Common use of Shop Stewards Clause in Contracts

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need. (d) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

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Shop Stewards. A. Four (a4) There employees shall be named as Shop Stewards. These stewards shall be recognized by the Employer as the employee representatives. The Union shall use its best efforts to ensure that there is a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members for each of the Union major work locations at the University and will endeavor to ensure that no more than one Shop Xxxxxxx is named from a single department. One of the Employer live up to the provisions of this AgreementShop Stewards shall be elected a Chief Shop Xxxxxxx, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority reasonable access to alter, amend, violate all buildings for purposes of assisting or otherwise change any part substituting for other stewards in the administration of this Agreement. The authority of the Shop Stewards shall be limited to the receipt and processing of grievances. Shop Stewards have no authority to take strike action or any other action interrupting the Employer’s business. If a Shop Xxxxxxx is absent or unavailable to transact legitimate Union business relating to his/her location, one of the other three (3) Stewards may substitute. B. All notices shall report be sent to the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx. C. The Shop Xxxxxxx involved in a particular dispute shall have the right to reach a final and binding settlement of any dispute with the Employer. So No Shop Xxxxxxx or Shop Stewards shall have a right to waive or modify any of the provisions of this Agreement except in the case of settlement of a dispute. D. A Shop Xxxxxxx, upon notice to his/her immediate supervisor, shall be permitted such reasonable time as is required to attend to Union Officers any violation matters. The Shop Stewards will endeavor to minimize such time to the full extent possible under the circumstances. Such requests, so long as they do not disrupt the normal operations of the department, will not be unreasonably denied. E. During the term of this Agreement, there shall be no strikes and no lockouts, except as provided in Article XVII, Section F. F. If a Xxxxxxx or employee calls an unauthorized strike, the Employer may take such disciplinary action as the Employer deems necessary both as to the Xxxxxxx or employee who calls the strike and as to any employee who participates in the strike; the Union will endeavor to have the employees return to work. (c) G. The Employer shall recognize agrees that it will not hold the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as liable for damages arising out of any such strike provided the representatives of Union makes every reasonable effort to direct 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 needreturn to work. (d) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee employees of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxxthey are Stewards. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need. (d) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There The Union shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointedappoint or elect from among the employees, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to shall recognize Shop Stewards and a Chief Shop Xxxxxxx. The duties of the provisions of this Agreement, Shop Xxxxxxx and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Chief Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by to assist in the reporting and resolution of all grievances as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union to the employees. It is understood that when dealing with the Employer each grievance shall ordinarily be handled by one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx and shall be an employee or the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx regardless of the place number of shop stewards in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesworkplace. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part and Chief Shop Xxxxxxx provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe name of the employee(s) so appointed. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report Union agrees to advise the Union Officers Employer in writing of any violation of this Agreementchanges made by appointment or election from time to time. (c) The Employer shall recognize Shop Xxxxxxx’x, as well as the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx’x, first obligation is the fulfillment of their responsibility as an employee. During their working hours, the Shop Stewards Xxxxxxx and Chief Shop Xxxxxxx selected are not entitled to engage in accordance with Union rules activities other than is necessary in order to receive, investigate and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the needresolve grievances. (d) The Union Xxxxxxx and the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx must not leave their assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission from the Employer. Such permission 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 thereofnot be unreasonably withheld. (e) The necessary time which is spent by Stewards shall report to and the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx during their immediate Supervisors regular working hours in reporting and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to resolving grievances, or in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hourstime worked. (f) Any employee being reprimanded Under no circumstances shall be advised that he has a Xxxxxxx or the right to have a Chief Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the English language may have an interpreter present at operation or affairs of the meeting Employer, or with Management, should one the management of or direction of the work force. (g) The Shop Xxxxxxx and the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be available at discriminated against or disciplined for the plantproper performance of their duties on behalf of the Union.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if 18.01 The Company acknowledges the Union so wishes, to see whether the members right of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate appoint or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop select one (1) Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Unionwell as an Alternate Xxxxxxx. The number of Stewards will may be consistent with altered by written agreement between the needparties. 18.02 It shall be the Xxxxxxx'x (dor in the absence of the Xxxxxxx, the Alternate Xxxxxxx'x) duty to represent eligible employees in presenting grievances under the terms of this collective agreement. The Union will shall advise the Employer Company in writing of the identity names of all Stewards the Xxxxxxx and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereofAlternate Xxxxxxx and the Company shall only be required to recognize those persons for whom it has received such notification. (e) Stewards 18.03 The Union acknowledges that the Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company. Therefore, whenever possible the Xxxxxxx shall report to conduct their immediate Supervisors and request permissionactivities outside regular working hours, which will not be unduly withheld, excludes coffee and lunch breaks. The Company recognizes the right of Shop Stewards to leave oversee the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely terms of the investigation of Collective Agreement being implemented and to present complaints that may lead and/or grievances to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union management. In a grievance situation which requires a Xxxxxxx'x attention during working hours, they shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from the immediate supervisor. It is understood that the taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to a minimum and that permission will not, therefore, be unreasonably withheld. Stewards shall return to their regular duties as expeditiously as possible. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has Company reserves the right to have a Shop limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. The Company agrees that, if in the event grievances are discussed with management during regular working hours, then all time so involved by the Xxxxxxx presentshall be deemed to be time worked. 18.04 The Union agrees that there shall be no soliciting of members or other Union activities on the premises of the Company during working hours except as permitted by this Agreement. Employees who have difficulty with It is understood and agreed that no meetings of the English language may have an interpreter present Union or its members will be held on the premises of the Company at any time without the meeting with Management, should one be available at prior approval of the plantCompany.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There The Union shall be a designate Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members Stewards and alternates who are employees of the establishment. The duties of Shop Stewards include, but are not limited to, investigation of potential contract violations or grievances, collection of information relevant to potential contract violations or grievances, interviewing Union and the Employer live up to the provisions witnesses, representation of this Agreementgrievants, and to report any infractions grievance processing and resolution. In the interest of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by carrying out this Agreement for the Union and shall be an employee mutual benefit of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There both parties, there shall be no discrimination or intimidation against Shop Stewards in the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesperformance of their duties in this capacity. (b) The Union shall notify the Hotel in writing of the names and departments of the Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this AgreementStewards. (c) The Employer shall recognize Any meeting called or scheduled by the Hotel in which a Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as is requested or required to attend (including but not limited to meetings or interviews involving the representatives discipline or grievance of a member 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 needbargaining unit) shall take place on paid time. (d) The Union will advise the Employer Shop Stewards may perform their duties on behalf of the identity Union on the premises of all the Hotel during non-working or off-duty time, provided that they do not interfere with the work of bargaining unit members who are on duty. Shop Stewards who enter the establishment outside of their regularly-scheduled work hours shall, upon entering, notify the Hotel at a place designated by the Hotel and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereofshall follow the Hotel’s entry process. (e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which The Employer will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have discriminate against a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty in the proper performance of his Union duties provided that such duties do not unreasonably interfere with his regular work or with the English language may have an interpreter present at work of other employees and provided further that he shall not leave his work station without first notifying the meeting with Managementappropriate supervisor as to his intent, should one the reason therefore, where he can be available at reached and the plantestimated length of time he will be gone.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if 10.01 The Employer acknowledges the Union so wishes, to see whether the members right of the Union and to appoint or otherwise select a reasonable number of Stewards, one (1) of which would be the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful the Hotel, to assist employees in presenting their grievances to the Employer. There will be no more than one (1) Xxxxxxx per department/food and beverage outlet as outlined in Schedule "A" with the exception of Housekeeping where there will be a maximum of three (3). The Employer also acknowledges the right of the Union activitiesto appoint or otherwise select Alternate Shop Stewards in each of the departments as outlined in this Article. This does not include an Alternate in Housekeeping where there are already three (3) Stewards. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need. (d) 10.02 The Union will advise inform the Employer in writing of the identity of all the Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereofthe Employer shall not be obliged to recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. (e) Stewards shall report 10.03 The Union acknowledges that Stewards, members of committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without obtaining permission of their Department Head, and will give any reasonable explanation which may be requested with respect to their immediate Supervisors and request absence. In the event that the Department Head is absent she will appoint an alternative person to act on their behalf. 10.04 Where a Shop Xxxxxxx, Union Committee member or Union Official employed by the Employer is temporarily absent with permission, which will as aforesaid, she shall receive her regular straight time rate of pay during such period of absence, provided that the Employer shall not be unduly withheldobliged to make any payment of time spent by a Xxxxxxx, to leave the job to conduct Committee member or Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established Official outside her regular working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty 10.05 Union Stewards appointed in accordance with the English language may provisions of the Collective Agreement and having at least one (1) year seniority shall not be sent home or laid off because of lack of work except where all employees in their department have an interpreter present at been laid off and so long as they have the meeting with Management, should one be skill and ability to perform any work available at the plantin their respective departments.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall The Union is entitled to appoint or elect from among the employees two (2) Shop Stewards. The duties of the Shop Xxxxxxx(s) are to assist in the reporting and resolution of grievances, and to attend with an employee any discipline meeting that will result in a written letter of warning, suspension or discharge. Said duties to be carried at times mutually agreeable to both parties. It is understood that an employee may choose to have another member of the bargaining unit present for a disciplinary meeting other than a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members Xxxxxxx. It is agreed that such an employee would serve and act on behalf of the Union and in the Shop Xxxxxxx'x absence. The Employer live up to acknowledges that acts of discipline as described in the provisions first paragraph of this Agreement, and section are to report any infractions be carried out in the presence of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with samethe Union xxxxxxx. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed It is however understood by the Union and shall be an employee that the Employer reserves the right to, in the absence of the place Union xxxxxxx, remove the employee from the workplace with the intent to suspend or discharge if in which he the opinion of the Employer the employee's actions have or will compromise the safety and well being of the occupants of the building. In the event of the foregoing the Employer agrees to convene a formal disciplinary meeting with the employee and his Union representative as soon as it is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiespractical to do so. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part Xxxxxxx(s) provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe name(s) of the employee(s) chosen. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report Union agrees to advise the Union Officers Employer in writing of any violation of this Agreementchanges made by appointment or election from time to time. (c) The Employer shall recognize Shop Xxxxxxx'x first obligation is the fulfillment of responsibilities as an employee. During working hours, the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected is not entitled to engage in accordance with any other Union rules and regulations, as the representatives activities other than those "duties" described in (a) above. A Shop Xxxxxxx will not suffer a loss of the employees pay 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 carrying out their duties described in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need(a) above during their regularly scheduled shift. (d) The Union Shop Xxxxxxx must not leave their assigned responsibilities in the performance of their "duties" without first obtaining permission from their immediate supervisor. Such permission will advise the Employer of the identity of all not be unreasonably withheld. Shop Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereofcomplete their "duties" in an expeditious manner. (e) Stewards Under no circumstances shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, the Shop Xxxxxxx take any action or issue any instruction which will not be unduly withheld, to leave interfere with the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely operation or affairs of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievancesEmployer, or to handle with the adjustment thereof, management of or to attend to any meeting with representatives direction 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 hoursworkforce. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There The Union shall appoint or elect from among the employees, and the Employer shall recognize Shop Stewards and a Unit Chair. The duties of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Unit Chair shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if to assist in the Union so wishes, to see whether the members reporting and resolution of all grievances as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union and to the employees. It is understood that when dealing with the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who each grievance shall promptly deal with same. Such ordinarily be handled by one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx shall be regardless of the number of shop stewards in the workplace. b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed by or elected Shop Xxxxxxx and Unit Chair provided that the Union and shall be an employee has first advised the Employer in writing of the place name of the employee(s) so appointed. The Union agrees to advise the Employer in which he writing of any changes made by appointment or election from time to time. c) The Shop Xxxxxxx’x, as well as the Unit Chair’s, first obligation is a Xxxxxxxthe fulfillment of her responsibility as an employee. There shall be no discrimination against During her working hours, the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful and Unit Chair are not entitled to engage in Union activitiesactivities other than is necessary in order to receive, investigate and resolve grievances. (bd) The Union Xxxxxxx and the Unit Chair must not leave her assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission from the Employer. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. e) The necessary time which is spent by Stewards and the Unit Chair during their regular working hours in reporting and resolving grievances, or in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to be time worked. f) Under no circumstances shall a Xxxxxxx or the Unit Chair take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the operation or affairs of the Employer, or with the management of or direction of the work force. g) The Shop Xxxxxxx and the Unit Chair shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate not be discriminated against or otherwise change any part disciplined for the proper performance of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives her duties on behalf of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need. (d) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There Shop stewards shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed selected by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesUnion. (b) The Shop In a Branch where there is a Unit Chairperson, the Unit Chairperson shall be the Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part who presents the grievance at Step 2 and Step 3 of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this AgreementGrievance Procedure. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulationsagrees to recognize, as selected by the representatives Union Stewards, one employee per xxxxxxx, to act as Alternate Stewards to assist in the presentation of any grievances that may arise, in the event that the Xxxxxxx is absent from work. 6.02 The stewards shall be permitted reasonable time to investigate, present and process grievances on the Employer’s property without loss of time or pay during their regular working hours. Such time spent in handling grievances during the xxxxxxx’x regular working hours shall be considered working hours in computing overtime if within the regular schedule of the stewards. The shop xxxxxxx’x activities shall not interfere with the Employer’s business. 6.03 Time cards shall be made available to the stewards weekly, upon request, to determine the hours worked by various employees except with respect to Toronto which cards shall be made available by mutual Agreement. The business representative of the Union shall be admitted to the Employer’s premises at a mutually agreeable time during regular working hours upon proper identification and shall be permitted to inspect the time cards, payrolls and the equipment used by employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes order to determine that the power terms of the Agreement are being observed, provided they shall have no right or access to appoint the security area. When the time cards become redundant and removal thereof a new electronic system is solely vested in place, the stewards, upon request, shall receive a computer printout of hours worked by employees. 6.04 Any employee with seniority elected or appointed to Union office or selected for other Union activities by the National Union, the Ontario Federation of Labour, Canadian Labour Congress and/or Local Union, shall be granted a leave of absence to match the time period(s) of elected or appointed office(s). The number of Stewards will Renewals shall be consistent with the needgranted upon request for each election or appointment. (da) Any employee, who may be called into the office for disciplinary action or to receive a reprimand, shall have a xxxxxxx present. The Employer reserves the right to suspend an employee immediately, when in its judgment circumstances warrant such action, but will delay final disposition until a xxxxxxx is available. Such actions will be taken only in extreme or unusual circumstances. (b) Nothing herein shall restrict the Employer from calling an employee for investigation or questioning them on any phase of the Employer’s operations. (c) For the purpose of investigation with respect to theft or loss, the following procedures shall apply; (i) The Employer has the right to investigate. (ii) The parties have a mutual obligation to uphold Brink’s reasonable rules and policies and the terms of the Collective Agreement. (iii) The parties have a mutual understanding that both parties lose in cases of theft and dishonesty. (iv) Both parties recognize that the purpose of an investigation is to find facts and that results could either be exoneration or confirmation of suspicion. (v) Employees have a right to Union representation where an investigator concludes that there are reasonable grounds to suspect a particular employee(s) and intends to conduct a more focused investigation as to the particular employee(s) to confirm those reasonable grounds. (vi) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity names of all Stewards the stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereofalternate stewards. (evii) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which representation shall consist solely of either a Union xxxxxxx, alternate xxxxxxx, another bargaining unit employee of the investigation of complaints that may lead suspect’s choice, subject to grievancesreasonable availability, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hoursbargaining unit employee. (fa) Any If a Unit Chairperson is not available (due to holidays, sickness, etc.) an alternate xxxxxxx will be named to take the place of the Unit Chairperson who is not available. The Union will notify the Employer in writing the names of any alternate Union representatives. (b) Whenever the Employer deems it necessary to discipline an employee, the Employer shall notify the employee in writing within fourteen (14) days of the event, or when the Employer becomes aware or ought to have been aware of the infraction, misconduct or poor performance giving rise to the discipline being reprimanded imposed. Verbal warnings shall be advised confirmed in writing. (c) Except where conflicting with other Articles of this Agreement, the conduct of all employees shall be guided by reasonable rules and regulations promulgated by the employer from time to time. The Union shall be provided with copies of newly promulgated rules and regulations. Simple letters of warning, i.e. letters that he have no disciplinary suspension associated with them, shall have no effect after one(1) year from date they are issued provided there is no further occurrence of similar circumstances. (d) The employer agrees that any disciplinary record shall be removed from the employee’s file after eighteen (18) months from the date of issue provided there has been no recurrence of similar circumstances giving rise to any disciplinary action/notation during that period. 6.06 All disciplinary letters, suspensions, shall be in writing and copied to the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plantUnit Chairperson and employee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a three (3) Shop Stewards appointed for the branch and one Shop Xxxxxxx appointedappointed for the branch, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to follow the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor the Manager, who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee employees of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxxthey are Stewards. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards for lawful Union activities. (b) activities and the Shop Stewards shall not let their duties unduly interfere with their regular work assignment. The Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate violate, or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall Employerwill recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with the Union rules and regulations, regulations as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen employees, and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in with 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 in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) . Shop Stewards shall report be permitted to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely take up grievances during working hours without loss of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, pay or to attend Company meetings to discuss any mutual problems provided the meeting has been agreed to by the Company and will be paid at straight time rates of pay. The Union agrees that its representatives will conduct business in such a manner as to not unduly interfere with representatives of the work and/or service schedules. If the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by discharges the Shop Xxxxxxx, the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right prior to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plantsuch discharge.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) . The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) . The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need. (d) . The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) . Stewards shall report to reportto their immediate Supervisors and Supervisorsand request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) . Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a The Employer recognizes the Union’s right to select Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if Stewards to represent employees. The Employer and the Union so wisheswill agree on the number of Shop Stewards, to see whether taking into account the members operational needs of the Union Employer and the Employer live up to administrative needs of the provisions Agreement. The duties of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such the Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by to assist in the reporting, investigation and resolution of all grievances as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union to the employees and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesEmployer. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize duly appointed Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to Xxxxxxxx provided that the Union Officers any violation has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe names of the Shop Stewards so appointed. (c) The Employer Shop Xxxxxxx shall recognize not be discriminated against or disciplined for performing the duties as a Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the needXxxxxxx. (d) The Union will advise the Employer Leave of the identity of all absence without pay and with seniority shall be granted to Shop Stewards and elected representatives to attend to Union business which requires them to leave their premises of employment. Such leaves shall be subject to operational requirements and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereofnot be unreasonably denied. (e) Stewards The Union and the Shop Xxxxxxx or elected representative 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 (d) above, when leave without pay is granted, the leave shall report to their immediate Supervisors be given without loss of pay and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of reimburse 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 hoursfor appropriate wage and benefit costs. (f) Any employee being reprimanded Both parties recognize that all employees including the Shop Stewards have regular duties to perform for the Employer. Shop Stewards shall be advised allowed, during their working hours, without loss of time or pay to leave their regular duties for a reasonable length of time to investigate, adjust, write and present grievances or complaints, subject to the fact that he has this procedure shall not be abused by either party. Prior to leaving their regular duties, Shop Stewards must first obtain permission from their Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld providing the right Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission’s Terms & Conditions and Operating Guidelines of the casino license are not violated. The Employer shall make every reasonable attempt to have a provide the Shop Xxxxxxx presentStewards with time during working hours requested for Union business. Employees who have difficulty with If the English language may have request cannot be granted immediately, time will be provided during the same day at an interpreter present at alternate time as soon as possible. Terms and Conditions of the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plantCasino Facility License must take precedence.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be an employee of the Employer. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate violate, or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall will recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with the Union rules and regulations, regulations as the representatives representative of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen chosen, and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the 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 twentyseventy-four two (2472) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Shop Stewards shall report be allowed to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting take up grievances with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union Management during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours, without loss of pay. (f) Any Copies of Employer bulletins, including lay-off notices pertaining to Union members which exceed one (1) week, shall be given to the Shop Xxxxxxx(s) in the departments affected at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to such notice being applicable, except dismissal for cause. When an employee being reprimanded is dismissed the Shop Xxxxxxx in the department affected shall be advised that he has of the right dismissal at the time. A copy of such notices shall be mailed to have a the Union Office. (g) If the Employer lays off or discharges the Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with ManagementUnion shall be advised prior to such layoff or discharge, should one be available at the plantexcept discharge for cause.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall The Union is entitled to appoint or elect from among the employees two (2) Shop Stewards. The duties of the Shop Xxxxxxx(s) are to assist in the reporting and resolution of grievances, and to attend with an employee any discipline meeting that will result in a written letter of warning, suspension or discharge. Said duties to be carried at times mutually agreeable to both parties. It is understood that an employee may choose to have another member of the bargaining unit present for a disciplinary meeting other than a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members Xxxxxxx. It is agreed that such an employee would serve and act on behalf of the Union and in the Shop Xxxxxxx'x absence. The Employer live up to acknowledges that acts of discipline as described in the provisions first paragraph of this Agreement, and section are to report any infractions be carried out in the presence of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with samethe Union xxxxxxx. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed It is however understood by the Union and shall be an employee that the Employer reserves the right to, in the absence of the place Union xxxxxxx, remove the employee from the workplace with the intent to suspend or discharge if in which he the opinion of the Employer the employee's actions have or will compromise the safety and well being of the occupants of the building. In the event of the foregoing the Employer agrees to convene a formal disciplinary meeting with the employee and his Union representative as soon as it is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiespractical to do so. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part Xxxxxxx(s) provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe name(s) of the employee(s) chosen. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report Union agrees to advise the Union Officers Employer in writing of any violation of this Agreementchanges made by appointment or election from time to time. (c) The Employer shall recognize Shop Xxxxxxx'x first obligation is the fulfillment of responsibilities as an employee. During working hours, the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected is not entitled to engage in accordance with any other Union rules and regulations, as the representatives activities other than those "duties" described in (a) above. A Shop Xxxxxxx will not suffer a loss of the employees pay 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 carrying out their duties described in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need(a) above during their regularly scheduled shift. (d) The Union will advise Shop Xxxxxxx must not leave their assigned responsibilities in the Employer performance 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 "duties" without first obtaining permission from their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which supervisor. Such permission will not be unduly unreasonably withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Shop Stewards to conduct said Union business within will complete their regularly established working hours"duties" in an expeditious manner. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There 15.01 Shop Stewards shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointedappointed or elected, if as the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union Union, and the Employer live up to Company, follow the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor the Manager, who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards for lawful Union activities, and the Shop Stewards shall not let their duties unduly interfere with their regular work assignments. 15.02 The Union shall advise the Company, in writing, of the 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 (b5) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority days of any change of employees selected to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to so act during the Union Officers any violation term of this Agreement. (c) 15.03 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 and/or grievances to the Manager. 15.04 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 shall compensate Shop Stewards for all time spent attending negotiation meetings. 15.05 The Company will recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with the Union rules and regulations, regulations as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments branches for which they are chosen chosen, and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in with the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need. (d) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There Local Union shall have the right to one shop xxxxxxx in each store. Local shall have the right to designate two shop stewards for each store, including a night shift xxxxxxx where applicable, as well as an alternate bakery xxxxxxx applicable. The will be informed of the names of the stewards. The Manager or his designate shall introduce new employee to the union xxxxxxx. Permission for a Shop Xxxxxxx appointedunion xxxxxxx to 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, if Either the Employer, the Union so wishesor any employee has a right to lodge a grievance with respect to any matter arising out of this Or concerning the interpretation, to see whether the members application or alleged violation of the Union and the Employer live up to this Any employee believing that he has unjustly with or that the provisions of this AgreementAgreement have not been complied with, shall the right to place such grievances in the hands of the Union for review and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with sameadjustment by the if necessary. Such Shop Xxxxxxx grievance shall be appointed by presented indicating the Union provision of the Collective Agreement which has been allegedly violated and shall be an as follows: Within ten working days after the event giving rise to 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 the place decision of Step One. The District Manager will give his answer in which he is a Xxxxxxxwriting within four working days of the date of the meeting. There Failing settlement: The grievance shall be no discrimination against forwarded to the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx Head Office of the within one of the decision at Step Two and the shall have no authority one week to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part dispose of this Agreementthe grievance. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report be in writing and sent to the Union Officers any violation offices of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number 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 party within seven days the date of Stewards will the meeting. In the case of a discharge, a grievance may filed by an who Was Unjustly dealt with. Such a grievance must be consistent with by an employee who feels was unjustly dealt with. Such a grievance must be filed within four working days from the need. (d) The Union will advise 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 sustain the discharge, if mutually to by the parties of this Grievances concerning rates shall commence at Step Two of the identity Grievance Procedure and the disposition of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Stewards such grievances if sustained, shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely determination of the investigation of complaints that date Of the with The or the Union may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives file grievances commencing at Three. The limits as prescribed above may be modified by mutual agreement 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 hoursparties. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There The Union shall appoint or elect from among the employees, and the Employer shall recognize Shop Stewards and a Unit Chair. The duties of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Unit Chair shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if to assist in the Union so wishes, to see whether the members reporting and resolution of all grievances as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union and to the employees. It is understood that when dealing with the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who each grievance shall promptly deal with same. Such ordinarily be handled by one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by and or the Union and shall be an employee Unit Chair regardless of the place number of shop stewards in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesworkplace. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part and Unit Chair provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe name of the employee(s) so appointed. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report Union agrees to advise the Union Officers Employer in writing of any violation of this Agreementchanges made by appointment or election from time to time. (c) The Employer shall recognize Shop Xxxxxxx’x, as well as the Unit Chair’s, first obligation is the fulfillment of their responsibility as an employee. During their working hours, the Shop Stewards Xxxxxxx and Chief Xxxxxxx selected Unit Chair are not entitled to engage in accordance with Union rules activities other than is necessary in order to receive, investigate and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the needresolve grievances. (d) The Union Xxxxxxx and the Unit Chair must not leave their assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission from the Employer. Such permission 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 thereofnot be unreasonably withheld. (e) The necessary time which is spent by Stewards shall report to and the Unit Chair during their immediate Supervisors regular working hours in reporting and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to resolving grievances, or in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hourstime worked. (f) Any employee being reprimanded Under no circumstances shall be advised that he has a Xxxxxxx or the right to have a Unit Chair take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the operation or affairs of the Employer, or with the management of or direction of the work force. (g) The Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with and the English language may have an interpreter present at Unit Chair shall not be discriminated against or disciplined for the meeting with Management, should one be available at proper performance of their duties on behalf of the plantUnion.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

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Shop Stewards. (a) There The Union shall, wherever possible, appoint or elect from among the employees a shop xxxxxxx for each department. The duties of the Shop Stewards shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if to assist in the Union so wishes, to see whether the members reporting and resolution of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to all grievances within their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesdepartments. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe name of the employee so appointed. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report Union agrees to advise the Union Officers Employer in writing of any violation of this Agreementchanges made by appointment or election from time to time. (c) The Employer shall recognize Shop Xxxxxxx‘s first obligation is the fulfilment of his/her responsibilities as an employee. During his/her working hours, the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected is not entitled to engage in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as activities other than the representatives of the employees necessary involvement in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen reporting and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number resolution of Stewards will be consistent with the needgrievances. (d) The Union Xxxxxxx must not leave his/her assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission. Such permission 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 thereofnot be unreasonably withheld. (e) The necessary time which is spent by Stewards shall report to during their immediate Supervisors regular working hours in reporting and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to resolving grievances, or in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hourstime worked. (f) Any employee being reprimanded Under no circumstances shall be advised that he has a Xxxxxxx take any action or issue any instruction, which will interfere with the right to have a operation or affairs of the Employer, or with the management of or direction of the work force. (g) The Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty shall not be discriminated against or disciplined for the proper performance of his/her duties on behalf of the Union. (h) The Employer agrees that the Shop Xxxxxxx and/or Union representative may post official communications from the Union to its members on the Union bulletin board within the hotel. (i) No employee or group of employees shall undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the English language Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To implement this, the Union shall supply the Employer with the names of its representatives and similarly, the Employer shall supply the Union with a list of its supervisory or other personnel with whom the Union may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plantrequired to transact business.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) 20.01 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: Employees in the Bargaining Unit 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 shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the Shop Stewards and Chief any changes thereto. The Employer will not recognize an employee as a Shop Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with until it has received such notification from the Union. 20.02 The Union rules and regulations, as the representatives acknowledges that a Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the employees in Employer. To ensure operations are not interfered with or disrupted, the respective groups or departments for parties agree that whenever possible the Xxxxxxx shall conduct his activities outside regular working hours. In a grievance situation which they are chosen and hereby recognizes requires the Xxxxxxx’x attention 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 power taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to appoint a minimum 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 that permission to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union businessleave, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead be with pay, will not, therefore, be unreasonably withheld. The Xxxxxxx shall return to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business his regular duties as may be required by the Union during working hoursexpeditiously as possible. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has reserves the right to have a limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. The Xxxxxxx 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 discriminate against any member of the bargaining unit and/or Shop Xxxxxxx present. for exercising their rights under the terms of the Collective Agreement. 20.04 Shop Stewards shall be allowed to wear their Shop Xxxxxxx’x badge while on duty. 20.05 Employees who have difficulty will be allowed to wear clothing with insignia provided that such insignia is not the English language may have an interpreter present at Union insignia or offensive to the meeting with ManagementEmployer, should one be available at the plantemployees or the Union.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Union Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There ‌ 51. 1. The Union 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) xxxxxxx for every thirty (30) employees in 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 writing by the Union. 52. 2. The Union recognizes that it is the responsibility of the shop xxxxxxx to assist in the resolution of grievances at the lowest possible level. 53. 3. Upon notification of an appropriate management person, stewards or designated officers of the Union, 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 shall not 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 xxxxxxx release time will be equitably distributed. If, in the judgment of the supervisor, permission cannot be granted immediately to the shop xxxxxxx to present an informal grievance during on-duty time, such permission shall be granted by the supervisor no later than the next working day from the date the shop xxxxxxx was denied permission. 54. 4. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action must be taken because of a violation of law or a City departmental rule (intoxication, theft, etc.) shop stewards shall not unreasonably be denied the right to leave their post or duty to assist in the grievance procedure. 55. 5. Shop Xxxxxxx appointedstewards shall not interfere with the work of an employee. It shall not constitute interference with the work of an employee for a shop xxxxxxx, in the course of investigating or processing a grievance, to interview an employee during the employee's duty time. A xxxxxxx shall not represent an employee in a disciplinary matter if the Union so wishes, to see whether xxxxxxx is a witness or otherwise personally involved in the members of matter. 56. 6. Departments will notify the Union and the Employer live up of new employee orientation sessions at least ten working days prior to the provisions of this Agreementsession and shop stewards shall be permitted to make appearances at departmental orientation sessions in order to be introduced, distribute Union materials and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union discuss employee rights and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of obligations under this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the need. (d) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Stewards and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.I. J. BULLETIN BOARDS‌

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Memorandum of Understanding

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointeda. In the Instructional Assistant Unit, if the Union so wishesmay designate up to six (6) Shop Stewards for the purpose of processing grievances. b. In the General Classified Unit, the Union may designate up to see whether six (6) Shop Stewards for the purpose of processing grievances. c. The Union shall annually notify the Employer in writing by August 1 of those members of the Union designated as Shop Stewards and any subsequent changes. d. For purposes of processing grievances, the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed released upon request for a maximum of eight (8) hours, travel time inclusive, per month. That release shall not be unreasonably denied. Time spent at a hearing or conference with management or supervisor shall not be charged against this maximum. e. The Shop Xxxxxxx may be denied permission by the Union and County Superintendent of Schools’ representative to talk to the employee on his/her duty time if that will unduly interfere with the employee’s work. Any disagreement over this access shall be an employee of immediately referred to the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against appropriate Deputy/Associate/Assistant Superintendent for determination. f. Upon entering another work location, the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesshall identify himself/herself, if possible, to the supervisor in charge of that location and state the purpose and expected duration of the visit. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. g. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report in, upon return to duty. 1. Employees who are currently members of the Union or who have in effect a service fee deduction, or who may authorize in the future either deductions of dues or a service fee or initiation and/or assessment fees, shall have such dues and fees deducted for the remainder of this Agreement, as a condition of employment. 2. New employees, within the first thirty (30) calendar days of employment, shall either sign an authorization for deduction of dues or service fee deduction as a condition of employment. 3. The amounts deducted pursuant to Sections 7.1 and 7.2 shall be remitted promptly to the Union Officers any violation with an alphabetical list of this Agreementthe affected employees. (c) 4. The Union agrees to furnish to the Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulations, as the representatives a copy of the employees Union dues structure and any modifications thereto. 5. The Union agrees to pay the reasonable costs of defending or initiating action to enforce this provision and to indemnify the Employer against any claim or action brought against the Employer in respect to the respective groups deductions herein required or departments for any action challenging enforcement of these provisions. 6. An employee who is a member of a bonafide religion, body, or sect which they are chosen has historically held conscientious objection to joining or financially supporting employee organizations shall not be required to join or financially support the exclusive representation organization (Union) if the employee files a declaration with both the Employer and hereby recognizes the Union verifying that he/she is a practicing member of such organization. Such an employee shall be required to file a declaration and a statement indicating that the power amount of the service fee is to appoint be directed to one of the charitable organizations listed below that have been chosen by the Union and removal thereof is solely vested in the UnionEmployer. The number of Stewards will be consistent with If the need. employee fails to make a selection within the first thirty (d30) The calendar days, the Union will advise shall make the selection and inform 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 permissionchoice. - American Cancer Society - American Red Cross - Easter Seal Society - Muscular Dystrophy Association, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.Inc. - United Cerebral Palsy Association - United Way HOURS9

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There The Union shall appoint or elect from among the employees, and the Employer shall recognize Shop Stewards and a Unit Chair. The duties of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Unit Chair shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if to assist in the Union so wishes, to see whether the members reporting and resolution of all grievances as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union and to the employees. It is understood that when dealing with the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who each grievance shall promptly deal with same. Such ordinarily be handled by one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by and or the Union and shall be an employee Unit Chair regardless of the place number of shop stewards in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesworkplace. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part and Unit Chair provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe name of the employee(s) so appointed. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report Union agrees to advise the Union Officers Employer in writing of any violation of this Agreementchanges made by appointment or election from time to time. (c) The Employer shall recognize Shop Xxxxxxx’x, as well as the Unit Chair’s, first obligation is the fulfillment of their responsibility as an employee. During their working hours, the Shop Stewards Xxxxxxx and Chief Xxxxxxx selected Unit Chair are not entitled to engage in accordance with Union rules activities other than is necessary in order to receive, investigate and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the needresolve grievances. (d) The Union Xxxxxxx and the Unit Chair must not leave their assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission from the Employer. Such permission 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 thereofnot be unreasonably withheld. (e) The necessary time which is spent by Stewards shall report to and the Unit Chair during their immediate Supervisors regular working hours in reporting and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to resolving grievances, or in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hourstime worked. (f) Any employee being reprimanded Under no circumstances shall be advised that he has a Xxxxxxx or the right to have a Unit Chair take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the operation or affairs of the Employer, or with the management of or direction of the work force. (g) The Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with and the English language may have an interpreter present at Unit Chair shall not be discriminated against or disciplined for the meeting with Management, should one be available at proper performance of their duties on behalf of the plantUnion.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There The Union shall appoint or elect from among the employees, and the Employer shall recognize Shop Stewards and a Unit Chair. The duties of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Unit Chair shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if to assist in the Union so wishes, to see whether the members reporting and resolution of all grievances as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union and to the employees. It is understood that when dealing with the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who each grievance shall promptly deal with same. Such ordinarily be handled by one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by or the Union and shall be an employee Unit Chair regardless of the place number of Shop Stewards in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesworkplace. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part and Unit Chair provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe name of the employee(s) so appointed. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report Union agrees to advise the Union Officers Employer in writing of any violation of this Agreementchanges made by appointment or election from time to time. (c) The Employer shall recognize first obligation of Shop Stewards and the Unit Chair is the fulfillment of their responsibility as employees. During their working hours, the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected Unit Chair are not entitled to engage in accordance with Union rules activities other than is necessary in order to receive, investigate and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the needresolve grievances. (d) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity of all Shop Stewards and the Unit Chair must not leave their assigned work area(s) for Union business, without prior permission from the Employer. Such permission will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereofnot be unreasonably withheld. (e) The necessary time which is spent by Shop Stewards shall report to and the Unit Chair during their immediate Supervisors regular working hours in reporting and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to resolving grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, in attending grievance or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required investigation meetings called by the Union during working hours. The Employer Employer, shall allow Stewards be considered to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hoursbe time worked. (f) Any employee being reprimanded Under no circumstances shall be advised that he has the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty or the Unit Chair take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the English language may have an interpreter present at operation or affairs of the meeting Employer, or with Managementthe management of or direction of the work force. (g) The Employer will not discriminate against or discipline the Shop Stewards or the Unit Chair for the proper performance of their duties on behalf of the Union, should one be available at the plantprovided they are carried out in accordance with this Agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There Shop stewards shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed selected by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesUnion. (b) The Shop In a Branch where there is a Unit Chairperson, the Unit Chairperson shall be the Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part who presents the grievance at Step 2 and Step 3 of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this AgreementGrievance Procedure. (c) The Employer shall recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with Union rules and regulationsagrees to recognize, as selected by the representatives Union Stewards, one employee per xxxxxxx, to act as Alternate Stewards to assist in the presentation of any grievances that may arise, in the event that the Xxxxxxx is absent from work. 6.02 The stewards shall be permitted reasonable time to investigate, present and process grievances on the Employer‟s property without loss of time or pay during their regular working hours. Such time spent in handling grievances during the xxxxxxx‟s regular working hours shall be considered working hours in computing overtime if within the regular schedule of the stewards. The shop xxxxxxx‟s activities shall not interfere with the Employer‟s business. 6.03 Individual payroll records shall be made available to the employee or Union Representative, upon written request by the employee or the Union Representative, to determine the hours worked by various employees. A Representative of the Union shall be admitted to the Employer‟s premises at a mutually agreeable time during regular working hours upon proper identification and shall be permitted to inspect, payroll records and the equipment used by employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes order to determine that the power terms of the Agreement are being observed, provided they shall have no right or access to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the needsecurity area. (da) Any employee, who may be called into the office for disciplinary action or to receive a reprimand, shall have a Union Representative present. The Employer reserves the right to suspend an employee immediately, when in its judgment circumstances warrant such action, but will delay final disposition until a Union Representative is available. Such actions will be taken only in extreme or unusual circumstances. (b) Nothing herein shall restrict the Employer from calling an employee for investigation or questioning them on any phase of the Employer‟s operations. (c) For the purpose of investigation with respect to theft or loss, the following procedures shall apply; (i) The Employer has the right to investigate. (ii) The parties have a mutual obligation to uphold Brink‟s reasonable rules and policies and the terms of the Collective Agreement. (iii) The parties have a mutual understanding that both parties lose in cases of theft and dishonesty. (iv) Both parties recognize that the purpose of an investigation is to find facts and that results could either be exoneration or confirmation of suspicion. (v) Employees have a right to Union representation where an investigator concludes that there are reasonable grounds to suspect a particular employee(s) and intends to conduct a more focused investigation as to the particular employee(s) to confirm those reasonable grounds. (vi) The Union will advise the Employer of the identity names of all Stewards the Union Representatives and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereofalternate Union Representatives. (evii) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which representation shall consist solely of either a Union Representative, or alternate Union Representative. If there is no elected or appointed Union Representative another bargaining unit employee of the investigation of complaints that may lead suspect‟s choice, subject to grievancesreasonable availability, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other bargaining unit employee shall constitute 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 hoursrepresentation. (fa) Any employee being reprimanded If a Unit Chairperson is not available (due to holidays, sickness, etc.) an alternate xxxxxxx will be named to take the place of the Unit Chairperson who is not available. The Union will notify the Employer in writing the names of any alternate Union representatives. (b) Except where conflicting with other Articles of this Agreement, the conduct of all employees shall be advised that he has guided by reasonable rules and regulations promulgated by the right employer from time to have a Shop Xxxxxxx presenttime. Employees who have difficulty The Union shall be provided with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, should one be available at the plant.copies of newly promulgated rules and regulations

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to that the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesAgreement are adhered to. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate violate, or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer shall will recognize the Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with the Union rules and regulations, regulations as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen chosen, and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in with 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 thereofShop Stewards. (e) Stewards shall report to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of investigate complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hoursEmployer, without loss of pay. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has have the right to have request the presence of a Shop Xxxxxxx presentXxxxxxx. Employees who have difficulty with the English language may or have a hearing impairment will have the right to have an interpreter present at the meeting with Management, . (g) Employees shall not be required to attend a discipline meeting should one no Shop Xxxxxxx be available at the plantwhen one is requested.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There The Union shall appoint from among the employees, and the Employer shall recognize Shop Stewards and a Unit Chair. The duties of the Shop Xxxxxxx and Unit Chair shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if to assist in the Union so wishes, to see whether the members reporting and resolution of all grievances as well as disseminating bona fide information of the Union and to the employees. It is understood that when dealing with the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who each grievance shall promptly deal with same. Such ordinarily be handled by one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee regardless of the place number of shop stewards in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activitiesworkplace. (b) The Employer agrees to recognize a duly appointed or elected Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part and Unit Chair provided that the Union has first advised the Employer in writing of this Agreementthe name of the employee(s) so appointed. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report Union agrees to advise the Union Officers Employer in writing of any violation of this Agreementchanges made by appointment or election from time to time. (c) The Employer shall recognize Shop Xxxxxxx’x, as well as the Unit Chair’s, first obligation is the fulfillment of his/her responsibility as an employee. During his/her working hours, the Shop Stewards Xxxxxxx and Chief Xxxxxxx selected Unit Chair are not entitled to engage in accordance with Union rules activities other than is necessary in order to receive, investigate and regulations, as the representatives of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in the Union. The number of Stewards will be consistent with the needresolve grievances. (d) The Union Xxxxxxx and the Unit Chair must not leave his/her assigned work area on Union business, without prior permission from the Employer. Such permission 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 thereofnot be unreasonably withheld. (e) The necessary time which is spent by Stewards shall report to and the Unit Chair during their immediate Supervisors regular working hours in reporting and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to resolving grievances, or in attending meetings specifically provided for herein, shall be considered to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hourstime worked. (f) Any employee being reprimanded Under no circumstances shall be advised that he has a Xxxxxxx or the right to have a Unit Chair take any action or issue any instruction which will interfere with the operation or affairs of the Employer, or with the management of or direction of the work force. (g) The Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty with and the English language may have an interpreter present at Unit Chair shall not be discriminated against or disciplined for the meeting with Management, should one be available at proper performance of his/her duties on behalf of the plantUnion.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer Company live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions infraction of such provisions to their supervisor the Manager, who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate violate, or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) The Employer Company shall recognize the one Shop Stewards and Chief Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with the Union rules and regulations, as the representatives employees representative of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen bargaining unit and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested in with 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 the Xxxxxxx and will also give notice within twenty-four (24) hours of any new appointment or removal thereof. (e) Shop Stewards shall report be allowed to their immediate Supervisors take up grievances during working hours but it shall be performed expeditiously, and the Shop Xxxxxxx shall first request permissionpermission from his supervisor to leave his position, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union business, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business as may be required by the Union during working hours. The Employer provisions of this Section shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hoursnot, in any event, be abused. (f) Any employee being reprimanded The Company shall recognize one (1) Shop Xxxxxxx to be a member of the Union Negotiating Committee to attend meetings with the Company for the purposes of negotiating renewal Collective Agreements. The Company will ensure the xxxxxxx’x absence from work will be without loss of his regular rate, for his normal hours of work. Where negotiations occur outside of the Terrace, BC area, then the expenses of the xxxxxxx shall be advised that he has paid for by the right to have a Shop Xxxxxxx present. Employees who have difficulty Company, in accordance with the English language may have an interpreter present at the meeting Appendix “A” herein, dealing with Management, should one be available at the plantovernight trips.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Shop Stewards. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed, if the Union so wishes, to see whether the members of the Union and the Employer live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions to their supervisor who shall promptly deal with same. Such Shop Xxxxxxx shall be appointed by the Union and shall be an employee of the place in which he is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Xxxxxxx for lawful Union activities. (b) The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall report to the Union Officers any violation of this Agreement. (c) 20.01 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: Employees in the Bargaining Unit Shop Stewards Less than 30 employees 3 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 shall notify the Employer in writing of the names of the Shop Stewards and Chief any changes thereto. The Employer will not recognize an employee as a Shop Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with until it has received such notification from the Union. 20.02 The Union rules and regulations, as the representatives acknowledges that a Xxxxxxx has regular duties to perform on behalf of the employees in Employer. To ensure operations are not interfered with or disrupted, the respective groups or departments for parties agree that whenever possible the Xxxxxxx shall conduct their activities outside regular working hours. In a grievance situation which requires the Xxxxxxx’x attention during working hours, they are chosen and hereby recognizes shall not leave their regular duties without first obtaining permission to do so from their immediate supervisor. It is understood that the power taking of such time away from regular duties shall be kept to appoint a minimum 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 that permission to their immediate Supervisors and request permission, which will not be unduly withheld, to leave the job to conduct Union businessleave, which shall consist solely of the investigation of complaints that may lead be with pay, will not, therefore, be unreasonably withheld. The Xxxxxxx shall return to grievances, or to handle the adjustment thereof, or to attend to any meeting with representatives of the Employer or such other Union business their regular duties as may be required by the Union during working hoursexpeditiously as possible. The Employer shall allow Stewards to conduct said Union business within their regularly established working hours. (f) Any employee being reprimanded shall be advised that he has reserves the right to have a limit such time if the time requested is unreasonable. The Xxxxxxx will be paid his regular rate of pay for the time they spend during their regular working hours discussing grievances with the Manager or their designate. 20.03 The Employer shall not discriminate against any member of the bargaining unit and/or Shop Xxxxxxx present. for exercising their rights under the terms of the Collective Agreement. 20.04 Shop Stewards shall be allowed to wear their Shop Xxxxxxx’x badge while on duty. 20.05 Employees who have difficulty will be allowed to wear clothing with insignia provided that such insignia is not the English language may have an interpreter present at Union insignia or offensive to the meeting with ManagementEmployer, should one be available at the plantemployees or the Union.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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