Common use of Stewards and Representation Clause in Contracts

Stewards and Representation. A. The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx. A xxxxxxx assigned to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving xxxxxxx to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate xxxxxxx will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular xxxxxxx and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word xxxxxxx shall also refer to the Chief Xxxxxxx. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief Xxxxxxx may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new xxxxxxx is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies as are all other public employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union xxxxxxx without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union xxxxxxx shall perform any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirement. G. A Union xxxxxxx shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The xxxxxxx must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The xxxxxxx receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the xxxxxxx shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose.

Stewards and Representation. A. ‌ 8.1 The employees Employer recognizes and shall deal with all the accredited union stewards, the union Business Manager, and any other officer, pursuant to Section 1.3 of this Agreement in all matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this Agreement. 8.2 Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by Seventeen (17) stewards designated by the Union. The Union will also name a Chief Xxxxxxx in addition to the seventeen (17) other stewards, one of which . The Chief Xxxxxxx can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will be designated also act as a second primary contact for the Chief Xxxxxxx. A xxxxxxx assigned Union (in addition to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving xxxxxxx to function properly under the stewardship procedure. Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate xxxxxxx will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular xxxxxxx and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word xxxxxxx shall also refer to the Chief Xxxxxxx. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief Xxxxxxx may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new xxxxxxx is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union alternate stewards shall be active employees furnished to Labor Relations prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify Labor Relations promptly of any changes of such union stewards. Union stewards will not perform any grievance work until the Union complies with this section. (a) Officials of the Union, as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and in Section 1.3 of this Agreement, may, with proper authorization, which will not be unreasonably denied, are admitted to the property of the Employer. Union officials, as designated above, shall be members able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies as are all other public employees, except as specifically outlined said employees on Employer property in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union xxxxxxx without mutual consent of areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. F. A written list (b) Officers and accredited representatives of the Union stewards and officers shall will be furnished admitted to the property of the Employer during working hours for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not this Agreement is being observed by the parties, provided such visitation is not disruptive to the work force. When an area or building belonging to the Employer prior is not normally open for visitation, the Employer shall provide a responsible escort to the effective date union officer or accredited representative, provided this service has been requested in advance. (a) The Employer agrees to contribute two thousand and one hundred (2100) cumulative payroll hours through the life of the contract to the Union for their assuming duties a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of officethe Union solely and exclusively for this bargaining unit, upon notifying and securing the prior approval of management, and provided the absence will not interfere with system operations. AFSCME Florida Council 79 If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall notify be transmitted by electronic mail at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to the employee’s manager with a copy to Labor Relations. The notification shall include the nature of the request and the number of hours of pool time requested. The employee’s manager shall either approve or disapprove of the request at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the absence. Employees designated in writing shall be carried on the active payroll and shall continue to accrue wages and benefits. None of the JEA contributed hours will be used for any political campaign. (b) Pool Time use shall only be authorized by the Business Manager or designee. (a) When an employee is questioned by management, and the employee reasonably believes that the questioning may lead to disciplinary action against him, the employee has the right to request that a union representative be present at the meeting. JEA will accommodate an employee’s request for a union representative when a dismissal notice is being issued that may cause that individual to consider possible resignation. When an employee requests union representation pursuant to this section, and a union representative is not immediately available, the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union xxxxxxx shall perform any Union work unless postpone the Union has complied with this requirementmeeting for a reasonable time in order for the employee to obtain union representation. G. A Union xxxxxxx shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on (b) The manager or designee should advise the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The xxxxxxx must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The xxxxxxx receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the xxxxxxx shall notify that supervisor employee of his/her presence and purposeright to representation by a xxxxxxx when conducting a fact-finding meeting that may lead to disciplinary action. The xxxxxxx may be that of the employee’s own choosing from those available at the work site. The omission of the manager or designee advising the employee of his/her right to representation by a xxxxxxx shall not be grounds to challenge the validity of any disciplinary action taken.

Stewards and Representation. A. 8.1 The employees Employer recognizes and shall deal with all the accredited union stewards, the union Business Manager, and any other officer, pursuant to Section 1.3 of this Agreement in all matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this Agreement. 8.2 Employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by twenty (20) stewards designated by the Union. The Union will also name a Chief Xxxxxxx in addition to the twenty(20) other stewards, one of which . The Chief Xxxxxxx can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will be designated also act as a second primary contact for the Chief Xxxxxxx. A xxxxxxx assigned Union (in addition to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving xxxxxxx to function properly under the stewardship procedure. Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate xxxxxxx will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular xxxxxxx and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word xxxxxxx shall also refer to the Chief Xxxxxxx. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief Xxxxxxx may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new xxxxxxx is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union alternate stewards shall be active employees furnished to Labor Relations prior to the effective date of their assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify Labor Relations promptly of any changes of such union stewards. Union stewards will not perform any grievance work until the Union complies with this section. (a) Officials of the Union, as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and in Section 1.3 of this Agreement, may, with proper authorization, which will not be unreasonably denied, are admitted to the property of the Employer. Union officials, as designated above, shall be members able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies as are all other public employees, except as specifically outlined said employees on Employer property in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union xxxxxxx without mutual consent of areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. F. A written list (b) Officers and accredited representatives of the Union stewards and officers shall will be furnished admitted to the property of the Employer during working hours for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not this Agreement is being observed by the parties, provided such visitation is not disruptive to the work force. When an area or building belonging to the Employer prior is not normally open for visitation, the Employer shall provide a responsible escort to the effective date union officer or accredited representative, provided this service has been requested in advance. (a) The Employer agrees to contribute two thousand and one hundred (2100) cumulative payroll hours through the life of the contract to the Union for their assuming duties a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of officethe Union solely and exclusively for this bargaining unit, upon notifying and securing the prior approval of management, and provided the absence will not interfere with system operations. AFSCME Florida Council 79 If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall notify be transmitted by electronic mail at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance to the employee’s manager with a copy to Labor Relations. The notification shall include the nature of the request and the number of hours of pool time requested. The employee’s manager shall either approve or disapprove of the request at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the absence. Employees designated in writing shall be carried on the active payroll and shall continue to accrue wages and benefits. None of the JEA contributed hours will be used for any political campaign. (b) Pool Time use shall only be authorized by the Business Manager or designee. (a) When an employee is questioned by management, and the employee reasonably believes that the questioning may lead to disciplinary action against him, the employee has the right to request that a union representative be present at the meeting. JEA will accommodate an employee’s request for a union representative when a dismissal notice is being issued that may cause that individual to consider possible resignation. When an employee requests union representation pursuant to this section, and a union representative is not immediately available, the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union xxxxxxx shall perform any Union work unless postpone the Union has complied with this requirementmeeting for a reasonable time in order for the employee to obtain union representation. G. A Union xxxxxxx shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on (b) The manager or designee should advise the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The xxxxxxx must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The xxxxxxx receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the xxxxxxx shall notify that supervisor employee of his/her presence and purposeright to representation by a xxxxxxx when conducting a fact-finding meeting that may lead to disciplinary action. The xxxxxxx may be that of the employee’s own choosing from those available at the work site. The omission of the manager or designee advising the employee of his/her right to representation by a xxxxxxx shall not be grounds to challenge the validity of any disciplinary action taken.

Stewards and Representation. A. 7.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to elect or appoint Shop Stewards, Chairperson, Chief Xxxxxxx, Vice-Chair, who shall be employees covered by this Agreement with the Company, to deal with matters affecting employees in the bargaining unit. A list of these Stewards shall be supplied to the Employer and any changes that may occur from time to time shall also be supplied. (a) No one shall be eligible to serve as Plant Chair, Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Grievance Committee person unless they are an employee of the Company and has at least six (6) months' seniority. Grievance Committee will consist of the Plant Chair, Chief Xxxxxxx, Vice-Chair, and the Xxxxxxx on record for the grievance. (b) The Company agrees to post an up-to-date list of the names of the General Supervisor of each department and a list of the employees who are working in each department including the Supervisor. A copy will be represented by stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx. A xxxxxxx assigned given to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving xxxxxxx to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate xxxxxxx will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular xxxxxxx and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Employees will take direction from the Supervisor who is responsible for the area that those employees are working in. 7.03 The Union will inform the Company in writing of the identity of all Stewards are subject and Grievance Committee members and the department, which each Xxxxxxx represents and the Company shall not be obliged to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. 7.04 For the purpose of this agreement Agreement the Plant Grievance Committee and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word xxxxxxx shall also refer to the Chief Xxxxxxx. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work Stewards together with the appropriate Union stewards and representative Officers of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief Xxxxxxx may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new xxxxxxx is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members deemed to officials of the bargaining unit. D. Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union representatives officials occupy positions of leadership and stewards are subject responsibility to see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. The Company hereto agrees that it will faithfully carry out the same rules terms and provisions of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies as are all other public employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. While 7.05 Stewards, members of Committees and Union Officers have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and such persons shall not leave their regular duties without requesting and obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx or Immediate Supervisor and such permission will not be withheld for more than one (1) hour. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their Xxxxxxx or Immediate Supervisor and will give a reasonable explanation with respect to their absence, no when requested to do so. (a) Disciplinary action taken against an employee shall function as remain against the employee's record until the employee has achieved a Union xxxxxxx without mutual consent period of the Union and the Employer. F. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union xxxxxxx shall perform any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirement. G. A Union xxxxxxx shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The xxxxxxx must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The xxxxxxx receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the xxxxxxx shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose.twelve

Stewards and Representation. A. The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx. A xxxxxxx assigned to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving xxxxxxx to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate xxxxxxx will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular xxxxxxx and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word xxxxxxx shall also refer to the Chief Xxxxxxx. B. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief Xxxxxxx may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new xxxxxxx is in the training process with the local Union. C. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members of the bargaining unit. D. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies JEA as are all other public JEA employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union xxxxxxx without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union xxxxxxx shall perform any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirement. G. A Union xxxxxxx shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The xxxxxxx must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The xxxxxxx receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the xxxxxxx shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose. A xxxxxxx will only be granted time off under this provision when requested by an employee in the bargaining unit for assistance with a grievance, or when requested by the Union in writing. Stewards may receive and discuss grievances of employees on the premises or in the field during working hours, to the extent that such discussions do not interfere with the work of other employees. Union Stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on overtime or holiday time except in emergency situations. It is acknowledged that only one (1) xxxxxxx will work on grievances from any employee. A Union officer may substitute for a Union xxxxxxx for all purposes set forth in this paragraph.

Stewards and Representation. A. a. The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards, one of which will be designated as the Chief Xxxxxxx. A xxxxxxx assigned to more than one geographical location will be considered a roving xxxxxxx to function properly under the stewardship procedure. A written list of stewards and alternates will be submitted to the Employer, together with the specific areas in which they will function, annually by January 31st of each year. The alternate xxxxxxx will only become active in the event of the physical absence of the regular xxxxxxx and upon prior notification by the Union. Alternate Stewards are subject to the same rules and regulations that govern the conduct of stewards. For the purpose of this agreement and unless otherwise addressed in this agreement, the use of the word xxxxxxx shall also refer to the Chief Xxxxxxx. B. b. The Employer recognizes and shall work with the appropriate Union stewards and representative of AFSCME Florida Council 79 in matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships. Manpower and workflow permitting, the Local Union President (or designee) or the Chief Xxxxxxx may be permitted to assist other Stewards in matters of complexity or when a new xxxxxxx is in the training process with the local Union. C. c. Union stewards shall be active employees as designated by AFSCME Florida Council 79 and shall be members of the bargaining unit. D. d. Union representatives and stewards are subject to the same rules of the City of Jacksonville and its Independent Agencies JEA as are all other public JEA employees, except as specifically outlined in this Agreement. E. e. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a Union xxxxxxx without mutual consent of the Union and the Employer. F. f. A written list of Union stewards and officers shall be furnished to the Employer prior to the effective date for their assuming duties of office. AFSCME Florida Council 79 shall notify the Employer promptly of any changes of such Union stewards. No Union xxxxxxx shall perform any Union work unless the Union has complied with this requirement. G. g. A Union xxxxxxx shall be granted time off during working hours without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the job site which is within his/her jurisdiction. The xxxxxxx must secure approval from his/her immediate supervisor prior to performing such duty. The xxxxxxx receiving time off under this provision shall record his/her time before leaving the job and upon returning. When entering the area of a supervisor other than his/her own, the xxxxxxx shall notify that supervisor of his/her presence and purpose. A xxxxxxx will only be granted time off under this provision when requested by an employee in the bargaining unit for assistance with a grievance, or when requested by the Union in writing. Stewards may receive and discuss grievances of employees on the premises or in the field during working hours, to the extent that such discussions do not interfere with the work of other employees. Union Stewards shall not conduct any grievance work on overtime or holiday time except in emergency situations. It is acknowledged that only one (1) xxxxxxx will work on grievances from any employee. A Union officer may substitute for a Union xxxxxxx for all purposes set forth in this paragraph.