Common use of Stewards and Representation Clause in Contracts

Stewards and Representation. ‌ 8.1 The 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. The Chief Xxxxxxx can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will also act as a second primary contact for the Union (in addition to the Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list of the Union stewards and alternate stewards shall be 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 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 able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. (b) Officers and accredited representatives of the Union will be 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 is not normally open for visitation, the Employer shall provide a responsible escort to the 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 a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of the 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. If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall 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 shall postpone the meeting for a reasonable time in order for the employee to obtain union representation. (b) The manager or designee should advise the employee of his/her right 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. 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. 8.1 B. The Employer recognizes and shall deal work with all the accredited union stewards, the union Business Manager, appropriate Union stewards and any other officer, pursuant to Section 1.3 representative of this Agreement AFSCME Florida Council 79 in all 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. 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. The Chief Xxxxxxx can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will also act E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a second primary contact for the Union (in addition to the Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list xxxxxxx without mutual consent of the Union stewards and alternate stewards shall be 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 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 able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. (b) Officers F. A written list of Union stewards and accredited representatives 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 will has complied with this requirement. G. A Union xxxxxxx shall be admitted to the property of the Employer granted time off during working hours for without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the purpose of ascertaining whether or not 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 Agreement is being observed by provision shall record his/her time before leaving the parties, provided such visitation is not disruptive to the work forcejob and upon returning. When an entering the area or building belonging to the Employer is not normally open for visitationof a supervisor other than his/her own, the Employer xxxxxxx shall provide a responsible escort to the 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 a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of the 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. If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall 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 notify 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 shall postpone the meeting for a reasonable time in order for the employee to obtain union representation. (b) The manager or designee should advise the employee supervisor of his/her right 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 takenpresence and purpose.

Stewards and Representation. ‌A. The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards. 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. 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. 8.1 B. The Employer recognizes and shall deal work with all the accredited union stewards, the union Business Manager, appropriate Union stewards and any other officer, pursuant to Section 1.3 representative of this Agreement AFSCME Florida Council 79 in all matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships 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 JEA as are all other JEA employees, except as specifically outlined in 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. The Chief Xxxxxxx can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will also act E. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a second primary contact for the Union (in addition to the Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list xxxxxxx without mutual consent of the Union stewards and alternate stewards shall be 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 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 able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. (b) Officers F. A written list of Union stewards and accredited representatives 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 will has complied with this requirement. G. A Union xxxxxxx shall be admitted to the property of the Employer granted time off during working hours for without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the purpose of ascertaining whether or not 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 Agreement is being observed by provision shall record his/her time before leaving the parties, provided such visitation is not disruptive to the work forcejob and upon returning. When an entering the area or building belonging to the Employer is not normally open for visitationof a supervisor other than his/her own, the Employer xxxxxxx shall provide a responsible escort to the 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 a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of the 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. If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall 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 notify 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 shall postpone the meeting for a reasonable time in order for the employee to obtain union representation. (b) The manager or designee should advise the employee supervisor of his/her right 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 representation by a xxxxxxx when conducting a fact-finding meeting the extent that may lead to disciplinary action. The xxxxxxx may be that of the employee’s own choosing from those available at such discussions do not interfere with the work siteof other employees. The omission of the manager or designee advising the employee of his/her right to representation by a xxxxxxx Union Stewards shall not be grounds to challenge the validity of conduct any disciplinary action takengrievance 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. ‌ 8.1 7.01 The Employer recognizes and shall deal with all acknowledges 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. The Chief Xxxxxxx can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will also act as a second primary contact for the Union (in addition to the Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list right of the Union stewards and alternate stewards to elect or appoint Shop Stewards, Chairperson, Chief Xxxxxxx, Vice-Chair, who shall be furnished employees with the Company, to Labor Relations prior deal with matters affecting employees in the bargaining unit. A list of these Stewards shall be supplied to the effective date of their assuming duties of office. The Union shall notify Labor Relations promptly of Employer and any changes of such union stewards. Union stewards will not perform any grievance work until the Union complies with this sectionthat may occur from time to time shall also be supplied. (a) Officials No one shall be eligible to serve as Plant Chair, Chief Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Grievance Committee person unless they are an employee of the Union, as designated in Section 1.3 of this Agreement, may, with proper authorization, which Company and has at least six (6) months' seniority. Grievance Committee will not be unreasonably denied, are admitted to the property consist of the Employer. Union officialsPlant Chair, as designated aboveChief Xxxxxxx, shall be able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. (b) Officers and accredited representatives of the Union will be 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 is not normally open for visitation, the Employer shall provide a responsible escort to the 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 a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of the 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. If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall be transmitted by electronic mail at least fortyVice-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 managementChair, 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 shall postpone the meeting for a reasonable time in order Xxxxxxx on record for the employee to obtain union representationgrievance. (b) The manager or designee should advise the employee of his/her right Company agrees to representation by a xxxxxxx when conducting a factpost an up-finding meeting that may lead to disciplinary action. The xxxxxxx may be that to-date list of the employee’s own choosing from those available at the work site. The omission names of the manager or designee advising General Supervisor of each department and a list of the employee employees who are working in each department including the Supervisor. A copy will be given to the Union. 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 his/her right to representation by a xxxxxxx the identity of all Stewards and Grievance Committee members and the department, which each Xxxxxxx represents and the Company shall not be grounds obliged to challenge recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. 7.04 For the validity purpose of any disciplinary this Agreement the Plant Grievance Committee and the Stewards together with the Officers of the Local Union shall be deemed to officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility to see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. The Company hereto agrees that it will faithfully carry out the terms and provisions of this Agreement. 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, when requested to do so. (a) Disciplinary action taken.taken against an employee shall remain against the employee's record until the employee has achieved a period of twelve

Stewards and Representation. ‌a. The employees covered by this Agreement will be represented by stewards. 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. 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. 8.1 b. The Employer recognizes and shall deal work with all the accredited union stewards, the union Business Manager, appropriate Union stewards and any other officer, pursuant to Section 1.3 representative of this Agreement AFSCME Florida Council 79 in all matters relating to grievances and interpretation of this contract, including promoting harmonious working relationships 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 JEA as are all other JEA employees, except as specifically outlined in 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. The Chief Xxxxxxx can handle issues at any work location as needed; in addition he will also act e. While on leave of absence, no employee shall function as a second primary contact for the Union (in addition to the Union Business manager). 8.3 A written list xxxxxxx without mutual consent of the Union stewards and alternate stewards shall be 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 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 able to talk with employees before or after regular working hours or during the lunch hour of said employees on Employer property in areas mutually agreed upon by the Union and the Employer. (b) Officers f. A written list of Union stewards and accredited representatives 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 will has complied with this requirement. g. A Union xxxxxxx shall be admitted to the property of the Employer granted time off during working hours for without loss of pay to investigate and settle grievances on the purpose of ascertaining whether or not 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 Agreement is being observed by provision shall record his/her time before leaving the parties, provided such visitation is not disruptive to the work forcejob and upon returning. When an entering the area or building belonging to the Employer is not normally open for visitationof a supervisor other than his/her own, the Employer xxxxxxx shall provide a responsible escort to the 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 a pool time account to be used by employees at the calling of the 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. If additional hours are needed a discussions will take place between the Union and the Employer. Notification shall 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 notify 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 shall postpone the meeting for a reasonable time in order for the employee to obtain union representation. (b) The manager or designee should advise the employee supervisor of his/her right 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 representation by a xxxxxxx when conducting a fact-finding meeting the extent that may lead to disciplinary action. The xxxxxxx may be that of the employee’s own choosing from those available at such discussions do not interfere with the work siteof other employees. The omission of the manager or designee advising the employee of his/her right to representation by a xxxxxxx Union Stewards shall not be grounds to challenge the validity of conduct any disciplinary action takengrievance 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.