during non- working hours. This business will be handled as expeditiously as possible and, except for matters taking only a few minutes, the appropriate management supervisor will be informed before a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingperforms the Union business. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal may, with grievances within or related permission from the management supervisor, use a company vehicle to pursue labor management problems during working hours. During outages and other emergencies, a supervisor has the right to require a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to give priority attention to Employer’s business. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will confine the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments activities during working hours to those matters pertaining to this list at Agreement. Stewards will not be terminated for any time because cause until the CEO of the permanent absence Employer and the Business Manager of the Union have completed an investigation of such cause, provided that the investigation shall not last longer than fifteen (15) work days in cases not involving a reduction in force, and 48 hours in cases involving a reduction in force, without mutual agreement of the parties. In the event of a designated reduction in force involving a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the CEO for Employer and the Business Manager of the Union will meet at least 48 hours prior to the reduction in force to allow adequate time for the Business Manager to replace the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; this section, in and of itself, does not obligate Employer to otherwise give the Union advance notice of a reduction in force. As used in this section, “shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the ” includes alternate shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentstewards, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations “working hours” does not include meal and decisions at such meetingbreak periods.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Employment Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15The Association shall have the right to establish shop stewards for the Probation Peace Officers Unit according to the following conditions.
a) The Association agrees to notify the County Human Resources Director of the names, classifications and departments of their stewards, which shall not exceed four (4) in number, including one chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The Union may select one Association shall immediately inform the Director of Human Resources of any changes in the original list and provide an update by name, department and classification.
b) A reasonable amount of time will be granted the worker and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate to handle initial grievance and appeal procedures. The parties agree that in handling grievances, the worker and the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will use only the amount of time actually necessary. The County is not responsible for any travel, overtime or other miscellaneous cost resulting from the exercise of this right.
c) If a worker wishes to discuss a grievance or appeal on County time with a designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the worker shall be allowed an opportunity within a reasonable amount of time to verify if the designated ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is available to be seen. If the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is present and available, the worker shall complete a "grievance release form" and submit it to the immediate supervisor prior to meeting with the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Such release form shall only contain the worker's name, classification title, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ name and work location of ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, time left, date, and upon return, the worker shall note the time returned on the form. The supervisor shall maintain a record of such request. The supervisor shall determine if the employee can, because of work activity, be released at the time requested. If the employee is not released, the supervisor shall set an alternative time as soon as practical.
d) Upon authorization of the immediate supervisor, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be released to perform the duties specified in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingsection. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to sign in and out of the work area stating the time and date of leaving and returning and where the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16may be reached. The Union shall furnish In the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of event the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, unable to be released by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes immediate supervisor at the lowest possible level.
18. While handling grievancestime requested, 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 supervisor 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such arrange a release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedas soon as practical thereafter.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Side Letter Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or elect Shop Stewards who shall be an employee of the Company and a member of the bargaining unit. The Union may select There shall be one (1)shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate per shift in each of production, delivery and warehouse departments. The Union shall advise the Company of the names of the Stewards at the time they are appointed. The Company will not recognize any employee as a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in until it has received notification from the Union. Union Stewards and officials who are employees and every employee shall be allowed time off which employees covered by this CBA are workingis necessary to attend meetings with management at which their presence is required under Article This provision shall also apply to every employee who is a necessary witness. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related The allowing of such time off shall, however, be subject to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16employee obtaining permission to leave his work from his immediate supervisor; such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. All such time off during an employee’s regular working hours shall be without loss of pay. The Union shall furnish have the City with an accurate list right to use a bulletin board, the type to be approved by the Company, for the posting of shop stewardsUnion notices. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because All notices shall be approved by the Company before posting. All such notices shall be signed by one of the permanent absence following persons: Officer of a designated shop the Local or Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If Subject to operational requirements, and within thirty (30) days written notice of a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ request for leave, the Company will allow, unpaid, time off work to any person serving as a Union delegate to any conference or function. A maximum of two (2) employees may be absent at any one time and for a maximum duration of four (4) days in a calendar year. For the International Brotherhood of Teamsters convention, which is not officially designated every five years, a maximum of two (2) employees may be absent for up to (7) days in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17calendar year. The Company agrees that no employee shall be disciplined or discriminated against for lawful Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
18. While handling grievances, disciplineactivities, or meeting with performing services on a Union committee outside working hours or for reporting to the City representatives concerning matters affecting Union the working conditions and status violation of employees covered by any provision of this CBAagreement. With advance approval from the Company, not more than two shop stewards the authorized business agent or representative for the union shall be allowed time off permitted to meet with employees during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably related to their breaks at an approved location on the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized managerCompany premises. Such release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall will not interfere with the work duties of any employeeemployee or cause any form of disruption on Company premises.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select shall have the right to designate one shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate for each store. The Employer will be informed of the names of the stewards. Permission for a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to leave his work station for a reasonable period of time for Union business shall be obtained from the Store Manager or his designate. Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Manager or his designate shall introduce each new employee to the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Either the Employer, the Union or any employee has a right to lodge a grievance with respect to any matter arising out of this Agreement or concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of this Agreement. Any employee believing that he has been unjustly dealt with or that the provisions of this Agreement have not been complied with, shall have the right to place such grievances in each department or bureau in the hands of the Union for review and adjustment by the Employer, if necessary. Such grievance shall be presented indicating the provision of the Collective Agreement which employees covered by this CBA are working. A has been allegedly violated and shall be processed as follows: Within ten working days after the event giving rise to the grievance occurs, the employee and his store ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal discuss the grievance with grievances within or related the Store Manager. The Manager shall give an oral answer to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16grievance within four working days. Failing settlement: The grievance shall be reduced to writing and will be discussed between the Union Representative, the Store Manager and the District Manager. This discussion will be held within seven working days of the decision of Step One. 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 District Manager will give his answer in writing within four working days of the permanent absence date of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇the meeting. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by Failing settlement: The grievance shall be forwarded to the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union Head Office of the Employer within one week of the decision at Step Two and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Employer shall have one week 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 dispose of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ The decision shall leave be in writing and sent to the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval offices of the employee's department head or other authorized managerUnion. Such release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission shall be granted If considered necessary by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permissionparties, unless a meeting may be held by the parties agree to an alternative time.
20and may include the interested persons. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersIf a meeting is held, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 decision shall be given to the operating needs and work schedules other party within seven days from the date of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25meeting. In emergency situationsthe case of a discharge, where immediate disciplinary action a grievance may be taken because filed by an employee who feels he was unjustly dealt with. Such a grievance must be filed by an employee who feels he was unjustly dealt with. Such a grievance must be filed within four working days from the date of violation dismissal and shall commence at Step Two. In any subsequent disposal of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.)this case during the Grievance Procedure, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shallEmployer may reinstate the employee with full back pay, suspend the employee for a definite period or sustain the discharge, if possible, be granted immediate permission mutually agreed to leave his/her post by the parties of duty to assist the employee.
26this Agreement. Shop stewards Grievances concerning rates shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives commence at Step Two of the Appointing Officer for Grievance Procedure and the purpose disposition of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions such grievances if sustained, shall include the determination of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice effective date of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBAthe increase with retroactivity thereto. The Employer or the Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesfile grievances commencing at Step Three. The limits as prescribed above may be modified by mutual agreement of the parties.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 159. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union UNION shall furnish the City CITY with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union UNION may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, writing by the UnionUNION, none will be recognized.
1710. The Union UNION and the City CITY recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level. No more than two shop stewards representing a particular worksite may assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes arising in that worksite. Should that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be unavailable, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representing another shop may substitute.
1811. While handling grievances, discipline, grievances or meeting with the City CITY representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two the 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedpaid overtime if UNION duties carry the employee past her/his normal duty schedule. Shop stewards shall request time off at least 48-hours in advance of the time off requested, where practicable.
1912. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2013. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersgrievances, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right toright:
2114. Consult 1. to consult with the affected an employee regarding the presentation of a grievance or dispute after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.;
2215. Present 2. to present to a supervisor a grievance, grievance or dispute which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, employees to present for resolution or adjustment.;
2316. Investigate 3. to investigate any such grievance or dispute so that such grievance or dispute can be properly discussed with the supervisor or the designated representative.; and,
2417. Attend 4. to attend meetings with supervisors or other city 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denieddisputes.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish have the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments right to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated appoint shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) at each work location. If a the Union desires to appoint additional shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writingstewards, by it shall notify the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and Department of the City recognize that it is the responsibility name(s) of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in ▇(s) and 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 location(s) where the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇(s) will serve. The number of shop stewards shall not exceed fifteen (15). The locations of such additional shop stewards shall require mutual agreement between the parties. Shop stewards shall request of their supervisor and be unreasonably denied.
19. Ifgiven reasonable time, in consistent with the judgment operational needs of the supervisordepartment, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ during work hours to investigate or present a and process specified grievances and to attend grievance during on duty meetings. Shop stewards shall request of their supervisor and be given reasonable time, such permission shall be granted by consistent with the supervisor no later than operational needs of the next working day from department, during work hours to investigate other specified complaints arising out of the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree interpretation or application of this MOU in order to an alternative time.
20more effectively resolve problems that could become grievances. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersAs indicated below, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21be permitted to be present during investigatory interviews involving a unit employee. Consult with the affected An investigatory interview occurs when a supervisor questions an employee regarding the presentation of to obtain information which could reasonably be used as a grievance after basis for discipline. If an employee has a reasonable belief that discipline or other adverse consequences may result from what he or she says, the employee has requested a right to request union representation. In speaking to employees on the assistance or presence of job, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present , on entering a work location, shall inform the supervisor of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ desire to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by talk to an employee or group of employees concerning a specified complaint or grievance. Permission to leave the job will be granted promptly to the employee(s) involved unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. When permission is requested in order to process a grievance, denial of permission to speak to employees, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate perform 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for other duties of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall automatically constitute an extension of the limits of the Grievance Procedure, equal to the amount of the delay. If the employee(s) cannot be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.)made available, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesimmediately informed when the employee(s) will be made available.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 159. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union UNION shall furnish the City CITY with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union UNION may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, writing by the UnionUNION, none will be recognized.
1710. The Union UNION and the City CITY recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level. No more than two shop stewards representing a particular worksite may assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes arising in that worksite. Should that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ be unavailable, a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ representing another shop may substitute.
1811. While handling grievances, discipline, grievances or meeting with the City CITY representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two the 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedpaid overtime if UNION duties carry the employee past her/his normal duty schedule. Shop stewards shall request time off at least 48- hours in advance of the time off requested, where practicable.
1912. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
2013. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersgrievances, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right toright:
211. Consult to consult with the affected an employee regarding the presentation of a grievance or dispute after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.;
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. (a) The Union may select one is entitled to appoint or elect from among the employees a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate for each hotel up to 100 rooms. Additional stewards will be recognized for each additional 50 rooms. Such stewards should be appointed from the major departments in the hotel as much as possible. The duties of the Shop Stewards shall be to assist in the reporting and resolution of all grievances within their departments.
(b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in each department 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 bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related election from time to the time.
(c) The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16first obligation is the fulfillment of their responsibilities as an employee. The Union shall furnish During their working hours, 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated entitled to engage in writing, by Union activities other than the Union, none will be recognizednecessary involvement in the reporting and resolution of grievances.
17. (d) The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible levelmust not leave their assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
18. While handling (e) The necessary time which is spent by stewards during their regular working hours in reporting and resolving grievances, disciplineor in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, 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 considered to be time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation worked.
(f) Under no circumstances shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the duty operation or work station or assignment without specific approval affairs of the employee's department head Employer, or other authorized manager. Such release time for with the shop management of or direction of the work force.
(g) The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denieddiscriminated against or disciplined for the proper performance of their duties on behalf of the Union.
19. If, in (h) The Employer agrees that the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 may post official communications from the date Union to its members on the shop employees' bulletin boards within the hotel.
(i) It is understood and agreed that there may need to be an additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless in some hotels of less than one hundred (100 ) rooms. Where the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, Union requests and there are more than twenty-five (25) employees in the shop unlicensed departments such additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have will be recognized. This is, of course providing 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop first recognized ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall is not be unreasonably denied.
25from these departments. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop The additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, will be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post an employee from one of duty to assist the employeethese departments.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Shop Stewards shall be appointed or elected, as the Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union, and the Company, the provisions of Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to the Manager, who shall only promptly deal with grievances within or related to same. shall be no discrimination against the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16Shop Stewards for lawful Union activities, and the Shop Stewards shall not let their duties unduly interfere with their regular work assignments. The Union shall furnish advise the City with an accurate list Company, in writing, of shop stewardsthe names of the Shop Stewards who shall be employees who have completed their probationary period, at the time of signing of the Agreement, and within five (5)days of any change of employees selected to so act during the term of this Agreement. Shop Stewards shall be permitted to take up grievances during work hours, without loss of pay. The Employer agrees to recognize Shop Stewards for the purpose of overseeing the terms of the collective agreement being implemented and for the purpose of presenting complaints grievances to the Manager. The Business Agent of the Union shall be admitted to the Company’s premises during regular working hours at a mutually agreed upon time, upon notification by the Business Agent. The Employer agrees to make available Shop Stewards, to a maximum of two per Province, to the Union, upon request, for the purpose of negotiating the Collective Agreement. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any shall compensate Shop Stewards for time because spent attending meetings. The Company will recognize the Shop Stewards selected in accordance the Union rules and regulations as the representatives of the permanent absence employees in the respective groups or branches for which they are chosen, and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested with the Union. Alternative Stewards The Company agrees to recognize any employees, selected by the Union to act as Alternate Stewards to assist in the presentation of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop any proper grievances that may arise, in the event that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by absent from work. If the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and Company discharges the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Union shall be allowed time off during normal working hours advised prior to perform such duties without loss of pay; provideddischarge, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably related to and the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop representationfrom his Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedor Union Agent.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15Section 1. The Companies recognize the right of the Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate to designate Shop Stewards and 32 Alternates from the Companies’ seniority list. The number of Shop Stewards shall be a number 33 required by the Union to assure employees in the unit ready access to a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in their 34 assigned work location. It is agreed this objective can be achieved with not more than eight (8) 35 Shop Stewards on site at JBLM and one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each department TDY in excess of thirty (30) 36 days duration with over fifteen (15) employees, unless modified by mutual agreement. The 37 authority of the Shop Stewards and Alternates so designated by the Union shall include the 38 following duties and activities:
39 a. The investigation and presentation of grievances to the Companies or bureau the designated 40 Companies’ representative in accordance with these provisions:
41 1. To consult with an employee regarding a question concerning this Agreement, 42 complaint, or grievance for which the employee desires a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to be present.
43 2. To investigate a complaint or grievance before presentation to the appropriate 44 Management personnel.
45 3. To present a question concerning this Agreement, complaint or grievance to an 46 employee’s immediate Manager in an attempt to settle the matter for the employee or 1 group of employees who may be similarly affected.
2 4. To meet with the appropriate Site Manager or other designated representative of the 3 Companies when necessary to adjust grievances in accordance with the grievance 4 procedure of this Agreement.
5 b. The transmission of such messages and information during non-work times (breaks, lunch, 6 before and after hours), which shall originate with, and are authorized by the Union or its 7 Officers, provided such message and information have:
8 1. been reduced to writing, or
9 2. if not reduced to writing, are of routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, 10 slowdowns, refusals to handle goods, or any other interference with the Companies’ 11 business.
12 Section 2. Shop Stewards shall be permitted time to investigate, present and process 13 grievances on the Companies’ property (worksite) without loss of time or pay during his/her 14 regular working hours. Shop Stewards, however, shall not be paid by the Companies for time 15 spent handling grievances outside of his/her regular scheduled working hours. Subject to 16 existing security regulations, Shop Stewards shall have access to the Companies’ work areas 17 during working hours for the purpose of investigating grievances or complaints that have arisen 18 or attending meetings in accordance with the Grievance Procedures. Shop Stewards must 19 obtain, and will not be unreasonably denied, management’s approval prior to leaving their work 20 area and/or entering another employee’s work area.
21 Section 3. New employees hired by the Companies, who are to be covered by this CBA are workingAgreement, 22 shall be introduced to the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ assigned to represent the new employee’s area of 23 assignment, during the new employees’ first week of employment or during orientation. A The 24 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related be allowed reasonable time not to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writingexceed fifteen (15) minutes, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 CBAnew 25 employee, not more than two shop stewards shall be allowed time off during normal working hours subject to perform such duties without loss of pay; providedwork requirements, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions welcoming them, sharing a copy of employment26 this Agreement, and may participate in explaining the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingmutual desire for maintaining a positive relationship between 27 all parties.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15Shop Stewards who have been selected pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Union to represent the employees covered hereby will be recognized by the Employer. The number of stewards appointed shall be reasonably related to the needs of the Union may select one to represent bargaining unit members. The names of the stewards will be furnished to the General Manager of the Employer in writing before beginning their duties. An alternate shall act as the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate when appointed to do so by the Union and the Employer is so notified. The Employer recognizes that the stewards will be assigned their Union duties and responsibilities by the Union and pursuant to this Agreement. The stewards will cooperate with the Employer in securing compliance with this Agreement and, at the request of the General Manager of the Employer, or of the General Manager’s duly authorized representative, will call to the attention of its employees any violations of this Agreement. Stewards shall perform their assigned duties as an employee covered by this Agreement. Stewards will be given a reasonable amount of time by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ supervisor during working hours, and without loss of pay, to handle Union business pertaining to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ area of responsibility which could not reasonably be accomplished during non-working hours. This business will be handled as expeditiously as possible and, except for matters taking only a few minutes, the appropriate management supervisor will be informed before a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingperforms Union business. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal may, with grievances within or related permission from the management supervisor, use a company vehicle to pursue labor management problems during working hours. During outages and other emergencies, a supervisor has the right to require a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to give priority attention to Employer’s business. The ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will confine the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'’▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments activities during working hours to those matters pertaining to this list at Agreement. Stewards will not be terminated for any time because cause until the General Manager of the permanent absence Employer and the Business Manager of the Union have completed an investigation of such cause, provided that the investigation shall not last longer than fifteen (15) work days in cases not involving a reduction in force, and forty-eight (48) hours in cases involving a reduction in force, without mutual agreement of the parties. In the event of a designated reduction in force involving a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the General Manager for Employer and the Business Manager of the Union will meet at least 48 hours prior to the reduction in force to allow adequate time for the Business Manager to replace the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇; this section, in and of itself, does not obligate Employer to otherwise give the Union advance notice of a reduction in force. As used in this section, “shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 “▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the ” includes alternate shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentstewards, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations “working hours” does not include meal and decisions at such meetingbreak periods.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Employment Agreement (Chugach Electric Association Inc)
Shop Stewards. 15. 5.01 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union may select one to appoint a principal Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or and an alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from employees in each department the bargaining unit for the purpose of representing the employees regarding any matter pertaining to their employment under this Collective Agreement. It is agreed that not more than two
(2) Shop Stewards will be appointed at any one time for any given location of the Company stated herein.
5.02 The names of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s), from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified.
5.03 The Stewards duties shall in no way conflict with his/her regular duties for the Company, however, when a grievance(s) or bureau in which employees covered by other subject matter pertaining to the operation of this CBA are working. A Collective Agreement arises during working hours and needs immediate attention, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with be allowed to leave his duties for a reasonable time without loss of pay to present the grievances within or related other subject matter to management and attempt to resolve the issue. With this understanding, the Company shall have the right to limit such time if deemed to be excessive and the Union agrees that this privilege will not be abused by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s).
5.04 In the event of lay-offs and recalls, the principal Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be the last to be laid off and conversely, the first to be recalled by the Company irrespective of seniority standing, providing that the principal Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is willing and able to perform the work available. The Company agrees to direct all newly hired employees to report to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ before commencing work.
5.05 An employee shall request the presence of a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or in the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department absence, the Business Representative, during any discussions with management regarding any disciplinary matter or bureauany matter that may result in discipline.
16. 5.06 The Union Company shall furnish allow 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 4 hours to perform such duties leave once every calendar quarter (without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment purposes of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21. Consult having meetings with the affected employee regarding the presentation of Business Representative contingent on a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 minimum five working days notice given to the operating needs and work schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedCompany.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one (a) There shall be a Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate appointed, (if the Union wishes), to see that the provisions of this Agreement are adhered to and five (5) Stewards elected at ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department ▇▇▇▇.
(b) The Shop Stewa rd shall have no authority toalter, amend, violate, or bureau in which employees covered by otherwise change any part of this CBA are working. A Agreement.
(c) The Em ployer will recognize the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal selected in accorda nce with grievances within the Union rulesand regulations as the representative of the co-workers in the respective groups or depa rtments forwhichtheyare chosen, and hereby recognizes that the power toa ppoint and removal thereof is solely vested with the Union. The number of Stewa rds will be consistent with the need. If a team leader also holds the position of Shop Stewa rd they acknowledge that their primary role is that of a team leader. They will be responsible to perform all the regula r duties of a team leader including, leading by example, upholding the rules and policies of the Em ployer, coaching, performing POis, reporting all behavioural and operational concerns and making decisions related to disciplina ry matters.
(d) The Union will advise the Em ployer of the identity ofall Shop Stewards and Chief Shop Stewards. All Shop Stewa rds and Chief Stewa rds will be identified on the posted seniority list.
(e) Shop Stewa rds shall be allowed to take up grieva nces during working hours with the lea st disruption as possible of the co-worker's or Shop Stewa rd's work . The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, as well as the co-worker must receive the perm ission of management before leaving his/her work area.
(f) Shop Stewa rds shall be required to take time off work , with pay, for one ( 1) day in each ca lendar year for the purpose of attending a labour relations oriented educational seminar conducted by the Union; written notice at least three (3) weeks prior to requested time off is required to be provided to the Employer to allow for scheduling accommodations.
(g) A Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be permitted to spend up to fifteen (15) minutes addressing new co workers at orientation sessions. The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish comments at the City with an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because orientation session will be pa rt of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇formatted presentation during orientation. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none This time will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 paid for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22(h) The Union agrees notto conduct any Union business oractivities on Employer premises without prior approval from the Em ployer. 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 The Employer agrees 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall approval will not be unreasonably deniedunreasonable withheld.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select EMPLOYER recognizes the right of the UNION to designate one Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or and one alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the names of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and all changes when they occur. The authority of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ so designated by the Union shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the following duties and activities: The investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and; The collection of dues when authorized by appropriate UNION action and; The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with and are authorize by the UNION or its officers, provided such message end information. Have been reduced to writing; or 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. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ have no authority to take strike action or any other action interrupting the EMPLOYER'S business, except as authorized by official action of the UNION. The EMPLOYER recognizes these limitations upon the authorized Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and the alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and shall not hold the UNION liable for any unauthorized acts. The EMPLOYER, in so recognizing such limitation, shall have the authority to impose proper discipline in the event the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ has taken unauthorized action, slowdown or work stoppage in violation of this Agreement. Such discipline may include discharge or suspension of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and shall be subject to the discipline, discharge, and grievance procedure provisions of this Agreement. Recognizing the importance of the role of the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department resolving problems or bureau disputes between the EMPLOYER and its EMPLOYEES, the EMPLOYER affirms its commitment to the active involvement of the UNION Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in which employees covered by such processes in accordance with the terms of this CBA are workingArticle. A The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shell be permitted reasonable time to investigate, present and process grievances on the EMPLOYER'S property without interruption of the EMPLOYER'S operation. Upon notification to his/her supervisor, a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with be afforded the right to leave his/her work area for a reasonable period of time to investigate, present and process grievances within and to represent a fellow EMPLOYEE concerning grievances or related discipline so long as such activity does not unreasonably interrupt the EMPLOYER'S operations. The EMPLOYER shall make a reasonable effort to accommodate the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to ensure that its operations are not interrupted by the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16engaging in such activity. The Union EMPLOYER shall furnish not use interruption of its operations as a subterfuge for denying such rights to 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Should the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ need to investigate the grievance off site, the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will request such permission from his/her supervisor. The parties will attempt to minimize disruption of the workday when arranging such off-site investigations. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be compensated for all time during their working hours performing the functions described in this Article. This shall not include time spent in arbitration proceedings. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be granted leave without any prejudice to attend arbitrations but shall not be compensated by the EMPLOYER for time not worked on such days. The EMPLOYER recognizes the EMPLOYEE'S (including the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ and Alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇) right to be given representation by a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, at such time as the EMPLOYEE reasonably contemplates disciplinary action. When requested by the EMPLOYEE, there shall be a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or UNION representative present whenever the EMPLOYER meets with an EMPLOYEE concerning discipline. Investigatory interviews or grievances; and, when requested by the EMPLOYEE or UNION, there shall be a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or UNION representative present whenever the EMPLOYER meets with an EMPLOYEE concerning grievances. If a shop no Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writingimmediately available and the EMPLOYER has a demonstrable need to meet with an EMPLOYEE before the end of the workday or the beginning of the following workday, by the Union, none EMPLOYEE will be recognized.
17. The Union and provided access to a UNION business representative in the City recognize that it is the responsibility place of the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. The UNION business representative will be made available as expeditiously as possible. The EMPLOYER may inquire of an EMPLOYEE as 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 information necessary to perform such duties avoid a customer service failure without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. Ifpresent, in after affording the judgment of EMPLOYEE an opportunity to consult with the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop requested Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permissionor, unless in the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present to '▇ ▇▇▇▇▇, a supervisor a grievanceUNION business representative, which has been requested in private by an employee or group of employeestelephone, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can be properly discussed with when neither 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), nor the shop alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, can be granted immediate permission available within the time necessary to leave his/her post of duty to assist avoid the employee.
26customer service failure. If no Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇, alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇^ Or business agent is available for the telephone consultation in time to avoid the customer service failure, they may inquire of the EMPLOYEE as to the information necessary to avoid the failure. To the extent practicable, meetings at which the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number or alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is to be present pursuant to the terms of stewards this Article shall be held at the beginning or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives end of the Appointing Officer for work day at the purpose EMPLOYER'S facility to avoid interruption of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingEMPLOYER'S operations.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. (a) The Union may select one is entitled to appoint or elect from among the employees a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate for each hotel up to 100 rooms. Additional stewards will be recognized for each additional 50 rooms. Such stewards should be appointed from the major departments in the hotel as much as possible. The duties of the Shop Stewards shall be to assist in the reporting and resolution of all grievances within their departments.
(b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in each department 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 bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related election from time to the time.
(c) The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16first obligation is the fulfilment of their responsibilities as an employee. The Union shall furnish During their working hours, 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated entitled to engage in writing, by Union activities other than the Union, none will be recognizednecessary involvement in the reporting and resolution of grievances.
17. (d) The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible levelmust not leave their assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld.
18. While handling (e) The necessary time which is spent by stewards during their regular working hours in reporting and resolving grievances, disciplineor in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, 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 considered to be time off during normal working hours to perform such duties without loss of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation worked.
(f) Under no circumstances shall be reasonably related to the difficulty of the grievance. No a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the duty operation or work station or assignment without specific approval affairs of the employee's department head Employer, or other authorized manager. Such release time for with the shop management of or direction of the work force.
(g) The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denieddiscriminated against or disciplined for the proper performance of their duties on behalf of the Union.
19. If, in (h) The Employer agrees that the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 may post official communications from the date Union to its members on the shop employees' bulletin boards within the hotel.
(i) It is understood and agreed that there may need to be an additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless in some hotels of less than one hundred (100) rooms. Where the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, Union requests and there are more than twenty-five (25) employees in the shop unlicensed departments such additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have will be recognized. This is, of course providing 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop first recognized ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall is not be unreasonably denied.
25from these departments. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop The additional ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, will be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post an employee from one of duty to assist the employeethese departments.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select A. Management shall pay, at the regular straight-time day rate for up to eight (8) hours per month for work beyond their scheduled shift, for up to one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate for each twenty-five (25) members of the bargaining unit. Paid time shall be used for time spent performing ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ duties such as grievances, training’s, orientations, etc.
B. The Union may elect or appoint one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on each shift at the Facility in each department and/or unit including Environmental Services, Dietary, and Nursing. One such appointee shall be made in such a manner as the Union determines, and the Employer shall be notified in writing of such selection and the Stewards’ general area of responsibility.
C. Any bargaining unit employee may become a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided he or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A she has completed his or her probationary period.
D. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related the representative of the Facility designated to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauhandle grievances.
16. E. 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 function of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave be to assist employees in settling problems arising in connection with the duty application or work station or assignment without specific approval interpretation of the employee's department head provisions of this Agreement directly with the Department Head or such other authorized manager. Such release time person as the Facility may designate and to participate in Steps One and Two of the grievance procedure as set forth in Section 29 of this Agreement.
F. Shop Stewards shall be paid for investigatory, disciplinary, and/or grievance meetings conducted by the shop Facility in which they participate and which occur during the Stewards’ normal work hours.
G. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. Ifdirect any employee how to perform or not perform his/her work, in shall not countermand the judgment order of any supervisor, and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate Facility or present any other employee. His/her activities as 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21. Consult in no way interfere with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇his/her assigned duties as an employee.
22▇. Present to a supervisor a grievance, In connection with investigatory interviews required by the Facility in which has been requested by an employee or group of employees, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so reasonably believes 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 investigation will result in disciplinary matters. In scheduling meetingsaction, due consideration an employee, upon his or her request, shall be given entitled to the operating needs and work schedules of the departmenthave a Union Representative, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop business representative and/or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall present, provided that such disciplinary interviews are not be unreasonably denieddelayed beyond twenty-four (24) hours by the inability to have both Union Representatives present.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards.
(a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to select shop stewards to represent bargaining unit employees. The agreed upon number of shop stewards is 15. However, the parties agree that the Union/Management Committee may from time to time modify the number of shop stewards based on mutual agreement and the Employer’s operational needs.
(b) The Union will provide the Employer with the names of 15 shop stewards. The Employer will recognize duly appointed shop stewards, provided that the Union has advised the Employer in writing of the names of the shop stewards appointed. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ agrees to advise the Employer in each department writing of any changes made of the shop stewards within 30 days.
(c) Shop stewards shall not be discriminated against or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal disciplined for performing their agreed upon duties as shop stewards.
(d) Shop stewards will be allowed a reasonable amount of time per month, up to a maximum of eight hours without loss of pay, to perform their duties with grievances within or related respect to the grievance procedure and specifically to assist in the reporting, investigation and meeting with the employer representative at Step 1 and 2. Any meeting initiated by the Employer requiring the presence of a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish , will not be included in the City with an accurate list eight-hour per month maximum and will take place without loss of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments pay to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is Shop stewards may not officially designated leave their assigned work area for the purposes set out in writingthis article without obtaining prior permission from their manager, by or in absence of their manager, from the Union, none manager designate. Such permission will be recognized.
17based on operational requirements and will not be unreasonably denied. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of Under no circumstances may the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in take any action or issue any instructions which will interfere with the resolution operations or affairs of grievances the Employer or disputes at with the lowest possible levelmanagement or direction of the workforce.
18. While handling grievances(e) Notwithstanding (d) above, disciplineit is agreed that given the size of the workplace, or meeting the regulatory requirements and the need to engage with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBAguests on a regular basis, not more than two shop stewards will conduct all other union business outside of their scheduled work hours.
(f) Shop stewards may only carry out their duties upon notification and approval being given by the manager or manager designate. Such approval will be based on operational requirements and will not be unreasonably withheld.
(g) Employees having grievances shall be allowed time off not discuss them with shops stewards during normal working their regularly scheduled work 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized unless they have first obtained permission from their manager. Such release time for the permission will be based on operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(h) An investigation conducted by a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, result in the judgment any disruption of the supervisorEmployer's operations, permission canand it must not be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by result in an employee or group of employees, for resolution or adjustmentemployees neglecting their work duties and responsibilities.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select A. Management shall pay, at the regular straight-time day rate for up to one shift per month for work beyond their scheduled shift, for up to one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate for each twenty-five (25) members of the bargaining unit. Paid time shall be used for time spent performing ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ duties such as grievances, training’s, orientations, etc.
B. One such appointee shall be made in each department such a manner as the Union determines, and the Employer shall be notified in writing of such selection and the Stewards’ general area of responsibility. One of such employees shall be designated as Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
C. Any bargaining unit employee may become a ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ provided he or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A she has completed his or her probationary period.
D. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related assist Union members to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes resolve issues 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 E. The function of the grievance. No Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave be to assist employees in settling problems arising in connection with the duty application or work station interpretation of the provisions of this Agreement directly with the Department Head or assignment without specific approval such other person as the Hospital may designate and to participate, at the option of the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such release time , in Steps One and Two of the grievance procedure as set forth in Section 31 of this Agreement.
F. Shop Stewards shall be paid for investigatory, disciplinary, and/or grievance meetings conducted by the shop Hospital in which they participate and which occur during the Stewards’ normal work hours.
G. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. Ifdirect any employee how to perform or not perform his/her work, in shall not countermand the judgment order of any supervisor, and shall not interfere with the normal operations of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate Hospital or present any other employee. His/her activities as 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall in no way interfere with his/her assigned duties as an employee.
H. The Hospital’s designated representative is only required to meet with one Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ on any grievance.
I. An employee, upon his or her request, shall be entitled to have a Union Representative, business representative and/or ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ present, provided that such disciplinary interviews are not delayed beyond twenty-four (24) hours by the right to:
21inability to have both Union Representatives present. Consult It is understood that the role of the Union Representative shall be strictly in accord with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop NLRB vs. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situationsthose cases where there are two Union Representatives present and/or two Hospital representatives, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and there shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials only one spokesperson for each party and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to the other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employeesrepresentative shall serve only as an observer.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Memorandum of Understanding
Shop Stewards. 15. Section 7.1 The Union may select designate up to eight (8) Shop Stewards, including a minimum of one (1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for each work site including, but not limited to: • ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ • ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ • ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ • ▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) will be assigned to remotely cover locations with less than five (5) represented employees.
Section 7.2 The Employer agrees to recognize the Shop Stewards duly elected by the members or duly appointed by the Union consistent with Section 7.1 above. The Employer will be notified in writing by the Union of the names of the elected or appointed Shop Stewards.
Section 7.3 For grievances that occur at work sites that do not have a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, the Union agrees to make a Union Representative available to handle the matter.
Section 7.4 The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall obtain permission for work release from his/her immediate supervisor when assisting or representing employees at Employer scheduled grievance meeting or investigatory interviews. Time considerations will be the only acceptable reason for not granting work release-permission and, if permission is not granted then an alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ will be asked to attend.
Section 7.5 The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be paid by Westside when conducting Union business other than attending Employer scheduled grievance meetings or investigatory interviews conducted by the Employer.
Section 7.6 The function of the shop stewards shall be to assist employees in settling problems arising in connection with the interpretation and application of the Agreement. Stewards may act as a representative of a grievant at the specified steps of the grievance procedure if the grievant so desires; and to provide representation for employees during investigatory interviews and disciplinary meetings conducted by the Employer. It is agreed that an employee, upon his/her request, is entitled to have a Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate Union Representative present during disciplinary or investigatory interviews where the employee reasonably believes that such investigation will result in disciplinary action. However, the request of representation shall be responded to within 72 hours.
Section 7.6.1 The parties agree that relations at the workplace should be held in a professional manner, with dignity, and with mutual respect. This relationship is the standard for the workplace and this bargaining unit. When shop stewards are involved in representation, they are to deport themselves as advocates but without rancor such as loud, abusive or other inappropriate behavior. Consistent with ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA rights, stewards are workingnot to impede the investigatory process of the employer. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the The mutual responsibility of supervisor and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department , with a union representative, is to resolve any perceived problem as early in the process as possible for the mutual benefit of the member and the employer. This may include, at the investigatory stage, that a proposal may be offered from labor or bureaumanagement. If offered, a proposal will be considered and discussed by the parties. Alleged violations of this section are not subject to the grievance procedure or court action but shall be discussed by the parties within two days of either party requesting a meeting on the alleged violation.
16. Section 7.7 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If Employer will allow a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by twenty (20) minutes to meet new employees and distribute the Union, none will be recognized.
17's New Members Packet. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of employer will invite the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
18new hire orientations. 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 employer will inform the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedwhen new workers are hired.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Local Union may select shall have the right to one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are workingstore. A Local shall have the right to designate two shop stewards for each store, including a night shift ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the where applicable, as well as an alternate bakery ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16applicable. The Union shall furnish will be informed of the City with an accurate list names of shop the stewards. The Union may submit amendments Manager or his designate shall introduce new employee to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If Permission for a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist leave his work station for a reasonable period of time for union shall obtained from the Manager or his Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld, Either the Employer, the Union or any employee has a right to lodge a grievance with respect to any matter arising out of this Or concerning the interpretation, application or alleged violation of this Any employee believing that he has unjustly with or that the provisions of this Agreement have not been complied with, shall the right to place such grievances in the resolution hands of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
18Union for review and adjustment by the if necessary. While handling grievances, discipline, or meeting with Such grievance shall presented indicating the City representatives concerning matters affecting provision of the working conditions Collective Agreement which has been allegedly violated and status of employees covered by this CBA, not more than two shop stewards shall be allowed time off during normal as follows: Within ten working hours days after the event giving rise to perform such duties without loss the grievance occurs, the employee and his The grievance shall reduced to writing and will be discussed the the Manager and the District Manager. This discussion will be held within seven working days of pay; provided, however, that time off for investigation the decision of Step One. The District Manager will give his answer in writing within four working days of the date of the meeting. Failing settlement: The grievance shall be reasonably related forwarded to the difficulty Head Office of the within one of the decision at Step Two and the shall have one week to dispose of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ The shall leave be in writing and sent to the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval offices of the employee's department head or Union. If considered necessary by the parties, a meeting may be held by the parties and may include the interested persons, If a meeting decision shall other authorized managerparty within seven days the date of the meeting. In the case of a discharge, a grievance may filed by an who Was Unjustly dealt with. Such release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission shall must be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by an employee who feels was unjustly dealt with. Such a grievance must be filed within four working days from the of dismissal and shall commence at Step Two. In any Subsequent disposal of this case during the Procedure, the Employer may reinstate the employee with full back pay, suspend the employee for a definite period or group sustain the discharge, if mutually to by the parties of employeesthis Grievances concerning rates shall commence at Step Two of the Grievance Procedure and the disposition of such grievances if sustained, for resolution or adjustment.
23. Investigate any such grievance so that such grievance can be properly discussed shall determination of the date Of the with the supervisor The or the designated representative.
24Union may file grievances commencing at Three. 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 The limits as prescribed above may be given to the operating needs and work schedules modified by mutual agreement of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedparties.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 15.1 The Union may select shall have the right to appoint two (2) Shop Stewards in each store, one (1) Meat Department and one (1) Grocery Depart ment, whose duties shall be to report any irregularities to the Union. In no instance shall the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate be discriminated against for discharging such duties, provided such duties do not unreasonably interfere with the regular performance oftheir work for the Employer. Shop Stewards shall report all irregularities to the Store Manager prior to reporting same to the Union.
15.2 Shop Stewards may not be transferred from store or job assign ment without written consent of the Union, except in cases of promo tion. The Shop Stewards shall have superseniority among all other employees for the purpose of layoff and recall only in their store. Further, the Shop Stewards shall not be threatened, coerced or in timidated for performing Union activities.
15.3 In the interest of promoting cooperative relations the Store Manager shall introduce each new employee in his store to the Union Shop Stewards within one (1) week after the new employee reports to work. Stewards shall give the new employee a copy of the contract and shall explain its operation. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in may answer any ques tions the new employee asks him. They may request the new employee to join the Union and may make arrangements for the new employee to become a member.
15.4 The Union shall furnish to the Employer a complete list of Shop Stewards which shall be amended from time to time as may be neces sary. Shop Stewards shall be entitled to a leave of one (1) day each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A calendar year with pay for Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal Training and Education. The Union must notify the Employer at least two (2) weeks in advance thereof. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must upon returning from the leave pre sent the Store Manager with grievances within or related to written evidence from the Union that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish has used 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in for which the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBAleave was intended. The Union and a department or bureau may parties agree to other arrangements that only two (2) Shop Stewards per store will be eligible for contact between stewards and new employeespay for said day.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. (a) The Union may select Company recognizes the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) one of whom shall be the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate as the initial contact for official union matters pertaining to the administration of this Collective Agreement, and shall not discriminate against the employee for performing such duties.
(b) The number of stewards, including the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, in (a) above, shall be as follows: There shall be three (3) stewards in the Pressroom - Maintenance Department and one (1) ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A of the following departments: Traffic, Bindery/Mailroom, Pre-Press.
8.02 Should the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s) desire to consult with a Union representative regarding an alleged infraction of this Collective Agreement during working hours, they may do so provided they secure the consent of their supervisor or other management person. Such consent shall only deal with grievances within or related not be unreasonably denied.
8.03 All hirings, lay-offs, recalls and/or discharges shall be reported to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department available by the Company and at the time of hiring, notice of lay-off, recall or bureaudischarge is given.
16. The Union shall furnish 8.04 In 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 event of a designated shop decision to lay-off or discharge for reasons other than reasonable cause, the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop , Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated or Union Officer, the Company will notify the Union of their decision five (5) working days before the lay-off or discharge for reasons other than reasonable cause takes effect, to give the Union an opportunity to confer with the Company.
8.05 The name of the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Shop Stewards and Union officers employed in the plant shall be supplied to the Company and, in the event of any change, the Company shall be duly notified in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and 8.06 Employees shall have the City recognize that it is right to require the responsibility presence of the shop their Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist if they are called in the resolution of grievances by Management regarding a warning or disputes at the lowest possible levela reprimand.
188.07 Unpaid leaves of absence may be granted to duly authorized Union Officials, including negotiation committee members, to attend Union activities. While handling grievances, discipline, or meeting with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status Requests for such leaves 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ absence shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15A. The County agrees to allow authorized shop stewards to assist and represent employees as required by law. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only County further agrees to recognize and deal with grievances within or authorized union representatives in all matters related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauthis Agreement.
16. B. The Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list number of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because of the permanent absence stewards shall be determined as a function of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a ratio of one shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ for every 50 covered employees with each department, except that the Department of Animal Services shall have three shop stewards. The number of shop stewards for the Department of Human Services shall be no more than 25. Additional shop stewards may be added upon approval of the affected department head and the Kern County Human Resources Division.
C. SEIU shall provide the Kern County Human Resources Division with a list of shop stewards on the first business day following February 1 of each year.
D. The Union agrees that whenever investigation or processing of a formal grievance is not officially designated in writingtransacted during working hours, by the Union, none amount of time will be recognizedlimited to only that which is necessary to bring about prompt disposition of the issue. Shop stewards desiring to leave their work locations to conduct Union business shall first obtain permission from their supervisor and inform them of the purpose for leaving work and expected return time. Permission to leave will be granted within 24 hours of the request, unless the absence would cause an undue interruption of work, in which case, release from work shall be made as soon as practicable.
17▇. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
18. While handling grievancesentering a work location, 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present conduct 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree investigation or to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersprocess a grievance, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have inform the right to:
21supervisor of his/her/their presence. Consult with the The affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence will be released within 24 hours of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present request 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 meet 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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not unless leaving the job would cause an undue work interruption, in which case the employee will be unreasonably deniedreleased as soon as practicable.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action F. The shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall perform aforementioned duties without loss of pay or other benefits.
G. The Union’s representatives (staff personnel) may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), intercede and replace the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shallin any matter, if possibleauthorized by subsection A above, be granted immediate permission and processing at any time by notice to leave the department head or his/her post of duty to assist the employeeher/their representative.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one There shall be a Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this CBA are workingAgreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. A Such Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to be appointed by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union and shall furnish the City with be an accurate list of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time because employee of the permanent absence of place in which he is a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop There shall be no discrimination against the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17for lawful Union activities. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. Consult with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of report to the Union Officers any violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), this Agreement. The Employer shall recognize the shop Shop Stewards and Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shallselected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, if possibleas 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. 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. Stewards shall reportto their immediate Supervisorsand request permission, which will not be granted immediate permission unduly withheld, to leave his/her post the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of duty the investigation of complaints that may lead to assist grievances, or to handle the employee.
26adjustment 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. Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinancepresent. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of should one be available at the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingplant.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 16.1 The Union may select one shall have the right to appoint two (2) Chief Shop Stewards in each store whose duties shall be to report any irregularities to the Union. In no instance shall the Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate be discriminated against for discharging such duties, provided such duties do not unreasonably interfere with the regular performance of their work for the Employer. Shop Stewards shall report all irregularities to the Store Manager prior to reporting same to the Union. In stores with more than 100 employees, the Union shall have the right to appoint two (2) Assistant Stewards.
16.2 Chief Shop Stewards may not be transferred from store or job assignment without written consent of the Union, except in cases of promotion. The Chief Shop Stewards shall have superseniority among all other employees for the purpose of layoff and recall only in their store. Further, the Shop Stewards shall not be threatened, coerced or intimidated for performing Union activities.
16.3 In the interest of promoting cooperative relations the Store Manager shall introduce each new employee in his store to the Union Shop Stewards within one (1) week after the new employee reports to work. Stewards shall give the new employee a copy of the contract and shall explain its operation. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in may answer any questions the new employee asks him. They may request the new employee to join the Union and may make arrangements for the new employee to become a member.
16.4 The Union shall furnish to the Employer a complete list of Shop Stewards which shall be amended from time to time as may be necessary. The Employer agrees to grant two (2) days of paid leave each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A calendar year for each store, for ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Training and Education, however, in no event shall only deal more than two (2) Stewards be granted leave on any one (1) day or any ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ receive more than one (1) day leave for training and education per calendar year. The Union must notify the Employer at least two (2) weeks in advance thereof. The Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ must upon returning from the leave present the Store Manager with grievances within or related to written evidence from the Union that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureauhas used the leave for the purpose for which the leave was intended.
16. 17.1 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, by the Union, none will be recognized.
17. The Union and the City recognize Employer agrees that it is the responsibility of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in the resolution of grievances or disputes at the lowest possible level.
18. While handling grievancesbound by, 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 assents to the difficulty of the grievance. No ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary mattersterms of, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 FELRA & UFCW Health and work schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule Welfare Fund (theft, etc.“Fund”), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shallAgreement and Declaration of Trust of the Fund, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post and the decisions made by the Trustees in accordance with the Declaration of duty to assist the employeeTrust.
2617.2 The Funds shall be governed by Boards of Trustees consisting of equal numbers to be designated by the Food Employers’ Labor Relations Association and the Union.
17.3 The Employer will make monthly contributions in amounts determined by the Board of Trustees of the Fund, so as to maintain current and existing health and welfare benefits (as established in the negotiations of March, 2008) and further to provide a three (3) month financial reserve. Shop stewards Monthly contributions will be made on behalf of each employee who received compensation from the Employer during said month. Any change in contributions shall not interfere with be preceded by a thirty (30) day written notice from the work Board of Trustees to the Employer.
17.4 The contributions provided for in this Agreement shall be in lieu of any employeeobligation on the part of the Employer to provide any Health and Welfare benefits other than those provided by the Trust Agreement and Plan governing the Funds.
27. Pursuant 17.5 It is understood and agreed that the benefits referred to herein shall be such as to allow the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act Employer an income tax deduction for the contribution paid hereinunder.
17.6 It is agreed that all questions involving Health and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives Welfare not specifically set forth herein shall be determined by the provisions of the Appointing Officer for Agreement and Declaration of Trust governing each plan.
17.7 There shall be separate calculations of the purpose cost of meeting providing health and conferring on terms and conditions of employmentwelfare benefits, severance benefits, legal benefits, and may participate in scholarship benefits under the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meetingFund.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. 22.01 A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is not officially designated in writing, an employee elected by the Union, none Union members to represent the employees.
22.02 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint four (4) Shop Stewards to assist employees in the presentation of their grievances to their immediate supervisor. Shop Stewards will be recognizedcompensated for all before and after work hour meetings with members on workplace related issues provided that there is direct management involvement.
17. 22.03 The Union agrees that Shop Stewards have regular work to perform and that they shall only leave their work with the City recognize that it is the responsibility permission of the shop General Manager or Plant Manager, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld, and upon resuming their regular duties, they shall again report to their supervisor. One
(1) Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ may, with permission, leave his/her work for a period of time to assist in attend to Union business only on the resolution of grievances or disputes at following conditions:
a) Such business must be between the lowest possible levelUnion and the Company.
18. While handling grievancesb) The time will be, 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 devoted to the difficulty prompt handling of necessary Union business.
c) At no time shall the grievance. No Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave interrupt an employee while he/she is engaged with a customer, supplier, courier or any other person not in the duty bargaining unit, or work station or assignment without specific approval of is otherwise engaged in Company business, unless so authorized by the employee's department head or other authorized manager. Such release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably deniedsupervisor.
19. Ifd) The Company reserves the right to limit such time if it deems the time so taken to be excessive.
22.04 Shop Stewards shall be allowed unpaid leave of absence to attend Union courses and conferences up to ten (10) days per year, in provided their request is received from the judgment Union office not less than thirty (30) days before such leave of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately absence and subject to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to investigate or present a grievance during on duty time, such permission Company’s business needs.
22.05 Shop Stewards shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative timepaid a premium of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per hour.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. (a) The Employer recognizes the Union's right to select shop stewards to represent bargaining unit employees. The agreed upon number of shop stewards is 15. However, the parties agree that the Union/Management Committee may from time to time modify the number of shop stewards based on mutual agreement and the Employer’s operational needs.
(b) The Union will provide the Employer with the names of 15 shop stewards. The Employer will recognize duly appointed shop stewards, provided that the Union has advised the Employer in writing of the names of the shop stewards appointed. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ agrees to advise the Employer in each department writing of any changes made of the shop stewards within 30 days.
(c) Shop stewards shall not be discriminated against or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal disciplined for performing their agreed upon duties as shop stewards.
(d) Shop stewards will be allowed a reasonable amount of time per month, up to a maximum of eight hours without loss of pay, to perform their duties with grievances within or related respect to the grievance procedure and specifically to assist in the reporting, investigation and meeting with the employer representative at Step 1 and 2. Any meeting initiated by the Employer requiring the presence of a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureau.
16. The Union shall furnish , will not be included in the City with an accurate list eight hour per month maximum and will take place without loss of shop stewards. The Union may submit amendments pay to this list at any time because of the permanent absence of a designated shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is Shop stewards may not officially designated leave their assigned work area for the purposes set out in writingthis article without obtaining prior permission from their manager, by or in absence of their manager, from the Union, none manager designate. Such permission will be recognized.
17based on operational requirements and will not be unreasonably denied. The Union and the City recognize that it is the responsibility of Under no circumstances may the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ to assist in take any action or issue any instructions which will interfere with the resolution operations or affairs of grievances the Employer or disputes at with the lowest possible levelmanagement or direction of the workforce.
18. While handling grievances(e) Notwithstanding (d) above, disciplineit is agreed that given the size of the workplace, or meeting the regulatory requirements and the need to engage with the City representatives concerning matters affecting the working conditions and status of employees covered by this CBAguests on a regular basis, not more than two shop stewards will conduct all other union business outside of their scheduled work hours.
(f) Shop stewards may only carry out their duties upon notification and approval being given by the manager or manager designate. Such approval will be based on operational requirements and will not be unreasonably withheld.
(g) Employees having grievances shall be allowed time off not discuss them with shops stewards during normal working their regularly scheduled work 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall leave the duty or work station or assignment without specific approval of the employee's department head or other authorized unless they have first obtained permission from their manager. Such release time for the permission will be based on operational requirements and shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(h) An investigation conducted by a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, result in the judgment any disruption of the supervisorEmployer's operations, permission canand it must not be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
22. Present to a supervisor a grievance, which has been requested by result in an employee or group of employees, for resolution or adjustmentemployees neglecting their work duties and responsibilities.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
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Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. 5.01 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union may select one to appoint a principal Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or and an alternate Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ from employees in each department the bargaining unit for the purpose of representing the employees regarding any matter pertaining to their employment under this Collective Agreement. It is agreed that not more than two (2) Shop Stewards will be appointed at any one time for any given location of the Company stated herein.
5.02 The names of the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s), from time to time selected, shall be given to the Company in writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ until it has been so notified.
5.03 The Stewards duties shall in no way conflict with his/her regular duties for the Company, however, when a grievance(s) or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A other subject matter pertaining to the operation of the Collective Agreement arises during working hours and needs immediate attention, the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with be allowed to leave his duties for a reasonable time without loss of pay to present the grievances within or related other subject matter to management and attempt to resolve the issue. With this understanding, the Company shall have the right to limit such time if deemed to be excessive and the Union agrees that this privilege will not be abused by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇(s).
5.04 In the event of lay-offs and recalls, the principle Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall be the last to be laid off and conversely, the first to be recalled by the Company irrespective of seniority standing, providing that the principal Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ is willing and able to perform the work available. The Company agrees to direct all newly hired employees to report to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ department or bureaubefore commencing work.
16. The Union 5.05 An employee shall furnish request 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 presence of a designated shop Shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop , or in the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ absence, the Business Representative, during any discussions with management regarding any matter arising out of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
5.06 The Company shall allow the Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 4 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 pay for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment purposes of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately having meetings from time to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall have the right to:
21. Consult time with the affected employee regarding the presentation of a grievance after the employee has requested the assistance or presence of the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇Business Representative, limited to once every calendar quarter.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
Appears in 1 contract
Sources: Collective Agreement
Shop Stewards. 15. The Union may select one ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and/or alternate ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ in each department or bureau in which employees covered by this CBA are working. A ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall only deal with grievances within or related to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. If a shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
19. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ was denied permission, unless the parties agree to an alternative time.
20. In handling grievances or disciplinary matters, the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ 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 ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
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 schedules of the department, division, or section in which the employees are employed. Release time for the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall not be unreasonably denied.
25. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action may be taken because of violation of law or a City or departmental rule (theft, etc.), the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall, if possible, be granted immediate permission to leave his/her the shop ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ post of duty to assist the employee.
26. Shop stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee.
27. Pursuant to the ▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act and Employee Relations Ordinance, a reasonable number of stewards or other designated employees may attend during working hours with no loss of pay, meetings scheduled with representatives of the Appointing Officer for the purpose of meeting and conferring on terms and conditions of employment, and may participate in the discussions, deliberations and decisions at such meeting.
28. Stewards shall receive timely notice of departmental orientation sessions, and shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions, in order to distribute Union materials and to discuss employee rights and obligations under this CBA. The Union and a department or bureau may agree to other arrangements for contact between stewards and new employees.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement