SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awarded.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx On all jobs where journeymen plumbers are employed, the Business Manager or his duly designated agent shall appoint a shop xxxxxxx and, at the time of such appointment, give the Employer written notice of such appointment of a shop xxxxxxx or successor. There shall be no restrictions as to the amount of work such shop xxxxxxx shall perform nor shall his duties as xxxxxxx interfere with his work unreasonably. However, a County employee as selected by shop xxxxxxx shall have the Unionright, during working time and with no loss of pay, to spend reasonable time adjusting grievances including time to meet with Employees and supervisors, after notifying his immediate supervisor of his intent. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by Failure on the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out part of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereofshop xxxxxxx, in the opinion of the Employer, to perform a reasonable day’s work, may, at the option of the Employer, result in his dismissal or removal from the job and a successor appointed. It is understood that such dismissal or removal shall not interfere with their or other employeestake place without mutual agreement between the Employer, regular work assignments as employees the Business Manager of the CountyLOCAL UNION, or his duly appointed agent. Shop stewards shall not participate in matters related to the referral, hiring, layoff, or discharge of Employees except that the Employer shall request each new Employee to report to the shop xxxxxxx. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of xxxxxxx will make sure that the grievance procedure Employee has received the job rules and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievancesafety rules. The Union will shop stewards shall be informed of all layoffs, transfers, discharges, and shall make reasonable efforts to control sure Employees are properly paid. Shop stewards shall assist any Employee receiving a serious injury on the amount of investigative time spent between job or becoming sick. If necessary, the shop xxxxxxx shall report this information to the xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employeeLOCAL UNION at once. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative proceduresShop stewards shall have no authority whatsoever to call, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure order, or create a strike, work stoppage, or slowdown. He shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes report all serious matters to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedLOCAL UNION office.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 2.9.5.1 The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected by Employer will recognize that the Union. A list Business Manager of IBEW Local 1547 retains the right to appoint and dismiss all shop stewards in accordance with the Union rules and regulations. There will be kept current one full-time non-working chief xxxxxxx and sent by up to six part-time working assistant stewards. The Employer shall recognize the shop stewards as the duly- appointed Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees representatives of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceemployees. The Union will notify the Employer as to the identity of all shop stewards. All shop stewards shall make every effort in cooperation with the Utility Manager, Department Director or his/her duly-authorized representative to correct violations and infractions of this Agreement by either covered employees or management personnel. The duly- authorized assistant shop stewards, upon request made to their immediate supervisors, shall be given reasonable efforts amounts of time during working hours and without loss of pay, to control handle all work-related Union business pertaining to their areas of appointment, including but not limited to, grievances and arbitration hearings, and shall keep both the amount of investigative time spent between Employer and the Union informed as to their whereabouts. Time codes for shop xxxxxxx duty shall be as reflected in the Employer’s guidelines. No shop xxxxxxx shall be terminated for any cause until the Utility Manager or Department Director and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 Business Manager of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked Union have completed an investigation into the alleged cause for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, termination and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievantdetermined there has been just cause. The County assistant shop stewards shall not be liable laid off as long as there are two (2) or more employees employed within the assistant shop xxxxxxx'x area of appointment.
2.9.5.2 The ML&P bargaining unit member appointed to the chief xxxxxxx position shall perform the function of full-time xxxxxxx at the top craft pay rate of xxxxxxx. The Employer shall pay all wages and benefits as required by the existing Agreement and, upon receipt of billing from the Employer, IBEW Local 1547 shall reimburse the Employer for any overtime as a result one-half (1/2) of the meetingchief xxxxxxx'x wages and benefits, as well as one-half of any acting chief shop xxxxxxx'x wages and benefits. Witnesses The chief xxxxxxx shall observe the standard work week of five consecutive eight-hour work days, Monday through Friday, and shall be subject to all terms and conditions of the Agreement.
2.9.5.3 The chief xxxxxxx shall be given twenty-four (24) hours notice by the Employer prior to the time any committee defined by this Agreement is required to be convened and the chief xxxxxxx shall have total authority for the assembling of all Union representatives from the bargaining unit required to form any such committees. The chief xxxxxxx also has the right to assemble any joint committee within twenty-four (24) hours notice to the appropriate division manager.
2.9.5.4 The chief xxxxxxx shall be afforded private office space and a private, unmonitored outside telephone line with voice mail capability. The cost of such items shall be paid by the Employer.
2.9.5.5 The chief xxxxxxx shall retain his regular employment status and continue to accrue all benefits. Additionally, the chief xxxxxxx may return to his former regular position or a similar position within the same classification and rate of pay following a fifteen (15) calendar day advance written notification to the Union and the Employer. This shall not limit the ability of the chief xxxxxxx to bid in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement. The chief xxxxxxx will be the last employee laid off within the work unit provided he/she is qualified to perform the remaining work.
2.9.5.6 The full-time chief xxxxxxx shall continue to receive chief xxxxxxx premium pay when he/she is on leave and another shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedhas been temporarily appointed acting chief xxxxxxx.
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Samples: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 1. The Executive Secretary-Treasurer or his designee having jurisdiction over the job, will select a certified Shop Xxxxxxx. A Shop Xxxxxxx shall always be employed whenever covered work is being performed on any job, except at the end of the job when punch list work is being performed by one employee which does not exceed three (3) days. The xxxxxxx’x employment may be terminated by the Employer after review of complaint against him between the employer and the Business Representative. In the event of a disagreement between the Business Representative and the employer, the complaint shall be referred to the Executive Secretary-Treasurer or his designee for whatever internal actions considered appropriate. A Shop Xxxxxxx can be appointed from an employer’s regular complement of employees, with the consent of the Union, providing he has the appropriate training certifications from the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters’ shop xxxxxxx certification program and who otherwise meets all of the Union’s requirements for appointment as a shop xxxxxxx. Should the Union have due cause to replace the shop xxxxxxx, they will notify the employer, defining the reasons for said replacement.
2. The Shop Xxxxxxx must 1) report to the Local Union prior to the start of the job to pick up the appropriate paperwork and instructions; 2) fill out the appropriate paperwork; and 3) deliver the appropriate completed reports to the Local Union hall after the end of the workday on Friday of each week. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall only take the necessary time to perform his duties to the best interests and safety of the covered employees. There shall be no non-working Shop Stewards and the Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be permitted to leave the job for the performance of his duties unless by the consent of the Employer.
3. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to call any strike or stoppage of work or to make any Agreement which changes, modifies or alters any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by given two hours notification before an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the Countyis laid off. The shop xxxxxxxemployee shall be given one hour notice of layoff. In the spirit of cooperation and as a courtesy, the employer will make every reasonable effort to notify the Business Agent twenty-four hours in advance to laying off six or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified more employees at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceone time.
4. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County Xxxxxxx shall not be liable discriminated against for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay attending to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedhis or her duties.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 1. No member of the Union will remain on any job where the following rules do not apply:
a. The Union Business Agent shall appoint one or more Stewards to cover the Employer’s operation and notify the Employer in writing of such appointment.
b. In no case shall a Xxxxxxx suffer discrimination because of the performance of his Union duties.
c. The Xxxxxxx shall be allowed a reasonable amount of time when necessary to perform the following duties:
(1) Handle grievances on the job or in the shop in accordance with the area agreement in effect, and to report all such grievances to the Union.
(2) Check safety, cleanliness, sanitation, heat, lighting, etc., regularly and report any unsafe or unclean conditions to the Employer and to the Union.
(3) Check all new employees and request the Xxxxxxx’x copy of the referral slip.
(4) Handle the personal belongings and supervise the immediate care and disposition of a sick or injured employee.
(5) Be responsible for policing the jurisdiction of the Sheet Metal Industry in all shops and on all jobs.
2. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected working journeyman and shall not perform any supervisory duties unless authorized by the Unionunion representative.
3. A list With the exception of shop stewards the general xxxxxxx and/or xxxxxxx, the employer agrees that the Shop Xxxxxxx will be kept current the last journeyman on the project (shop or job) provided the ability and sent by efficiency of the Union to each department head Xxxxxxx and to Human Resourcesother employees is equal. Duties required by If a problem arises regarding ability and efficiency of the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other above-mentioned employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and it will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent resolved between the employing contractor and the Union.
4. Where more than one (1) person works overtime at the shop or job site and there has been a xxxxxxx appointed, the xxxxxxx shall be given the opportunity to work, if qualified.
5. When a xxxxxxx is terminated, unless such termination is for just cause, the xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure Union shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes given two (2) working days notice prior to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedtermination.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 1. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected term ‘shop xxxxxxx’ refers to an Employee elected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current Orchestra to represent them and sent by named as such to the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the CountyEmployer.
2. The shop xxxxxxx shall be elected from among the regular members of the Orchestra, who shall be provided with the opportunity to participate in the election. Helsingin Muusikot ry (Helsinki Musicians’ Association) shall be en- titled to organise the election where necessary. The election of the shop xxxxxxx may be held at the workplace if so agreed with the Employer in ad- xxxxx.
3. The Employer shall be given written notification of the elected shop xxxxxxx.
4. The principal duty of the shop xxxxxxx, as the representative of Employees covered by this Collective Agreement, is to ensure that this Collective Agree- ment is complied with and to lead negotiations on behalf of the Employees concerning the agreement in the manner agreed upon in section 20 of this Collective Agreement.
5. The shop xxxxxxx shall also represent the Employees in matters concerning the application of labour legislation.
6. In case of any uncertainty or their designeedisagreement regarding an Employee’s salary or other employment-related issues, involved with a particular grievance the shop xxxxxxx must be identified provided with all the information relevant to the settlement of the dispute.
7. The shop xxxxxxx is entitled to be informed, at Step regular intervals agreed lo- cally, of the average monthly earnings of the Employees covered by this Col- lective Agreement by job group and their position in the pay scale of the Col- lective Agreement, in a manner that does not reveal the pay of individual Employees.
8. The shop xxxxxxx’x employment relationship may not be terminated for rea- sons related to his or her position as a shop xxxxxxx.
9. If the regular work of persons elected as shop xxxxxxx prevents them from carrying out their elected duties, this arrangement must not reduce their earn- ings.
10. The shop xxxxxxx’x employment relationship shall not be terminated except in cases where it is mutually agreed that he or she cannot be assigned duties appropriate for his or her profession or otherwise suitable for him or her. The shop xxxxxxx’x employment relationship shall not be terminated due to illness, nor may it be cancelled pursuant to Chapter 8 of the Employment Contracts Act on the grounds that the shop xxxxxxx has violated the admin- istrative provisions concerning working hours or the provisions of chapter 3, section 1 of the grievance procedure Employment Contracts Act. If the Finnish National Opera and will Ballet fails to comply with the afore-men- tioned provisions, it shall be designated obligated to pay the shop xxxxxxx a maximum of 6 months’ salary by way compensation.
11. Where possible, an Employee acting as the only bargaining unit employee who will shop xxxxxxx shall be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievancenotified of any termination of employment at least 3 months in advance. The grounds for termination shall always be indicated in such a notification given to the shop xxxxxxx.
12. Advance notice of termination of employment given to the shop xxxxxxx shall also be forwarded to the trade union branch which elected him or her. The above advance notice provisions do not, however, apply in cases where the Employer is legally entitled to terminate employment without advance notice.
13. If necessary, the shop xxxxxxx shall be exempted from work in order to at- tend to his or her duties. Such exemption shall be granted immediately in cases requiring urgent attention.
14. If the shop xxxxxxx attends to the duties agreed on with the Employer outside regular working hours, he or she shall be paid additional work compensation for the time so used, or receive other agreed-upon additional compensation.
15. The shop xxxxxxx is entitled to participate in training courses organised by the Finnish Musicians’ Union and those jointly approved by PALTA annually. The Employer shall pay the shop xxxxxxx attending the training a monthly salary for the duration of the training and reimburse accommodation and travel expenses in accordance with the Travel Annex to the Collective Agree- ment.
16. Where possible, the Opera and Ballet shall make permanent and appropriate facilities available to the shop xxxxxxx for the storage of documents and of- fice supplies necessary for the performance of his or her duties.
17. All negotiation procedures shall be governed by the provisions of this Collec- tive Agreement.
18. The Opera and Ballet shall pay the shop xxxxxxx compensation for telephone calls during the performance year as agreed locally.
19. The Opera and Ballet will make reasonable efforts to control pay the shop xxxxxxx compensation for time and loss of income in the amount of investigative time spent between EUR 597.82 as of 1 May 2023 and EUR 615.75 as of 1 June 2024. If the amount of public funding received by the Opera and Ballet is essentially reduced or if there are material changes in the form of funding or if the overall financial position of the Opera and Ballet is materially eroded and the Employer is, for the above-mentioned reasons, heading for financial difficulties likely to lead to a decrease in the use of labour in the field of activity under this Agreement, the applicability of the provisions of the Collective Agreement will be re-assessed un- der the changed circumstances. Based on such changed circumstances, an agreement will be made with the shop xxxxxxx and on departures from the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 provisions of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In Collective Agreement in order to use union leave safeguard the necessary preconditions for this purposeoperations and save jobs. Any such agreement will be made for a fixed term for a maximum period of one year. If necessary, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is requiredParties may consult expert advis- ers. If it is a discharge case locally determined that the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedchanged circumstances call for amendments to the provisions of the Collective Agreement, the Parties will agree on the necessary changes to safeguard the necessary preconditions for the operations of the Opera and Ballet and to save jobs.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. Section 1: The UNION may select two (2) employees of the EMPLOYER to act as Shop Stewards and each one will have one hour every two weeks to take care of UNION business. This time will be administrated at the Shop Xxxxxxx’x discretion and he will be required to clock in and out when conducting UNION business. The UNION will provide the name(s) of the acting Shop Xxxxxxx(s) to the on-site Project Manager in writing within thirty (30) days of the signing of this CBA. In case of a Shop Xxxxxxx’x employment termination, the UNION has 30 days to appoint a new Shop Xxxxxxx and inform the on-site Project Manager of the new appointment.
Section 2: A Shop Xxxxxxx'x authority will be limited to and will not exceed the following duties and activities:
(a) The investigation and presentation of grievance to the designated EMPLOYER representative in accordance with the provisions of the CBA.
(b) The Shop Xxxxxxx may receive and may discuss grievances of employees on the premises of the EMPLOYER, but only to such extent as does not neglect, impede or interfere with the work or duties of employees. Time spent by the employee and the Shop Xxxxxxx to discuss grievances shall be a County employee as selected off the clock and the EMPLOYER will not be responsible for payment of time so spent. The Shop Xxxxxxx will obtain permission from his respective supervisor prior to leaving his work assignments to handle grievances and report back to his supervisor upon return.
(c) The transmitting of such messages and information which originate with and are authorized by the Union. A list local UNION, or its officers, provided that such messages and information have been reduced to writing and, if not reduced to writing, are of shop stewards will be kept current a routine nature and sent do not involve work stoppages, goods or any other interference of the EMPLOYER’s business.
(d) Any activities undertaken by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union Shop Xxxxxxx outside of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall his normal working hours will not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours as time worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any pay or overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedpurposes.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 14.1 The Union shall have the right to appoint two (2) Chief Shop Stewards in each store whose duties shall be to report any irregularities to the Union. In no instance shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against for discharging such duties, provided such duties do not unreasonably interfere with the regular performance of their work for the Employer. Shop Stewards shall report all irregularities to the Store Manager prior to reporting same to the Union. In stores with more than 120 employees, the Union shall have the right to appoint two (2) Assistant Stewards.
14.2 Chief Shop Stewards may not be transferred from store or job assignment without written consent of the Union, except in cases of promotion. The Chief Shop Stewards shall have super-seniority among all other employees for the purpose of layoff and recall only in their store. Further, the Shop Stewards shall not be threatened, coerced or intimidated for performing Union activities.
14.3 In the interest of promoting cooperative relations, the store manager shall introduce each new employee in his store to the Union Shop Xxxxxxx within one (1) week after the new employee reports to work. Stewards shall give the new employee a copy of the contract and shall explain its operation. The Shop Xxxxxxx may answer any questions the employee asks him. They may request the new employee to join the Union and may make arrangements for the new employee to become a member.
14.4 The Union shall furnish to the Employer a complete list of Shop Stewards which shall be a County employee amended from time to time as selected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will may be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the Countynecessary. The shop xxxxxxxEmployer agrees to grant two (2) days of paid leave each calendar year for each store, for Xxxxxxx Training and Education, however, in no event shall more than two (2) Stewards be granted leave on any one (1) day or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure any Xxxxxxx receive more than one (1) day leave for training and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceeducation per calendar year. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments Employer at least two (2) weeks in advance thereof. The Shop Xxxxxxx must upon returning from the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of leave present the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of Store Manager with written evidence from the County Union that the Xxxxxxx has used the leave for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and purpose for which the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedwas intended.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. On all jobs where Journeymen Steamfitters are employed, the LOCAL UNION shall have the right to select and designate a Shop Xxxxxxx from among the Journeymen Steamfitters of the LOCAL UNION on the job, whether referred or otherwise. The Business Manager or his duly appointed agent shall, at the time of such appointment, give the Employer written notice of the appointment of a Shop Xxxxxxx or successor. There shall be no restrictions as to the amount of work such Shop Xxxxxxx shall perform nor shall his duties as Shop Xxxxxxx interfere with his work unreasonably. However, a Shop Xxxxxxx shall have the right, during work- ing time and with no loss in pay, to spend reasonable time adjusting grievances including time to meet with Employees and supervisors, after notifying his immediate supervisor of his intent. Failure on the part of a Shop Xxxxxxx, in the opinion of the Employer, to perform a reasonable day’s work may, at the option of the Employer, result in his dismissal or removal from the job and a successor appointed. It is understood that such dismissal or removal shall not take place without the approval of the Business Manager of the LOCAL UNION or his duly appointed agent. Shop Stewards shall not participate in matters to the referral, hiring, layoff, or discharge of Employees except that the Employer shall request each new Employee to report to the Shop Xxxxxxx. The Shop Xxxxxxx will make sure that the Employee has received the job rules and the safety rules. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be informed of all layoffs, transfers, discharges, and shall make sure that such Employees are properly paid. Shop Stewards shall assist any Employee receiving a County employee as selected by serious injury on the Unionjob or becoming sick. A list of shop stewards will be kept current If necessary, the Shop Xxxxxxx shall report this information to the Xxxxxxx and sent by the Union LOCAL UNION office at once. Shop Stewards shall have no authority whatsoever to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewardscall, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxxorder, or their designeecreate a strike, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievancework stoppage, or slow-down. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure He shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes report all serious matters to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedLOCAL UNION office.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. Section 1. The Executive Secretary-Treasurer or his designee having jurisdiction over the job, will select a certified Xxxxxxx from the employees of the Employer working on the job, who shall thereafter be employed whenever covered work is being performed on the job, except at the end of the job when punch list work is being performed by one employee which does not exceed three (3) days. The xxxxxxx’x employment may be terminated by the Employer after review of complaint against him between the employer and Business Representative. In the event of a disagreement between the Business Representative and the Employer, the complaint shall be referred to the Executive Secretary- Treasurer or his designee for whatever internal actions considered appropriate. If the Employer does not have a certified Xxxxxxx, the Union shall place an employee who otherwise meets all of the Union’s requirements for appointment as a Xxxxxxx for appropriate training certification from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters’ shop xxxxxxx certification program. Should the Union have due cause to replace the xxxxxxx, they will notify the employer, defining the reason for said replacement and follow the selection procedure set above.
Section 2. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall only take the necessary time to perform his duties to the best interests and safety of the covered employees. There shall be no non-working Shop Stewards and the Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be permitted to leave the job for the performance of his duties unless by the consent of the Employer.
Section 3. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to call any strike or stoppage of work or to make any Agreement which changes, modifies or alters any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be given two hours notification before an employee is laid off. The employee shall be given one (1) hour notice of layoff. In the spirit of cooperation and as a County employee as selected courtesy, the employer will make every reasonable effort to notify the Business Representative twenty-four (24) hours in advance to laying off six or more employees at one time.
Section 4. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be discriminated against for attending to his or her duties.
Section 5. In the event the Union appoints a shop xxxxxxx on a small job from a group of key company personnel and that xxxxxxx fails to fulfill his duties, he will be immediately removed from the position and replaced by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awarded.
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Samples: Articles of Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx Discussions on the need for a shop xxxxxxx and the details of the local process of getting in contact and negotiating shall be held first between the company’s management and the senior salaried employees’ representatives. The need to appoint a County employee as selected shop xxxxxxx shall be assessed together with the company’s management, giving especial consideration to the company’s size, organisation and the nature of its operations. It is a further condition for electing a shop xxxxxxx for the company or workplace that a significant proportion of the senior salaried employees are in favour of this. If locally deemed necessary for the shop xxxxxxx to also represent the senior salaried employees in other workplaces or other companies belonging to the group, the shared shop xxxxxxx shall be locally agreed upon by the Unionsenior salaried employees and the managements of each workplace and company involved. The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries/SKOL and YTN must be informed of such an agreement. A list of deputy shop stewards will xxxxxxx can be kept current elected in a workplace having at least ten senior salaried employees. The deputy shop xxxxxxx shall act as the shop xxxxxxx’x alternate if the shop xxxxxxx is unable to exercise his/her duties. The shop xxxxxxx and sent by deputy shop xxxxxxx shall be elected from amongst the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as senior salaried employees of the Countycompany or workplace that are bound by this Agreement and they must be familiar with the conditions in the workplace. All the senior salaried employees in the workplace shall be given the opportunity to take part in the ballot. The shop xxxxxxxxxxxxxx shall be appointed for a fixed period, which usually is two years. If the operations of a workplace decrease or increase significantly or the business goes through a transfer, merger, incorporation or other similar organisational change, the cooperation organisation will be discussed before it is changed to correspond to the new size and structure of the workplace in a jointly agreed manner. In this agreement, workplace refers to a Federation of Finnish Technology Industries or SKOL member company or similar regional operative unit. The salary development of a shop xxxxxxx shall be in line with the salary development of a company’s senior salaried employees, or their designee, involved at least with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 the general salary development of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceconsulting sector’s senior salaried employees. The Union will make reasonable efforts shop xxxxxxx’x salary development shall be monitored each year immediately after the senior salaried employees’ salary statistics prepared by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) are completed. If the monitoring reveals any lagging, it shall be corrected starting from the first payroll after the check. The provisions applying to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and to the aggrieved employeeoccupational safety representative shall be applied to the deputy shop xxxxxxx and the deputy occupational safety representative during the time they act as substitutes pursuant to the notification required in this Agreement. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative proceduresThe employer shall be notified of elected shop stewards, deputy shop stewards, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 also of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to times during which the extent such meetings occur during deputy is acting as the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievantshop xxxxxxx’x substitute. The County employer shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and inform the shop xxxxxxx involved of the persons entitled to negotiate with the shop xxxxxxx on behalf of the company. The shop xxxxxxx represents the senior salaried employees in employment relationship matters and issues related to the application of this Agreement. The shop xxxxxxx shall be granted given the required information and necessary latitude of action for attending to his/her duties. A reasonable leave of absence to take care of the shop xxxxxxx'x tasks shall be agreed locally with the shop xxxxxxx. In determining the reasonable amount of leave, factors such as the number of salaried employees in the personnel group, the nature of operations and the volume of duties under this Agreement shall be taken into account. As of 1 March 2014 the employer shall pay the following separate monthly compensation to a senior salaried employee serving as a shop xxxxxxx, unless otherwise agreed: 10–50 120 51–100 168 over 100 215 The amount of the compensation payable to a shop xxxxxxx will be determined in accordance with the situation prevailing on 1 January. If the amount of senior salaried employees is altered significantly, the corresponding alterations to the extent their presence compensation will be effective as of the start of the next calendar month. If other changes occur in the amount of senior salaried employees, the corresponding alterations to the compensation will be effective as of the start of the next calendar year, unless otherwise agreed. The shop xxxxxxx and occupational safety ombudsmen shall be given the right to use the company’s ordinary office equipment and similar facilities such as EDP equipment and related software that are in general use at the proceedings is requiredcompany as well as an Internet connection (e-‐mail). Practical arrangements shall be agreed locally. In assessing these matters, account shall be taken of factors such as the size of the company and workplace, the extent and requirements of the shop xxxxxxx’x or occupational safety representative’s tasks as well as the amount of time to be spent. If there are at least 10 senior salaried employees regularly working at a workplace, the employee representative and the deputy representative will be entitled to participate in YTN and its member organizations' employee representative courses and training without losing their salaries if it is necessary for carrying out the duties of a discharge case representative, unless it causes remarkable inconvenience to the grievant shall company's operations. The employee representative and the employer will discuss in advance whether the training in question is such that it doesn't affect the representative's monthly salary or whether the employer will pay compensation for attendance. In this case, participating in the training will not be paid except as provided reduce the person's annual holiday, pension or other similar benefits. The employee representative will only have the right to participate in a remedy awardedthe same training or training with similar content once without losing income.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. (a) The Union may elect or appoint a Shop Xxxxxxx or Shop Stewards to represent the employees and the Union shall notify the Company as to the name or names of such Shop Xxxxxxx or Shop Stewards. The Company agrees that no Shop Xxxxxxx shall suffer any discrimination by reason of holding such office.
(b) When the Company for any reason finds it necessary to lay off or terminate a Shop Xxxxxxx, the Members’ Representative of the Union shall be notified prior to such termination.
(c) With permission of Management, not to be unreasonably withheld, authorized agents of the Union shall have access to the Company's premises during working hours for the purpose of adjusting disputes, investigating working conditions and ascertaining that the Agreement is being adhered to in the operation, provided there is no interruption of the Employer's business or operations.
(d) Any employee being reprimanded by the Company shall have the right to request that the Shop Xxxxxxx be in attendance.
(e) Shop Stewards shall be allowed to take up grievances during working hours, without loss of pay. Stewards will inform Supervisors when involved in grievances.
(f) Shop Stewards shall be allowed time off work, with pay, for one (1) day in each calendar year for the purpose of attending a County employee as selected labour relations oriented educational seminar conducted by the Union. A list of shop stewards .
(g) During negotiations the Union may have a negotiating committee in attendance and the wages will be kept current and sent paid by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by Company based on the Union of its stewardsemployee’s average weekly earnings calculated daily, except attendance at meetings with on the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out basis of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereofone (1) person committee, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with unless additional committee members are mutually agreed upon and paid on a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedfifty-fifty cost shared basis.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 1. The Union may appoint one of its accredited members to act as Shop Xxxxxxx. It shall be his/her duty to receive complaints, and dispose of them in the manner provided under the grievance an arbitration procedures set forth in this Agreement. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the Shop Xxxxxxx will, to the best of his/her ability, attempt to carry out the terms, provisions, and intentions of this Agreement, and toward that end will cooperate with the Board and its administrators and other representatives to the fullest extent. It is understood, however, that the Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority of any kind save that given under this Agreement.
2. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be a County employee discriminated against because of his/her faithful performance of his/her duties as selected such.
3. The authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx and alternate so designated by the UnionUnion shall be limited to, and shall not exceed, the following duties and activities:
a) The investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement;
b) The transmission of such messages and information which shall originate with, and are authorized by, the Local Union or its officers, provided such messages and information:
i) have been reduced to writing; or
ii) if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slowdowns, or other interference with normal school operations.
4. A list Shop Stewards may, upon request and approval, be granted release time from their regular workday of shop stewards will reasonable duration to investigate, present, and process grievances on the Board’s property, without loss of time or pay. Approval shall not be kept current unreasonably withheld.
5. One Shop Xxxxxxx or his/her designated alternate may, upon request and approval, be permitted to attend arbitration hearings which occur during the regular work day without loss of pay. Approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
6. The Board agrees to allow, upon request and approval, reasonable time for the Shop Xxxxxxx or the designated alternate to hand out Union receipts, communications, etc., which have been sent by the Union office to each department head and be distributed to Human Resources. Duties required its members, at a time designated by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall Board so as not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the disrupt normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedschool operations.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx Discussions on the need for a shop xxxxxxx and the details of the local process of getting in contact and negotiating shall be held first between the company’s management and the senior salaried employees’ representatives. The need to appoint a County employee as selected shop xxxxxxx shall be assessed together with the company’s management, giving especial consideration to the company’s size, organisation and the nature of its operations. It is a further condition for electing a shop xxxxxxx for the company or workplace that a significant proportion of the senior salaried employees are in favour of this. If locally deemed necessary for the shop xxxxxxx to also represent the senior salaried employees in other workplaces or other companies belonging to the group, the shared shop xxxxxxx shall be locally agreed upon by the Unionsenior salaried employees and the managements of each workplace and company involved. The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries and YTN must be informed of such an agreement. A list of deputy shop stewards will xxxxxxx can be kept current elected in a workplace having at least ten senior salaried employees. The deputy shop xxxxxxx shall act as the shop xxxxxxx’x alternate if the shop xxxxxxx is unable to exercise his/her duties. The shop xxxxxxx and sent by deputy shop xxxxxxx shall be elected from amongst the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as senior salaried employees of the Countycompany or workplace that are bound by this Agreement and they must be familiar with the conditions in the workplace. All the senior salaried employees in the workplace shall be given the opportunity to take part in the ballot. The shop xxxxxxxxxxxxxx shall be appointed for a fixed period, which usually is two years. If the operations of a workplace decrease or increase significantly or the business goes through a transfer, merger, incorporation or other similar organisational change, the cooperation organisation will be discussed before it is changed to correspond to the new size and structure of the workplace in a jointly agreed manner. In this agreement, workplace refers to a Federation of Finnish Technology Industries member company or similar regional operative unit. The salary development of a shop xxxxxxx shall be in line with the salary development of a company’s senior salaried employees, or their designee, involved at least with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 the general salary development of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceconsulting sector’s senior salaried employees. The Union will make reasonable efforts shop xxxxxxx’x salary development shall be monitored each year immediately after the senior salaried employees’ salary statistics prepared by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) are completed. If the monitoring reveals any lagging, it shall be corrected starting from the first payroll after the check. The provisions applying to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and to the aggrieved employeeoccupational safety representative shall be applied to the deputy shop xxxxxxx and the deputy occupational safety representative during the time they act as substitutes pursuant to the notification required in this Agreement. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative proceduresThe employer shall be notified of elected shop stewards, deputy shop stewards, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 also of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to times during which the extent such meetings occur during deputy is acting as the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievantshop xxxxxxx’x substitute. The County employer shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and inform the shop xxxxxxx involved of the persons entitled to negotiate with the shop xxxxxxx on behalf of the company. The shop xxxxxxx represents the senior salaried employees in employment relationship matters and issues related to the application of this Agreement. The shop xxxxxxx shall be granted given the required information and necessary latitude of action for attending to his/her duties. A reasonable leave of absence to take care of the shop xxxxxxx'x tasks shall be agreed locally with the shop xxxxxxx. In determining the reasonable amount of leave, factors such as the number of salaried employees in the personnel group, the nature of operations and the volume of duties under this Agreement shall be taken into account. As of 1 January 2018 the employer shall pay the following separate monthly compensation to a senior salaried employee serving as a shop xxxxxxx, unless otherwise agreed: 10–50 125 51–100 174 over 100 223 The amount of the compensation payable to a shop xxxxxxx will be determined in accordance with the situation prevailing on 1 January. If the amount of senior salaried employees is altered significantly, the corresponding alterations to the extent their presence compensation will be effective as of the start of the next calendar month. If other changes occur in the amount of senior salaried employees, the corresponding alterations to the compensation will be effective as of the start of the next calendar year, unless otherwise agreed. The shop xxxxxxx and occupational safety ombudsmen shall be given the right to use the company’s ordinary office equipment and similar facilities such as EDP equipment and related software that are in general use at the proceedings is requiredcompany as well as an Internet connection (e-•mail). Practical arrangements shall be agreed locally. In assessing these matters, account shall be taken of factors such as the size of the company and workplace, the extent and requirements of the shop xxxxxxx’x or occupational safety representative’s tasks as well as the amount of time to be spent. If there are at least 10 senior salaried employees regularly working at a workplace, the employee representative and the deputy representative will be entitled to participate in YTN and its member organizations' employee representative courses and training without losing their salaries if it is necessary for carrying out the duties of a discharge case representative, unless it causes remarkable inconvenience to the grievant shall company's operations. The employee representative and the employer will discuss in advance whether the training in question is such that it doesn't affect the representative's monthly salary or whether the employer will pay compensation for attendance. In this case, participating in the training will not be paid except as provided reduce the person's annual holiday, pension or other similar benefits. The employee representative will only have the right to participate in a remedy awardedthe same training or training with similar content once without losing income.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case case, the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awarded.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 1. The Executive Secretary-Treasurer or his designee having jurisdiction over the job, will select a certified Shop Xxxxxxx. A Shop Xxxxxxx shall always be employed whenever covered work is being performed on any job, except at the end of the job when punch list work is being performed by one employee which does not exceed three (3) days. The xxxxxxx’x employment may be terminated by the Employer after review of complaint against him between the employer and the Business Representative. In the event of a disagreement between the Business Representative and the employer, the complaint shall be referred to the Executive Secretary-Treasurer or his designee for whatever internal actions considered appropriate. The employer may request a Shop Xxxxxxx be appointed from the employer’s regular complement of employees, with the consent of the Union, providing he has the appropriate training certifications from the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters’(EASRC) shop xxxxxxx certification program and who otherwise meets all of the Union’s requirements for appointment as a shop xxxxxxx. Consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, particularly on smaller projects. In the event the Union appoints a shop xxxxxxx from an employer’s regular compliment of employees and that xxxxxxx fails to fulfill his duties, he will be immediately removed from the position and replaced by the Union.
2. The Shop Xxxxxxx must 1) report to the Local Union prior to the start of the job to pick up the appropriate paperwork and instructions; 2) fill out the appropriate paperwork; and 3) deliver the appropriate completed reports to the Local Union hall after the end of the workday on Friday of each week. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall only take the necessary time to perform his duties to the best interests and safety of the covered employees. There shall be no non-working Shop Stewards and the Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be permitted to leave the job for the performance of his duties unless by the consent of the Employer.
3. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to call any strike or stoppage of work or to make any Agreement which changes, modifies or alters any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by given two hours notification before an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the Countyis laid off. The shop xxxxxxxemployee shall be given one-hour notice of layoff. In the spirit of cooperation and as a courtesy, the employer will make every reasonable effort to notify the Business Agent twenty- four hours in advance to laying off six or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified more employees at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceone time.
4. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County Xxxxxxx shall not be liable discriminated against for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay attending to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedhis or her duties.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX.
13.01 The union may select or appoint Shop Stewards to represent the employees and the union shall notify the employer as to the name of each Shop Xxxxxxx. The employer agrees that no Shop Xxxxxxx shall suffer any discrimination by reason of holding such office.
13.02 When the employer for any reason finds it necessary to terminate a Shop Xxxxxxx, the union shall be notified in writing of such termination.
13.03 The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be given time off with pay to investigate complaints of an urgent nature or a County grievance, to meet with management for the purpose of dealing with grievances, and to attend meetings called by management. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall, where possible, obtain the permission of the Transit Manager or her designate before leaving her work and shall report back to the Transit Manager or designate before resuming normal duties. Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld.
13.04 Employees shall have the right to be accompanied by a Shop Xxxxxxx to any meeting called by management, the purpose of which is to investigate any allegation that may lead to discipline, where formal discipline is actually being handed out or to attend a hearing at any level in the grievance procedure. The employer will make every reasonable effort to provide the employee as selected by at least 24 hours’ notice of such a meeting.
13.05 Where operational requirements permit, the Unionemployer will grant leave without pay to employees to undertake training or attend conventions of the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the Federation of Labour, the Yukon Employees’ Union or the Canada Labour Congress. A list of shop stewards Requests for such leave will be kept current and sent accompanied by confirmation from the Union or proof of registration. The employer will receive at least two (2) weeks’ notice, if possible. Such leave will not be unreasonable withheld.
13.06 The employer will grant Leave without Pay to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by a maximum of four employees for the Union purpose of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees attending contract negotiations on behalf of the Countyunion. The shop xxxxxxxemployer agrees that while employees are attending contract negotiation meetings, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure employer shall continue benefit contributions.
13.07 The employer shall administer leave without pay covered under this article by continuing the employee’s pay and will be designated as billing the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control union the amount of investigative time spent between pay the shop xxxxxxx and employee would have lost.
13.08 The employer agrees, subject to conditions set out in Article 9.38, to grant a leave without pay for the aggrieved employee’s scheduled hours of work to an employee who is elected as the Yukon Employee’s Union component President.
13.09 Seniority will continue during Union leave. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 An employee’s continuous service date will not be advanced by the amount of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of workUnion leave taken, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified except in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedArticle 9.38.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 14.1 The Union shall have the right to appoint two (2) Chief Shop Stewards in each store whose duties shall be to report any irregularities to the Union. In no instance shall the Shop Xxxxxxx be discriminated against for discharging such duties, provided such duties do not unreasonably interfere with the regular performance of their work for the Employer. Shop Stewards shall report all irregularities to the Store Manager prior to reporting same to the Union. In stores with more than 120 employees, the Union shall have the right to appoint two (2) Assistant Stewards.
14.2 Chief Shop Stewards may not be transferred from store or job assignment without written consent of the Union, except in cases of promotion. The Chief Shop Stewards shall have superseniority among all other employees for the purpose of layoff and recall only in their store. Further, the Shop Stewards shall not be threatened, coerced or intimidated for performing Union activities.
14.3 In the interest of promoting cooperative relations, the store manager shall introduce each new employee in his store to the Union Shop Xxxxxxx within one (1) week after the new employee reports to work. Stewards shall give the new employee a copy of the contract and shall explain its operation. The Shop Xxxxxxx may answer any questions the employee asks him. They may request the new employee to join the Union and may make arrangements for the new employee to become a member.
14.4 The Union shall furnish to the Employer a complete list of Shop Stewards which shall be a County employee amended from time to time as selected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will may be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the Countynecessary. The shop xxxxxxxEmployer agrees to grant two (2) days of paid leave each calendar year for each store, for Xxxxxxx Training and Education, however, in no event shall more than two (2) Stewards be granted leave on any one (1) day or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure any Xxxxxxx receive more than one (1) day leave for training and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceeducation per calendar year. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments Employer at least two (2) weeks in advance thereof. The Shop xxxxxxx must upon returning from the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of leave present the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of Store Manager with written evidence from the County Union that the Xxxxxxx has used the leave for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and purpose for which the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedwas intended.
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SHOP XXXXXXX. (a) There shall be a Shop Xxxxxxx appointed from each Company location covered by this Agreement, 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 the Sales 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 be a County employee 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 will recognize the Shop Xxxxxxx selected in accordance with the Union rules and regulations, as selected by the representative of the employees in the respective groups or departments for which they are chosen, and hereby recognizes that the power to appoint and removal thereof is solely vested with the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. .
(d) The Union will make reasonable efforts 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) Shop Stewards shall be allowed to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx take up grievances during working hours but it shall be performed expeditiously and the aggrieved employeeShop Xxxxxxx shall first request permission from his supervisor to leave his position, which will not be unduly withheld. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative proceduresThe provisions of this Section shall not, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 any event, be abused.
(f) The Shop Xxxxxxx, or another representative of the grievance procedure Union, shall be considered hours worked present whenever an employee receives a reprimand, suspension or discharge, at which time the reason for compensation purposes such discipline will be given. All instances of disciplinary action (reprimand, suspension or discharge) shall be confirmed in writing by the Company to the extent such meetings occur during employee and the normal hours of workUnion, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business within seventy-two (72) hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involvedissuance of such discipline. This seventy-two (72) hour period is exclusive of Saturdays, witnesses Sundays and the grievantGeneral Holidays. The County An employee shall not be liable for any overtime as a result receive notice of pending disciplinary action within three (3) working shifts of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay alleged infraction becoming known to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedCompany.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 1. The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to designate one of the employees employed by the Employer as a Shop Xxxxxxx. The Union shall have the right to appoint one Shop Xxxxxxx per shift. The Union reserves the right to remove the Shop Xxxxxxx at any time. There shall be an alternate Shop Xxxxxxx selected by the Union when the regular Shop Xxxxxxx is unavailable.
2. The powers and authority of the Shop Xxxxxxx shall be confined to the investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
3. A Shop Xxxxxxx has no authority to take strike action or any other action interrupting the Employer’s business, except as authorized by official action of the Union. No employee, Shop Xxxxxxx or group of employees shall have the right to modify or waive any provisions of this Agreement or settle any dispute with the Employer.
4. A Shop Xxxxxxx shall be permitted to investigate, present and process grievances on or off the property of the Employer without loss of time or pay. Any Shop Xxxxxxx and/or alternate required to appear in Court or at the National Labor Relations Board, or any arbitration proceedings in any matter affecting this Agreement shall be paid only for the straight time hours he/she would have worked in any such day.
5. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall enjoy top seniority in regard to layoff and rehiring providing he/she has the ability to do the work.
6. It shall be a County employee as selected by the UnionShop Xxxxxxx’x responsibility to equitably assign overtime amongst the qualified membership. A list of shop stewards Overtime will be kept current assigned in accordance with Article 5. If the Shop Xxxxxxx is not available then Xxxxxxx on duty will assign overtime, and sent by advise the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union Shop Xxxxxxx of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the Countysuch overtime assigned. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and Shop Xxxxxxx will be designated as provided a desk and area to work to perform Shop Xxxxxxx duties during working hours, including the only bargaining unit employee who scheduling of overtime. This provision will sunset on the expiration of this Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedextended by both parties.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The A. Two (2) Shop Xxxxxxx Stewards shall be a County employee as allowed access to all represented Division employees. Such Stewards shall be selected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current from and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other represent employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union shall immediately notify the State Fire Marshal, the Agency Labor Relations Unit, and the Department of Administrative Services Labor Relations Unit of the names of Shop Stewards and their designated representation area. The Union shall update the list as necessary.
B. Union Stewards, President and Vice President will make reasonable efforts be granted mutually agreed upon time off during regularly scheduled working hours to control investigate and process grievances upon notice to their immediate supervisor. If the amount permitted activities would interfere with the work the Xxxxxxx or employee is expected to perform, the immediate supervisor shall, within the next work day, arrange a mutually satisfactory time for the requested activity.
(1) Union representative will be in pay status for any one (1) grievance except where a grievance involves employees in more than one (1) work section. Supervisors may request that Stewards, President and Vice President maintain and submit a monthly activity report of investigative work time spent investigating and processing grievances. The Employer is not responsible for any compensation of employees or their representative for time spent processing grievances or distributing Union material outside their regularly scheduled hours of employment. The Employer is not responsible for any travel or subsistence expenses incurred by a grievant or Union Xxxxxxx, President and Vice President in the processing of grievances. Grievance meetings between Union and Management shall be held in the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedurescentral office in Salem.
C. The Agency/OSFM agrees there shall be no reprisal, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 coercion, intimidation or discrimination against any Shop Xxxxxxx or member of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked Union for compensation purposes the conduct of the functions described in this Article.
D. At the Union's request and subject to the extent such meetings occur during operating requirements of the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purposeOSFM, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved Union shall be granted personal leave, accrued vacation leave, accrued compensatory time, or leave with of absence without pay to attend the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedUnion's Shop Xxxxxxx training session.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx Discussions on the need for a shop xxxxxxx and the details of the local process of getting in contact and negotiating shall be held first between the company’s management and the senior salaried employees’ representatives. The need to appoint a County employee as selected shop xxxxxxx shall be assessed together with the company’s management, giving especial consideration to the company’s size, organisation and the nature of its operations. It is a further condition for electing a shop xxxxxxx for the company or workplace that a significant proportion of the senior salaried employees are in favour of this. If locally deemed necessary for the shop xxxxxxx to also represent the senior salaried employees in other workplaces or other companies belonging to the group, the shared shop xxxxxxx shall be locally agreed upon by the Unionsenior salaried employees and the managements of each workplace and company involved. The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries and YTN must be informed of such an agreement. A list of deputy shop stewards will xxxxxxx can be kept current elected in a workplace having at least ten senior salaried employees. The deputy shop xxxxxxx shall act as the shop xxxxxxx’x alternate if the shop xxxxxxx is unable to exercise his/her duties. The shop xxxxxxx and sent by deputy shop xxxxxxx shall be elected from amongst the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as senior salaried employees of the Countycompany or workplace that are bound by this Agreement and they must be familiar with the conditions in the workplace. All the senior salaried employees in the workplace shall be given the opportunity to take part in the ballot. The shop xxxxxxxxxxxxxx shall be appointed for a fixed period, which usually is two years. If the operations of a workplace decrease or increase significantly or the business goes through a transfer, merger, incorporation or other similar organisational change, the cooperation organisation will be discussed before it is changed to correspond to the new size and structure of the workplace in a jointly agreed manner. In this agreement, workplace refers to a Federation of Finnish Technology Industries member company or similar regional operative unit. The salary development of a shop xxxxxxx shall be in line with the salary development of a company’s senior salaried employees, or their designee, involved at least with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 the general salary development of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceconsulting sector’s senior salaried employees. The Union will make reasonable efforts shop xxxxxxx’x salary development shall be monitored each year immediately after the senior salaried employees’ salary statistics prepared by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) are completed. If the monitoring reveals any lagging, it shall be corrected starting from the first payroll after the check. The provisions applying to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and to the aggrieved employeeoccupational safety representative shall be applied to the deputy shop xxxxxxx and the deputy occupational safety representative during the time they act as substitutes pursuant to the notification required in this Agreement. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative proceduresThe employer shall be notified of elected shop stewards, deputy shop stewards, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 also of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to times during which the extent such meetings occur during deputy is acting as the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievantshop xxxxxxx’x substitute. The County employer shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and inform the shop xxxxxxx involved of the persons entitled to negotiate with the shop xxxxxxx on behalf of the company. The shop xxxxxxx represents the senior salaried employees in employment relationship matters and issues related to the application of this Agreement. The shop xxxxxxx shall be granted given the required information and necessary latitude of action for attending to his/her duties. A reasonable leave of absence to take care of the shop xxxxxxx'x tasks shall be agreed locally with the shop xxxxxxx. In determining the reasonable amount of leave, factors such as the number of salaried employees in the personnel group, the nature of operations and the volume of duties under this Agreement shall be taken into account. As of 1 November 2015 the employer shall pay the following separate monthly compensation to a senior salaried employee serving as a shop xxxxxxx, unless otherwise agreed: 10–50 121 51–100 169 over 100 216 The amount of the compensation payable to a shop xxxxxxx will be determined in accordance with the situation prevailing on 1 January. If the amount of senior salaried employees is altered significantly, the corresponding alterations to the extent their presence compensation will be effective as of the start of the next calendar month. If other changes occur in the amount of senior salaried employees, the corresponding alterations to the compensation will be effective as of the start of the next calendar year, unless otherwise agreed. The shop xxxxxxx and occupational safety ombudsmen shall be given the right to use the company’s ordinary office equipment and similar facilities such as EDP equipment and related software that are in general use at the proceedings is requiredcompany as well as an Internet connection (e-mail). Practical arrangements shall be agreed locally. In assessing these matters, account shall be taken of factors such as the size of the company and workplace, the extent and requirements of the shop xxxxxxx’x or occupational safety representative’s tasks as well as the amount of time to be spent. If there are at least 10 senior salaried employees regularly working at a workplace, the employee representative and the deputy representative will be entitled to participate in YTN and its member organizations' employee representative courses and training without losing their salaries if it is necessary for carrying out the duties of a discharge case representative, unless it causes remarkable inconvenience to the grievant shall company's operations. The employee representative and the employer will discuss in advance whether the training in question is such that it doesn't affect the representative's monthly salary or whether the employer will pay compensation for attendance. In this case, participating in the training will not be paid except as provided reduce the person's annual holiday, pension or other similar benefits. The employee representative will only have the right to participate in a remedy awardedthe same training or training with similar content once without losing income.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 1. The Executive Secretary-Treasurer or his designee having jurisdiction over the job, will select a certified Shop Xxxxxxx. A Shop Xxxxxxx shall always be employed whenever covered work is being performed on any job, except at the end of the job when punch list work is being performed by one employee which does not exceed three (3) days. The xxxxxxx’x employment may be terminated by the Employer after review of complaint against him between the employer and the Business Representative. In the event of a disagreement between the Business Representative and the employer, the complaint shall be referred to the Executive Secretary-Treasurer or his designee for whatever internal actions considered appropriate. The employer may request a Shop Xxxxxxx be appointed from the employer’s regular complement of employees, with the consent of the Union, providing he has the appropriate training certifications from the Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters’(KMLRC) shop xxxxxxx certification program and/or the Eastern Millwright Regional Council’s shop xxxxxxx certification program, and who otherwise meets all of the Union’s requirements for appointment as a shop xxxxxxx. Consent shall not unreasonably be withheld, particularly on smaller projects. In the event the Union appoints a shop xxxxxxx from an employer’s regular compliment of employees and that xxxxxxx fails to fulfill his duties, he will be immediately removed from the position and replaced by the Union.
2. The Shop Xxxxxxx must 1) report to the Local Union prior to the start of the job to pick up the appropriate paperwork and instructions; 2) fill out the appropriate paperwork; and 3) deliver the appropriate completed reports to the Local Union hall after the end of the workday on Friday of each week. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall only take the necessary time to perform his duties to the best interests and safety of the covered employees. There shall be no non-working Shop Stewards and the Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be permitted to leave the job for the performance of his duties unless by the consent of the Employer.
3. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to call any strike or stoppage of work or to make any Agreement which changes, modifies or alters any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by given two hours notification before an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the Countyis laid off. The shop xxxxxxxemployee shall be given one-hour notice of layoff. In the spirit of cooperation and as a courtesy, the employer will make every reasonable effort to notify the Business Agent twenty- four hours in advance to laying off six or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified more employees at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceone time.
4. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County Xxxxxxx shall not be liable discriminated against for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay attending to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedhis or her duties.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be 1. A shop xxxxxxx means a County shop xxxxxxx and deputy shop xxxxxxx who are elected by organised bank employees from amongst their number.
2. A workplace shop xxxxxxx refers to a bank employee who is elected from amongst the organised employees of a workplace comprised of one or more branch offices or departments for the purpose of attending to the duties re- ferred to in this agreement.
3. In companies having at least 200 employees falling within the scope of the Collective Agreements for the Financial Sector as selected well as in companies that are identified separately by the Union. A list of contracting parties, the organised employees can elect shop stewards will be kept current and sent by for regionally or functionally independent units, with such shop stewards hereinafter referred to as the Union to each department head and to Human Resourcesnegotiating shop xxxxxxx.
4. Duties required by In companies having at least 30 employees falling within the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees scope of the CountyCollective Agreements for the Financial Sector, the organised bank employ- ees may elect a special shop xxxxxxx who represents all the organised em- ployees of said company and is hereinafter referred to as the chief shop xxxxxxx.
5. The In companies that do not have a chief shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 shop xxxxxxx repre- senting all of the grievance procedure and will be designated company’s organised employees is elected, with said rep- resentative hereinafter referred to as the only bargaining unit employee who will negotiating shop xxxxxxx.
6. For the shop stewards referred to hereinabove in subsections 2–5, a deputy shop xxxxxxx may be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between elected who, whenever the shop xxxxxxx is unable to carry out his/her duties, acts as a substitute and during said time has the aggrieved employeerights and obligations of a shop xxxxxxx.
7. Meetings scheduled A shop xxxxxxx pursuant to this agreement must be a permanent salaried employee of said company or workplace who works in the sector covered by the Collective Agreement for the Financial Sector, a member of Trade Union Pro and well acquainted with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance the conditions at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 the workplace.
8. Should the operations of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to company or its functional unit undergo an es- sential reduction or expansion, or as the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours result of worka transfer, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 merger or in- corporation of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involvedor a comparable essential organisational change, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall organisation is brought into line with the size and structure of the company or its organisational unit that has undergone such a change in accordance with the principles set out in this agreement. The unions recommend that action be granted leave with pay to taken without delay, but no later than within two months of the extent their presence at employer's initiative.
9. Disputes concerning a breach, application and interpretation of the proceedings is requiredagree- ment concerning employees in supervisory positions are negotiated be- tween the company and the supervisor or a representative separately elected by the supervisors. If it is a discharge case The stipulations concerning the grievant shall not be paid except as provided position of the negotiating shop xxxxxxx are observed in a remedy awardedrespect of the supervisors’ repre- sentative.
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Samples: Employment Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 5.01 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint one (1) or more Stewards according to the size of the bargaining unit as follows:
5.02 Xxxxxxx(s) will be appointed from employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period and each will assist the employees within their area of shop responsibility in presenting grievances as set forth in Article 9.
5.03 The Union shall keep the Employer informed in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx or Stewards and the effective date of appointment.
5.04 The Union acknowledges that a Xxxxxxx has his regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that he will not leave such duties without receiving permission from his Xxxxxxx or Supervisor, such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. He shall state his destination to his Xxxxxxx or Supervisor and report when he returns to his regular duties. With this understanding, the Employer will compensate the Xxxxxxx for time spent during regular working hours by him in handling grievances in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement.
5.05 The Employer agrees to direct all newly engaged employees to report to the Shop Xxxxxxx before commencing work.
5.06 In the event of lay-offs, the most senior Shop Xxxxxxx shall be retained irrespective of his seniority standing, provided that the said Shop Xxxxxxx is willing and able to perform the work available. If the work is in a County employee as selected lower paid classification, the Xxxxxxx will be paid the lower rate.
5.07 If an authorized Union representative employed by the Union, wishes to talk in person during regular business hours about official Union business with a Local Union representative who is an employee of the Employer, he shall advise the Employer's office which shall release the Local Union representative from work without loss of regular pay and permit the
5.08 The Employer agrees to recognize a Union Negotiating Committee of up to two employees from the bargaining unit. A list The member(s) of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings Negotiating Committee shall not suffer any loss in pay for hours spent in negotiations with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awarded.Employer..
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Samples: Collective Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx Discussions on the need for a shop xxxxxxx and the details of the local process of getting in contact and negotiating shall be held first between the company’s management and the senior salaried employees’ representatives. The need to appoint a County employee as selected shop xxxxxxx shall be assessed together with the company’s management, giving especial consideration to the company’s size, organisation and the nature of its operations. It is a further condition for electing a shop xxxxxxx for the company or workplace that a significant proportion of the senior salaried employees are in favour of this. If locally deemed necessary for the shop xxxxxxx to also represent the senior salaried employees in other workplaces or other companies belonging to the group, the shared shop xxxxxxx shall be locally agreed upon by the Unionsenior salaried employees and the managements of each workplace and company involved. The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries and YTN must be informed of such an agreement. A list of deputy shop stewards will xxxxxxx can be kept current elected in a workplace having at least ten senior salaried employees. The deputy shop xxxxxxx shall act as the shop xxxxxxx’x alternate if the shop xxxxxxx is unable to exercise his/her duties. The shop xxxxxxx and sent by deputy shop xxxxxxx shall be elected from amongst the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as senior salaried employees of the Countycompany or workplace that are bound by this Agreement and they must be familiar with the conditions in the workplace. All the senior salaried employees in the workplace shall be given the opportunity to take part in the ballot. The shop xxxxxxxxxxxxxx shall be appointed for a fixed period, which usually is two years. If the operations of a workplace decrease or increase significantly or the business goes through a transfer, merger, incorporation or other similar organisational change, the cooperation organisation will be discussed before it is changed to correspond to the new size and structure of the workplace in a jointly agreed manner. In this agreement, workplace refers to a Federation of Finnish Technology Industries member company or similar regional operative unit. The salary development of a shop xxxxxxx shall be in line with the salary development of a company’s senior salaried employees, or their designee, involved at least with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 the general salary development of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievanceconsulting sector’s senior salaried employees. The Union will make reasonable efforts shop xxxxxxx’x salary development shall be monitored each year immediately after the senior salaried employees’ salary statistics prepared by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) are completed. If the monitoring reveals any lagging, it shall be corrected starting from the first payroll after the check. The provisions applying to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and to the aggrieved employeeoccupational safety representative shall be applied to the deputy shop xxxxxxx and the deputy occupational safety representative during the time they act as substitutes pursuant to the notification required in this Agreement. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative proceduresThe employer shall be notified of elected shop stewards, deputy shop stewards, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 also of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to times during which the extent such meetings occur during deputy is acting as the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievantshop xxxxxxx’x substitute. The County employer shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and inform the shop xxxxxxx involved of the persons entitled to negotiate with the shop xxxxxxx on behalf of the company. The shop xxxxxxx represents the senior salaried employees in employment relationship matters and issues related to the application of this Agreement. The shop xxxxxxx shall be granted given the required information and necessary latitude of action for attending to his/her duties. A reasonable leave of absence to take care of the shop xxxxxxx'x tasks shall be agreed locally with the shop xxxxxxx. In determining the reasonable amount of leave, factors such as the number of salaried employees in the personnel group, the nature of operations and the volume of duties under this Agreement shall be taken into account. As of 1 January 2018 the employer shall pay the following separate monthly compensation to a senior salaried employee serving as a shop xxxxxxx, unless otherwise agreed: 10–50 125 51–100 174 over 100 223 The amount of the compensation payable to a shop xxxxxxx will be determined in accordance with the situation prevailing on 1 January. If the amount of senior salaried employees is altered significantly, the corresponding alterations to the extent their presence compensation will be effective as of the start of the next calendar month. If other changes occur in the amount of senior salaried employees, the corresponding alterations to the compensation will be effective as of the start of the next calendar year, unless otherwise agreed. The shop xxxxxxx and occupational safety ombudsmen shall be given the right to use the company’s ordinary office equipment and similar facilities such as EDP equipment and related software that are in general use at the proceedings is requiredcompany as well as an Internet connection (e---mail). Practical arrangements shall be agreed locally. In assessing these matters, account shall be taken of factors such as the size of the company and workplace, the extent and requirements of the shop xxxxxxx’x or occupational safety representative’s tasks as well as the amount of time to be spent. If there are at least 10 senior salaried employees regularly working at a workplace, the employee representative and the deputy representative will be entitled to participate in YTN and its member organizations' employee representative courses and training without losing their salaries if it is necessary for carrying out the duties of a discharge case representative, unless it causes remarkable inconvenience to the grievant shall company's operations. The employee representative and the employer will discuss in advance whether the training in question is such that it doesn't affect the representative's monthly salary or whether the employer will pay compensation for attendance. In this case, participating in the training will not be paid except as provided reduce the person's annual holiday, pension or other similar benefits. The employee representative will only have the right to participate in a remedy awardedthe same training or training with similar content once without losing income.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. 1. The Executive Secretary-Treasurer or his designee having jurisdiction over the job, will select a certified Shop Xxxxxxx. A Shop Xxxxxxx shall always be employed whenever covered work is being performed on any job, except at the end of the job when punch list work is being performed by one employee which does not exceed three (3) days. The xxxxxxx’x employment may be terminated by the Employer after review of complaint against him between the employer and the Business Representative. In the event of a disagreement between the Business Representative and the employer, the complaint shall be referred to the Executive Secretary- Treasurer or his designee for whatever internal actions considered appropriate. A Shop Xxxxxxx can be appointed from an employer’s regular complement of employees, with the consent of the Union, providing he has the appropriate training certifications from the Eastern Millwright Regional Council’s shop xxxxxxx certification program, and who otherwise meets all of the Union’s requirements for appointment as a shop xxxxxxx. Should the Union have due cause to replace the shop xxxxxxx, they will notify the employer, defining the reasons for said replacement. In the event the Union appoints a shop xxxxxxx on a small job from a group of key company personnel and that xxxxxxx fails to fulfill his duties, he will be immediately removed from the position and replaced by the Union.
2. The Shop Xxxxxxx must 1) report to the Local Union prior to the start of the job to pick up the appropriate paperwork and instructions; 2) fill out the appropriate paperwork; and 3) deliver the appropriate completed reports to the Local Union hall after the end of the workday on Friday of each week. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall only take the necessary time to perform his duties to the best interests and safety of the covered employees. There shall be no non-working Shop Stewards and the Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be permitted to leave the job for the performance of his duties unless by the consent of the Employer.
3. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to call any strike or stoppage of work or to make any Agreement which changes, modifies or alters any of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall be given two hours notification before an employee is laid off. The employee shall be given one-hour notice of layoff. In the spirit of cooperation and as a County employee as selected courtesy, the employer will make every reasonable effort to notify the Business Agent twenty-four hours in advance to laying off six or more employees at one time.
4. The Shop Xxxxxxx shall not be discriminated against for attending to his or her duties.
5. In the event the Union appoints a shop xxxxxxx on a small job from a group of key company personnel and that xxxxxxx fails to fulfill his duties, he will be immediately removed from the position and replaced by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxx, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 of the grievance procedure and will be designated as the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awarded.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
SHOP XXXXXXX. The Shop Xxxxxxx Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint one or more stewards according to the size of the bargaining unit as follows: Up to employees in the bargaining unit xxxxxxx. to employees in the bargaining unit stewards, each representing separate shop areas. More than employees in the bargaining unit stewards, each representing separate shop areas. will be appointed from employees in the bargaining unit who have completed their probationary period and each will assist the employees within their area of shop responsibility in presenting grievances as set forth in article The Union shall keep the Employer informed in writing of the name of the xxxxxxx or stewards and the effective date of appointment. The Union acknowledges that a xxxxxxx has his regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that he will not leave such duties without receiving permission from his xxxxxxx or supervisor, such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. He shall state his destination to his xxxxxxx or supervisor and report when he returns to his regular duties. With this understanding, the Employer will compensate the xxxxxxx for time spent during regular working hours by him in handling grievances in accordance with provisions of the Collective Agreement The Employer agrees to direct all newly engaged employees to report to the shop xxxxxxx before commencing work. In the event of lay-offs, the most senior shop xxxxxxx shall be a County employee as selected retained irrespective of his seniority standing, provided that the said shop xxxxxxx is willing and able to perform the work. If an authorized Union representative employed by the Union. A list of shop stewards will be kept current and sent by the , wishes to talk in person during regular business hours, about official Union to each department head and to Human Resources. Duties required by the business with a Local Union of its stewards, except attendance at meetings with the County, supervisory personnel and aggrieved employees arising out of a grievance already initiated by representative who is an employee under Article 14 hereof, shall not interfere with their or other employees, regular work assignments as employees of the County. The shop xxxxxxxEmployer, or their designee, involved with a particular grievance must be identified at Step 1 he shall advise the Employer's office which shall release the Local Union representative from work without loss of regular pay and permit the grievance procedure and will be designated as representatives to confer privately on the only bargaining unit employee who will be able to gather information pertaining to that particular grievance. The Union will make reasonable efforts to control the amount of investigative time spent between the shop xxxxxxx and the aggrieved employee. Meetings scheduled with management and other proper investigative procedures, and attendance at meetings specified in Steps 1 and 2 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked for compensation purposes to the extent such meetings occur during the normal hours of work, and not otherwise. In order to use union leave for this purpose, Shop Stewards must notify the supervisor/department head of meetings and other commitments at the time these are scheduled. Attendance at meetings specified in Step 3 of the grievance procedure shall be considered hours worked during regularly scheduled business hours of the County for the xxxxxxx involved, witnesses and the grievant. The County shall not be liable for any overtime as a result of the meeting. Witnesses and the shop xxxxxxx involved shall be granted leave with pay to the extent their presence at the proceedings is required. If it is a discharge case the grievant shall not be paid except as provided in a remedy awardedEmployer's premises.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement