Common use of Stewards Clause in Contracts

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYER.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Site Stabilization Agreement, Site Stabilization Agreement, Site Stabilization Agreement

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Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, where he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYER.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Site Stabilization Agreement, Site Stabilization Agreement, Site Stabilization Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 4B.01 The Business Agent or Business Manager shall have appoint job/shop stewards and prior to such appointment shall discuss the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxappointment with the employer. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Xxxxxxx of a member Union will be an employee of the identity employer who is a qualified journeyperson and who will perform the work of their designated xxxxxxxa journeyperson at the journeyperson's rate of pay. In addition to his work their duties as an employeea journeyperson, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime they shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right permitted reasonable time to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance perform such of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION Union duties as cannot be performed at other timesoff the job. If it is necessary for the Xxxxxxx to leave their work they must first obtain permission from the Xxxxxxx or Superintendent whenever possible. Such permission would not be unreasonably withheld. They shall assist the employer and the Union members in carrying out the provisions of this Agreement. 4B.02 It is agreed that only one (1) Xxxxxxx and one (1) Alternate on each shift shall be recognized by each employer and the Union shall notify the employer in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx and their Alternate. 4B.03 Once appointed by the Business Manager for their respective shifts, Stewards shall not be transferred from job to job or shift to shift without approval of the Business Agent or Business Manager. 4B.04 The Employment of the Alternate Xxxxxxx shall not be terminated until the employer has discussed the matter with the Business Agent/Manager or the Xxxxxxx. 4B.05 The employer agrees to recognize the Xxxxxxx and Alternate Xxxxxxx appointed by the Business Manager. The UNION agrees that such duties Xxxxxxx or Alternate (Alternate when the designated Xxxxxxx is unavailable) shall be performed as expeditiously as possible on the site whenever more than three (3) employees of their craft from the shift are working including overtime hours, Saturdays, Sundays and the EMPLOYER agrees Holidays. 4B.06 Subject to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules all other items and conditions of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsAgreement, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall be the second (2nd) last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified person remaining on the job/shop. 4B.07 The Xxxxxxx may be on all committees pertaining to perform their craft. Under no circumstances shall the remaining work Job Xxxxxxx make any arrangements with the General Xxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx or Management that will change or conflict in any way with any section or terms of the EMPLOYERthis Collective Agreement.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION The Employers agree to recognize the Shop and Job Stewards and one shall have the right to designate be appointed for each shop and/or each job site. The Xxxxxxx shall be a working journeyman as Journeyman, with preference given to persons who have completed a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx Training Course applicable to this trade. The UNION It shall be the responsibility of the Union to notify the EMPLOYER in writing individual Employer of the identity names of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition the Stewards in his establishment and the effective date of the said Xxxxxxx'x appointment or any changes that may be made from time to his work as an employeetime in this connection. a) It shall be the duty of Stewards to observe conditions of employment and the conduct of the members and to see that the conditions of the existing Agreement are complied with; to assist whenever possible in adjusting differences and misunderstandings which arise out of the interpretation of the application of the provisions of the existing Agreement in connection with the employment of members in the shop or on the job. b) If willing to work, where all other qualifications are equal, the xxxxxxx shall Job Xxxxxxx will have the right preference to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work on overtime. The EMPLOYER Xxxxxxx will not be dismissed without discussion with the Business Representative. Shop Stewards shall have the right be allowed working time off when acting on a grievance provided they request permission from their xxxxxxx or immediate supervisor before acting on such grievance and they report to implement their xxxxxxx or supervisor on resuming their normal duties and will give reasonable explanation if required. No allowance will be given for time taken during working hours for organizational work or other matters of Union nature not pertaining to a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessarygrievance. The presence Employer subject to this Agreement shall grant leave of absence to the Shop Stewards or absence other members of the xxxxxxx shall Union for a period not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION exceeding two (2) working days, confirmed weeks in any year for the purpose of attending to such duties as may be delegated to the said Employee(s). Notice of seven (7) days in writing stating must be made by the cause, prior Employee concerned. Such leave of absence as may be granted to termination the Employee shall be without pay. This clause shall not be used for walkout. No Employee shall be discharged or discriminated against for his activity as a Union member. A Member who works on Committee or under the instructions of the working xxxxxxx except Union shall not be discriminated against or lose his employment for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERsuch reasons.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Provincial Sheet Metal Workers’ Agreement, Provincial Sheet Metal Workers’ Agreement, Provincial Sheet Metal Workers’ Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 12.8.1 A designated Xxxxxxx shall have be authorized release time to appear at Civil Service Commission or City Council meetings when such bodies are considering matters affecting the right Union, to attend Federated Retirement Board meetings, and to attend meetings to which he/she is called by the City Administration regarding matters affecting the Union. The City and the Union acknowledge that Stewards are often in a position to facilitate settling grievances before they advance into a formal stage. Release time is not authorized for lobbying or political purposes. 12.8.2 The union may designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxtotal of four (4) Departmental Stewards. Stewards shall be selected from the following Departments and shall not exceed one designation per Department: Airport, Environmental Services (ESD), Information Technology (Communications), General Services, and Transportation. 12.8.2.1 The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxxunion may also designate one (1) at large Chief Xxxxxxx. In addition to his work those duties required of a Xxxxxxx, the Chief Xxxxxxx has special responsibilities. The Chief Xxxxxxx may serve as the communication link between the Union and the City and be authorized reasonable release time in an attempt to resolve conflicts. Paid release time will not be provided to both the Chief Xxxxxxx and a Departmental Xxxxxxx to address the same grievance or discipline unless Employee Relations receive prior approval. 12.8.3 The Union agrees that it shall certify as Stewards only full-time employees who have satisfactorily completed an initial probationary period during the employee’s current term of employment. 12.8.4 A Xxxxxxx shall function under the terms of the grievance procedure in the Department(s) or sections of a Department(s) for which he/she has been certified. Exceptions to this paragraph may be made by mutual agreement of the parties. 12.8.5 Should a Xxxxxxx be required to leave his/her assigned duties to investigate and/or process a grievance, he/she shall secure the permission of his/her immediate supervisor and inform the supervisor of the general nature of the grievance, and report back to the supervisor upon returning to his/her assigned duties. Permission for a Xxxxxxx to leave his/her assigned duties shall not be unreasonably withheld. If it is necessary for a Xxxxxxx to handle a grievance in a Department other than the Department to which he/she is regularly assigned, the Xxxxxxx shall report to the immediate supervisor of the aggrieved employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become employee involved in the affairs grievance, or disputes the function being investigated. 12.8.6 In the event the parties agree that a Xxxxxxx or other representative of the Union is permitted to investigate and/or process a grievance other than as provided in 12.8.4 above, such representative shall continue to investigate and/or process the grievance, even if the Department or section of a Department in which the grievance arose is subsequently assigned to another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. representative. 12.8.7 The EMPLOYER Union agrees to properly notify the UNION two Municipal Employee Relations Officer of any changes of Stewards. 12.8.8 The parties agree that they have a mutual interest in well-trained Stewards. Toward this end, certified Stewards shall be granted a maximum of eight (2) working days8) hours paid release time during each year of this agreement to participate in training sessions related to the provisions of this agreement, confirmed in writing stating jointly conducted by Union and City representatives according to an outline of such training activities to be submitted by the cause, Union and approved by the City prior to termination the conduct of any such training sessions. 12.8.9 The City agrees to provide up to three (3) hours of paid release time every other month (six times per year) for up to four (4) Stewards and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx designated by the working xxxxxxx except Union for the purpose of attending the Union’s Stewards meeting, if such a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he meeting is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERscheduled.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement, Memorandum of Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. (A) The UNION Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Employer of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment appointment of the same with job Xxxxxxx at the employee's appropriate supervisorpre-job conference or sooner, if possible. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Separate Stewards shall not have be required on remote segments of a mainline pipe line construction job if the right Xxxxxxx on the mainline job is given sufficient time and transportation to determine when overtime perform his duties as Xxxxxxx among the Employees on such remote segments. (B) Following the pre-job conference, the Xxxxxxx shall be worked or who shall work overtimeplaced on the Employer’s payroll on the date corresponding to one of the following two occurrences, whichever date is earliest: 1. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system date of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessarytesting Welders; or 2. The presence or absence of date that rigging up welding equipment, such as sleds, tack rigs, hot- pass rigs, etc., on the right-of-way begins. (C) The Xxxxxxx shall be a working xxxxxxx and shall perform his duties the same as any other Journeyman, and shall not affect the work of the craftbe discharged for Union activities. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x Xxxxxxx’x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Articlereferral, hiring, retention, termination, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsdiscipline of Employees. (D) The Xxxxxxx shall cooperate with the Employer in the communication and enforcement of all owner, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard State and Federal health and safety regulations applicable to the work of another EMPLOYERcovered by this Agreement. (E) The Xxxxxxx shall not be permitted to take time away from his job duties to handle administrative work for the Union. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he The Xxxxxxx will be subject allowed a reasonable time to dischargeprocess grievances or complaints. Whenever the Xxxxxxx is occupied away from his job duties, his helper may be assigned to other work. (F) The EMPLOYER agrees to notify Employer shall provide the UNION Xxxxxxx with a detailed payroll report for each payroll period no later than two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating work days following the cause, prior to termination end of the pay period week ending date. (G) It is agreed that the Xxxxxxx has no authority from the Union to cause a work stoppage. (H) Where the Xxxxxxx has been regularly working xxxxxxx except on a job and for some unanticipated reason does not show up for work on a violation particular day, the Employees shall start and continue to work and the Welder Xxxxxxx shall notify the Local Union office of the Xxxxxxx’x absence. (I) The Xxxxxxx shall remain on the Employer’s payroll until the tie-in work ruleshas been completed. The xxxxxxx After the firing line has finished its work, the Xxxxxxx may, at Employer’s option, be used as one of the tie-in welders. (J) To ensure the integrity and fairness of the evaluation of Welders, the Xxxxxxx shall be present, so long as his presence away from the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified jobsite does not hinder production. By mutual agreement between the Welder Xxxxxxx and the Xxxxxxx, an alternate may be selected to perform be present at the remaining work of the EMPLOYERtesting.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: National Pipe Line Agreement, National Pipeline Agreement, National Pipeline Agreement

Stewards. Each The UNION shall have furnish the right Department of Human Resources a list of the Stewards' and alternate Stewards' names and their assigned xxxxxxx areas, and shall notify Human Resources of changes to designate the list within seven (7) work days. 9.2 When requested by an employee, a xxxxxxx may only investigate any alleged or actual grievance in his/her assigned xxxxxxx area. He/She will be allowed reasonable time therefore during working journeyman hours without loss of time or pay upon notification and approval of his/her immediate supervisor outside the bargaining unit. Such release time will be granted consistent with the needs of the service but will not unreasonably be withheld. 9.3 UNION business, other than that cited above, shall be conducted so as not to interfere with the work assignment of stewards or any other employees. 9.4 A non-employee UNION Representative may consult with employees in assembly areas before the start of each work shift or after the end thereof. 9.5 Should an employee UNION representative covered by this Agreement be released on the Attendance at Meetings/UNION Time Pool Article said employee may substitute for the xxxxxxx, but in no event shall the xxxxxxx and the employee UNION representative both investigate the same grievance or appear for the meeting called to resolve the grievance. Should the UNION President desire the UNION Xxxxxxx, as described in Section 9.2, to attend a Step 3 grievance meeting, the xxxxxxx may be released to attend said meeting with any time loss to be charged to the UNION Time Pool. 9.6 An alternate Xxxxxxx may be appointed for each xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he alternate Xxxxxxx will be gone. Stewards shall not have utilized by management when management is unable to reach the right to determine when overtime shall be worked UNION Xxxxxxx or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as Xxxxxxx cannot be performed spared for the assigned duties at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible the time and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules all provisions of this Article, or fails Article shall apply to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERalternate Stewards as well as regular Stewards.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 20.1 Working job Stewards may be designated on all jobs by the Union. The Employer shall have furnish the right to designate Union with written reports upon request of all jobs being currently performed by the Employer. Such reports shall include the name and location of the job and the number and names of the Employees employed. The Union may, at its option, appoint a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxjob Xxxxxxx on any job where its members are employed from among the Employees on the job. The UNION Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing employer at that time of the identity of the Xxxxxxx. 20.2 The Shop Xxxxxxx may converse with any Union member, supervisor or Employer, on a jobsite or shop in carrying out the duties of this position but will not impede or disrupt the normal flow of work. 20.3 The Shop Xxxxxxx will carry credentials issued such Shop Xxxxxxx by the Local Union and the Shop Xxxxxxx'x duties will be as follows: 1. To see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed. 2. To receive and endeavor to adjust at the first step, all grievances that may be submitted to him or her. 3. To report to the full-time representatives of the Union any IUPAT trade jurisdiction work being performed on the job site by any person who is not an IUPAT member. 4. To mentor fellow members concerning the importance of a professional and productive approach to work. 20.4 The job Stewards shall be allowed sufficient and reasonable time during working hours to carry on any activities necessary to discharge their designated xxxxxxxduties. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx They shall have authority to check the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints identification of individuals employed on the job or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment shop. The Employer shall not dismiss or otherwise discipline any Xxxxxxx for properly performing his or her duties, nor shall the Employer dismiss or otherwise discipline any Employee for making a complaint to the Xxxxxxx or giving evidence with respect to an alleged violation of this Agreement. Job Stewards may be relieved of their duties at any time at the discretion of the same with Union. It is agreed by the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against parties hereto that the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards job Xxxxxxx shall not have the right authority to determine when overtime shall be worked call for or who shall initiate a work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have stoppage or job action at the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by workplace or job site and must immediately report all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard problems to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs Business Manager or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Business Agent. 20.5 All shop stewards shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERattend Xxxxxxx Training.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Area Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be goneSECTION 1. Stewards shall not have be designated in all shops by the right to determine when overtime Union. The duties of the Stewards shall be worked as follows : 1) To see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed; 2) To receive and endeavor to adjust at the first step, all grievances which may be submitted to them. The Stewards shall be allowed sufficient and reasonable time during regular working hours to carry on any activities necessary to discharge their duties. They shall have authority to check the identification of individuals employed on the job or who in the shop. The Employer shall work not dismiss or otherwise discipline any Xxxxxxx for properly performing his or her duties, nor shall the Employer dismiss or otherwise discipline any employee for making a complaint to the Xxxxxxx or giving evidence with respect to an alleged violation of this Agreement. In the event that a particular job or project should be identified by the District Council to require a xxxxxxx, the Xxxxxxx shall have top seniority on the job to which he or she is assigned, as long as he or she remains in the position of Xxxxxxx. Top seniority shall only apply with respect to lay-off and overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have With the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence exception of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work or supervisory personnel placed in charge of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsjob, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE to be laid off provided he is off. The Xxxxxxx shall perform work in the same manner as any other employee and shall cooperate with the supervisor to expedite the progress of the work. Stewards may be relieved of their duties at any time at the discretion of the Union or when they do not possess the qualified skills to perform the remaining work available. SECTION 2. It shall also be the duty of the EMPLOYERXxxxxxx to see that all employees have their working cards or permits. SECTION 3. The Union reserves the right to withdraw employees covered by this Agreement from any job where the Stewards or Business Representatives or Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of the District Council are prohibited, either from entering upon the premises of the job to inspect and investigate working conditions, or from conducting an adequate inspection, investigation and report of such working conditions.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Union may designate or redesignate, from the right to designate a working journeyman Industry Experience Roster described in Paragraph 68 herein, one employee as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx to inspect all working conditions affecting the terms of this Agreement. Each such designation or redesignation, as the case may be, shall be for a period of not longer than six (6) months. The UNION Union may make such a designation or redesignation or remove such Xxxxxxx, at any time, but shall discuss the matter with the Producer before doing so. It shall be the responsibility of the Xxxxxxx to settle minor grievances with the head of the department in which the grievance arises and, in the event such grievance cannot be adjusted, to notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their Business Representative. The Xxxxxxx so designated xxxxxxx. In addition shall be permitted to perform these duties, but such duties shall not unduly interfere with his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx he shall not leave his work area station without first notifying his appropriate supervisor immediate supervisor. Notwithstanding the provisions for layoff or xxxxxxx rehire contained in subparagraph (b) of Paragraph 68, such Xxxxxxx, during his above- described term as Xxxxxxx, shall not be laid off, or when on layoff shall be the first to be rehired, so long as there is work available for him in his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reacheddepartment; provided that: such Xxxxxxx is willing to do, and is qualified physically and possesses the estimated time that he will necessary ability and skill for, the particular work to be gone. Stewards performed; such Xxxxxxx shall not have any such preference in layoff or rehire over the Department Head, if there is any in the unit, or over any employee classified and paid as a xxxxxxx, gang or shift boss or supervisory employee; such preference in layoff or rehire shall not apply on the sixth or seventh day worked in such Xxxxxxx'x workweek, nor to station jobs, nor when it would disturb the continuity of a project; such Xxxxxxx shall not have such preference over employees who have been specially rehearsed or cued for a job, nor over persons operating specialized equipment. Under this provision, only one such Xxxxxxx may be designated who will have such preference in layoff and rehire as provided above. Producer's right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem discharge such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx for cause shall not affect the work of the craftbe limited in any manner by this provision. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties Such Xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to dischargethe provisions of Paragraph 68. Subject to the above provisions, when additional employees are added to a project in the studio on which such additional employees will then be on overtime, or when additional employees are added to a project in the studio on the sixth or seventh days in such employee's workweek or a holiday, Producer shall make a reasonable effort to offer such employment to such a Xxxxxxx where practical; provided, however, that such Xxxxxxx is not then otherwise employed on another project which is not then completed and provided that he has just completed his previous shift and is still on the studio premises. The EMPLOYER agrees to specific number of Stewards that the Union may designate for this Producer, under this provision, shall be only that number specified for Producer in Exhibit "M," which is attached hereto. This does not preclude the Union from appointing "acting" Stewards, but such employees shall not be considered, in any manner whatsoever, as Stewards hereunder for the purpose of preference in layoff and recall, as above provided. The Union shall notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed Producer in writing stating the cause, prior to termination advance of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation appointment of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERany such "acting" Stewards.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to The Union may designate a working journeyman or redesignate one employee as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx to inspect all working conditions affecting the terms of this Agreement. An employee so designated must be in the Journeyman classification of the Industry Experience Roster. Each such designation or redesignation, as the case may be, shall be for a period of not longer than six (6) months. The UNION Union may make such a designation or redesignation or remove such Xxxxxxx at any time, but shall notify discuss the EMPLOYER in writing matter with the Producer before doing so. It shall be the responsibility of the identity Xxxxxxx to settle minor grievances with the head of their the department in which the grievance arises and, in the event such grievance cannot be adjusted, to notify his Business Representative. The Xxxxxxx so designated xxxxxxx. In addition shall be permitted to perform these duties, but such duties shall not unduly interfere with his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx he shall not leave his work area station without first notifying his appropriate supervisor immediate supervisor. Notwithstanding the provision for layoff or xxxxxxx rehire contained in subparagraph (c) of Paragraph 68, such Xxxxxxx shall not be laid off, or when on layoff shall be the first to be rehired, during his above- described term as Xxxxxxx as long as there is work available for him in his department, provided that: Such Xxxxxxx is willing to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reacheddo, and is qualified physically and possesses the estimated time that he will necessary ability and skill for, the particular work to be gone. Stewards performed; such Xxxxxxx shall not have any such preference in layoff or rehire over the Department Head, if there is any in the unit, or over any employee classified and paid as a xxxxxxx, gang or shift boss, supervisory employee or a carry-through person; Producer’s right to determine when overtime discharge such Xxxxxxx for cause shall not be limited in any manner by this provision; such Xxxxxxx shall be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 68, “Seniority;” such preference in layoff or rehire shall not apply on the sixth or seventh day worked in such Xxxxxxx’x workweek or holidays, nor to station jobs, nor when it would disturb the continuity of a project; and such Xxxxxxx shall not have such preference over employees who shall work overtimehave been specially rehearsed or cued for a job, nor over persons operating specialized equipment. Under this provision, the Union may also designate an Alternate Xxxxxxx. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards Alternate Xxxxxxx will, in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect primary Xxxxxxx, assume the work duties of the craftXxxxxxx as outlined above. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he Alternate Xxxxxxx will be subject to dischargethe same conditions of employment as the primary Xxxxxxx, but only for the period of the primary Xxxxxxx’x absence. Under this provision, only one such Xxxxxxx may be designated who will have such preference in layoff and rehire as provided above, at any one time. This does not preclude the Union from appointing other “acting” Stewards, but such employees shall not be considered, in any manner whatsoever, as Stewards hereunder for the purpose of preference in layoff and rehire, as above provided. The EMPLOYER agrees to Union shall notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed Producer in writing stating the cause, prior to termination advance of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERany such appointment.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION Agency agrees to recognize three (3) Stewards and alternates (to act in absence of xxxxxxx) designated by the Union from time to time. Stewards shall recognize that they have regular full-time duties as employees of Agency and shall conduct themselves in accordance with the requirements imposed upon all employees of Agency. The Union shall have the right responsibility to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER Agency in writing of the identity names of its duly authorized Stewards. Agency shall not recognize or deal with any employee as a Xxxxxxx unless they are on the designated Xxxxxxx list. Stewards shall spend only the time necessary to expeditiously carry out their functions as Stewards and shall not unduly restrict or interfere with the performance of their designated xxxxxxxown duties. In addition Stewards shall receive copies of all disciplinary notices, write-ups and related memorandums. Stewards may leave their immediate work location to his work as an employeeperform these duties; however, Xxxxxxxx shall first obtain permission from their immediate supervisor to leave the xxxxxxx area and shall have inform the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist supervisor of the reason for their leaving the area. The supervisor shall be responsible for maintaining time records of the amount of time Stewards spend in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union their Xxxxxxx duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as Union and Agency agree to his intent and review the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability amount of time spent by all stewards Xxxxxxxx in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessaryon a biannual basis, to determine whether the stewards are observing the provisions of this Article. The presence or absence Xxxxxxx shall minimize the amount of interference with Agency work in the xxxxxxx performance of their duties. At any time either party may request to meet and confer regarding the application of this procedure. Stewards shall not affect log overtime or premium pay time for time spent performing any function as a Xxxxxxx. Because of Union business necessity the Maintenance Xxxxxxx shall work of day shift at the craftRiverside Yard with Saturday and Sunday off. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, particular designated bid slot will be permitted to perform during signed in by the work hours such of his normal UNION duties Xxxxxxx. Currently RTA does not staff day shift with anyone from the servicer, tire servicer, and electronic technician classification. In the future, as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates RTA staffs day shift with any of the rules of above listed classifications this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER agreement shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will then be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERapplicable.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding

Stewards. Each UNION ‌ a. The Union may select nine (9) stewards, three of whom shall have be employed as Custodians. One (1) custodial xxxxxxx shall be assigned to each of the right three (3) shifts. In order to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxmaintain the assignment of one custodial xxxxxxx per shift, and for shift bidding purposes only, custodial stewards may exercise super seniority rights during shift bids. The UNION shall notify Union may select a replacement when a xxxxxxx resigns or is removed from his or her position as xxxxxxx, or is no longer employed by the EMPLOYER Authority. b. The division in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, which the xxxxxxx works shall have be his or her area of permissive activity, except that a female xxxxxxx may cross division lines for the right purpose of handling grievances filed by female employees which involve problems specific to receivefemales. Names of all stewards and divisions represented shall be furnished to the President & CEO, but or designee, by the Union. This list shall be kept current by the Union at all times. If a xxxxxxx’x name is not to solicitlisted, complaints he or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER she will not discriminate against the be granted time away from his or her job. A xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The and/or chief xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during be present at grievance proceedings. In such instances, a xxxxxxx and/or chief xxxxxxx will be permitted reasonable time to investigate and process grievances. A grievant may request that a xxxxxxx assist him or her and the xxxxxxx must then inform supervision of the grievant’s name and location. Time away from the job to investigate a grievance or to attend a grievance meeting shall be closely monitored by the Union for the purpose of negating or controlling abuse. A xxxxxxx is to notify his or her immediate supervisor at the earliest possible time. c. Union business, other than that mentioned above, shall not be conducted by a xxxxxxx on Authority time nor shall it interfere with the work hours such assignment of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include or any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION other employee. d. At least two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, weeks prior to termination the first session of negotiations, the parties will meet to discuss and notify each other of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation size and composition of work rulestheir respective negotiation teams. The xxxxxxx No more than five (5) Union bargaining committee members, per session, who participate in negotiations with the Authority, shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified paid for time lost during their respective regular working hours to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERattend such meetings.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxSection 14.1. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime There shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have a xxxxxxx on the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by job at all stewards in times during the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect regular established shifts while the work of the craftBrotherhood is being performed, if the Business Representa- tive deems it necessary. The xxxxxxxHe/she shall be a working journey- man appointed by and for the duration of time the Business Representative of the Union determines is necessary. Section 14.2. He/she shall, in addition to this his/her work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work working hours such of his normal UNION his/her official duties as cannot be performed at other timesa xxxxxxx which shall include the following: 1. The UNION agrees that such duties Securing the Weekly Xxxxxxx Report; 2. When a tool check is required by the company, the xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible in attendance and pick up the tools of a sick or injured worker and notify the Business Rep- resentative and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow worker’s family. In the event of a lost time injury, or a fatality, the xxxxxxx will write all pertinent information on the back of the current Stew- ard Report; 3. Transmit to the Business Representative all com- plaints and grievances emanating from the job. Section 14.3. It is expressly understood and agreed that a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x duties shall not include any matters relating to re- ferral, hiring, termination or disciplining of employees. He/ she shall not in any supervisory function over which way obligate the EMPLOYER retains sole controlUnion or Business Rep- resentative in any matter of policy, interpretation of Labor Agreements or in any other prerogatives usually assigned to the Business Representative. Section 14.4. If In no event shall an employer discriminate against the xxxxxxx, or discharge him/her on account of any action taken by him/her in the proper performance of his/ her Union duties. The employer shall notify the Union in writing, forty-eight (48) hours prior to discharge, of his/her intention to discharge a xxxxxxx violates any for cause, provided prior identification of the rules xxxxxxx has been made to the employer Section 14.5. The Xxxxxxx will not be discharged or trans- ferred for actions taken in the proper performance of this Articlethe Xxxxxxx’x duties. The Union and the Xxxxxxx shall be noti- fied in writing forty-eight (48) hours before he/she is to be laid off or discharged except when he or she is the last jour- xxxxxx on the job other than the xxxxxxx. In the event of a temporary layoff, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsif qualified, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he Xxxxxxx will be subject the first worker given the opportunity to dischargereturn to work. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination Reduction of force is not considered cause for separation of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he Xxxxxxx when said Xxxxxxx is qualified to perform the scope of work remaining work on job site. Section 14.6. If in the opinion of the EMPLOYERemployer, the stew- ard is not operating within the scope of this Agreement, or that he/she is exceeding his/her authority, the employer shall notify the Business Representative who shall adjudicate the matter.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Employer acknowledges the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Union to his work as an employee, appoint one (1) xxxxxxx and if the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem operations are such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timescov- ered by one (1) xxxxxxx, additional stewards may be appointed. The UNION agrees that such duties Shop stewards shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and allowed access to their cellphones while performing Shop xxxxxxx duties inside all UPS facilities. (a) By arrangement, grievances shall be processed during the EMPLOYER agrees to allow normal working hours of the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutiesxxxxxxx. The A xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of paypay when grievances or pending grievances are processed with the Employer on Employer property, or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Employer. (b) If the Employer representative is unable to meet the xxxxxxx during the xxxxxxx’x normal working hours, the xxxxxxx shall be paid for all the time spent during the processing of the grievance with the Employer on Employer property, or (c) Should the Employer find that a xxxxxxx’x activities interfere with the normal course of his duties or the duties of other employees, the Employer may contact a representative of the Local Union and/or register a grievance commencing with Step 2 as outlined in Section 6.2 of this Agreement. Section 5.3 The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the name of the xxxxxxx and of any subsequent change in the name of the xxxxxxx. The xxxxxxx'x duties Employer shall not include be asked to recognize any matters relating to any supervisory function over which stew- ard until such notification from the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If Union has been received. Section 5.4 The Employer will notify the Union by registered mail, email, fax or personal contact with a xxxxxxx violates any Business Agent or an Officer of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the causeLocal Union, prior to termination the suspension or discharge of a stew- ard. Failure of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation Employer to comply with this procedure shall render the dismissal or suspension null and void. Section 5.5 For the purpose of work rules. The layoff within his operating centre and/or hub, the xxxxxxx shall be established on the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he seniority list as “second man”. Section 5.6 For the purpose of processing specific grievances or disputes, Business Representatives and stewards shall have access to pay records and other specific relevant information or documentation. Section 5.7 An employee called into the Employer’s office for any discussion which may result in discipline or a grievance must be advised by the Employer of his right to be accompanied by a xxxxxxx or Business Representative. Section 5.8 All stewards shall wear I.D. Cards while on the Employer’s premises. Section 5.9 The Employer agrees to allow the Business Agent or the avail- able union designated Shop xxxxxxx the opportunity to address all newly hired unionized employees during their orientation. The purpose of this time is qualified to perform introduce themselves and provide them with information regarding the remaining work of the EMPLOYERTeamsters and their Collective Agreement. This meeting will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION Section 1. The Union representative shall have access to all shops and projects during working hours for the right to designate purpose of checking compliance with the provisions of this Agreement and working conditions in such shops or on such projects. Section 2. The Local Union may select an employee on the job as a xxxxxxx and he shall be a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxemployee. Written notification shall be given to the Employer by certified mail of such assignment. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent Union and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and Local Union agree that the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such xxxxxxx'x duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER Employer agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such for the performance of his duties. The Employer will give the Local Union forty-eight (48) hours’ advance written notice by certified mail before laying off the xxxxxxx unless the job is completed or the entire crew is laid off. The employer and the Union recognize the need for the xxxxxxx’x protection against discrimination in upholding the conditions of this Agreement. The employer agrees that no xxxxxxx shall receive be discharged for performing his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rulesxxxxxxx’x duties. Section 3. The xxxxxxx shall be limited to and shall not exceed the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided following duties and activities: A. Check the referral slip of each employee dispatched to the job under the terms of this Agreement. B. Report to his Business Manager or his authorized representative all alleged violations of this Agreement if such alleged violations are not corrected by the Employer or his representative. C. Report to his Business Manager or his authorized representative any employee covered by this Agreement who, during his shift, leaves the job site without giving the Employer and the xxxxxxx prior notice. Section 4. The xxxxxxx shall not: A. Stop the Employer's work for any reason or tell any xxxxxxx or any employee that he is qualified to perform cannot work on the remaining work job. B. Infraction of either of the EMPLOYERtwo rules set forth in Section 4A, hereinabove, shall be cause for immediate dismissal of the xxxxxxx without prior notice.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Mason Tenders Agreement, Labor Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 1. There shall be a xxxxxxx on each job who is a member in good standing from this jurisdictional area as defined on page 1 of this Agreement, paragraph 2 titled Geographical Jurisdiction of Commercial Carpenters and Floor Coverers Agreement, whose duty it shall be to see that all employees have the right to designate a current working journeyman as a xxxxxxxcard and sign the xxxxxxx list before starting work. The UNION stewards shall not leave their work or interfere with the employees during working hours, but in the event of accident or sickness the Xxxxxxx shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing office of the identity Milwaukee Office of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters and use such precautions as are necessary for the safety and storage of disabled members' tools. The xxxxxxx shall always carry a copy of the working and trade rules and report any violation of the Agreement or working and trade rules to the proper credentialed officers of the Milwaukee office of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters. The stewards shall not be discriminated against for performing their duties as outlined in this Agreement. So long as the Xxxxxxx is capable of performing the work needed, he/she shall be the 2nd to last person laid off. 2. When it becomes necessary for the stewards in performing their duties, to leave their work during working hours, the Union agrees to compensate the Stewards for such time lost. 3. The Stewards shall at all times, to the best of their designated xxxxxxxability promote safe working conditions and safe work practices. In addition the event the Xxxxxxx is aware of any unsafe conditions or practices the Stewards shall report same to his work as the Employer and in the event the Employer does not agree that an employeeunsafe condition exists, or fails to correct same, the xxxxxxx shall have report same to the right Union. If the Union and the Employer cannot reach agreement, the matter shall be referred to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesarbitration, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx it shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be this Agreement if the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform Union withdraws its members from the remaining work of disputed work, pending a decision from the EMPLOYERArbitration Board.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 10.01 No individual employee or group of employees shall have undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union or as established by this Agreement. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 10.02 In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or elect Stewards, whose duties shall be to assist any employee whom the Xxxxxxx represents in preparing and in presenting their grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. 10.03 The Employer agrees to recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee of 3 Union representatives including the Local Union President (or designate). 10.04 The Union acknowledges that Union Stewards and Grievance Committee members have duties to perform for the Employer, and they shall not absent themselves from their duties unreasonably in order to attend to the grievances of employees. In consideration of this acknowledgement and undertaking, the Employer will compensate them for time spent in handling grievances of employees. Such compensation shall not extend beyond working hours. Stewards or Grievance Committee members shall be required to request leave from their non-union supervisor or designate before leaving their place of work and to report back to the non-union supervisor or designate on returning to work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 10.05 A Union xxxxxxx dealing with a working journeyman as grievance arising out of this agreement, and not in their own department, shall request permission from the non-union supervisor, or designate, in that department before contacting any employee therein regarding a xxxxxxxcomplaint or grievance. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 10.06 The UNION Union will appoint a Committee of Stewards comprised of a Chief Xxxxxxx and 6 Stewards. 10.07 The Union shall notify the EMPLOYER Employer in writing of the identity name of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition each Xxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx before the Employer shall be required to his work as an employee, recognize them. 10.08 The Employer shall notify the xxxxxxx shall have Union in writing of the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesname of each non-union supervisor, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same designate. 10.09 It is mutually agreed that before being appointed as a Xxxxxxx, a person must have completed their probationary period with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not Employer. 10.10 All requests for paid leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime under this Article shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard submitted to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved Employer as much in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERadvance as possible.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have 6.01 The Union will be entitled to elect or appoint two (2) stewards for each store except in stores wherein a night shift is worked. In such stores, an additional xxxxxxx may be designated for the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxnight shift. The UNION duties of a xxxxxxx shall notify be to assist employees working in the EMPLOYER store in servicing complaints or grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure in dealing with matters arising under the terms of this Agreement. 6.02 The Union shall once every six (6) months keep the Store Manager notified in writing of the identity names of its authorized Stewards and other Local Union representatives and the respective dates of their designated xxxxxxxappointment. 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards and the other Local Union representatives have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from the Store Manager, or his appointee, which permission will not be unreasonably withheld. In addition to accordance with this understanding, the Employer will compensate such Stewards at their regular straight time hourly rate for time spent servicing complaints or grievances hereunder during their regular working hours. A. The Employer agrees that, whenever an interview is held with an employee that becomes part of his record regarding his work or conduct, a full-time xxxxxxx will be present as an employeea witness. The employee may request that the xxxxxxx leave the meeting. B. In the event a full-time xxxxxxx is not present, the xxxxxxx shall have condition will be brought to the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment attention of the same with employee. The meeting that becomes part of the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER record will not discriminate against be postponed until the xxxxxxx in is available. C. If the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area meeting is held without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeymanany conclusions, verbal or written, will be permitted to perform during null and void except in the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and case where the EMPLOYER agrees to allow employee requested the xxxxxxx to leave. D. Should any reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure be issued in writing, the employee in question shall receive a reasonable amount copy of such written reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure within seven (7) worked days of the discovery of the alleged offence, except that an extension of time may be requested in order to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERcomplete an investigation.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION With notice to the Employer, stewards will be selected by the Business Representative and shall be qualified members in good standing . All employees shall check in with the xxxxxxx prior to the beginning of their shifts, provided a xxxxxxx has been appointed . The xxxxxxx will verify that each employee’s dispatch is in order and that the employee is in good standing with the Union . (a) Stewards shall be working members and shall be journey-level or above with Tradeshow experience . (b) Stewards will be assigned to the Employer and shall be on the payroll as long as any work as defined in Article 5 is being performed on the job site by any Contractor or Sub-Contractor who is signatory to this Agreement . (c) A Xxxxxxx shall be given reasonable time to repre- sent the employees and take care of the xxxxxxx duties without loss of pay . (d) If a jurisdictional problem arises, the Xxxxxxx shall notify the Business Representative . (e) The Xxxxxxx shall perform his/her duties in a busi- nesslike manner, without causing unnecessary loss of time to employees or themselves . The Xxxxxxx shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify call the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Business Representative to his place of work when he deems it necessary after notify- ing the employer . (f) Employees shall report any and all injuries to their supervisors . (g) No Xxxxxxx may be removed or discharged without prior notice to the Business Representative . No Xxxxxxx may be removed or discharged except for just cause . (h) The employee acting as an employee, the xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of be a Fore- man on the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. show . (i) The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx Union may appoint a jobsite Xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERnecessary .

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Master Trade Show Agreement, Master Trade Show Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Union may designate or redesignate, from the right to designate a working journeyman Industry Experience Roster, one employee as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx to inspect all working conditions affecting the terms of this Agreement. Each such designation or redesignation, as the case may be, shall be for a period of not longer than six (6) months. The UNION Union may make such a designation or redesignation or remove such Xxxxxxx at any time, but shall discuss the matter with the Producer before doing so. It shall be the responsibility of the Xxxxxxx to settle minor grievances with the head of the department in which the grievance arises and, in the event such grievance cannot be adjusted, to notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their Business Representative. The Xxxxxxx so designated xxxxxxx. In addition shall be permitted to perform these duties, but such duties shall not unduly interfere with his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx he shall not leave his work area station without first notifying his appropriate supervisor immediate supervisor. Notwithstanding the provisions for layoff or xxxxxxx rehire contained in subparagraph (b) of Paragraph 68, such Xxxxxxx, during his above- described term as Xxxxxxx, shall not be laid off, or when on layoff shall be the first to be rehired, so long as there is work available for him in his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reacheddepartment; provided that: such Xxxxxxx is willing to do, and is qualified physically and possesses the estimated time that he will necessary ability and skill for, the particular work to be gone. Stewards performed; such Xxxxxxx shall not have any such preference in layoff or rehire over the Department Head, if there is any in the unit, or over any employee classified and paid as a xxxxxxx, gang or shift boss or supervisory employee; such preference in layoff or rehire shall not apply on the sixth or seventh day worked in such Xxxxxxx'x workweek or holidays, nor to station jobs, nor when it would disturb the continuity of a project; such Xxxxxxx shall not have such preference over employees who have been specially rehearsed or cued for a job, nor over persons operating specialized equipment; Producer's right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem discharge such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx for cause shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, be limited in addition to any manner by this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours provision; and such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties Xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to dischargethe provisions of Paragraph 68. Under this provision, only one such Xxxxxxx may be designated who will have such preference in layoff and rehire as provided above. This does not preclude the Union from appointing "acting" Stewards, but such employees shall not be considered, in any manner whatsoever, as Stewards hereunder for the purpose of preference in layoff and recall, as above provided. The EMPLOYER agrees to Union shall notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed Producer in writing stating the cause, prior to termination advance of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation appointment of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERany such "acting" Stewards.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION ‌ A. A Xxxxxxx shall have the right to designate be a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxjourneyperson designated by the UNION. The UNION shall notify appoint one Xxxxxxx at the EMPLOYER in writing CAMPUS and one Xxxxxxx at the LABORATORY for each skilled craft and/or departmental group with five or more crafts employees. In addition, one Chief Xxxxxxx shall be appointed for the CAMPUS and one Chief Xxxxxxx for the LABORATORY to act as the on-site UNION liaison. The identity of Stewards will be formally communicated to the respective Labor Relations Office within five (5) days of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition designation. X. Xxxxxxxx shall attempt to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints adjust amicably minor differences or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment misunderstandings arising out of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorinterpretation or application of this Agreement. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such Such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible is reasonably possible. The duties of a Xxxxxxx shall include investigation and communication with a UNION representative concerning violations of this Agreement, and the EMPLOYER agrees adjustment of minor grievances; provided, however, that a Xxxxxxx shall have no power to allow vary the terms of this Agreement or bind the UNION to an interpretation thereof. Stewards shall be permitted reasonable time during working hours to perform these duties which cannot be performed at any other time. Stewards shall notify their immediate supervisor prior to conducting these duties during working hours, and receive approval when possible. Approval will only be denied in emergencies. In such cases, the supervisor and Xxxxxxx will make arrangements for an alternate time. Failure to request and receive approval will result in a denial of release time. Repeated failures will result in a request to the UNION to replace that xxxxxxx with another. All other union business will be conducted during the non-duty time of the Xxxxxxx. Monthly stewards’ meetings will be on non-duty time. However, Xxxxxxxx will be allowed a reasonable amount period of time (up to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating 15 minutes) to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails return to work or competently perform work assignmentsfollowing the stewards meeting. C. The relationship of a shop Xxxxxxx being unique in the employer-employee relationship, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be Xxxxxxx is subject to dischargepressures which require that his/her employment be given extra protection. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION In a craft where two (2) working daysor more journeypersons and/or apprentices are employed and the UNION appoints a Xxxxxxx, confirmed he or she shall not be subject to layoff until there are less than two (2) journeypersons and/or apprentices performing work in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERthat craft excluding leadpersons or employees with special skills.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION The Business Representative of the Union may appoint two (2) Stewards to inspect all working conditions affecting the terms of this Agreement. It shall have be the right responsibility of the Xxxxxxx to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall settle minor grievances with the head of the department in which the grievance arises and, in the event such grievance cannot be adjusted, to notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxxBusiness Representative. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx Any member so appointed shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that these duties, but such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible not unduly interfere with their work and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties they shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which leave their station without notifying their immediate supervisor. Notwithstanding the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of provisions for layoffs and recalls contained in this ArticleAgreement, such Xxxxxxx shall not be laid off, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentswhen on layoff, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off first to be rehired, so long as there is work available for them in their department; provided he that: such Xxxxxxx is willing to do, and is qualified physically and possesses the necessary ability and skill for, the particular work to perform be performed; such xxxxxxx shall not have any such preference in layoff or rehire over the remaining Department Head, if there is any in the unit, or over any employee classified and paid as the lead. Employer’s right to discharge such Xxxxxxx for cause shall not be limited in any manner by this provision. Under this provision, only one (1) such Xxxxxxx may be designated who will have such preference in layoff and rehire as provided above. This does not preclude the Union from appointing a second Xxxxxxx but such employee shall not be considered, in any manner whatsoever, a Xxxxxxx hereunder for the purposes of preference in layoff and rehire, as above provided. The Union shall notify Employer in advance of any such appointment. Subject to the above provisions, where additional employees are working on a project in the studio on which such additional employees will then be on overtime, or when additional employees are working on a project in the studio on the sixth or seventh day in the Xxxxxxx’x work of week or a holiday, Employer shall make a reasonable effort to offer such employment to such Xxxxxxx where practical; provided, however, that such Xxxxxxx is not then otherwise employed on another project which is not then completed and provided they have just completed their previous shift and are still on the EMPLOYERstudio premises. A telephone shall be made reasonably available for the use by Stewards for official Union business.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Special Effects Technicians Agreement, Special Effects Technicians Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 10.01 No individual employee or group of employees shall have undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union or as established by this Agreement. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 10.02 In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or elect Stewards, whose duties shall be to assist any employee whom the Xxxxxxx represents in preparing and in presenting his/her grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. 10.03 The Employer agrees to recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee of 3 Union representatives including the Local Union President (or designate). 10.04 The Union acknowledges that Union Stewards and Grievance Committee members have duties to perform for the Employer, and they shall not absent themselves from their duties unreasonably in order to attend to the grievances of employees. In consideration of this acknowledgement and undertaking, the Employer will compensate them for time spent in handling grievances of employees. Such compensation shall not extend beyond working hours. Stewards or Grievance Committee members shall be required to request leave from their non-union supervisor or designate before leaving their place of work and to report back to the non-union supervisor or designate on returning to work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 10.05 A Union xxxxxxx dealing with a working journeyman as grievance arising out of this agreement, and not in his/her own department, shall request permission from the non-union supervisor, or designate, in that department before contacting any employee therein regarding a xxxxxxxcomplaint or grievance. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 10.06 The UNION Union will appoint a Committee of Stewards comprised of a Chief Xxxxxxx and 6 Stewards. 10.07 The Union shall notify the EMPLOYER Employer in writing of the identity name of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition each Xxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx before the Employer shall be required to his work as an employee, recognize them. 10.08 The Employer shall notify the xxxxxxx shall have Union in writing of the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesname of each non-union supervisor, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same designate. 10.09 It is mutually agreed that before being appointed as a Xxxxxxx, a person must have completed his/her probationary period with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not Employer. 10.10 All requests for paid leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime under this Article shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard submitted to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved Employer as much in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERadvance as possible.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION The Employers agree to recognize the Shop and Job Stewards and one shall have the right to designate be elected or appointed for each shop and/or each job site. The Xxxxxxx shall be a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxJourneyman, appointed or elected by the majority of Employees in the shop or on the job he is employed on. The UNION It shall be the responsibility of the Union to notify the EMPLOYER in writing individual Employer of the identity names of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition the Stewards in his establishment and the effective date of the said Xxxxxxx'x election or any changes that may be made from time to his work as an employeetime in this connection. a) It shall be the duty of Stewards to observe conditions of employment and the conduct of the members and to see that the conditions of the existing Agreement are complied with; to assist whenever possible in adjusting differences and misunderstandings which arise out of the interpretation of the application of the provisions of the existing Agreement in connection with the employment of members in the shop or on the job. b) If willing to work, where all other qualifications are equal, the xxxxxxx shall Job Xxxxxxx will have the right preference to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work on overtime. The EMPLOYER Xxxxxxx will not be dismissed without discussion with the Business Representative. Shop Stewards shall have the right be allowed working time off when acting on a grievance provided they request permission from their xxxxxxx or immediate supervisor before acting on such grievance and they report to implement their xxxxxxx or supervisor on resuming their normal duties and will give reasonable explanation if required. No allowance will be given for time taken during working hours for organizational work or other matters of Union nature not pertaining to a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessarygrievance. The presence Employer subject to this Agreement shall grant leave of absence to the Shop Stewards or absence other members of the xxxxxxx shall Union for a period not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION exceeding two (2) working days, confirmed weeks in any year for the purpose of attending to such duties as may be delegated to the said Employee(s). Notice of seven (7) days in writing stating must be made by the cause, prior Employee concerned. Such leave of absence as may be granted to termination the Employee shall be without pay. This clause shall not be used for walkout. No Employee shall be discharged or discriminated against for his activity as a Union member. A Member who works on Committee or under the instructions of the working xxxxxxx except Union shall not be discriminated against or lose his employment for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERsuch reasons.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Provincial Sheet Metal Roofers’ Agreement, Collective Agreement

Stewards. (a) Each UNION Union shall have the right to designate appoint a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxxxxxxxx for each shift. The UNION There will be no non-working stewards. Written notification shall notify be given to the EMPLOYER in writing of Contractor within twenty-four (24) hours after such assignment. Xxxxxxx overtime shall be provided per the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employeeapplicable Schedule A Agreement, provided the xxxxxxx shall have is qualified to perform the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorwork available. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The Such designated xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be goneperform any supervisory functions. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have . (b) In addition to their work as an employee, the xxxxxxx has the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee’s appropriate supervisor. Each xxxxxxx should be concerned only with the employees of the xxxxxxx’x Contractor and, if applicable, subcontractor(s), and not with the employees of any other Contractor. A Contractor will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence Union duties. (c) Where District personnel may be working in close proximity to the construction activities covered by this Agreement, the Union agrees that the Union representatives, stewards, and individual workers will not interfere with the District personnel, or absence of the xxxxxxx shall with personnel employed by any other employer not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition a Party to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees Agreement. (d) Contractors agree to notify the UNION two appropriate Union twenty-four (224) working dayshours before the layoff of a xxxxxxx, confirmed except in writing stating the case of disciplinary discharge for just cause, prior to termination . If the xxxxxxx is protected against such layoff by the provisions of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx applicable Schedule A Agreement, such provisions shall be recognized when the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified xxxxxxx possesses the necessary qualifications to perform the remaining work of work. In any case in which the EMPLOYERxxxxxxx is discharged or disciplined for just cause, the appropriate Union will be notified immediately by the Contractor, and such discharge or discipline shall not become final (subject to any later filed grievance) until twenty-four (24) hours after such notice has been given.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Project Labor Agreement, Project Labor Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION A reasonable number of Union Stewards shall have be designated by the right to designate a working journeyman Union and will be recognized as a xxxxxxxOfficial Union representatives. A reasonable number of Stewards shall be defined as one Xxxxxxx for every twenty-five (25) bargaining unit employees. The UNION shall notify Union will supply the EMPLOYER in writing University with a list of appointed Stewards. The list will be posted on Union agreed to bulletin boards. The University and the identity of their designated xxxxxxxUnion further agree that: 1. In addition Request by Stewards to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but meet with employees will not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate be unduly delayed by any supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate only explanation for release shall be “a matter of Union concern.” 2. There shall be no restraint, interference, coercion, or discrimination against the xxxxxxx a Xxxxxxx for, or in the proper Xxxxxxx’x performance of his union xxxxxxx duties. 3. In the event a Xxxxxxx’x duties require time away from their regular University work assignment, the Xxxxxxx’x supervisor will determine the timing of the release and the duration of that time available for release. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall submit a written request in advance for paid administrative leave, which a supervisor shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he unreasonably deny. There will be gone. Stewards shall not have no undue delay or restraint or interference with meeting time for the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION Xxxxxxx’x duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and required under the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules terms of this ArticleAgreement. This is to insure the administrative process of employee representation under this Agreement by the Union. 4. If, for some unknown reason (bona fide emergency), meeting time is not granted or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsunduly delayed, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to Human Resources must notify the UNION Union in writing within two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for days that a violation of work rulesscheduling problem has occurred. The xxxxxxx problem must be explained so both parties can determine the action required to maintain the Agreement’s time frames and processes. In the event a Xxxxxxx’x duties are delayed, all time frames and processes shall be extended automatically. 5. No more than two Stewards shall be utilized for each meeting or investigation. If two Stewards are present, one shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform Xxxxxxx of Record and one shall be the remaining work Xxxxxxx of the EMPLOYERWitness. No other employee shall be present unless approved by Management.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION The Company agrees to recognize two (2) Stewards per shift. Stewards will be allowed reasonable time off from their regular work to process grievances. They will not lose pay for this time off. Stewards must have permission from their Shift Supervisor to be absent from their work in the above instance. The Union agrees to supply the Company with the names of Shop Stewards and to keep such list up-to-date at all times. Newly hired employees shall serve a probationary period of four hundred and eighty (480) regular hours worked and shall have no seniority rights during this period. Upon completion of the right probationary period, a new employee shall have his seniority dated back to designate his most recent date of hire. During the probationary period an employee shall be considered as being employed on a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxtrial basis and may be discharged at the discretion of the Company. The UNION discharge of a probationary employee shall notify not be the EMPLOYER in writing subject of a grievance and/or arbitration pursuant to the identity provisions of this Agreement. Probationary employees shall be evaluated at least twice prior to completing their designated xxxxxxxprobationary period. In addition These reviews will normally be conducted after one hundred and fifty (150) hours of service and three hundred and sixty (360) regular hours of service. Both the employee and the local Union will be informed as to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment status of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorprogress. Seniority for the purposes of this Agreement shall mean continuous service with the Company. Seniority once established for an employee shall be forfeited and the employee's employment shall be deemed to be terminated under the following conditions: if he voluntarily quits; when he retires at the mandatory age of 65; if he is discharged for just cause and not reinstated through the Grievance Procedure; if he fails to report for duty after a lay-off or leave of absence in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement unless the employee provides the Company with a valid reason at the earliest opportunity; if a period of time has elapsed from the day of lay-off equal to the employee's period of employment with the Company; twenty-four (24) months for employees with more than twelve (12) months of service; if he is absent from work for more than three (3) consecutive scheduled working days and fails to notify the Company, unless reasonable cause exists; An up-to-date seniority list will be posted quarterly at a central location. Copies of the list will be given to the Union. When two or more employees have the same seniority date, their names will be placed on the seniority list in order of processing by the Human Resources Department on the date of hiring. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against employee at the xxxxxxx in head of the proper performance list on the employee's date of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime hire shall be worked deemed to possess the highest seniority of employees hired on that date. In determining which employees are to be laid off or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have recalled from lay-off, the right Company will consider the requirements of operations with seniority being the determining factor, provided employees are qualified to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in perform the performance of their normal duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect job required. For the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules purpose of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work a lay-off means a lay-off of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION more than two (2) working days. In such a situation the most junior person in the classification on the affected shift shall be reduced first. The Company will give calendar days notice when an employee is laid off for ten (1 O) weeks or more. Employees on lay-off with recall rights must be first offered the opportunity to fill any vacant position before the vacancy is filled with a new hire. When recalling an employee after lay-off, confirmed he shall be notified by registered mail or telegram and allowed five (5) working days to report for work and, in writing stating the causemeantime, prior if an employee is recalled and is not immediately available for work, other employees in seniority standing shall be recalled but shall be temporarily employed until the senior employee reports within the five (5) working day period as outlined. An employee to termination whom a registered letter or telegram is sent in accordance with this Article must contact the Company within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of the notice of return if he wishes the Company to hold the job open for him for the full five (5) working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rulesday period. The xxxxxxx It shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided employee's responsibility to keep the Company notified as to any change of his address or telephone number so that they will be up-to-date at all times. Employees transferred to positions outside the Bargaining Unit (temporary or permanent) will retain their Bargaining Unit seniority and continue to accumulate seniority for a further months following such transfer. Such employees must continue to pay Union dues for the full month period unless he is qualified forfeits his right to perform return to the remaining work of Bargaining Unit in writing. Should an employee on permanent posting be transferred back to the EMPLOYER.Bargaining Unit within twelve

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION For the purpose of representation with the Employer, Union Stewards shall have the right to designate a working journeyman function and be recognized as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing follows: a. Stewards are representatives of the identity employees in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement, including the processing of their designated xxxxxxxgrievances. b. The parties agree that there should be one (1) Stewards employed at all times. When the Employer’s workforce exceeds ten (10) employees, a second Xxxxxxx may be appointed. Thereafter, additional Stewards may be appointed when the bargaining unit exceeds: thirty (30) employees, fifty (50) employees and seventy-five (75) employees. c. The Employer agrees to recognize one (1) chief Xxxxxxx upon the Union’s appointment of a second Xxxxxxx, but shall not be obliged to recognize such chief Xxxxxxx until the Employer’s representative on the job has been informed by the Union of the appointment. d. In addition to his work as an employeerecognition of the role of trained Stewards in facilitating a positive labour relations environment and in aiding with the prompt resolution of workplace concerns, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment Employer will pay a premium of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, twenty-five cents (25¢) per hour in addition to this the hourly rate of Stewards. The premium is paid to Stewards who have been properly appointed to by the Union, who have received Xxxxxxx training, about whose appointment the Employer has been advised and in ratios of Stewards to workers as agreed by the parties. The chief Xxxxxxx receives a fifty cent (50¢) premium. Eligibility is based on completion of the CLAC Toolbox 1 program for Stewards and completion of Toolbox 2 and 3 in subsequent years. A chief Xxxxxxx must complete Toolbox 3 for the chief Xxxxxxx premium. e. Stewards will not absent themselves from their work as a journeyman, to deal with grievances without first obtaining the permission of the Employer. Permission will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall withheld unreasonably. x. Xxxxxxx Security – A Xxxxxxx will not be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive excluded from overtime work on his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off crew provided he is qualified able to do the work required. The number of Stewards required to represent the employees as outlined in Article 3.03(b) shall be maintained in times of layoff. A Xxxxxxx shall be one of the last two men retained by the Employer if competent to perform the remaining available work of remaining. The chief Xxxxxxx, if one is appointed, shall be laid off last provided he is competent to perform the EMPLOYERavailable work remaining.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION The Business Manager Agent the International Representative of the Union shall have access h i s vehicle to and on the right job site of Employer during working hours t o investigate any matter or to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxdiscuss any matter regarding the application of t h i s Collective Agreement. The UNION Employer may require that a Business Representative or International Representative see king access to the site shall notify report to a designated person or h i s representative before carrying out a visit and may provide an Identification Pass to be presented a t an approved gate. I t agreed that the EMPLOYER in writing union may appoint a job xxxxxxx from among the employees of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, Employer and the xxxxxxx Employer shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment be notified of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be goneappointment writing. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx allowed a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate handle on site grievances during working hours without loss of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The job xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off employee covered under the terms of this Agreement to remain on the job, provided that he is qualified and capable of performing the work. The xxxxxxx, where possible, w i l l be responsible for reporting any grievance to the Employer and to the Union so t h a t it may be dealt with without unduly delay. No discrimination shall be shown against any xxxxxxx for carrying out h i s duties. shall be included a l l overtime work qualified to perform the remaining work. for proper reasons upon written application to the Employer. Before such leave granted, the matter w i l l be discussed with the Business Agent and job xxxxxxx. An employee not reporting for work must notify the Employer before the beginning of his shift or must give a reason satisfactory to the Employer for failing to report. An employee s h a l l not transfer from one Employer to another within the area of t h i s Agreement without the consent of the EMPLOYERUnion and the Employer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Industrial Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION ‌ (a) Employees shall have be represented by Shop Stewards who are selected by the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxemployees and the Union. The UNION Union shall notify furnish a list of Shop Stewards to the EMPLOYER in writing Employer. Shop Stewards shall be an employee of the identity Company. (b) Reasonable arrangements may be made with immediate supervisors, to allow Shop Stewards time off, with pay, for the purpose of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or investigating and adjusting grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such these duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees limited to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating hours on any one grievance and stewards shall advise their Employer when performing these duties. Such duties shall not interfere with the cause, prior to termination performance of the Xxxxxxx'x regular job duties. Grievance meetings will be held during the regular workday. However, Xxxxxxxxxx representation rights and the processing and investigation of grievances will not be circumvented by the administration of this section. If additional time is required to ensure compliance with Xxxxxxxxxx rights the Xxxxxxx will request additional time and reasonable accommodations will be made. (c) On site Union representation shall consist of six (6) shop stewards. Additional onsite representation will require company concurrence. The Union will provide the Company with a stewards list as changes occur. (d) The employer shall grant a total of one (1) paid working xxxxxxx except day per year for a violation maximum of work rulessix (6) shops stewards to attend shop xxxxxxx training. The xxxxxxx Union shall request permission from the Project Manager at least one week in advance. Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld provided operations are not adversely affected. (e) If Union Xxxxxxx participation is required at Union negotiation meetings, or other union events the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform Union shall request permission from the remaining work of Project Manager at least one week in advance. Permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. Working hours spent on such participation will be compensated by the EMPLOYERUnion or the employee may take Vacation, Paid Time Off or leave without pay for these duties.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION a) The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select from amongst those employees who have completed their probationary period and who are covered by this Agreement, three (3) stewards, one (1) of whom shall be the Unit Xxxxxxx b) the Union will inform the Employer in writing, of the names of the Stewards and of any subsequent changes and the Employer will not be required to recognize such Stewards until notification from the Union has been received. c) The Union and the Employer acknowledge Stewards perform functions related to the administration of the Collective Agreement, including but not limited to assisting in the investigation and presentation of grievances in accordance with the procedures set out in this Collective Agreement. The Union acknowledges Stewards are employed to perform work for the Employer and further, that the fulfillment by the employees of their employment duties is important to the well-being of the clients of the Hospice. Accordingly, it is agreed a Xxxxxxx shall not leave his or her work assignment during work hours to perform the responsibilities of a Xxxxxxx, whether under the grievance procedure or otherwise, without first obtaining the permission of his or her supervisor, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of pay in relation to the time he or she necessarily spends during working hours processing grievances under the grievance procedure, up to and including Step 2, but excluding arbitration, or otherwise performing the functions of a Xxxxxxx. It is further agreed only one (1) Xxxxxxx will be involved in the processing of grievances at any given time or in otherwise performing functions that require him or her to take time away from his or her work assignment. Additionally, it is agreed the Employer shall have the right right, at any time, to designate require a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify Xxxxxxx to return to his or her work assignment in the EMPLOYER in writing interest of the identity well-being of their designated xxxxxxxthe clients, or the efficient operation, of the Hospice. d) Employees shall have the right, upon request, to the presence of a Union xxxxxxx when discipline is imposed. In addition When the Employer deems it necessary to his work as suspend or discharge an employee, the xxxxxxx Employer shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed Union in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERsuch suspension or discharge.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. (A) The UNION Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Employer of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment appointment of the same with job Xxxxxxx at the employee's appropriate supervisorpre-job conference or sooner, if possible. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Separate Stewards shall not have be required on remote segments of a mainline pipe line construction job if the right Xxxxxxx on the mainline job is given sufficient time and transportation to determine when overtime perform his duties as Xxxxxxx among the Employees on such remote segments. (B) Following the pre-job conference, the Xxxxxxx shall be worked or who shall work overtimeplaced on the Employer's payroll on the date corresponding to one of the following two occurrences, whichever date is earliest: 1. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system date of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessarytesting Welders; or 2. The presence or absence of date that rigging up welding equipment, such as sleds, tack rigs, hot­ pass rigs, etc., on the right-of-way begins. (C) The Xxxxxxx shall be a working xxxxxxx and shall perform his duties the same as any other Journeyman, and shall not affect the work of the craftbe discharged for Union activities. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x Xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Articlereferral, hiring, retention, termination, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsdiscipline of Employees. (D) The Xxxxxxx shall cooperate with the Employer in the communication and enforcement of all owner, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard State and Federal health and safety regulations applicable to the work of another EMPLOYERcovered by this Agreement. (E) The Xxxxxxx shall not be permitted to take time away from his job duties to handle administrative work for the Union. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he The Xxxxxxx will be subject allowed a reasonable time to dischargeprocess grievances or complaints. Whenever the Xxxxxxx is occupied away from his job duties, his helper may be assigned to other work. (F) The EMPLOYER agrees to notify Employer shall provide the UNION Xxxxxxx with a detailed payroll report for each payroll period no later than two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating work days following the cause, prior to termination end of the pay period week ending date. (G) It is agreed that the Xxxxxxx has no authority from the Union to cause a work stoppage. (H) Where the Xxxxxxx has been regularly working xxxxxxx except on a job and for some unanticipated reason does not show up for work on a violation particular day, the Employees shall start and continue to work and the Welder Xxxxxxx shall notify the Local Union office of the Xxxxxxx'x absence. (I) The Xxxxxxx shall remain on the Employer's payroll until the tie-in work ruleshas been completed. The xxxxxxx After the firing line has finished its work, the Xxxxxxx may, at Employer's option, be used as one of the tie-in welders. (J) To ensure the integrity and fairness of the evaluation of Welders, the Xxxxxxx shall be present, so long as his presence away from the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified jobsite does not hinder production. By mutual agreement between the Welder Xxxxxxx and the Xxxxxxx, an alternate may be selected to perform be present at the remaining work of the EMPLOYERtesting.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: National Pipeline Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 06.04.01 The Association may designate a reasonable number of Stewards, who shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION assist employees in resolving grievances, appeals and other work-related problems, and shall notify the EMPLOYER County Administrator in writing of the identity individuals designated to perform Xxxxxxx functions, and the areas they represent. Changes to the listing of Stewards shall be provided by the Association as soon as they occur. The County shall recognize as Stewards only those employees named on the current list. 06.04.02 Stewards may be released from their designated xxxxxxx. In addition assigned work duties by their supervisors for a reasonable period of time to his work as an employee, process specific grievances or appeals on behalf of employees or the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesAssociation, and to discuss and assist in fulfill their duties herein. The Xxxxxxx shall request such time from his/her supervisor as soon as the adjustment need for it is known. Release time shall be scheduled so as to minimize disruption of the same with work of the employee's appropriate supervisorXxxxxxx and the unit; however, request for such time may not be unreasonably denied. Where the supervisor cannot approve the specific time requested, he/she shall inform the Xxxxxxx of the reason, and establish an alternate time when the Xxxxxxx can be released. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent County and the reason thereof, he can Association shall agree upon a Release Time Request Form to be reached, used by Xxxxxxx and supervisors or managers for this process. 06.04.03 Stewards shall be permanent employees and shall retain all the estimated time that he will be gonenormal duties and responsibilities of the positions to which they are assigned. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when receive overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of for time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx performing Xxxxxxx functions. 06.04.04 An employee is allowed a reasonable amount of time to perform contact their Xxxxxxx during work hours to report a grievance, violation of this Memorandum or applicable rules in a manner that does not materially disturb the employee’s work. Stewards shall obtain permission from the employee’s supervisor or manager before contacting an employee on work time or in the work area. 06.04.05 When an employee is required to meet with a supervisor or manager and the employee reasonably anticipates that such duties. The xxxxxxx meeting will involve questioning leading to disciplinary actions, he/she shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties be entitled to have a Xxxxxxx present if he/she so requests. 06.04.06 Confidentiality shall not include any be observed by both Stewards and supervisors or managers in processing and representation matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any pending or current disciplinary action. 06.04.07 Stewards shall not conduct Association business on County time, except as specifically authorized by this Memorandum of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERUnderstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Memorandum of Understanding

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Company recognizes the right of the Union to designate appoint a working journeyman maximum of eight (8) shop stewards, one of which will be designated as a xxxxxxxthe Chief Shop Xxxxxxx and one as the Alternate Chief Shop Xxxxxxx. The UNION Union will endeavour to recruit Shop Stewards from as many areas or departments where possible in an attempt to maintain a full compliment of as permitted by this article. Only one xxxxxxx from a given department, excluding the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx, shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing be allowed lo leave his job to attend to any Union business pertaining this Collective Agreement. The names of the identity stewards, from time to time selected, shall be given to Company writing and the Company shall not be required to recognize any such xxxxxxx until it has been so notified. a) Stewards shall be permitted to leave their jobs by their Supervisor for the purpose of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx investigating complaints and processing grievances and shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment suffer any loss of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union dutiespay for doing so. The xxxxxxx shall not leave report to the Supervisor upon the completion of his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent investigation and if he goes into the reason thereofdepartment of another Supervisor, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem must first notify such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such Supervisor of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed presence. Supervisors shall permit employees to leave their work stations at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the request of a shop xxxxxxx who is conducting an investigation, or is processing a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutiescomplaint or grievance. The xxxxxxx and the employee shall receive his regular craft rate be allowed lo go to a place in the plant offering privacy and quietness to their business for of paythirty (30) minutes. This privilege shall not abused by the stewards or the employees. Multiple complaintsand grievances of same issue will be considered as one (1) thirty (30) minute time period. Because of the nature of the work performed and the job assignments related to the Truck Drivers and Service Personnel, every effort will be made to conduct such investigations and processing within five (5) working days after the situation occurs. To ensure compliance with Article of this Agreement, Stewards will be allowed the necessary time to sign up newly hired employees Union membership during working hours. When an employee requests the presence of a Shop Xxxxxxx (of their choice) such representation shall be provided in a timely manner but not to exceed one (1) day from the time of the initial request. It is understood and agreed that the Shop Stewards and the Business Representative shall be entitled to meet once per month, on Company premises, at the change of shifts. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating Stewards who attend the meeting will be paid their regular wages at straight time to any supervisory function over which a maximum of one hour. Twenty-four (24) hours advance notice be given if a Shop Xxxxxxx is on a shift other than the EMPLOYER retains sole controlregular day shift. If a xxxxxxx violates any In the event of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentslay-offs and recalls, the EMPLOYER shall have Chief Xxxxxxx and the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Alternate Chief Xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid to be laid-off provided he is qualified and conversely, the first to perform be recalled by the Company of seniority providing they are willing and able to the work available. The recalling of the remaining work Shop Stewards will be done in increments of forty (40)employees and by the EMPLOYER.Stewards’ seniority plant wide. Therefore:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION (A) There shall have be a Xxxxxxx on the right job at all times while the work of the Brotherhood is being performed, except in the event a crew or portion thereof is required by the Employer to designate perform overtime work, then the Xxxxxxx shall be required only if he/she was performing the work which will continue into overtime. This method of selecting overtime workers shall not be considered discriminatory. The job Xxxxxxx shall not initiate any physical altercation with any person on the jobsite or he/she shall be subject to immediate dismissal. (B) The xxxxxxx shall: 1. Be a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify Journeyman appointed in writing, by and at the EMPLOYER in writing discretion of the identity Representative of their designated xxxxxxxthe Union. 2. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this his/her work as a journeyman, will Journeyman be permitted to perform during the work working hours such of his normal UNION his/her union duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such . (C) His/her official duties as a Xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible limited to: 1. Securing the weekly Xxxxxxx Report. 2. Pick up the tools for a sick or injured person and notify the EMPLOYER agrees Local Union and/or Regional Council Representative. 3. Transmit to allow the xxxxxxx Representative all complaints and grievances emanating from the job. (D) It being expressly understood and agreed that a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x Xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to referral, hiring or termination or disciplining of Employees. That he/she shall not in any supervisory function over which way obligate the EMPLOYER retains sole controlUnion or Representative in any matter of policy, interpretation of Labor Relations Agreements or in any other prerogatives usually assigned to the Representative. (E) In no event shall an Employer or the Union discriminate against the Xxxxxxx, nor will the Employer discharge him/her on account of any action taken by him/her in the proper performance of his/her Union duties. If a xxxxxxx violates any in the opinion of the rules Employer, the Xxxxxxx is not operating within the scope of this Article, Agreement or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsthat he/she is exceeding his/her authority, the EMPLOYER Employer shall have notify the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including terminationRepresentative who shall correct the matter. (F) The Xxxxxxx will not be discharged or transferred for actions taken in the proper performance of the Xxxxxxx’x duties. The working Union and the Xxxxxxx shall be notified in writing forty-eight (48) hours before he/she is to be laid off or discharged except when he/she is one of the last three (3) journeymen on the job other than the xxxxxxx designated or if the xxxxxxx is discharged for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard cause. In such cases such written notification will be provided to the work Union upon termination or discharge of another EMPLOYERthe Xxxxxxx. If he should become involved in In the affairs or disputes event of another EMPLOYERa temporary layoff, he the Xxxxxxx, if qualified, will be subject the first Worker given the opportunity to dischargereturn to work. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination Reduction of force is not considered cause for separation of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he Xxxxxxx when said Xxxxxxx is qualified to perform the scope of work remaining work of on the EMPLOYERjobsite.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Labor Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have It is agreed upon by the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing parties of the identity Memorandum of Understanding that Local 660 may select a reasonable number of stewards for this Unit. Local 660 shall give to each department head a written list of employees from his department who have been selected as stewards, and only those employees designated as authorized stewards will be recognized by the department. This list shall be kept current by Local 660. Stewards may spend only that amount of time necessary to promptly and expeditiously investigate and process formal grievances, or attend employee orientation meetings, without loss of pay or benefits of any kind. Stewards, when leaving their designated xxxxxxxwork stations to transact such investigations or processing, shall first obtain permission from their immediate supervisor and inform the supervisor of the nature of the business. In addition Permission to leave will be granted promptly unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. Except, however, denial of permission will automatically constitute an extension of the time equal to the amount of the delay. If such permission cannot be granted promptly, the xxxxxxx will be immediately informed when time will be made available. Such time will not be more than 24 hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, after the time of the xxxxxxx'x request unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Upon completion of the investigation or processing of the grievance, the xxxxxxx will report back to his immediate supervisor whose responsibility it shall be to note the time of leaving and returning to his work as an employeestation. Upon enteri ng a work location, the xxxxxxx shall have inform the right cognizant supervisor of the nature of the xxxxxxx'x business. Permission to receiveleave the job will be granted promptly to the employee involved unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. Except, but however, denial of permission will automatically constitute an extension of the time equal to the amount of delay. If the employee cannot to solicitbe made available, complaints or grievancesthe xxxxxxx will be immediately informed when the employee will be made available. Such time will not be more than 24 hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and to discuss and assist in holidays after the adjustment time of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorxxxxxxx'x request, unless otherwise mutually agreed to. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The Local 660 agrees that a xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor log compensatory time or premium time for the time spent performing any function of a xxxxxxx. Management will make every reasonable effort not to transfer a xxxxxxx as from one facility to his intent and another if there is any other employee in the reason thereofsame classification who meets the specific qualifications of the vacancy. The SEIU, he can be reachedLocal 660 President, Vice President, and Chair of the estimated time that he Bargaining Policy Committee will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system allowed reasonable time off without loss of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified pay to perform the remaining work responsibilities of the EMPLOYERhis/her position.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Memorandum of Understanding

Stewards. Each UNION The Employers agree to recognize the Shop and Job Stewards and one shall have the right to designate be appointed for each shop and/or each job site. The Xxxxxxx shall be a working journeyman as Journeyperson, with preference given to persons who have completed a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx Training Course applicable to this trade. The UNION It shall be the responsibility of the Union to notify the EMPLOYER in writing individual Employer of the identity names of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition the Stewards in his establishment and the effective date of the said Xxxxxxx'x appointment or any changes that may be made from time to his work as an employeetime in this connection. a) It shall be the duty of Stewards to observe conditions of employment and the conduct of the members and to see that the conditions of the existing Agreement are complied with; to assist whenever possible in adjusting differences and misunderstandings which arise out of the interpretation of the application of the provisions of the existing Agreement in connection with the employment of members in the shop or on the job. b) If willing to work, where all other qualifications are equal, the xxxxxxx shall Job Xxxxxxx will have the right preference to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work on overtime. The EMPLOYER Xxxxxxx will not be dismissed without discussion with the Business Representative. Shop Stewards shall have the right be allowed working time off when acting on a grievance provided they request permission from their foreperson or immediate supervisor before acting on such grievance and they report to implement their foreperson or supervisor on resuming their normal duties and will give reasonable explanation if required. No allowance will be given for time taken during working hours for organizational work or other matters of Union nature not pertaining to a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessarygrievance. The presence Employer subject to this Agreement shall grant leave of absence to the Shop Stewards or absence other members of the xxxxxxx shall Union for a period not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION exceeding two (2) working days, confirmed weeks in any year for the purpose of attending to such duties as may be delegated to the said Employee(s). Notice of seven (7) days in writing stating must be made by the cause, prior Employee concerned. Such leave of absence as may be granted to termination the Employee shall be without pay. This clause shall not be used for walkout. No Employee shall be discharged or discriminated against for his activity as a Union member. A Member who works on Committee or under the instructions of the working xxxxxxx except Union shall not be discriminated against or lose his employment for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERsuch reasons.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Provincial Sheet Metal Workers’ Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right The Company agrees to designate a working journeyman recognize one (1) Xxxxxxx on each shift as a xxxxxxxrepresentative of the employees on such shift. The UNION shall Union will notify the EMPLOYER Company, in writing writing, of all designated stewards and any changes as appropriate. Upon receiving written notice, the identity of their Company will recognize the designated xxxxxxx. Stewards may utilize the last fifteen (15) minutes of their shift to discuss potential grievances with employees, to investigate health or safety concerns, or to represent employees in investigatory interviews or first step grievance meetings. In addition addition, each xxxxxxx'x lunch period will be extended by 30 minutes to his enable the xxxxxxx to confer with employees during their lunch period. Employees wishing to discuss a potential grievance with their xxxxxxx must obtain advance permission from their immediate supervisor (who will make the necessary arrangements with the xxxxxxx and the xxxxxxx'x supervisor). Employees who abuse or over-utilize the opportunity to meet with their xxxxxxx will be required to meet with their xxxxxxx on their own time. There shall be no group meetings with stewards on company time. Stewards shall be subject to the same rules of conduct and company policies that apply to all bargaining unit employees. Stewards have no authority to stop work, interfere with normal operations or interrupt the work of any other bargaining unit employee. Stewards shall remain on their jobs and work in the same manner as all other bargaining unit employees except when permitted to attend meetings scheduled under the grievance procedure or during periods expressly permitted in this Section. Stewards shall be accorded superseniority for purposes of avoiding layoff provided that there is work available in any job they have previously held and they are fully qualified to perform the available work. All stewards will be paid the rate of pay for their assigned classification and shift. All stewards will be eligible for all wage increases, job bids and benefits to which they would otherwise be entitled and will suffer no loss of pay for performing their representation duties in accordance with this Section. It is anticipated that the vast bulk of employee problems will be handled during lunch period or the last 15 minutes of the shift. However, it is recognized that bona fide emergencies can arise such as a safety problem which presents an employeeimminent threat of serious injury. When the unit chairperson and plant manager agree that a situation qualifies as a bona fide emergency, the xxxxxxx shall have the right be released to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same meet with the employee's appropriate supervisoraffected employee as soon as possible. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time It is anticipated that he such emergencies will be gone. Stewards shall the exception, not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERrule.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement (Steel Technologies Inc)

Stewards. Each UNION The Employers agree to recognize the Shop and Job Stewards and one shall have the right to designate be appointed for each shop and/or each job site. The Xxxxxxx shall be a working journeyman as Journeyperson, with preference given to persons who have completed a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx Training Course applicable to this trade. The UNION It shall be the responsibility of the Union to notify the EMPLOYER in writing individual Employer of the identity names of the Stewards in their designated xxxxxxx. In addition establishment and the effective date of the said Xxxxxxx'x appointment or any changes that may be made from time to his work as an employeetime in this connection. a) It shall be the duty of Stewards to observe conditions of employment and the conduct of the members and to see that the conditions of the existing Agreement are complied with; to assist whenever possible in adjusting differences and misunderstandings which arise out of the interpretation of the application of the provisions of the existing Agreement in connection with the employment of members in the shop or on the job. b) If willing to work, where all other qualifications are equal, the xxxxxxx shall Job Xxxxxxx will have the right preference to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work on overtime. The EMPLOYER Xxxxxxx will not be dismissed without discussion with the Business Representative. Shop Stewards shall have the right be allowed working time off when acting on a grievance provided they request permission from their foreperson or immediate supervisor before acting on such grievance and they report to implement their foreperson or supervisor on resuming their normal duties and will give reasonable explanation if required. No allowance will be given for time taken during working hours for organizational work or other matters of Union nature not pertaining to a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessarygrievance. The presence Employer subject to this Agreement shall grant leave of absence to the Shop Stewards or absence other members of the xxxxxxx shall Union for a period not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION exceeding two (2) working days, confirmed weeks in any year to attend to such duties as may be delegated to the said Employee(s). Notice of seven (7) days in writing stating must be made by the cause, prior Employee concerned. Such leave of absence as may be granted to termination the Employee shall be without pay. This clause shall not be used for walkout. No Employee shall be discharged or discriminated against for their activity as a Union member. A Member who works on Committee or under the instructions of the working xxxxxxx except Union shall not be discriminated against or lose their employment for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERsuch reasons.

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Samples: Provincial Sheet Metal Workers’ Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION (A) There shall have be no non-working xxxxxxx. Union may, if it so desires, accept Xxxxxxxx’s master mechanic to look out after Xxxxx’s interests on the right job. In the event Union accepts Employer’s master mechanic to designate look out after Union’s interests on the job, the master mechanic shall, whenever possible, attend the pre-job conference so that he can receive instruction as to how the job shall be run and how he can assist in maintaining a working journeyman cordial relationship between Union and Employer. Otherwise, Union may select another Employee of Employer who shall act as xxxxxxx for the Union. Such Employee shall perform his work for Employer the same as any other worker and shall not be entitled to any extra pay merely because he is acting as a xxxxxxx. The UNION Xxxxxxx may not be discharged without forty-eight (48) hours previous notice to Union. Although it is agreed that there will be no non-working stewards, it is also recognized by the parties that the xxxxxxx has an important function in maintaining harmony and cooperation on the job and therefore his job assignment should not be such as to prevent his normal function as a xxxxxxx. Therefore, the parties agree that his job assignment will be a subject to be decided at the pre-job conference. (B) It is agreed that the xxxxxxx has no authority from Union to cause a work stoppage, and if a work stoppage is brought by any action of the xxxxxxx or lack of action on his part, then he may be discharged without notice to Union. (C) Where the xxxxxxx has been regularly working on a job and for some unanticipated reason does not show up for work on a particular day, the Employees shall start and continue to work, and the superintendent shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing local union office of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two xxxxxxx’x absence. (2D) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be placed on Employer’s payroll either (1) at the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he time of rigging up of operating engineer’s equipment for covered work, or (2) when productive work commences and shall remain on Employer’s payroll until all the work coming within the jurisdiction of the Union has been completed. Separate stewards will not be required on remote sections of the main line pipeline construction job if the main line xxxxxxx is qualified given sufficient time and transportation to perform his duties as xxxxxxx among the remaining Employees on all segments of said job. (E) The Employer shall submit to the Union, or its xxxxxxx, a weekly record of all International Union of Operating Engineer Employees listing date of hire, social security number, local union number if applicable, classification, hours worked or paid, rate of pay, and date of lay- off or discharge. (F) The Xxxxxxx shall cooperate with the Employer in the communication of all owner, state, and federal health and safety regulations applicable to the work of the EMPLOYERcovered by this Agreement.

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Samples: National Pipe Line Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have Local Union will be entitled to elect or appoint one (IS)teward for each store. Local Union be entitled to elect or appoint (2) Stewards for each store except in stores wherein a night shift is worked. In such stores, an additional Xxxxxxx may be designated for the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxnight shift. The UNION duties of a Xxxxxxx shall notify be to assist employees working in the EMPLOYER store in servicing complaints or grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure in dealing with matters arising under the terms of this Agreement. The Union shall semi-annually keep the Labour Relations Department notified in writing of the identity names of its authorized Stewards and other Local Union representatives and the respective dates of their designated xxxxxxxappointment. The Union acknowledges that the Stewards and other Local Union Representatives have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from the Store Manager, or his appointee, which permission will not be unreasonably withheld. In addition to accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such Stewards at their regular straight time hourly rate for time spent servicing complaints or grievances hereunder during their regular working hours. a. The Company agrees that, whenever an interview is held with an employee that becomes part of his record regarding his work or conduct, a xxxxxxx will be present as an employeea witness. The employee may request that the xxxxxxx leave the meeting. In the event a xxxxxxx is not present, the xxxxxxx shall have condition will be brought to the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment attention of the same with employee. The meeting that becomes part of the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER record will not discriminate against be postponed until the xxxxxxx in is available. If the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area meeting is held without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeymanany conclusions, verbal or written, will be permitted to perform during null and void except in the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and case where the EMPLOYER agrees to allow employee requested the xxxxxxx to leave. Should any reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure be issued in writing, the employee in question shall receive a reasonable amount copy of such written reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure within seven (7)worked days of the discovery of the alleged offence, except that an extension of time may be requested in order to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERcomplete an investigation.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxSection 14.1. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime There shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have a xxxxxxx on the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by job at all stewards in times during the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect regular established shifts while the work of the craftBrotherhood is being performed, if the Business Representative deems it necessary. The xxxxxxxHe/she shall be a working journeyman appointed by and for the duration of time the Business Representative of the Union determines is necessary. Section 14.2. He/she shall, in addition to this his/her work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work working hours such of his normal UNION his/her official duties as cannot be performed at other timesa xxxxxxx which shall include the following: 1. The UNION agrees that such duties Securing the Weekly Xxxxxxx Report; 2. When a tool check is required by the company, the xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible in attendance and pick up the tools of a sick or injured worker and notify the Business Representative and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow worker’s family. In the event of a lost time injury, or a fatality, the xxxxxxx will write all pertinent information on the back of the current Xxxxxxx Report; 3. Transmit to the Business Representative all complaints and grievances emanating from the job. Section 14.3. It is expressly understood and agreed that a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to referral, hiring, termination or disciplining of employees. He/she shall not in any supervisory function over which way obligate the EMPLOYER retains sole controlUnion or Business Representative in any matter of policy, interpretation of Labor Agreements or in any other prerogatives usually assigned to the Business Representative. Section 14.4. In no event shall an employer discriminate against the xxxxxxx, or discharge him/her on account of any action taken by him/her in the proper performance of his/her Union duties. The employer shall notify the Union in writing, forty-eight (48) hours prior to discharge, of his/her intention to discharge a xxxxxxx for cause, provided prior identification of the xxxxxxx has been made to the employer in writing. If a the xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, is improperly laid off or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard discharged without forty-eight (48) hours notice to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in Union, then the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION employer shall pay two (2) working days, confirmed days wages for such violation. This provision may be subject to an appeal to the Labor Management Committee. Section 14.5. The Xxxxxxx will not be discharged or transferred for actions taken in the proper performance of the Xxxxxxx’x duties. The Union and the Xxxxxxx shall be notified in writing stating forty-eight (48) hours before he/she is to be laid off or discharged except when he or she is the causelast journeyman on the job other than the xxxxxxx. In the event of a temporary layoff, prior if qualified, the Xxxxxxx will be the first worker given the opportunity to termination return to work. Reduction of force is not considered cause for separation of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he Xxxxxxx when said Xxxxxxx is qualified to perform the scope of work remaining work on job site. Section 14.6. If in the opinion of the EMPLOYERemployer, the xxxxxxx is not operating within the scope of this Agreement, or that he/she is exceeding his/her authority, the employer shall notify the Business Representative who shall adjudicate the matter.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Specialists Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have On any job where members of the right to designate Cement Masons International Union are employed, the Union can appoint, from among the employees on the job, a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing selection of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the a xxxxxxx shall have not increase the right number of employees necessary to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in man the adjustment of job as determined by the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorcontractor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against contractor shall be given the name of the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union dutieswriting. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his exceed the following duties and activities: a) The investigation and presentation of grievances to the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement. b) The collection of dues, when authorized by appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent local Union action. c) The transmission of such messages and the reason thereof, he can be reachedinformation which shall originate with, and are authorized by, the estimated time that he will be gonelocal Union, or its officers, provided such messages and information i. have been reduced to writing, or ii. Stewards if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slow does, refusal to handle goods, or any other interference with the Contractor’s business. The Contractor agrees to permit Union stewards to post and maintain Union notices on the premises when expressly authorized by an officer of the union and approved by the Contractor. Job stewards and alternates have no authority to take strike action or any other action interrupting the Contractor’s business, except as authorized by official action of the Union. The Contractor recognizes these limitations upon authority of job stewards and their alternates and shall not have hold the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtimeUnion liable for any unauthorized acts. The EMPLOYER Contractor in so recognizing such limitation shall have the right authority to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards render proper discipline, including discharge without recourse, to any xxxxxxx in the performance event such xxxxxxx has taken unauthorized strike action, slow down or other work stoppage in violation of their this Agreement. All stewards shall be employees of the Contractor and shall perform the duties whenever of the classification for which they deem such action necessaryare employed. The presence or absence job xxxxxxx shall be selected from among the employees on the job site, and on any job site where employees covered under this Agreement are to be employed for more than ten (10) days, the job xxxxxxx shall be a member of the xxxxxxx Local Union having jurisdiction over the area where the job site is situated; provided, however, that this provision shall not affect the work right of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition Contractor to this work as a journeyman, will determine the number of employees to be permitted to perform during employed on the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as canjob site and the job xxxxxxx shall not be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and retained where to do so would require the EMPLOYER agrees Contractor to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, displace an employee who has been employed by said Contractor for five (5) years or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERmore.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Labor Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION The Employer agrees to Employees who are elected or as Union Stewards. A Union Xxxxxxx may, at the request of an Employee, accompany or represent him in the processing of a grievance with the Employer. When it becomes necessary for a Union Xxxxxxx to leave his job for this purpose, he will request time off from his manager, providing as much advance notice as possible. Such time off shall have be granted only upon the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing approval of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employeemanager, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx which approval shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he unreasonably withheld. Arrangements will be gone. Stewards shall not have made by the right manager to determine ensure that the Union Xxxxxxx’x absence for this purpose, when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeymanapproved, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such result in no loss of regular earnings at his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft basic rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties Local agrees that Union Stewards and Employees alike shall not include enter into discussions concerning Union business during working time. The Union reserves the right to appoint a Union Xxxxxxx to represent a work area that has no Union Stewards. A list of Union Stewards shall be supplied by the Union to the Employer. The Employer shall be advised promptly in writing of any matters relating to any supervisory function over which change in the EMPLOYER retains sole controllist. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER The Local shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard at any time to the assistance of Union Staff Members when dealing or negotiating with the Employer and when processing a grievance. Such representatives shall approach members at work only when engaged in such activities and provided they have received the approval of another EMPLOYERthe President or alternate. If he should Such approval shall not be unreasonably denied. When the Employer takes disciplinary action against an Employee, apart from discipline of a minor nature which does not become involved part of the Employee’s personnel file, that Employee shall be informed in writing as soon as reasonably possible as to the affairs or disputes reason(s) for such action. An Employee who has been subject to disciplinary action may, after two years of another EMPLOYERcontinuous service from the date the disciplinary measure was invoked, he request in writing that his personnel file be cleared of any record of the disciplinary action. Such request will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify granted providing the UNION Employee’s file does not contain any further record of any disciplinary action during that two (2) working daysyear period, confirmed in writing stating of which the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he Employee is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERaware.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxSection 14.1. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime There shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have a xxxxxxx on the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by job at all stewards in times during the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect regular established shifts while the work of the craftBrotherhood is being performed, if the Business Representa- Section 14.2. The xxxxxxxHe/she shall, in addition to this his/her work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work working hours such of his normal UNION his/her official duties as cannot be performed at other timesa xxxxxxx which shall include the following: 1. The UNION agrees that such duties Securing the Weekly Xxxxxxx Report; 2. When a tool check is required by the company, the xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible in attendance and pick up the tools of a sick or injured worker and notify the Business Represen- tative and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow worker’s family. In the event of a lost time injury, or a fatality, the xxxxxxx will write all pertinent information on the back of the current Xxxxxxx Report; 3. Transmit to the Business Representative all complaints and grievances emanating from the job. Section 14.3. It is expressly understood and agreed that a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x duties shall not include any matters relating to re- ferral, hiring, termination or disciplining of employees. He/ she shall not in any supervisory function over which way obligate the EMPLOYER retains sole controlUnion or Business Rep- resentative in any matter of policy, interpretation of Labor Agreements or in any other prerogatives usually assigned to the Business Representative. Section 14.4. If In no event shall an employer discriminate against the xxxxxxx, or discharge him/her on account of any action taken by him/her in the proper performance of his/her Union duties. The employer shall notify the Union in writing, forty-eight (48) hours prior to discharge, of his/ her intention to discharge a xxxxxxx violates any for cause, provided prior Section 14.5. The Xxxxxxx will not be discharged or trans- ferred for actions taken in the proper performance of the rules Xxxxxxx’x duties. The Union and the Xxxxxxx shall be no- tified in writing forty-eight (48) hours before he/she is to be laid off or discharged except when he or she is the last jour- xxxxxx on the job other than the xxxxxxx. In the event of this Articlea temporary layoff, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsif qualified, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he Xxxxxxx will be subject the first worker given the opportunity to dischargereturn to work. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination Reduction of force is not considered cause for separation of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he Xxxxxxx when said Xxxxxxx is qualified to perform the scope of work remaining work on job site. Section 14.6. If in the opinion of the EMPLOYERemployer, the xxxxxxx is not operating within the scope of this Agreement, or that he/ she is exceeding his/her authority, the employer shall notify the Business Representative who shall adjudicate the matter.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have 5.1 The Union may elect or appoint one (1) Xxxxxxx from the right to designate a Permanent Employees working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. at each location covered under this Collective Agreement, for the purpose of investigating and processing Grievances. 5.2 The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints Union may also elect or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION appoint two (2) working daysChief Stewards from the existing Stewards for Local 879, confirmed ideally one of which shall be from the Travel Agent classification and one of which shall be from the Member Services Counsellor classification. The two (2) Chief Stewards, along with the Union Business Representative shall constitute the Union Negotiating Committee. 5.3 The Union will inform the Employer, in writing stating the causewriting, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation names of work rulesthe Chief Stewards and Stewards and of any subsequent changes in the names of the Chief Stewards and Stewards. The xxxxxxx Employer shall not be asked to recognize any Chief Stewards or Stewards until such notification from the last EMPLOYEE laid off Union has been received. 5.4 The Union agrees that no Union official, member or representative will conduct any Union activities on the property or premises of the Employer without the express consent of the President or his designate. The Union agrees that no Union official, member or representative, other than an Employee, shall have access to the property or premises of the Employer without the express consent of the President or his designate but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. It is agreed such access shall not interfere with the Employer's operations. 5.5 The Union Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and shall not leave their regular duties to process any Grievances without the express consent of their immediate Supervisor, but such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer will endeavour to process Grievances Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5.6 A Xxxxxxx will be paid his straight time day work hourly rate exclusive of any overtime, premium or commission for the time spent processing Grievances during his regularly scheduled working hours on that particular day provided he has complied with the requirements of this Article 5. 5.7 Grievances shall not be investigated while the Employees and Stewards involved are working overtime. 5.8 A Union Xxxxxxx or designate must be in attendance at any meeting where an Employee who has completed his/her probation is qualified being disciplined. A Union Business Representative, if available, may also be present at the meeting, if requested by the Employee. 5.9 There will be no abuse or excessive use by Employees or Stewards of time spent investigating or processing Grievances. 5.10 Union Business Representative and Xxxxxxx will have reasonable access in the presence of management representatives to perform specific relevant time records for the remaining work purpose of processing a specific grievance or dispute. 5.11 In the EMPLOYERevent of a suspension or discharge of a Xxxxxxx, the Employer shall in every case immediately notify the Union in writing. 5.12 The Employer and the Union shall establish a Labour/Management Committee consisting of two (2) Representatives of Management and two

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. (A) The UNION Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Employer of the identity appoint- ment of their designated xxxxxxxthe job xxxxxxx at the pre-job conference or sooner, if possi- ble. In addition Separate stewards shall not be required on remote segments of a mainline pipeline construction job if the xxxxxxx on the mainline job is given sufficient time and transportation to perform his work duties as an employeexxxxxxx among the Employees on such remote segments. (B) Following the pre-job conference, the xxxxxxx shall have be placed on the right Employer's payroll on the date corresponding to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment one of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorfollowing two occurrences, whichever date is earliest: 1. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against date of testing Welders; or 2. The date that rigging up welding equipment, such as sleds, tack rigs, hot-pass rigs, etc., on the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. right-of-way begins. (C) The xxxxxxx shall not leave be a working xxxxxxx and shall perform his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx duties the same as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reachedany other Journeyman, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of paydischarged for Union activities. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Articlereferral, hiring, retention, termination, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsdiscipline of Employees. (D) The xxxxxxx shall cooperate with the Employer in the communication and enforcement of all owner, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard State and Federal health and safety regulations applicable to the work of another EMPLOYERcovered by this Agreement. (E) The xxxxxxx shall not be permitted to take time away from his job duties to handle administrative work for the Union. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he The xxxxxxx will be subject allowed a reasonable time to dischargeprocess grievances or complaints. Whenever the xxxxxxx is occupied away from his job duties, his Helper may be assigned to other work. (F) The EMPLOYER agrees to notify Employer shall provide the UNION Xxxxxxx with a detailed payroll report for each payroll period no later than two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating work days following the cause, prior to termination end of the pay period week ending date. (G) It is agreed that the xxxxxxx has no authority from the Union to cause a work stoppage. (H) Where the xxxxxxx has been regularly working xxxxxxx except on a job and for some unanticipated reason does not show up for work on a violation particular day, the Employees shall start and continue to work and the Welder Xxxxxxx shall notify the Local Union office of work rules. the Xxxxxxx’x absence. (I) The xxxxxxx shall remain on the Employer's payroll until the tie-in work has been completed. After the firing line has fin- ished its work, the xxxxxxx may, at Employer's option, be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work used as one of the EMPLOYERtie-in welders. (J) To ensure the integrity and fairness of the evaluation of Welders, the xxxxxxx shall be present, so long as his presence away from the jobsite does not hinder production. By mutual agree- ment between the Welder Xxxxxxx and the xxxxxxx, an alternate may be selected to be present at the testing.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: National Pipeline Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have a) The Union has the right to designate a select or appoint Union Stewards (“Stewards”) to assist employees in presenting any complaints they have to representatives of the employer; the investigation and presentation of grievances up to Step 2, and in general, to administer and defend the Collective Agreement. In general, the number of Stewards will be determined to provide employees with consistent access to union representation as follows: i) One (1) Xxxxxxx in each of the major city areas (Calgary & Edmonton) for every twenty-five (25) employees, or portions thereof; ii) An additional Xxxxxxx may be appointed by the Union for each job site that has fifteen (15) employees or more, if an acting xxxxxxx is not working journeyman on that specific project; iii) The Employer and the Union will mutually agree to adjust the number of Stewards as a xxxxxxxwork load and sites require. Stewards will receive an hourly premium as set out in Schedule “A”. The UNION shall notify Union will advise the EMPLOYER Employer, in writing of the identity name(s) of their designated xxxxxxxthe duly appointed Xxxxxxx(s). In addition The premium will take effect upon written notification from the Union, with the effective date being the pay period following when the notification is received. b) A Xxxxxxx will be given the opportunity to his work as an employeeaddress new hires for the purpose of introducing themselves and the Union, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesdistributing Union literature, and to discuss and assist in ensuring that the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his Union paperwork (benefits, pension, union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereofmembership, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole controletc) has been completed. If a xxxxxxx violates Xxxxxxx is on site, they will be given the opportunity to attend any formal discipline meetings that may involve suspensions or terminations. c) The Union acknowledges that Stewards have regular duties to perform as employees of the rules Employer and that such employee will not leave their regular duties for the purpose of this Articleconducting business in connection with the administration of the Agreement or the investigation or presentation of grievances, without first obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including terminationimmediate Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The Employer will pay Stewards at their regular hourly rate for time spent attending such duties during their working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority hours. d) Union stewards may be laid off or reduced in number in accordance with regard to the work completion of another EMPLOYERthe various phases of each project. If he should become involved in Where possible the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he Union will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, notified prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE Xxxxxxx being laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERoff.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have a. The Union has the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxselect or appoint stewards ("Stewards") to assist employees in presenting any complaints or grievances they have to representatives of the Employer and to administer the Agreement. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing number of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have normally exceed one (1) per work crew. Projects involving fewer than fifty (50) employees may be limited to one (1) Xxxxxxx. Projects involving fewer than fifty (50) employees may be limited to one (1) Xxxxxxx per schedule. b. The Union will advise the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtimeEmployer, in writing, of the names of the stewards. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement Employer will pay stewards a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, fifty cent ($0.50) hourly premium in addition to this work their regular hourly rate. The Union shall appoint a chief xxxxxxx; the Employer will pay the chief xxxxxxx a premium of one dollar ($1.00) per hour. c. The Union acknowledges that Stewards have regular duties to perform as employees of the Employer and that such employees will not leave their regular duties for the purpose of conducting business in connection with the administration of the Agreement or the investigation or presentation of grievances, without first obtaining the permission of their immediate Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Where the Employer has directed a journeymanbargaining unit member to attend a disciplinary meeting, the Employer will inform the bargaining unit member that they may have a xxxxxxx attend. Where reasonable, a xxxxxxx will attend at all disciplinary meetings involving members of the bargaining unit. The Employer will pay Stewards at their regular hourly rate for time spent attending such duties during their working hours. d. Stewards will be permitted laid off or reduced in number in accordance with the completion of the various phases of each project. Subject to perform during the operating requirements of the Employer, the Union may request that Stewards be retained on the job or project in the reduction of the work hours such force. When so requested, the Employer may assign the Xxxxxxx to a classification the Xxxxxxx is qualified, in the opinion of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timesthe Employer, to perform. The UNION agrees that such duties In the event the Employer transfers the Xxxxxxx to another project, a new Xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and appointed by the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERUnion."

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Company acknowledges the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Union to his work as an employee, appoint one Xxxxxxx for the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesHighway Drivers, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reachedone Xxxxxxx for City employees, and if the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem operations are such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timescovered by these Stewards, additional Stewards may be appointed. It shall be the Xxxxxxx'x duty to process grievances as outlined in Article of this Agreement. The UNION agrees that such Stewards may also discuss Union membership with a new employee within thirty (30) working days of his employment. The Xxxxxxx'x duty shall in no way conflict with his duties to the Company and he shall be performed held responsible for the same quantity and quality of work as expeditiously as possible and other employees. Should the EMPLOYER agrees to allow Company believe that the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which Xxxxxxx'x activities are affecting the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to Xxxxxxx'x work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYERother employees, the Company shall contact the Business Representative of the Local Union, and register the grievance, commencing with Step D as outlined in Article of this Agreement. If he should become involved The Union will inform the Company, in writing, of the name of the Xxxxxxx, and of any subsequent change in the affairs name of the Xxxxxxx. The Company shall not be asked to recognize any Xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union has been received. Should there be any cause to suspend or disputes discharge the Xxxxxxx, the Company shall in every case notify the Local Union in writing so that the Local Union is in receipt of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to such notification before such discipline or discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE man laid off provided he is qualified to perform in the remaining work event of a lay-off. Wherever possible, grievances shall be processed during the normal working hours of the EMPLOYERXxxxxxx. A Xxxxxxx shall receive regular rate of pay when grievances, or pending grievances, are processed with the Company on Company property, or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. In no case will a Xxxxxxx be paid premium rate for the settlement of grievances. If the Company representative is unable to meet the Xxxxxxx during the Xxxxxxx'x normal working hours, the Xxxxxxx shall be paid at regular rate of pay for all time spent during the processing of the grievance with the Company on the Company property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. In no case will a Xxxxxxx be paid premium rate for the settlement of grievances.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 4.11.1 A Xxxxxxx shall have the right to designate be a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify employee, appointed by the EMPLOYER Business Manager, who shall, in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employeeJourneyman, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work working hours such of his normal UNION Union duties as cannot be performed at any other timestime. Stewards may be present when an employer gives a member their notice of termination and may be present when a member requests their presence in situations where a member has Xxxxxxxxxx Rights to have a Xxxxxxx present. The UNION agrees Unions agree that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees Contractors agree to allow Stewards a reasonable amount of time for performance of such duties. The Unions shall notify the xxxxxxx Contractors of the appointment of each Xxxxxxx in writing, and the Contractors, before transferring, laying off or discharging a Xxxxxxx, shall notify the Union in writing of its intention to do so and give the reason therefore at least twenty- four (24) hours in advance of such intended action. 4.11.1.1 The person appointed Xxxxxxx shall remain on the job as long as there is work in his particular classification which he is qualified to perform, and so long as there are three (3) men on the job, excluding the Xxxxxxx; provided, however, the Xxxxxxx does not engage in any activities which are contrary to the provisions of this Agreement. In no event shall a Contractor discriminate against a Xxxxxxx or lay him off, or discharge him on account of any action taken by him in the proper performance of his Union duties. 4.11.1.2 If a Xxxxxxx is discharged and three (3) or more men remain on the job and the Xxxxxxx is to be replaced by another Journeyman, the Business Manager shall be permitted to select a man from the Group 1 list to replace him. 4.11.2 Stewards are expected to be competent Journeymen and to do the normal amount of work required of other Journeymen, with the exception of a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutieshis Steward. 4.11.3 The duties of a Xxxxxxx are primarily to ascertain that work covered by this Agreement is performed by employees covered by this Agreement, and to see that the men employed on the job have the proper referral slip and to ascertain dues are paid as required. Once per month, a Xxxxxxx shall be permitted sufficient time to check the dues books of the men on the job to ascertain that they are in order. Xxxxxxx may be present when a member is given their notice of termination and when requested by a member asserting their Xxxxxxxxxx right to representation. 4.11.4 If a Xxxxxxx receives a complaint that employees not covered by this Agreement are performing work covered by this Agreement, or if a man on the job files a grievance with the Xxxxxxx, the Xxxxxxx shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to investigate the complaint or grievance and to present the matter to the Contractor representative in charge of the job and request correction. 4.11.5 Stewards shall not argue with the Contractor representative and shall not take any action on their own initiative, but shall report matters to their Local Union office that are not corrected upon request. 4.11.6 Stewards are not authorized to leave their normal place of duty to check the status of any employees not performing work covered by this Agreement. No Xxxxxxx shall be assigned to more than one job or project. 4.11.7 With respect to arbitration cases involving the discharge of Stewards, if the dispute is not settled between a Representative of the Contractor or Contractors Association and District Council No. 16, then the same may be referred to an Impartial Arbitrator to be selected by them. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become Contractor and Local Union involved in the affairs or disputes dispute shall be obligated to provide their own witnesses. All expenses of another EMPLOYER, he will the arbitration shall be subject assessed against the party losing the dispute with the Impartial Arbitrator to dischargedetermine which party shall be required to pay all expenses and fees. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify Arbitrator shall also determine the UNION two (2) working daysremedy and/or damages, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination if any. No transcript of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation proceedings shall days from the close of work rules. The xxxxxxx the hearing and said decision shall be final and binding upon the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERparties hereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Master Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION XxxXxxx agrees to recognize three (3) stewards [one (1) xxxxxxx in Maintenance department, one (1) xxxxxxx in Operations department and one (1) xxxxxxx for Paratransit and alternates (to act in absence of xxxxxxx) designated by the Union from time to time. Stewards shall recognize that they have regular full-time duties as employees of SunLine and shall conduct themselves in accordance with the requirements of all employees of SunLine. The Union shall have the right responsibility to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER SunLine in writing of the identity names of its duly authorized stewards. SunLine shall not recognize or deal with any employee as a xxxxxxx unless they are on the designated xxxxxxx list. Stewards shall spend only the time necessary to expeditiously carry out their functions as xxxxxxx and shall not unduly restrict or interfere with the performance of their designated xxxxxxxown duties. In addition Stewards may leave their immediate work location to his work as an employeeperform these duties, however, stewards shall first obtain permission from their immediate supervisor to leave the xxxxxxx area and shall have inform the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist supervisor of the reason for their leaving the area. The supervisor shall be responsible for maintaining time records of the amount of time stewards spend in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union their xxxxxxx duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as Union and SunLine agree to his intent and review the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability amount of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of on a bi-annual basis, to determine whether the xxxxxxx shall not affect stewards are observing the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules provisions of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority stewards shall minimize the amount of interference with regard to the XxxXxxx's work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs performance of their duties. At any time either party may request to meet and confer regarding the application of this procedure. Stewards shall not log overtime or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he premium pay time for time spent performing any function as a xxxxxxx. Except the stewards will be subject to dischargeguaranteed their shift/bid time and this shall be treated as time worked for all Overtime calculations. Anytime worked beyond shift/bid time shall be paid at straighttime. The EMPLOYER agrees Maintenance xxxxxxx’x position is guaranteed to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for be a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERday shift with Saturday and Sunday as days off.

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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding

Stewards. Each UNION A. A Xxxxxxx shall have the right to designate be a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxjourneyperson designated by the UNION. The UNION shall notify appoint one Xxxxxxx at the EMPLOYER in writing CAMPUS and one Xxxxxxx at the LABORATORY for each skilled craft and/or departmental group with five or more crafts employees. In addition, one Chief Xxxxxxx shall be appointed for the CAMPUS and one Chief Xxxxxxx for the LABORATORY to act as the on-site UNION liaison. The identity of Stewards will be formally communicated to the respective Labor Relations Office within five (5) days of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition designation. B. Stewards shall attempt to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints adjust amicably minor differences or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment misunderstandings arising out of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorinterpretation or application of this Agreement. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such Such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible is reasonably possible. The duties of a Xxxxxxx shall include investigation and communication with a UNION representative concerning violations of this Agreement, and the EMPLOYER agrees adjustment of minor grievances; provided, however, that a Xxxxxxx shall have no power to allow vary the terms of this Agreement or bind the UNION to an interpretation thereof. Stewards shall be permitted reasonable time during working hours to perform these duties which cannot be performed at any other time. Stewards shall notify their immediate supervisor prior to conducting these duties during working hours, and receive approval when possible. Approval will only be denied in emergencies. In such cases, the supervisor and Xxxxxxx will make arrangements for an alternate time. Failure to request and receive approval will result in a denial of release time. Repeated failures will result in a request to the UNION to replace that xxxxxxx with another. All other union business will be conducted during the non-duty time of the Xxxxxxx. Monthly stewards’ meetings will be on non-duty time. However, Xxxxxxxx will be allowed a reasonable amount period of time (up to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating 15 minutes) to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails return to work or competently perform work assignmentsfollowing the stewards meeting. C. The relationship of a shop Xxxxxxx being unique in the employer-employee relationship, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be Xxxxxxx is subject to dischargepressures which require that his/her employment be given extra protection. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION In a craft where two (2) working daysor more journeypersons and/or apprentices are employed and the UNION appoints a Xxxxxxx, confirmed he or she shall not be subject to layoff until there are less than two (2) journeypersons and/or apprentices performing work in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERthat craft excluding leadpersons or employees with special skills.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION A. At the discretion of the Business Manager, a Xxxxxxx will be sent to all jobs when the job first starts. It shall have be the right responsibility of those listed for the placement of the Xxxxxxx. Any person, Construction Manager, Prime Contractor, General Contractor, Brokerage Firm, Corporation or Company that employs Laborers directly or indirectly must accept the Xxxxxxx sent out by the Business Manager, and he or his Field Representatives may visit and consult with the Xxxxxxx and members on the job. B. When there is a General Contractor or Prime Contractor, the employment of the Xxxxxxx shall be their responsibility with the approval of the Business Manager. C. The Construction Manager, General or Prime Contractor must employ the Xxxxxxx or see that he is employed when there are multiple contractors on the job site. D. The Xxxxxxx shall not be transferred from job to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxjob, nor laid off without first notifying the Union. E. When an employee is injured in the shop or on the job, the Xxxxxxx shall take charge of the employee and see that he is given first aid in the Employer’s office and if seriously injured, taken to the hospital or to his home. The UNION Xxxxxxx shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing make a complete report of the identity accident to the Employer and the Union. A Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of their designated xxxxxxxtime and be paid for his time while giving first aid to an injured xxxxxxx and taking care of his tools and clothing, or taking him home. In addition to his work as an The injured employee, sent home or hospitalized by his doctor, will be paid a day’s pay for the xxxxxxx day of injury. F. The Xxxxxxx shall have the right to receivenot be discriminated against, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper nor laid off for performance of his union duties. duty as a Xxxxxxx, but he shall also perform the duties as a Laborer. G. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he job Xxxxxxx will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of given time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which check the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of job for compliance with the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. Agreement. H. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified employee to perform be discharged when the remaining work job has been completed with the exception of the EMPLOYER.one (1)

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 12.1 There shall be a xxxxxxx for each Employer on each job site who shall be the representative of the Union and who shall be selected by the Union. The Union shall have the right to designate place a xxxxxxx on job sites of Employers which are delinquent in paying wages or contributions owed under this Agreement, are paying weekly, or which have not posted an adequate letter of credit, cash escrow or bond in compliance with Section 24.2 of this Agreement. Unless the Union and the Employer otherwise agree, when an Employer is working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing on multiple job sites (even if part of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employeesame overall project), the xxxxxxx Union, following consultation with the Employer, shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in appoint a xxxxxxx for each job site from the adjustment of Employees on the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union dutiesjob. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or must be in the same trade as the crew to which he is assigned (i.e., a xxxxxxx as on a xxxxxxxxx job must be a xxxxxxxxx, a xxxxxxx on a millwright job must be a millwright, etc.) and otherwise qualified to his intent and perform the reason thereofnecessary work. For Employers whose principal place of business is outside of the Northeast Region’s jurisdiction, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER Union shall have the right to implement place a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards xxxxxxx on the job. 12.2 When an Employee is injured in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence shop or absence of on the job, the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work take charge of the craftEmployee and see that he is given first aid in the Employer’s office, and if seriously injured, taken to the hospital by qualified medical personnel. The xxxxxxxEmployer will designate a person to accompany the injured worker, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutiesif necessary. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of paymake a complete report to the Employer and the Union on the accident. The xxxxxxx'x duties xxxxxxx shall not include any matters relating be paid for his time while giving first aid to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole controlinjured Employee and taking care of his tools and clothing. If a xxxxxxx violates any The injured Employee will be paid in full for the day of the rules injury. 12.3 The xxxxxxx shall be the last Employee to be discharged when the job has been completed with the exception of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (21) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rulesxxxxxxx. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid Employee laid-off provided he during a temporary work shortage and shall be the first Employee called back when work resumes. The xxxxxxx shall not be transferred from a job while Employees remain on the job. 12.4 The xxxxxxx shall not be discriminated against for performance of his duties in any 12.5 The xxxxxxx will be given time to check the job for compliance with this 12.6 The xxxxxxx will allow an agreed time for the Employees to be in the shanty at 12.7 Stewards shall not be removed from any job without consulting the Union. 12.8 After a complaint is qualified to perform received, the remaining work of xxxxxxx may examine pay envelopes or checks 12.9 The Employer and the EMPLOYERxxxxxxx shall cooperate in all matters covered by this Agreement.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION XxxXxxx agrees to recognize three (3) stewards [one (1) xxxxxxx in Maintenance department, one (1) xxxxxxx in Operations department and one (1) xxxxxxx for Paratransit and alternates (to act in absence of xxxxxxx) designated by the Union from time to time. Stewards shall recognize that they have regular full-time duties as employees of SunLine and shall conduct themselves in accordance with the requirements of all employees of SunLine. The Union shall have the right responsibility to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER SunLine in writing of the identity names of its duly authorized stewards. SunLine shall not recognize or deal with any employee as a xxxxxxx unless they are on the designated xxxxxxx list. Stewards shall spend only the time necessary to expeditiously carry out their functions as xxxxxxx and shall not unduly restrict or interfere with the performance of their designated xxxxxxxown duties. In addition Stewards may leave their immediate work location to his work as an employeeperform these duties, however, stewards shall first obtain permission from their immediate supervisor to leave the xxxxxxx area and shall have inform the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist supervisor of the reason for their leaving the area. The supervisor shall be responsible for maintaining time records of the amount of time stewards spend in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union their xxxxxxx duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as Union and SunLine agree to his intent and review the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability amount of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of on a bi-annual basis, to determine whether the xxxxxxx shall not affect stewards are observing the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules provisions of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated stewards shall minimize the amount of interference with XxxXxxx's work in the performance of their duties. At any time either party may request to meet and confer regarding the application of this procedure. Stewards shall not log overtime or premium pay time for one EMPLOYER has no authority time spent performing any function as a xxxxxxx. Except the stewards will be guaranteed their shift/bid time and this shall be treated as time worked for all Overtime calculations. Anytime worked beyond shift/bid time shall be paid at straight time. The Maintenance xxxxxxx’x position is guaranteed to be a day shift with regard Saturday and Sunday as days off. SECTION 2. SunLine shall assign a room to the work Union/stewards to be used for union business at their discretion, upon reasonable notice to SunLine. Said notice can be as short as 10 minutes. Stewards shall sign in for use of another EMPLOYERthe room. If he should become involved SunLine is using the room at the time of the request, SunLine can complete its meeting before it is used by Union/xxxxxxx. If the room is occupied by XxxXxxx at the time of the request, and the Union/xxxxxxx cannot wait until the meeting is concluded, SunLine shall provide another room if available. SunLine shall provide a desk and chairs in the affairs assigned room. Union can place filing cabinets in the assigned room. Union assumes the risk for any damage to the filing cabinets or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERits contents.

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Samples: Memorandum of Understanding

Stewards. Each UNION shall have 1. Employee members of this Local Union may elect Stewards from Employee members employed by the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxEmployer. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing names of the identity of their designated xxxxxxxXxxxxxx elected shall be made known to the Employer. In addition to his work as an employeeIf the Employees do not elect a Xxxxxxx, the xxxxxxx Business Representative may appoint a Xxxxxxx. 2. The Xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist be contacted in the adjustment event of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisora dispute. 3. The EMPLOYER will Stewards are not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance authorized to receive or disburse funds of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gonethis Local Union. 4. Stewards shall not have show their work card or dues book to all new Employees and politely ask for the right same proof and to determine when overtime ascertain that the new Employees dues are up to date. 5. In the event of injury on the job, the Xxxxxxx shall insure that the Employees personal effects are taken care of. The Xxxxxxx shall also insure that the injured Employee receives his paycheck. 6. Stewards shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards given no consideration over any other Employee, except that in the performance event of their duties whenever overtime or regular work they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of shall be availed the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to opportunity for this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during if the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible Xxxxxxx so desires and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work. 7. The Union shall be advised before any Xxxxxxx is transferred from the job, laid off or fired. 8. When there is an awareness of direct or flagrant violations of this Agreement, the Business Representative is empowered to place an outside Xxxxxxx on the job if the Xxxxxxx is qualified for the work involved. The Joint Grievance Committee and the Union may require any Employer who has repeated violations to have such a Xxxxxxx so placed. 9. Insofar as practicable, Stewards shall be the last people on the job provided they are qualified to perform the work. 10. The job xxxxxxx shall be allowed reasonable time during regular working hours to discharge their duties. They shall have authority to check the identification of employees performing bargaining unit work. The Employer shall not dismiss or otherwise discipline any xxxxxxx for properly performing his or her duties, nor shall the Employer dismiss or otherwise discipline any employee for making a complaint to the xxxxxxx or giving evidence with respect to an alleged violation of this Agreement. 11. Stewards may be relieved of their duties at any time at the discretion of the EMPLOYERLocal Union.

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Samples: Negotiated Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION Only the Business Manager of the Union, or his authorized representative, may appoint any competent journeyman on a job as Xxxxxxx, and may also revoke the appointment as Xxxxxxx without affecting his/her employment. Stewards shall have be allowed ample time to perform their duties as Xxxxxxx. The layoff of Stewards is governed by the provision of Section 22 of Article II. The Union reserves the right to designate a working journeyman litigate the propriety of the discharge of any Xxxxxxx through the grievance processes of the Agreement. Stewards and Business Representatives of the Union shall have access to all portions of the Employer’s premises where work is being performed, in the opinion of the Union, for the purpose of determining whether the terms of this Agreement are being complied with. The Union Xxxxxxx shall be included on all overtime work provided he/she is capable of performing the duties required. No Xxxxxxx is authorized to sanction any violation of any term or provision of this Agreement. The Xxxxxxx shall be identified to the Employer by the Business Manager or his authorized representative. In the event the Xxxxxxx is of the opinion any portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement is being violated he/she shall discuss the matter with the xxxxxxx and endeavor to have the violation corrected as a xxxxxxxresult of such discussion. The UNION Any discussion shall notify the EMPLOYER be in writing a businesslike manner and no Xxxxxxx is authorized to order or threaten a work stoppage as a method of the identity of their designated xxxxxxxresolving a dispute. In addition the event the Xxxxxxx is unable to his work as an employee, resolve the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist matter in the adjustment of the same discussions with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition he/she shall contact the Local Union 38 Business Office for advice on the appropriate manner of handling any violation. No Xxxxxxx is authorized to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating agree to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates modification of any of the rules provision of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERAgreement.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have A. At the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing discretion of the identity Business Manager, a Xxxxxxx will be sent to all jobs when the job first starts. It shall be the responsibility of those listed for the placement of the Xxxxxxx. Any person, Construction Manager, Prime Contractor, General Contractor, Brokerage Firm, Corporation or Company that employs Laborers directly or indirectly must accept the Xxxxxxx sent out by the Business Manager, and they or their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employeeField Representatives may visit and consult with the Xxxxxxx and members on the job. B. When there is a General Contractor or Prime Contractor, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment employment of the same Xxxxxxx shall be their responsibility with the employee's appropriate supervisor. approval of the Business Manager. C. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against Construction Manager, General or Prime Contractor must employ the xxxxxxx in Xxxxxxx or see that they are employed when there are multiple contractors on the proper performance of his union duties. job site. D. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area be transferred from job to job, nor laid off without first notifying his appropriate supervisor the Union. E. When an employee is injured in the shop or xxxxxxx as on the job, the Xxxxxxx shall take charge of the employee and see that they are given first aid in the Employer’s office and if seriously injured, taken to his intent the hospital or to their home. The Xxxxxxx shall make a complete report of the accident to the Employer and the reason thereofUnion. A Xxxxxxx shall suffer no loss of time and be paid for their time while giving first aid to an injured worker and taking care of their tools and clothing, he can be reachedor taking the injured employee home. The injured employee, and the estimated time that he sent home or hospitalized by their doctor, will be gone. Stewards paid a day’s pay for the day of injury. F. The Xxxxxxx shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the discriminated against, nor laid off for performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work duty as a journeymanXxxxxxx, but they shall also perform the duties as a Laborer. G. The job Xxxxxxx will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of given time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which check the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of job for compliance with the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. Agreement. H. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified employee to perform be discharged when the remaining work job has been completed with the exception of the EMPLOYER.one (1)

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Samples: Building Laborers' Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION SECTION 1. The District Council 1M shall have the right to designate appoint Shop and Job Stewards from among the employees of an Employer, signatory to this Agreement, and the names of such stewards shall be made known to their Employers. No xxxxxxx so installed shall be discharged, laid off or transferred from a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxjob without the consent of the District Council. SECTION 2. The UNION duties of stewards shall be to see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed by both parties hereto, and that the Constitution of the Union and By-laws of the Painters' District Council 1M are observed by the membership. SECTION 3. It is agreed that all stewards shall receive an equal share of regular and overtime work when qualified for that particular type of work. SECTION 4. Employer agrees that where there is a direct violation of the contract on the job, the Union may place an outside xxxxxxx on that job if the xxxxxxx is qualified for that type of work. SECTION 5. The Employer shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing xxxxxxx of the identity of their designated xxxxxxxall lay- offs, discharges and hiring within a reasonable time, which shall not exceed twenty-four hours. SECTION 6. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx The Union shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in place the adjustment shop xxxxxxx on any job site of the same with Employer that the employee's appropriate supervisorUnion shall deem necessary to enforce the terms and conditions of this contract. However, before placing the xxxxxxx on a particular job site, the Union shall first contact the Employer and request that the xxxxxxx be placed on the job designated by the Union SECTION 7. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against Employer shall issue to the shop xxxxxxx in at the proper performance end of his union dutieseach weekly payroll period a complete list of employees listing on a daily basis all their hours worked for the week. SECTION 8. The Union shall place a qualified outside shop xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as on the job of any new Employer. SECTION 9. Failure to his intent and the reason thereoffollow Article XIV, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he Section 26 will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system result in automatic placement of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERoutside Xxxxxxx.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Stewards. Each UNION shall have 1. Stewards, including the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent Chief Xxxxxxx and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxxAssistant Chief Xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeymantheir respective departments shall remain in said departments on their respective shift and crew until all other employees are laid off (including temporary layoffs) or transferred from that department, will be permitted provided said employee is competent to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timesavailable work. 2. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible Shop Committee and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Stewards shall be the last EMPLOYEE to be laid off and the first to be recalled on a factory-wide basis, provided he said employee is qualified competent to perform the remaining work available work. 3. In the event a Department Xxxxxxx is laid off or transferred out of his department due to a lack of work, his rights as Xxxxxxx shall cease. 4. The Chief Xxxxxxx shall have seniority over all employees in the EMPLOYERbargaining unit, on a factory-wide basis. 5. A Xxxxxxx shall be permitted to leave his job for the purpose of assisting in adjusting grievances. In such cases, the Xxxxxxx shall be notified, and, when necessary, the Xxxxxxx shall be given an opportunity to replace the Xxxxxxx with another operator. 6. Required time lost on Company property by Union representatives in settling differences, disputes or grievances shall be paid for by the Company. 7. Payment for time lost by Stewards in the settlement of grievances shall be made as follows: (a) Stewards working on non-incentive operations at the time he or she is handling a grievance shall be paid the rate for the job he or she was performing. (b) Stewards working on incentive operations at the time he or she is called upon to assist in the settlement of a grievance shall immediately punch out and his or her average earned rate at the time of punching out shall be paid for the time spent in handling the grievance. 8. Payment for time lost at grievance (including arbitration hearings held at the Municipal Building) and negotiation meetings with the Company shall be limited to six (6) members.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement (Carbide Graphite Group Inc /De/)

Stewards. Each UNION 9.01 The Union shall have provide the Employer with the names of its officers and stewards. Similarly, the Employer shall provide the Union with a list of its personnel, with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 9.02 In order to provide an efficient, orderly and expeditious procedure for the settling of grievances or disputes, the Employer acknowledges the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Union to his work appoint or elect Stewards, whose duties shall be to assist any Employee in presenting her grievance in accordance with the grievance procedure as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist per Article 10. 9.03 The Union agrees that there will be no Union business in the adjustment workplace or during working hours except as specifically provided for in this Agreement. 9.04 The Union agrees that there shall be no use of the same Employer’s computer technology, computer systems or other telecommunication systems for the purpose of communicating with its membership without permission provided by the employee's appropriate supervisorEmployer. The EMPLOYER will Such permission shall not discriminate against the xxxxxxx be unreasonably withheld where it is of mutual benefit to facilitate communication in this manner. 9.05 No employee shall act in the proper performance capacity of his union duties. elected or appointed representatives referred to in this Agreement until after she has successfully completed the probationary period. 9.06 The xxxxxxx Union acknowledges that the Union Stewards and the Grievance Committee members have duties to perform for the Employer and shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as absent themselves from their duties unreasonably in order to his intent and attend to the reason thereofgrievances of employees. It is understood that once permission has been granted by the Employer to attend to grievance matters, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Union Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked hindered, coerced, restrained or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards interfered with in any way in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessaryas Union Stewards. In consideration of this acknowledgement and undertaking, the Employer will compensate them for time spent with the Employer in the handling of grievances. It is understood that the Employer is not required to pay for the attendance of more than one xxxxxxx at grievance and/or mediation meetings and is not required to pay wages for attendance at arbitration. Such compensation shall not extend beyond the regularly scheduled working hours of the Xxxxxxx. The presence or absence of Union recognizes that each Union Xxxxxxx is employed by the xxxxxxx Employer and that she shall not affect the leave her work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted during working hours except to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as candescribed under this Agreement. Therefore, no Union Xxxxxxx shall leave work without first obtaining permission of her Manager, Mental Health Program or designate; such requests shall not be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties unreasonably denied and shall be performed as expeditiously as possible responded to in a timely manner. When resuming their regular duties and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx responsibilities, Union Stewards shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard again report to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs Manager, Mental Health Program or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERdesignate.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Union may designate or redesignate from Group 1 of the right to designate a working journeyman Industry Experience Roster one employee as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx to inspect all working conditions affecting the terms of this Agreement. Each such designation or redesignation shall be for a period of not longer than six (6) months. The UNION Union may make such a designation or redesignation or remove such Xxxxxxx at any time, but shall discuss the matter with the Producer before doing so. It shall be the responsibility of the Xxxxxxx to settle minor grievances with the head of the department in which the grievance arises and, in the event such grievance cannot be adjusted, to notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their Business Representative. The Xxxxxxx so designated xxxxxxx. In addition shall be permitted to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receiveperform these duties, but such duties shall not to solicit, complaints or grievancesunduly interfere with his work, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx he shall not leave his work area station without first notifying his appropriate supervisor immediate supervisor. Notwithstanding the provisions for layoff or xxxxxxx rehire contained in subparagraph (c) of Paragraph 68 herein, such Xxxxxxx shall not be laid off, or when on layoff shall be the first to be rehired, during his above- described term as such Xxxxxxx as long as there is work available for him in his department, provided that: such Xxxxxxx is willing to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reacheddo, and is qualified physically and possesses the estimated time that he will necessary ability and skill for, the particular work to be gone. Stewards performed; such Xxxxxxx shall not have any such preference in layoff or rehire over the Department Head, if there is any in the unit, or over any employee classified and paid as a xxxxxxx, gang or shift boss or supervisory employee; Producer’s right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem discharge such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx for cause shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, be limited in addition to any manner by this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours provision; such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties Xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to dischargethe provisions of Paragraph 68; such preference in layoff or rehire shall not apply on the sixth or seventh day worked in such Xxxxxxx’x workweek or holidays, nor to station jobs, nor when it would disturb the continuity of a project; and such Xxxxxxx shall not have such preference over employees who have been specially rehearsed or cued for a job or persons operating specialized equipment. Under this provision, only one such Xxxxxxx may be designated who will have such preference in layoff and rehire as provided above. This does not preclude the Union from appointing “acting” Stewards, but such employees shall not be considered, in any manner whatsoever, as Stewards hereunder for the purpose of preference in layoff and rehire, as above provided. The EMPLOYER agrees to Union shall notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed Producer in writing stating the cause, prior to termination advance of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERany such appointment.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have Local Union will be entitled to elect appoint (I) Xxxxxxx for each store. Local Union will be entitled to elect appoint two (2) Stewards for each store except stores wherein a night shift is worked. In such stores, an additional. Xxxxxxx may be designated for the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxnight shift. The UNION duties of a Xxxxxxx shall notify be to assist ern- ployees working in the EMPLOYER store in servicing complaints or grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure in dealing with matters arising under the terms of this Agree- ment. The Union shall once every six (6) months keep the Manager, Industrial Relations notified in writing of the identity its authorized Stewards and Local Union representatives and the respective dates of their designated xxxxxxxappoint- The Union acknowledges that the Stewards and other Local Union representatives have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and that such persons will nut leave their regular duties without receiving permis- sion from the Store Manager, his appointee, which per- mission will be unreasonably withheld. In addition to accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such Stewards at their regular straight time hourly rate for time spent servicing complaints grievances hereunder during their regular working hours. A. The Company agrees that, whenever an inter- view is held with an employee that becomes part of his record regarding his work or conduct, a xxxxxxx will be present as an employeea witness. The employee may request that the xxxxxxx leave the meeting. In the event a full-time xxxxxxx is not present, the xxxxxxx shall have condition will be to the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in attention the adjustment employee. The meeting that becomes part of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER ’s record will not discriminate against be postponed until the xxxxxxx in is available. the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area meeting is held without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeymanany conclu- sions, verbal or written, will be permitted to perform during null and void except in the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and case where the EMPLOYER agrees to allow employee requested the xxxxxxx to leave. Should any reprimand, warning or disciplinary meas- ure be issued in writing, the employee in question receive a reasonable amount copy of such written reprimand, warning or disci- plinary measure within seven (7)worked days of the dis- covery of the offence, except that an extension of time may be requested in order to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERan investiga- tion.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have 1. At or before the right to designate start of a new job, the Business Representative of the Union will confer with the Contractor’s representative on the appointment of a Xxxxxxx. 2. On any job where members of the Laborers’ Union are employed, the Union can appoint, from among the employees on the job, a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx. The UNION selection of a Xxxxxxx shall notify not increase the EMPLOYER in writing number of employees necessary to man the job as determined by the Contractor. 3. In the event the Union determines that there is no employee on the job who is capable of performing the duties of a Xxxxxxx, the Union will recommend an applicant for employment to the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to call the Union first if it increases the number of Laborers on that job site beyond the Contractor’s regular employees. Such applicant shall be a competent employee and shall be capable of performing the duties of a Xxxxxxx. The selection of a Xxxxxxx shall not increase the number of Laborers necessary to man the job as determined by the Contractor. Any applicant must be satisfactory to the Contractor. 4. The Contractor shall be given the name of the identity of their designated xxxxxxxXxxxxxx in writing. 5. In addition to his work as an employeeIf the Xxxxxxx is absent from the job for any reason, the xxxxxxx shall have Union can appoint, from the right employees on the job, an Acting Xxxxxxx to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist act in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx so that the Union can have a Xxxxxxx on the job whenever employees covered by this Agreement are working. 6. The Xxxxxxx shall not affect be discriminated against because of Union activities. 7. The Xxxxxxx shall perform the work duties of the craft. The xxxxxxxjob to which he is assigned, in addition to this work as a journeyman, but will be permitted allowed a reasonable time to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION Union duties as cannot be performed at other timesduring non-working hours. The UNION agrees that such duties Xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and not interfere with the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such job in carrying out his duties. 8. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of payhave no authority to take strike action or any other action interrupting the Contractor’s job. 9. The xxxxxxx'x duties Xxxxxxx shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which be laid off, discharged or transferred from a job until the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any Business Manager of the rules of Union has been notified. (a) Where a single shift is worked and employees covered by this Article, or fails Agreement are to work or competently perform work assignmentsbe terminated by layoff, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE such employee laid off off, provided he is qualified capable of performing the work assigned to perform him. (b) Where two or three shifts are worked, the remaining Xxxxxxx on each shift shall be the last employee laid off on his shift, provided he is capable of performing the work assigned to him. (c) When the work on a job is temporarily suspended prior to completion of the EMPLOYERjob and all the employees are laid off, the Xxxxxxx shall be the first employee recalled to work when the job resumes, provided he is capable of performing the work assigned to him. The Xxxxxxx shall report to work within forty-eight (48) hours after the Contractor notifies him, at his last known address, or resumption of the job or he shall have no right to be recalled to such job. This provision shall not apply to Acting Stewards.

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Samples: Underground Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. A) The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to Union, or his work as an employeedesignee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints may appoint shop or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gonejob stewards. Stewards shall not have be selected at the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence sole discretion of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer or his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole controldesignee. If a xxxxxxx violates any of is appointed from outside the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsEmployer's workforce, the EMPLOYER Employer shall have place the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including terminationxxxxxxx on the job. The xxxxxxx must be a qualified mechanic in work performed by the Employer and shall be a working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYERxxxxxxx. If he should become involved in there is a work slowdown, the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified employee employed. If an Employer's workload does not require employees, the Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer shall remove the xxxxxxx until the Employer hires any employee to perform the remaining work Bargaining Unit work. In no event shall any xxxxxxx be considered an agent of the EMPLOYERUnion. If an Employer is not satisfied with the work performance of any xxxxxxx, the Employer may request a replacement by notifying the Union's Business Manager / Secretary-Treasurer in writing. (1) To see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed; (2) To receive and endeavor to adjust at the first step, all grievances which may be submitted to him/her. B) The stewards shall be allowed sufficient and reasonable time during regular working hours to carry on any activities necessary to discharge their duties. They shall have authority to check the identification of individuals employed on the job or in the shop. The Employer shall not dismiss or otherwise discipline any xxxxxxx for properly performing his or her duties, nor shall the Employer dismiss or otherwise discipline any employee for making a complaint to the xxxxxxx or giving evidence with respect to an alleged violation of this Agreement. Stewards may be relieved of their duties at any time at the discretion of the Local Union.

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Samples: Working Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION Stewards shall be designated in all shops by the Union. The duties of the Stewards shall be as follows: 1. To see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed. 2. To receive and endeavor to adjust at the first step, all grievances which may be submitted to them. The Stewards shall be allowed sufficient and reasonable time during regular working hours to carry on any activities necessary to discharge their duties. They shall have authority to check the right identification of individuals employed on the job or in the shop. The Employer shall not dismiss or otherwise discipline any Xxxxxxx for properly performing his or her duties, nor shall the Employer dismiss or otherwise discipline any employee for making a complaint to designate the Xxxxxxx or giving evidence with respect to an alleged violation of this Agreement. In the event that a working journeyman as particular job or project should be identified by the District Council to require a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall have top seniority on the right job to receivewhich he or she is assigned, but not to solicit, complaints as long as he or grievances, and to discuss and assist she remains in the adjustment position of the same Xxxxxxx. Top seniority shall only apply with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as respect to his intent lay-off and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have With the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence exception of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work or supervisory personnel placed in charge of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsjob, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE to be laid off provided he is off. The Xxxxxxx shall perform work in the same manner as any other employee and shall cooperate with the supervisor to expedite the progress of the work. Stewards may be relieved of their duties at any time at the discretion of the Union or when they do not possess the qualified skills to perform the remaining work available. SECTION 2. It shall also be the duty of the EMPLOYERXxxxxxx to see that all employees have their working cards or permits. SECTION 3. The Union reserves the right to withdraw employees covered by this Agreement from any job where the Stewards or Business Representatives or Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of the District Council are prohibited, either from entering upon the premises of the job to inspect and investigate working conditions, or from conducting an adequate inspection, investigation, and report of such working conditions.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 1. A Xxxxxxx shall have the right to designate be a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxjourneyperson designated by the UNION. The UNION shall notify appoint one Xxxxxxx at the EMPLOYER in writing CAMPUS and one Xxxxxxx at the LABORATORY for each skilled craft and/or departmental group with five or more crafts employees. In addition, one Chief Xxxxxxx shall be appointed for the CAMPUS and one Chief Xxxxxxx for the LABORATORY to act as the on-site UNION liaison. The identity of Stewards will be formally communicated to the respective Labor Relations Office within five (5) days of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gonedesignation. 2. Stewards shall not have the right attempt to determine when overtime shall be worked adjust amicably minor differences or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence misunderstandings arising out of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work interpretation or application of the craftthis Agreement. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such Such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible is reasonably possible. The duties of a Xxxxxxx shall include investigation and communication with a UNION representative concerning violations of this Agreement, and the EMPLOYER agrees adjustment of minor grievances; provided, however, that a Xxxxxxx shall have no power to allow vary the terms of this Agreement or bind the UNION to an interpretation thereof. Stewards shall be permitted reasonable time during working hours to perform these duties which cannot be performed at any other time. Stewards shall notify their immediate supervisor prior to conducting these duties during working hours, and receive approval when possible. Approval will only be denied in emergencies. In such cases, the supervisor and Xxxxxxx will make arrangements for an alternate time. Failure to request and receive approval will result in a denial of release time. Repeated failures will result in a request to the UNION to replace that xxxxxxx with another. All other union business will be conducted during the non-duty time of the Xxxxxxx. Monthly stewards meetings will be on non-duty time. However, Xxxxxxxx will be allowed a reasonable amount period of time (up to perform such duties15 minutes) to return to work following the stewards meeting. 3. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate relationship of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which a shop Xxxxxxx being unique in the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignmentsemployer-employee relationship, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be Xxxxxxx is subject to dischargepressures which require that his/her employment be given extra protection. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION In a craft where two (2) working daysor more journeypersons and/or apprentices are employed and the UNION appoints a Xxxxxxx, confirmed he or she shall not be subject to layoff until there are less than two (2) journeypersons and/or apprentices performing work in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERthat craft excluding leadpersons or employees with special skills.

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Samples: Skilled Crafts Unit Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 4.01 The Union may elect or appoint a maximum of four (4) Stewards and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx. One of the stewards shall have be elected or appointed from the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxWarehouse Department provided there are interested candidates. The UNION Union shall make every effort to provide xxxxxxx coverage to all shifts as best as practical. Stewards are elected or appointed to see whether the members of the Union and the Company live up to the provisions of this Agreement, and to report any infractions of such provisions and rules to the Company who shall promptly deal with same. The Union shall notify the EMPLOYER Company in writing of the identity name of their designated xxxxxxxa Xxxxxxx within fifteen (15) days of his/her appointment. In addition to his work as The Xxxxxxx Committee will form the bargaining committee. New employees shall be introduced with the Chief Xxxxxxx or another Union Xxxxxxx. 4.02 Such Xxxxxxx shall be elected by Union members in the shop concerned or appointed by the Executive Board and shall be an employee, employee of the xxxxxxx place in which he/she is a Xxxxxxx. There shall be no discrimination against the Xxxxxxx for Union activities. 4.03 The Xxxxxxx shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate, or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Xxxxxxx shall report to the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesBusiness Agent of the Union any violation of this Agreement. 4.04 The Company shall recognize the Xxxxxxx, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment shall inform him/her of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorall lay‐offs, discharges, or other Union personnel changes. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER Company agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION provide two (2) working daysweeks prior notice to the Shop Xxxxxxx of the abolition of any job or operation. This information shall be considered and treated as confidential. 4.05 Complaints shall be handled as per article 6 of this Agreement. Any management interview with an employee regarding his conduct or work performance that may result in discipline, confirmed or to provide disciplinary reprimand shall be done in the presence of a Union Xxxxxxx or an alternate Union Xxxxxxx. The Union Xxxxxxx or alternate Union Xxxxxxx will leave if requested to by the employee. If no Union Xxxxxxx or alternate Union Xxxxxxx is present at work, the employee can designate another employee who is present at work to accompany him. The Union will notify the Company in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation name of work rulesthe alternate Stewards. 4.06 Upon advising the Company, the Union Representative shall have access to the Company premises at any reasonable time to see that the Agreement is being complied with. 4.07 The Company shall supply bulletin boards where Union bulletins may be posted. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall keep a copy of the Collective Agreement posted on the bulletin board at all times. A copy of Company bulletins posted on the bulletin boards pertaining to Union matters shall be given to the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform Xxxxxxx. 4.08 When Union Stewards are brought in for consultation by Management on Union business immediately before or after their normal work day, they shall be compensated at the remaining work applicable rate for the time involved. When Union Stewards are brought in for consultation by Management on Union business during one of their days off, they shall be compensated at the EMPLOYERapplicable rate for the time involved, with a minimum of four (4) hours.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. The Employer recognizes the right of the Local Union to designate one job Xxxxxxx and one alternate in Xxxxxxxx County. Employees shall be represented by a Xxxxxxx who must be a regular employee and working in Xxxxxxxx County. The author ity of job Xxxxxxx and alternate, so designated by Local Union shall be limited to and shall not exceed the following duties and activities: 1. The investigation and presentation of grievances with the Employer or the designated Employer representative, in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement; 2. The transmission of such messages and information which sh~ll originate with, and are authorized by the Local Union or its officers, provided such messages and information‌ a) have been reduced to writing; or, b) if not reduced to writing, are of a routine nature and do not involve work stoppages, slow-downs, refusal to handle goods, or any other interference with the Employer's business. The Xxxxxxx or alternate, during working hours without los$ of time or pay, may, in accordance with terms of this Section, investigate and present grievances to the Employer, upon having advised their Xxxxxxx of same. The Xxxxxxx will xxxxx permission and provide sufficient time to the Xxxxxxx to leave work for these purposes. The privilege of Xxxxxxx leaving work during working hours without loss of time or pay is subject to the understanding that the time will be devoted to the proper handling of grievances and will not be abused; the Xxxxxxx will perform regularly assigned work at all times, except Wllell necessary to leave work to handle grievances as provided herein. Any alleged abuse will be a proper subject for an Employer grievance. The Union and the Employer agree that both desire uninterrupted operations. Each UNION party agrees, in consideration of the provisions of this Agreement, that t~e parties shall look to the grievance arbitration procedure contained in thi~ Article as the sole and exclusive method for resolving tlleir contract disputes. The Union for its part agrees that it will not cause, permit, authorize, sanction, encourage or condone any strike, work stoppage, slowdown, or any other interruption of work or interference with the operations of the Employer.‌ In the event activity prohibited by this Article occurs during the life of this Agreement, the Union, its officers, agents, Xxxxxxx, and each of them, shall have the right an affirmative obligation and duty, and in connection therewith, shall exercise whatever powers they possess and take whatever steps are necessary and proper to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxend such improper activity. The UNION shall notify Union agrees that the EMPLOYER in writing Employer is entitled to expect and rely upon this Article as providing the Employer with uninterrupted operations during the life of the identity of their designated xxxxxxxthis Agreement. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or Any employee who shall participate in any strike, work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system stoppage, slowdown, or any other interruption of written accountability of time spent by all stewards work in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules violation of this Article, or fails shall subject himself to work or competently perform work assignments, immediate disciplinary action up to and including discharge without recourse to the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including terminationgrievance-arbitration procedure. The working xxxxxxx designated Employer for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to its part agrees that it will not engage in any lockout nor will the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for Employer provoke a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERstrike.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 23.01 There shall have be four (4) stewards and one (1) Chief Xxxxxxx, with one to represent the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxMaintenance group. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER Company is to be advised in writing of alternate xxxxxxx(s) by the identity Business Agent. Efforts will be made to ensure that Stewards are represented on all shifts. All Stewards, including the Chief Xxxxxxx, may be elected by the membership and/or appointed by the Union. 23.02 All Stewards, including the Chief Xxxxxxx, have a responsibility to uphold consistent observance of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition the provisions of this Agreement and to his work as an employee, report any infractions to Management for prompt and appropriate action. 23.03 There shall be no discrimination against the xxxxxxx Stewards provided that they function in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this Agreement. 23.04 The Stewards shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement. The Stewards shall report to the right Business Agent of the Union any violation of the Agreement. The Xxxxxxx shall be considered the senior Employee in the department group in which he is employed in the event of layoff only. 23.05 Stewards shall be allowed reasonable time to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or service grievances, and to discuss and assist in provided the adjustment Xxxxxxx concerned has secured authorization from his Supervisor before leaving his work. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. 23.06 The Company shall provide a bulletin board for the exclusive use of the same with Local Union for posting information pertaining to the employee's membership and the collective agreement. A copy of all notices shall be given to the Director, Factory Operations at the time of posting. 23.07 Representatives of the Union shall be allowed access to the Company premises for the purpose of contacting Stewards or investigating any matters pertaining to the provisions of this Agreement, upon securing authorization to do so from the Plant Manager or appropriate supervisorDepartmental Manager. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx Such authorization shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent be unreasonably withheld. 23.08 When a Xxxxxxx is brought in by Management for consultation and the reason thereoftime involved is beyond his normal work day, he can shall be reached, and compensated for the estimated accumulation of such hours outside his normal work day by being given equivalent time that he off after the normal vacation period. 23.09 The Chief Xxxxxxx will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right allowed time off, without pay, to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform attend Union meetings scheduled during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERhours.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION No individual employee or group of employees shall have undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper of the Union or as established by this Agreement. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact busi- ness. In order to provide an orderly and speedy proce- dure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowl- edges the right of the Union to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxappoint or elect Stewards, whose duties shall be to assist any employee whom the Xxxxxxx represents in preparing and in presenting his/her grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. The UNION Union acknowledges that Union Stewards have duties to perform for the Employer, and the Stewards will not absent themselves from such duties unreasonably in order to attend to the grievances of employees.’ In consid- eration of this acknowledgement and undertaking, the Employer will compensate Stewards for time spent in handling grievances of employees. Such compensation shall not extend beyond normal working hours. Xxxxxxxx will be required to request leave from their supervisors before leaving their place of work and to report back to the supervisor on returning to work. The Union will appoint a Committee of Stewards comprised of a Chief Xxxxxxx and six Stewards. The Union shall notify the EMPLOYER Employer in writing of the identity name of their designated xxxxxxxeach Xxxxxxx and the Chief Xxxxxxx before the Employer shall be required to them. In addition to his work It is mutually agreed that before being appointed as an employeea Xxxxxxx, the xxxxxxx shall a person must have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same completed his/her probationary period with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYEREmployer.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have For the purpose of representation with the Employer, the Union will function and be recognized as follows: a) The Union has the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxselect or appoint stewards to assist the employees in presenting any complaints or grievances they have to representatives of the Employer and to enforce and administer the Collective Agreement. The UNION Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Employer of the identity appointment of all Job Stewards. b) Job Stewards shall be recognized for the employee group and shall not be discriminated against for doing their designated xxxxxxxwork. The Employer shall provide a Job Xxxxxxx with sufficient time to carry out their duties. In addition to his work general the number of Stewards will be determined as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receivefollows: i) When there are fifty (50) or less employees – one (1) xxxxxxx; ii) Over fifty (50) employees, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for less than one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION hundred (100) – two (2) working days, confirmed stewards; iii) The union shall have a xxxxxxx appointed for the employee group at all times. i) Stewards will receive the hourly premium as set out in Schedule “A”. The Union will advise the Employer in writing stating the cause, name(s) of the xxxxxxx(s). ii) Stewards will be laid off or reduced in number in accordance with the volume of work. Where possible the Employer will notify the Union prior to termination layoff if a Xxxxxxx is affected by a planned lay off. iii) When it is necessary for the Employer to reduce the size of the working xxxxxxx except project crew, preference of continued employment shall be given to Job Stewards and resident members of the project local. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such preference shall not supersede the right to continued employment which applies to exempt Employees employed on the project. d) The Union acknowledges that Stewards have regular duties to perform as employees of the Employer and that as such will not leave their regular duties for a violation the purpose of work rulesconducting business in connection with the administration of the Agreement or the investigation or presentation of grievances, without first obtaining the permission of their Xxxxxxx or immediate Supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYEREmployer will pay stewards at their regular hourly rate for time spent attending such duties during their working hours.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 9.01 No individual employee or group of employees shall have undertake to represent the Union at meetings with the Employer without proper authorization of the Union or as established by this Agreement. In order that this may be carried out, the Union will supply the Employer with the names of its officers. Similarly, the Employer will, if requested, supply the Union with a list of its personnel with whom the Union may be required to transact business. 9.02 In order to provide an orderly and speedy procedure for the settling of grievances, the Employer acknowledges the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Union to his work as an employeeappoint or elect Stewards, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such whose duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible to assist any employee whom the Xxxxxxx represents in preparing and in presenting his/her grievance in accordance with the EMPLOYER Grievance Procedure. 9.03 The Employer agrees to allow recognize and deal with a Union Grievance Committee of three (3) Union representatives including the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time Local Union President (or designate). 9.04 The Union acknowledges that Union Stewards and Grievance Committee members have duties to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties for the Employer, and they shall not include any matters relating absent themselves from their duties unreasonably in order to any supervisory function over which attend to the EMPLOYER retains sole controlgrievances of employees. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules In consideration of this Articleacknowledgement and undertaking, the Employer will compensate them for time spent in handling grievances of employees. Such compensation shall not extend beyond working hours. Stewards, or fails Grievance Committee members shall be required to request leave from their non-union supervisor or designate before leaving their place of work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right and to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard report back to the work non-union supervisor or designate on returning to work. Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 9.05 A Union xxxxxxx dealing with a grievance arising out of another EMPLOYERthis agreement, and not in his/her own department, shall request permission from the non-union supervisor, or designate, in that department before contacting any employee therein regarding a complaint or grievance. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes Such permission shall not be unreasonably withheld. 9.06 The Union will appoint a Committee of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two Stewards comprised of a Chief Xxxxxxx and six (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYER.6)

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 06.04.01 The Association shall designate a reasonable number of Stewards, who shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION assist employees in resolving grievances, appeals and other work-related problems, and shall notify the EMPLOYER County Administrator in writing of the identity individuals designated to perform Xxxxxxx functions, and the areas they present. Changes to the listing of Stewards shall be provided by the Association as soon as they occur. The County shall recognize as Stewards only those employees named on the current list. 06.04.02 Stewards may be released from their designated xxxxxxx. In addition assigned work duties by their supervisors for a reasonable period of time to his work as an employee, process specific grievances or appeals on behalf of employees or the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesAssociation, and to discuss and assist in fulfill their duties herein. The Xxxxxxx shall request such time from his/her supervisor as soon as the adjustment need for it is known. Release time shall be scheduled so as to minimize disruption of the same with work of the employee's appropriate supervisorXxxxxxx and the unit; however, request for such time may not be unreasonably denied. Where the supervisor cannot approve the specific time requested, he/she shall inform the Xxxxxxx of the reason, and establish an alternate time when the Xxxxxxx can be released. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent County and the reason thereof, he can Association shall agree upon a Release Time Request Form to be reached, used by Xxxxxxx and supervisors or managers for this process. 06.04.03 Stewards shall be permanent employees and shall retain all the estimated time that he will be gonenormal duties and responsibilities of the positions to which they are assigned. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when receive overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of for time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx performing Xxxxxxx functions. 06.04.04 An employee is allowed a reasonable amount of time to perform contact their Xxxxxxx during work hours to report a grievance, violation of this Memorandum or applicable rules in a manner that does not materially disturb the employee’s work. Xxxxxxx’x shall obtain permission from the employee’s supervisor or manager before contacting an employee on work time or in the work area. 06.04.05 When an employee is required to meet with a supervisor or manager and the employee reasonably anticipates that such duties. The xxxxxxx meeting will involve questioning leading to disciplinary actions, he/she shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties be entitled to have a Xxxxxxx present if he/she so requests. 06.04.06 Confidentiality shall not include any be observed by both Stewards and supervisors or managers in processing and representation matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any pending or current disciplinary action. 06.04.07 Stewards shall not conduct Association business on County time, except as specifically authorized by this Memorandum of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERUnderstanding.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Memorandum of Understanding

Stewards. Each UNION Paragraph 1. The parties agree that the following basic principles apply to the selection of a Job Xxxxxxx: (1) The Union requires that a Xxxxxxx must fully protect the interest of the Union. (2) The Employer requires that the Xxxxxxx be a Laborer who can efficiently perform his duties as a Laborer and will not disrupt the job unnecessarily in dis- charging his duties as a xxxxxxx. (3) To meet the two basic principles agreed to by the parties, it is further agreed: (a) The Job Xxxxxxx shall be a working Laborer; (b) The Xxxxxxx shall be selected by the Business Manager of the Union with jurisdiction over the job; (c) In selecting a Xxxxxxx preference shall be given to Union members presently employed in the bargaining unit of the Employer on the specific site, provided, however, that if, in the judgment of the Business Manager, no presently employed Union member is competent to act as Xxxxxxx, the Xxxxxxx shall be selected from outside the bargaining unit. A reason shall be given by the Business Manager why no member is competent. However, the rea- son shall not infringe upon the right of the Business Manager to select the Xxxxxxx; and (d) The Union shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxreplace any xxxxxxx at any time. Paragraph 2. The UNION Xxxxxxx shall notify be subject to the EMPLOYER in writing same terms of employment as any other Employee, but taking into consideration that the Xxxxxxx should be pres- ent during all working hours, all possible overtime work shall be assigned to all Stewards, if the Stewards do not replace another Laborer from that other Laborers’ previ- ously assigned duties. Paragraph 3. The duties of the identity Xxxxxxx shall include the checking of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employeeterms and conditions of work, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receivesafety con- ditions, but not to solicitstarting dates of employment for new Laborers, complaints whether Union or grievancesNon-Union, and report same to discuss and assist the Business Manager who appointed him. All Laborers employed on a job or project shall report to the Xxxxxxx any differences or disputes which may arise in the adjustment of the same connection with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance work or any part of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reachedit, and the estimated time that he will be goneXxxxxxx shall report same to the office of the Union. Stewards If it becomes nec- xxxxxx to discharge or lay off any Laborers because of completion of the work or otherwise, the Laborer app- ointed and acting as Xxxxxxx shall not have be discharged or laid off while other Laborers remain employed on the job or project as long as he is competent to perform the work. Nothing herein contained shall in any way restrict the right of any Employer to determine when overtime discharge a Xxxxxxx for cause, upon notification to the Business Manager of the Local Union who appointed the Laborer to act as Xxxxxxx. Paragraph 4. Whenever one or more Laborers are required to work overtime, one of these Laborers shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right regular designated Xxxxxxx if he is competent to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect do the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as required or if he cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYERwork, he will be subject call the Business Manager; and the Business Manager will desig- nate someone on this job to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERact as Xxxxxxx.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Scaffolding Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION (a) The Employer agrees to recognize three (3) Stewards and three (3) alternate Stewards, each of whom shall have one (1) years= seniority, to act as grievance representatives within their designated areas of responsibility under this Agreement. There shall be one (1) such Xxxxxxx elected or designated by the Union from employees working in each of the following areas: Road Patrol and Detectives, Corrections, Clerical and Dispatch. It shall be the function of such individuals to act in a representative capacity for the purpose of processing and investigating grievances under this Agreement. Stewards shall have no responsibilities outside of their designated areas. (b) Further, the Employer recognizes the right of the Union to select or designate one (1) additional nonprobationary employee to serve as Chief Xxxxxxx. The Chief Xxxxxxx=s function under the Grievance Procedure set forth in this Agreement shall be limited to the presentation of grievances at Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure, unless both the Xxxxxxx and alternate Xxxxxxx for an area is absent. There shall also be an alternate for the Chief Xxxxxxx who will also be a working journeyman nonprobationary employee. (c) The Union agrees that all Stewards and their alternates will continue to fulfill their regularly assigned duties and their responsibilities as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx will not be used to avoid those duties. Stewards shall act in a manner that will not disrupt nor interfere with the normal functions of the Employer. If it is necessary for a Xxxxxxx to temporarily leave his assignment to process a grievance, he shall first obtain permission from his immediate supervisor. If a Xxxxxxx is on road patrol, he shall schedule his duties so that it will not require him to return to the Employer=s facilities for the sole purpose of those representative duties, except in instances of discharge and disciplinary suspensions; provided, however, in no case shall a Xxxxxxx=s return to the Employer=s facilities be permitted during an emergency or a critical situation. (d) The UNION Employer agrees to compensate Stewards and their alternates at their straight time regular rate of pay for all reasonable time lost from their regularly scheduled working hours while processing a grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. If a Xxxxxxx or his alternate abuses the privileges extended herein, the Employer will inform the Xxxxxxx or alternate involved of that fact, and, if the abuse is not corrected, the privileges will be withdrawn. (e) The Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Employer of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment names of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereofthree (3) Stewards, he can be reachedtheir alternates, and the estimated time that he will be gonename of the Chief Xxxxxxx, as well as the designated area of responsibility of each. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime Only persons so designated shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have recognized by the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of Employer as Stewards and alternates, and their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such rights and duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees limited to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount their designated area of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERresponsibility.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 5.1 Working job Stewards may be designated on all jobs by the Union. Upon request, the Employer will furnish the Union with written reports of all jobs being currently performed by the Employer. Such reports shall have include the right to designate name and location of the job and the number and names of the employees employed. The Union may, at its option, appoint a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxjob Xxxxxxx on any job where its members are employed from among the employees on the job. The UNION Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Employer at that time of the identity of the Xxxxxxx. There may be one (1) Xxxxxxx per shop. This Xxxxxxx shall have not less than eighteen (18) months employment within the jurisdiction as a xxxxxxx. 5.2 The Shop Xxxxxxx may converse with any Union member, supervisor or Employer, on a jobsite or shop in carrying out the duties of this position but will not impede or disrupt the normal flow of work. 5.3 The Shop Xxxxxxx will carry credentials issued such Shop Xxxxxxx by the Local Union and the Shop Xxxxxxx'x duties will be as follows: 1. To see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed. 2. To receive and endeavor to adjust at the first step, all grievances that may be submitted to him or her. 3. To report to the full-time representatives of the Union any IUPAT trade jurisdiction work being performed on the job site by any person who is not an IUPAT member. 4. To mentor fellow members concerning the importance of a professional and productive approach to work. 5.4 The job stewards shall be allowed sufficient and reasonable time during working hours to carry on any activities necessary to discharge their designated xxxxxxxduties, without impeding or interrupting the flow of work. In addition They shall have authority to check the identification of individuals employed on the job or in the shop. The Employer shall not dismiss or otherwise discipline any xxxxxxx for properly performing his work as an employeeor her duties, nor shall the Employer dismiss or otherwise discipline any employee for making a complaint to the xxxxxxx shall have or giving evidence with respect to an alleged violation of this Agreement. Job stewards may be relieved of their duties at any time at the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment discretion of the same with Union. It is agreed by the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against parties hereto that the job xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right authority to determine when overtime shall be worked call for or who shall initiate a work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have stoppage or job action at the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by workplace or job site and must immediately report all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard problems to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs Business Manager or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERBusiness Agent.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION On all projects over $2.5 million in total value for each Employer, where there is a General Contractor employing Laborers, the Union shall have be entitled to place with the right to designate Employer a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxLaborer's Xxxxxxx. The UNION Xxxxxxx shall be the second Laborer to be hired. Consistent with his/her responsibilities as Xxxxxxx, nothing contained in Article XI shall interfere with the Xxxxxxx performing duties as assigned by the Employer. On all projects over $1 million in total value where there is no General Contractor employing Laborers, the Union shall be entitled to place with the Employer a Laborers' Xxxxxxx. The Xxxxxxx shall be the second Laborer to be hired. On all other projects, it is agreed that the Business Representative may appoint a Xxxxxxx from among the Employees on the job. The identity of the Xxxxxxx shall be made known to the Employer or his representative at the time of appointment. It is understood by all Employers and Foremen that the Xxxxxxx is an agent of the Union and shall not be discriminated against or discharged for performing any of the duties pertaining to his/her office. The Xxxxxxx is to be on the job at all times when any Laborers are working, or Laborers' work is being done, including overtime. It shall be the responsibility of the Xxxxxxx to see that all the provisions of this Agreement are being complied with and shall try to adjust minor disputes. It shall also be his duty to see that the Employer keeps a sufficient supply of clean, cool drinking water available at all times. The Xxxxxxx shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing his/her supervisor prior to performing any of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union these duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime Xxxxxxx shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have employed to the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence completion of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible project and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided Laborer on the job (excluding the Labor Xxxxxxx), unless he is qualified not competent in his work, or is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or proven dishonest. In such event, the Employer agrees to perform discuss the remaining work of matter with the EMPLOYERBusiness Agent, and should the complaints prove factual, the Xxxxxxx shall be laid off, and the Business Agent shall be allowed to bring in a replacement, if available.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Labor Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION The name of a Xxxxxxx shall have be supplied to the right to designate a working journeyman Employer before they are recognized as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx. (a) A Xxxxxxx may, at the request of an Employee, accompany or represent them at formal investigations, disciplinary meetings or during the processing of a grievance including the grievance hearing. (b) When it becomes necessary to leave work, for the function outlined in 4.08(a), a Xxxxxxx shall obtain permission from their supervisor to leave work and agreement on the length of time of such leave. The UNION Such permission shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work be requested with as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, much advance notice as possible and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be goneunreasonably denied. Stewards shall not have suffer no loss of regular earnings for leave under this Article. (c) Upon request of the right Employer, the Union shall provide a list of all Stewards and their current level within the HSAA xxxxxxx program. A RTICLE 5: DUES DEDUCTION AND UNION MEMBERSHIP 5.01 Membership in the Union is voluntary. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 5.01, the Employer will deduct from the gross earnings of each employee covered by this Collective Agreement an amount equal to determine when overtime the dues as specified by the Union, provided the deduction formula is compatible with the accounting system of the Employer. Such deductions shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have forwarded to the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in Union, not later than the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence fifteenth (15th) day of the xxxxxxx month following and shall not affect be accompanied by a list showing the work Employee name, employee #, employee status (FT, PT, etc. and LOA, terminated, etc.), program, and title of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible Employees from whom deductions have been taken and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutiesthe deductions and gross earnings of each Employee. The xxxxxxx Such list shall receive his regular craft rate indicate newly hired and terminated employees, and, where the existing computer system is capable, status of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which employees, the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any increment level, employees reclassified, promoted or transferred outside the scope of this Collective Agreement, and address of employees. (b) For the rules purposes of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, “gross earnings” shall mean all monies paid by the EMPLOYER shall have Employer and earned by an employee under the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work terms of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he this Collective Agreement. 5.03 Dues will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination deducted from an employee during sick leave with pay and during a leave of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERabsence with pay.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION ‌ a. The Union may select nine (9) stewards, three of whom shall have be employed as Custodial Workers. One (1) custodial xxxxxxx shall be assigned to each of the right three (3) shifts. In order to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxmaintain the assignment of one custodial xxxxxxx per shift, and for shift bidding purposes only, custodial stewards may exercise super seniority rights during shift bids. The UNION shall notify Union may select a replacement when a xxxxxxx resigns or is removed from his or her position as xxxxxxx or is no longer employed by the EMPLOYER Authority. b. The division in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, which the xxxxxxx works shall have be his or her area of permissive activity, except that a female xxxxxxx may cross division lines for the right purpose of handling grievances filed by female employees which involve problems specific to receivefemales. Names of all stewards and divisions represented shall be furnished to the Chief People Officer, but or designee, by the Union. This list shall be kept current by the Union at all times. If a xxxxxxx’x name is not to solicitlisted, complaints he or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER she will not discriminate against the be granted time away from his or her job. A xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The and/or chief xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during be present at grievance proceedings. In such instances, a xxxxxxx and/or chief xxxxxxx will be permitted reasonable time to investigate and process grievances. A grievant may request that a xxxxxxx assist him or her and the xxxxxxx must then inform supervision of the grievant’s name and location. Time away from the job to investigate a grievance or to attend a grievance meeting shall be closely monitored by the Union for the purpose of negating or controlling abuse. A xxxxxxx is to notify his or her immediate supervisor at the earliest possible time. c. Union business, other than that mentioned above, shall not be conducted by a xxxxxxx on Authority time nor shall it interfere with the work hours such assignment of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include or any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION other employee. d. At least two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, weeks prior to termination the first session of negotiations, the parties will meet to discuss and notify each other of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation size and composition of work rulestheir respective negotiation teams. The xxxxxxx No more than five (5) Union bargaining committee members, per session, who participate in negotiations with the Authority, shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified paid for time lost during their respective regular working hours to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERattend such meetings.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Company acknowledges the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Union to his work as an employee, appoint one Xxxxxxx for the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesHighway Drivers, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reachedone Xxxxxxx for City employees, and if the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem operations are such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timescovered by these Stewards, additional Stewards may be appointed. It shall be the Xxxxxxx'x to process grievances-as outlined in Article of this Agreement. The UNION agrees that such Stewards may also discuss Union membership with a new employee within thirty working days of his employment. The Xxxxxxx'x duty shall in no way conflict with his duties to the Company and he shall be performed held responsible for the same quantity and quality of work as expeditiously as possible and other employees. Should the EMPLOYER agrees to allow Company believe that the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which Xxxxxxx'x activities are affecting the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to Xxxxxxx'x work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYERother employees, the Company shall contact the Business Representative of the Local Union, and register the grievance, commencing with Step D as outlined in Article of this Agreement. If he should become involved The Union will inform the Company, in writing, of the name of the Xxxxxxx, and of any subsequent change in the affairs name of the Xxxxxxx. The Company shall not be asked to recognize any Xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union has been received. Should there be any cause to suspend or disputes discharge the Xxxxxxx, the Company shall in every case notify the Local Union in writing so that the Local Union is in receipt of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to such notification before such discipline or discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE man laid off provided he is qualified to perform in the remaining work event of a lay-off Wherever possible, grievances shall be processed during the normal working hours of the EMPLOYERXxxxxxx. A Xxxxxxx shall receive regular rate of pay when grievances, or pending grievances, are processed with the Company on Company property, or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. In no case will a Xxxxxxx If the Company representative is unable to meet the Xxxxxxx during the Xxxxxxx'x normal working hours, the Xxxxxxx shall be paid at regular rate of pay for all time spent during the processing of the grievance with the Company on the Company property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. In no case will a Xxxxxxx be paid premium rate for the settlement of grievances.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION A. There shall have be a xxxxxxx selected by each craft union of the right Council whose members are employed by the Board. The xxxxxxx shall see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed by both parties. 1. The xxxxxxx'x responsibilities include the reasonable attempt to designate a working journeyman insure that employees of the Board who are members of his/her craft union are familiar with and adhere to the responsibilities imposed by this Agree- ment and by the reasonable work rules established under Article IV. The xxxxxxx shall act as a xxxxxxxsafety person for employees of his/her craft. 2. The UNION xxxxxxx shall notify be permitted a reasonable time to perform the EMPLOYER in writing usual duties of a xxxxxxx but shall not receive any extra pay from the Board because of the identity performance of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorsuch duties. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against xxxxxxx shall, to the extent possible, perform his/her duties as xxxxxxx in without interference with his own job functions or the proper performance job functions of his union dutiesother employees. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area his/her job to conduct his/her duties as xxxxxxx without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or securing the permission of his/ her foreperson. 3. Within 72 hours of the employment of any new craft employee, the xxxxxxx as to his intent and of the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime particular craft shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have given the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible name and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutiesjob location o~ said employee. 4. The xxxxxxx of a particular craft union shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any be given reasonable notice of the rules impending layoff or dis- charge of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination any employee of the same craft. Reasonable notice requires notice as soon as possible after the layoff or discharge is determined to be necessary, but at least 72 hours notice. B. Whenever members of a craft union are working, their xxxxxxx (or the Union's designated alternate) shall also be working; but the xxxxxxx (or the Union's designated alternate) may be working xxxxxxx except for at a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERdifferent location.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have Subject to the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing provisions of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employeeArticle X, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receiveGrievance Procedure, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all Local 721 stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx may spend a reasonable amount of time to perform promptly investigate, prepare and process grievances without loss of pay or benefits of any kind. When an employee has discussed his complaint with his immediate supervisor in a sincere effort to resolve the complaint and subsequently has informed his immediate supervisor that he intends to file a written grievance, a Local 721 xxxxxxx may spend a reasonable amount of time to promptly and expeditiously assist the employee to write his/her grievance on HACLA’s grievance forms without loss of pay or benefits. Local 721 agrees, whenever processing of grievances is to be transacted during working hours, only that amount of time necessary to bring about a prompt disposition of the matter will be utilized. Stewards, when leaving their work locations to process grievances, shall first obtain permission from their supervisor as designated by Management, and inform him/her of the nature of the business. Permission to leave will be granted within a reasonable time unless such dutiesabsence would cause an undue interruption of work, if such permission cannot be granted when requested, the xxxxxxx will be informed when time will be made available. The Such time will not be more than twenty-four (24) hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays, after the time requested by the xxxxxxx, unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Upon entering other work locations, a xxxxxxx shall receive inform the person who is designated by Management as responsible or the work location of the cognizant supervisor of the nature of his/her business. Permission to leave will be granted to the employee involved unless such absence would cause an undue interruption of work. If such permission cannot be granted when requested, the xxxxxxx will be informed when the employee will be made available. Such time will not be more than twenty-four (24) hours, excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays, after the time requested by the xxxxxxx, unless otherwise mutually agreed to. Denial of permission for a xxxxxxx to leave his regular craft rate work location for an employee to meet with the xxxxxxx will automatically constitute an extension of paytime equal to the delay. The xxxxxxx'x duties Local 721 agrees that 1) a xxxxxxx shall not include log overtime for time spent performing any function of a xxxxxxx; and 2) only stewards will be allowed to act as the xxxxxxx for a grievance, except by mutual agreement with HACLA Management. SEIU shall designate a SEIU chief xxxxxxx and register such person in writing with HACLA Human Resources. Management agrees not to transfer the registered chief xxxxxxx to a different work location without approval of the designated chief xxxxxxx or Local 721 except in cases where: 1) there is no longer work for the chief xxxxxxx in his/her classification at his/her work location; 2) a situation is determined to be an “emergency” pursuant to the MOU; 3) an individual case wherein Management needs to transfer personnel as relates to ensuring employee safety (limited to: matters relating to any supervisory function over which discriminatory harassment and workplace violence), or other such matter that might involve formal investigation; and/or 4) it otherwise infringes upon the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any best interests of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including terminationagency. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he Xxxxxxx transfer exceptions will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERseparate meet and confer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Memorandum of Understanding

Stewards. Each UNION (a) The Employer agrees to recognize three (3) Stewards and three (3) alternate Stewards, each of whom shall have one (1) years’ seniority, to act as grievance representatives within their designated areas of responsibility under this Agreement. There shall be one (1) such Xxxxxxx elected or designated by the Union from employees working in each of the following areas: Road Patrol and Detectives, Corrections, Clerical and Dispatch. It shall be the function of such individuals to act in a representative capacity for the purpose of processing and investigating grievances under this Agreement. Stewards shall have no responsibilities outside of their designated areas. (b) Further, the Employer recognizes the right of the Union to select or designate one (1) additional non-probationary employee to serve as Chief Xxxxxxx. The Chief Xxxxxxx’x function under the Grievance Procedure set forth in this Agreement shall be limited to the presentation of grievances at Step 3 of the Grievance Procedure, unless both the Xxxxxxx and alternate Xxxxxxx for an area is absent. There shall also be an alternate for the Chief Xxxxxxx who will also be a working journeyman non-probationary employee. (c) The Union agrees that all Stewards and their alternates will continue to fulfill their regularly assigned duties and their responsibilities as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx will not be used to avoid those duties. Stewards shall act in a manner that will not disrupt nor interfere with the normal functions of the Employer. If it is necessary for a Xxxxxxx to temporarily leave his assignment to process a grievance, he shall first obtain permission from his immediate supervisor. If a Xxxxxxx is on road patrol, he shall schedule his duties so that it will not require him to return to the Employer’s facilities for the sole purpose of those representative duties, except in instances of discharge and disciplinary suspensions; provided, however, in no case shall a Xxxxxxx’x return to the Employer’s facilities be permitted during an emergency or a critical situation. (d) The UNION Employer agrees to compensate Stewards and their alternates at their straight time regular rate of pay for all reasonable time lost from their regularly scheduled working hours while processing a grievance in accordance with the Grievance Procedure. If a Xxxxxxx or his alternate abuses the privileges extended herein, the Employer will inform the Xxxxxxx or alternate involved of that fact, and, if the abuse is not corrected, the privileges will be withdrawn. (e) The Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Employer of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment names of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereofthree (3) Stewards, he can be reachedtheir alternates, and the estimated time that he will be gonename of the Chief Xxxxxxx, as well as the designated area of responsibility of each. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime Only persons so designated shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have recognized by the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of Employer as Stewards and alternates, and their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such rights and duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees limited to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount their designated area of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERresponsibility.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION Section 9.01 The Business Manager of the Union shall have the right to designate appoint a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx at his discretion at any shop and/or on any job where Employees are employed under the terms of the Agreement. The UNION Employer shall notify be notified and furnished the EMPLOYER in writing name of the identity Xxxxxxx. The Business Manager of the Union shall also have the right to remove a Xxxxxxx for cause and appoint a successor. Such Stewards shall see that the terms and provisions of this Agreement are being observed at all times. They shall be allowed sufficient time during regular working hours, without loss of pay, by the Employer to attend to their duties as such. However, this shall not be construed as requiring the Employer to place a non-working Xxxxxxx on any job. Under no circumstances shall Stewards be discriminated against for the faithful performance of their designated xxxxxxxduties as such, nor shall any Xxxxxxx be removed from the job without notice being given to the Business Manager of the local union. Section 9.02 Provided further, Stewards shall in no case cause a stoppage of work. In addition any case of trouble on the job which they cannot adjust with the Employer or his designated representative, they must refer such matters to the Business Manager of the Union. Section 9.03 The Xxxxxxx is to remain employed on the job while three or more Employees are employed thereon unless good cause is shown to justify his removal. The Xxxxxxx shall be responsible with the posting of Union labels. Section 9.04 It is understood that a job shall mean any building or group of buildings located in the same area on which buildings the same electrical contractor is performing the electrical work, and if they have multiple contracts on this job site, additional Stewards shall be appointed on that jobsite at the Business Manager's discretion. Section 9.05 On all jobs where shift work as an employeeis in effect, the xxxxxxx Business Manager shall have the right to receiveappoint a Journeyman at his discretion as his assistant Xxxxxxx, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such whose duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible to assist and report to the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutiesXxxxxxx. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any None of the rules of above numbered sections in this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard Article apply to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERAssistant Xxxxxxx.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Principal Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Company acknowledges the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Union to his work as an employee, appoint one (1) Xxxxxxx for the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesHighway Drivers, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reachedone (1) Xxxxxxx for City employees, and if the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem operations are such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timescovered by these Stewards, additional Stewards may be appointed. It shall be the Xxxxxxx'x duty to process grievances as outlined in Article of this Agreement. The UNION agrees that such Stewards may also discuss Union membership with a new employee within thirty (30) working days of his employment. The Xxxxxxx'x duty shall in no way conflict with his duties to the Company and he shall be performed held responsible for the same quantity and quality of work as expeditiously as possible and other employees. Should the EMPLOYER agrees to allow Company believe that the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which Xxxxxxx'x activities are affecting the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to Xxxxxxx'x work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYERother employees, the Company shall contact the Business Representative of the Local Union, and register the grievance, commencing with Step D as outlined in Article of this Agreement. If he should become involved The Union will inform the Company, in writing, of the name of the Xxxxxxx, and of any subsequent change in the affairs name of the Xxxxxxx. The Company shall not be asked to recognize any Xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union has been received. Should there be any cause to suspend or disputes discharge the Xxxxxxx, the Company shall in every case notify the Local Union in writing so that the Local Union is in receipt of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to such notification before such discipline or discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE man laid off provided he is qualified to perform in the remaining work event of a lay-off. Wherever possible, grievances shall be processed during the normal working hours of the EMPLOYERXxxxxxx. A Xxxxxxx shall receive regular rate of pay when grievances, or pending grievances, are processed with the Company on Company property, or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. In no case will a Xxxxxxx be paid premium rate for the settlement of grievances. If the Company representative is unable to meet the Xxxxxxx during the Xxxxxxx'x normal working hours, the Xxxxxxx shall be paid at regular rate of pay for all time spent during the processing of the grievance with the Company on the Company property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. In no case will a Xxxxxxx be paid premium rate for the settlement of grievances.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Union will be entitled to elect or appoint up to four (4) stewards for the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxstore, including the Pharmacy Department. The UNION duties of a xxxxxxx shall notify be to assist employees working in the EMPLOYER store in servicing complaints or grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure in dealing with matters arising under the terms of this Agreement. Stewards who work in the pharmacy of a store will handle problems or concerns within the pharmacy. In the absence of a xxxxxxx in the pharmacy, a xxxxxxx in the store may upon request assist with concerns in the pharmacy, and vice versa. The Union shall once every six (6) months keep the Store Manager notified in writing of the identity names of its authorized Stewards and other Local Union representatives and the respective dates of their designated xxxxxxxappointment. The Union acknowledges that the Stewards have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from the Store Manager, or his appointee, which permission will not be unreasonably withheld. In addition to his work as an employeeaccordance with this understanding, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, Employer will compensate such Stewards at their regular straight time hourly rate for time spent servicing complaints or grievancesgrievances hereunder during their regular working hours. a) The Employer agrees that, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment whenever an interview is held with an employee that becomes part of the same with his record regarding the employee's appropriate supervisorwork or conduct, a xxxxxxx will be present. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against employee may request that the xxxxxxx in leave the proper performance meeting. In the event a xxxxxxx is not present, the condition will be brought to the attention of his union dutiesthe employee. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and meeting that becomes part of the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he employee's record will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of postponed until the xxxxxxx shall not affect is available. If the work of meeting is held without the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeymanany conclusions, verbal or written, will be permitted to perform during null and void except in the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and case the EMPLOYER agrees to allow employee requested the xxxxxxx to leave. Should any reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure be issued in writing, the employee in question shall receive a reasonable amount copy of such written reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure within seven (7) worked days of the discovery of the alleged offence, except that an extension of time may be requested in order to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERcomplete an investigation.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have 6.01 Local Union 633 will be entitled to elect or appoint one (1) xxxxxxx for each store. Local Union 175 will be entitled to elect or appoint two (2) stewards for each store except in stores wherein a night shift is worked. In such stores, an additional xxxxxxx may be designated for the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxnight shift. The UNION duties of a xxxxxxx shall notify be to assist associates working in the EMPLOYER store in servicing complaints or grievances in accordance with the Grievance Procedure in dealing with matters arising under the terms of this Agreement. 6.02 The Union shall once every six (6) months keep the Store Director notified in writing of the identity names of its authorized Stewards and other Local Union representatives and the respective dates of their designated xxxxxxxappointment. 6.03 The Union acknowledges that the Stewards and the other Local Union representatives have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and that such persons will not leave their regular duties without receiving permission from the Store Director, or his appointee, which permission will not be unreasonably withheld. In addition to accordance with this understanding, the Company will compensate such Stewards at their regular straight time hourly rate for time spent servicing complaints or grievances hereunder during their regular working hours. A. The Company agrees that, whenever an interview is held with an associate that becomes part of his record regarding his work or conduct, a full-time xxxxxxx will be present as an employeea witness. The associate may request that the xxxxxxx leave the meeting. B. In the event a full-time xxxxxxx is not present, the xxxxxxx shall have condition will be brought to the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment attention of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisorassociate. The EMPLOYER meeting that becomes part of the associate’s record will not discriminate against be postponed until the xxxxxxx in is available. C. If the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area meeting is held without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeymanany conclusions, verbal or written, will be permitted to perform during null and void except in the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and case where the EMPLOYER agrees to allow associate requested the xxxxxxx to leave. D. Should any reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure be issued in writing, the associate in question shall receive a reasonable amount copy of such written reprimand, warning or disciplinary measure within seven (7) worked days of the discovery of the alleged offence, except that an extension of time may be requested in order to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERcomplete an investigation.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have An official Representative of the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxUnion may appoint Job Stewards. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Xxxxxxx of a member Union will be an employee of the identity Employer who is a qualified Journeyman and who will perform the work of their designated xxxxxxxa journeyman at the journeyman’s rate of pay. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will he shall be permitted reasonable time to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION Union duties as cannot be performed at other timesoff the job. If it is necessary for the Xxxxxxx to leave his work, he must first obtain permission from the Employer’s representative the job. Such permission would not be unreasonably withheld. He shall assist the Employer and the Union members in carrying out the provisions of this Agreement. It is agreed that only one Xxxxxxx and one alternate on each shift shall be by the Employer and the Union shall notify the Employer in writing, of the name of the Xxxxxxx and his alternate. The UNION agrees that such duties Employer will notify the Union on termination of employment of the Xxxxxxx or his alternate. Subject to all other items and conditions of this Agreement, the Xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutiesgiven special consideration before laid off, except for just cause. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall be the second last EMPLOYEE laid off man remaining on the job, provided he that in the opinion of the Employer the Xxxxxxx is qualified to perform the remaining work work. It will be the duty of the EMPLOYERJob Xxxxxxx to protect the interest of the Union and employees and to assist in the processing of grievances. Under no circumstances shall the Job Xxxxxxx make any arrangements with the Xxxxxxx or Management that will change or conflict in any way with any section or items of this Collective Agreement. The Union Xxxxxxx shall receive cents per hour above the rate of his classification, where there are three or more Labourers or Steelsetters the job site. The Union Xxxxxxx has the right to work overtime if he so desires provided he can do the work required. After thirty Employees on the same job site working for a particular Company, there shall be a walking Union Xxxxxxx answering directly to the General Xxxxxxx or to the Superintendent.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have 1. Stewards, including the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify Chief Stewxxx xxx the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxxAssistant Chief Stewxxx, in addition to this work as a journeymantheir respective departments shall remain in said departments on their respective shift and crew until all other employees are laid off (including temporary layoffs) or transferred from that department, will be permitted provided said employee is competent to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timesavailable work. 2. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible Shop Committee and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Stewards shall be the last EMPLOYEE to be laid off and the first to be recalled on a factory-wide basis, provided he said employee is qualified competent to perform the remaining work available work. 3. In the event a Department Stewxxx xx laid off or transferred out of his department due to a lack of work, his rights as Stewxxx xxxll cease. 4. The Chief Stewxxx xxxll have seniority over all employees in the EMPLOYERbargaining unit, on a factory-wide basis. 5. A Stewxxx xxxll be permitted to leave his job for the purpose of assisting in adjusting grievances. In such cases, the Forexxx xxxll be notified, and, when necessary, the Forexxx xxxll be given an opportunity to replace the Stewxxx xxxh another operator. 6. Required time lost on Company property by Union representatives in settling differences, disputes or grievances shall be paid for by the Company. 7. Payment for time lost by Stewards in the settlement of grievances shall be made as follows: (a) Stewards working on non-incentive operations at the time he or she is handling a grievance shall be paid the rate for the job he or she was performing. (b) Stewards working on incentive operations at the time he or she is called upon to assist in the settlement of a grievance shall immediately punch out and his or her average earned rate at the time of punching out shall be paid for the time spent in handling the grievance. 8. Payment for time lost at grievance (including arbitration hearings held off the plant site) and negotiation meetings with the Company shall be limited to six (6) members.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement (Carbide Graphite Group Inc /De/)

Stewards. Each UNION A. The OSEA/SEIU shall have the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx appoint two (2) chief stewards who shall have the right to receivereasonable periods of release time for the processing of informal and formal grievances or to represent unit members in conferences, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist which may result in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisordisciplinary action. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER OSEA/SEIU shall have the right to implement appoint up to a system maximum of written accountability nine (9) area stewards. Each area xxxxxxx shall be granted up to a maximum of time spent by all stewards five (5) hours per month each, for the purpose of representing unit members in the performance processing of their duties whenever they deem such action necessaryinformal and formal grievances. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxxPresident, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working daysvice-presidents and the two (2) chief stewards are granted reasonable time off with pay to attend OSEA/SEIU meetings/conferences. B. The chief xxxxxxx or any area xxxxxxx who wishes to perform representational functions during duty hours must receive prior approval of his/her immediate administrative supervisor before undertaking such activity. C. The chief xxxxxxx or any area xxxxxxx shall provide information about the nature of the representational activity he/she intends to perform so that the activity may be verified. At a minimum, confirmed the chief xxxxxxx or any area xxxxxxx must explain to his/her immediate administrative supervisor where he/she is going, the purpose and nature of the visit and when he/she expects to return. D. When the chief xxxxxxx or any area xxxxxxx enters a work area to perform representational activities, he/she must receive the consent of the supervisor/administrator in writing stating charge of the causework area. The chief xxxxxxx or any area xxxxxxx shall inform the supervisor/administrator with whom he/she wishes to confer, the purpose of the visit and how long he/she expects the conferee to be away from his/her duties. E. Workload requirements permitting, requests pursuant to this section will normally be granted. If a request is denied due to a work requirement, the chief xxxxxxx'x, area xxxxxxx'x and/or unit member’s immediate administrative supervisor will explain the reason and will indicate to the xxxxxxx when he/she expects it will be possible to grant the request. F. Immediately upon returning to the worksite and prior to termination returning to duty, the chief xxxxxxx or area xxxxxxx shall inform his/her immediate administrative supervisor of the working xxxxxxx except for his/her return. G. Release time authorized under this section shall not be used as a violation matter of work rulesroutine. The xxxxxxx It shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off duty of all stewards to conserve and minimize the use of release time to the greatest extent practicable and to conduct necessary representational activities expeditiously and efficiently. H. The OSEA/SEIU will provide the District with written notice of officially designated area stewards and the chief xxxxxxx(s). The OSEA/SEIU will provide the District in writing with a list of additions or deletions to the list of stewards, as such changes occur. Only those stewards on the list provided he is qualified by the OSEA/SEIU will be recognized by the District as having authority to perform request release under this section. I. No internal OSEA/SEIU business - including, but not limited to, solicitation of membership, solicitation or collection of dues, campaigning for OSEA/SEIU office, circulation of election petitions, or distribution of OSEA/SEIU literature - shall be conducted during the remaining work duty hours of the EMPLOYERstewards released under this section.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION Section 1. The first or second man on the Employers’ job shall be the acting xxxxxxx for the job until the appointment of a permanent xxxxxxx. Section 2. The Union shall have the right to designate select a working journeyman as a job xxxxxxx from among the employees on the job, and such appointed xxxxxxx shall replace the acting xxxxxxx. Section 3. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing Selection of the identity permanent xxxxxxx shall be made within thirty (30) days after the assignment of their designated xxxxxxxthe first man on the job. Section 4. In addition to An employee appointed xxxxxxx shall remain on the job for the duration of contract of job, provided he performs his work as an employee, plasterer for the Employer. He shall not be laid off or removed to another job without the consent of the Business Representative. Section 5. The job xxxxxxx is the representative of the Union on his job and has the responsibility to see that the jurisdiction of the Union is maintained over applicable work performed thereof and that the terms of this Agreement are complied with on his job in every respect. Sufficient and proper time required by the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that carry out such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible granted him by his Employer in accordance with the size of the job and other relevant factors. The Business Representative and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow Employer shall mutually agree what shall construe sufficient time per day for the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such his duties. Section 6. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have Union reserves the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including terminationreplace any xxxxxxx who has been found derelict in his/her duties. The working Any xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to who is replaced by the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will Union shall be subject to dischargethe same rights and duties as set forth in this Article. Section 7. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The job xxxxxxx shall not be responsible for the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform safety conditions on the remaining work of the EMPLOYERjob.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Company acknowledges the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Union to his work as an employeeappoint a Xxxxxxx and, if the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem operations are such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timescovered by one Xxxxxxx, additional Stewards may be appointed. The UNION agrees that such duties Chief Xxxxxxx shall work on a steady day shift where possible at each facility (location). Wherever possible, grievances shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and processed during the EMPLOYER agrees to allow normal working hours of the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such dutiesXxxxxxx. The A xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of paypay when grievances or pending grievances are processed with the Company on Company property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. Prior to leaving his normal duties the Xxxxxxx must obtain the permission of his supervisor and in any event the Xxxxxxx shall be responsible for the same quantity and quality of work as other employees. If the Company representative unable to meet the Xxxxxxx during the Xxxxxxx’x normal working hours, the Xxxxxxx shall receive his regular rate of pay for all time spent during the processing of the grievance with the Company on Company property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. The xxxxxxx'x provisions of this section are not subject to daily guarantee or the overtime provisions of this Agreement. Should the Company find that a xxxxxxx’x activities interfere with the normal course of his duties or the duties of other employees, the Company may contact a representative of the Local Union and/or register a grievance commencing with Section of the Grievance and Arbitration Article of this Agreement. The Union will inform the Company in writing of the name of the Xxxxxxx and of any subsequent change in the name of the Xxxxxxx. The Company shall not include be asked to recognize any matters Xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union has been received. The Company will notify the Union by telephone (to be followed in writing) or telegram prior to the suspension or discharge of a xxxxxxx. Failure of the Company to comply with this procedure shall render the dismissal or suspension null and void. For the purpose of lay-off and the day to day allocation of work (not job bids or vacation), the Chief Xxxxxxx shall be established on the seniority list as “Second Man”. For the purpose of processing specific grievances or disputes, Business Representatives shall have access to pertinent records on the employee relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole controlgrievance. If a xxxxxxx violates any Such pertinent Company records will be made available immediately during the office hours of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including terminationCompany. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER Company agrees to notify pay any and all members of the UNION bargaining unit (maximum two (2) working dayspersons), confirmed in writing stating while they are attending negotiations, their regular wage rate for any hours they would have normally worked. The Company and the cause, Union shall meet prior to termination negotiations to establish the number of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation bargaining unit employees that will be allowed to attend exclusive of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERovertime provisions.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to designate appoint or otherwise elect a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxChief Xxxxxxx and alternate Xxxxxxx (s) from amongst employees in the bargaining unit. At the discretion of the Union, Shop Stewards shall be appointed or elected. There shall be no discrimination against the Shop Stewards for lawful Union activities, and the Shop Stewards shall not let their duties unduly interfere with their regular work assignments. For the purpose of Lay-Off, the Chief Xxxxxxx will be deemed to be the senior man. The UNION shall notify Union will inform the EMPLOYER Employer in writing of the identity of the Chief Xxxxxxx and the Xxxxxxx(s). The Union will advise the Company, in writing, of the names of the Shop Stewards who will be employees who have completed their designated xxxxxxxprobationary period, at the time of signing of the Agreement, and within five (5) days of any change of employees selected to so act during the term of this Agreement. In addition The Employer shall not be obliged to recognize such personnel until it has been so informed. Should the Employer find that a Xxxxxxx’x activities interfere with the normal course of his work as an employeeduties or the duties of other Employees, the xxxxxxx Employer may contact a representative of the Local Union and/or register a grievance. If the Company disciplines or discharges a Shop Xxxxxxx, the Union shall be advised prior to such discipline or discharge, and the Xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but representation from his Chief Xxxxxxx or Union Business Agent. An Employee called into the Employer’s office for any discussion which may result in discipline or a grievance must be advised by the Employer of his right to be accompanied by a Xxxxxxx or Business Representative. For the purpose of this Agreement the officers of the Union shall be deemed to be officials of the Union. The parties hereto agree that the Union officials occupy positions of leadership and responsibility for the purpose of insuring that this agreement is faithfully carried out. It shall be the Xxxxxxx'x duties to process grievances as outlined in this Collective Agreement. The Xxxxxxx'x duties shall in no way conflict with their duties to the Employer and he/she shall be held responsible for the same quantity and quality of work as other employees. The parties hereto agree that the Xxxxxxx occupies a position of leadership and responsibility to see that this Agreement is faithfully carried out. The Union will inform the Employer in writing of the identity of the Chief Xxxxxxx and the Xxxxxxx(s). The Employer shall not be obliged to solicit, complaints or grievancesrecognize such personnel until it has been so informed. Stewards have regular duties to perform on behalf of the Employer, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx such persons shall not leave his work area their regular duties without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent requesting and the reason thereof, he can be reachedobtaining permission of their immediate supervisor, and such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. When resuming their regular duties, they shall report to their immediate supervisor and will give a reasonable explanation with respect to their absence, when requested to do so. The Xxxxxxx shall be paid his normal rate of pay for time spent during his regular working hours in processing a grievance at the estimated time that he will be goneappropriate step of the grievance procedure. Stewards This provision shall not have apply to time spent in connection with grievances processed beyond Step 3 of the right to determine when overtime grievance procedure as outlined herein. The Union shall notify the Employer, in writing, of any changes in personnel of the Union officers before the Employer shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right required to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERrecognize them.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have 5.1 The Company acknowledges the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxx. The UNION shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their designated xxxxxxx. In addition Union to his work as an employee, appoint one (1) Xxxxxxx for the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievancesHighway Drivers, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reachedone (1) Xxxxxxx for City employees, and if the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem operations are such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other timescovered by these Stewards, additional Stewards may be appointed. 5.2 It shall be the Xxxxxxx'x duty to process grievances as outlined in Article 6 of this Agreement. The UNION agrees that such Stewards may also discuss Union membership with a new employee within thirty (30) working days of his employment. The Xxxxxxx'x duty shall in no way conflict with his duties to the Company and he shall be performed held responsible for the same quantity and quality of work as expeditiously as possible and other employees. Should the EMPLOYER agrees to allow Company believe that the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which Xxxxxxx'x activities are affecting the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to Xxxxxxx'x work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved other employees, the Company shall contact the Business Representative of the Local Union, and register the grievance, commencing with Step D as outlined in Article 6 of this Agreement. 5.3 The Union will inform the Company, in writing, of the name of the Xxxxxxx, and of any subsequent change in the affairs or disputes name of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to dischargethe Xxxxxxx. The EMPLOYER agrees Company shall not be asked to recognize any Xxxxxxx until such notification from the Union has been received. 5.4 Should there be any cause to suspend or discharge the Xxxxxxx, the Company shall in every case notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed Local Union in writing stating so that the cause, prior to termination Local Union is in receipt of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. such notification before such discipline or discharge. 5.5 The xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE man laid off provided he is qualified to perform in the remaining work event of a lay-off. 5.6 Wherever possible, grievances shall be processed during the normal working hours of the EMPLOYERXxxxxxx. A Xxxxxxx shall receive his/her regular rate of pay when grievances, or pending grievances, are processed with the Company on Company property, or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. In no case will a Xxxxxxx be paid premium rate for the settlement of grievances. 5.7 If the Company representative is unable to meet the Xxxxxxx during the Xxxxxxx'x normal working hours, the Xxxxxxx shall be paid at his/her regular rate of pay for all time spent during the processing of the grievance with the Company on the Company property or at any other place which is mutually agreed upon by both the Union and the Company. In no case will a Xxxxxxx be paid premium rate for the settlement of grievances.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION 20.1 Working job Stewards may be designated on all jobs by the Union. The Employer shall have furnish the right to designate Union with written reports upon request of all jobs being currently performed by the Employer. Such reports shall include the name and location of the job and the number and names of the Employees employed. The Union may, at its option, appoint a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxjob Steward on any job where its members are employed from among the Employees on the job. The UNION Union shall notify the EMPLOYER in writing employer at that time of the identity of the Xxxxxxx. 20.2 The Shop Xxxxxxx may converse with any Union member, supervisor or Employer, on a jobsite or shop in carrying out the duties of this position but will not impede or disrupt the normal flow of work. 20.3 The Shop Xxxxxxx will carry credentials issued such Shop Xxxxxxx by the Local Union and the Shop Xxxxxxx'x duties will be as follows: 1. To see that the provisions of this Agreement are observed. 2. To receive and endeavor to adjust at the first step, all grievances that may be submitted to him or her. 3. To report to the full-time representatives of the Union any IUPAT trade jurisdiction work being performed on the job site by any person who is not an IUPAT member. 4. To mentor fellow members concerning the importance of a professional and productive approach to work. 20.4 The job Stewards shall be allowed sufficient and reasonable time during working hours to carry on any activities necessary to discharge their designated xxxxxxxduties. In addition to his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx They shall have authority to check the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints identification of individuals employed on the job or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment shop. The Employer shall not dismiss or otherwise discipline any Xxxxxxx for properly performing his or her duties, nor shall the Employer dismiss or otherwise discipline any Employee for making a complaint to the Xxxxxxx or giving evidence with respect to an alleged violation of this Agreement. Job Stewards may be relieved of their duties at any time at the discretion of the same with Union. It is agreed by the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against parties hereto that the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as to his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he will be gone. Stewards job Steward shall not have the right authority to determine when overtime shall be worked call for or who shall initiate a work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have stoppage or job action at the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by workplace or job site and must immediately report all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard problems to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs Business Manager or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx Business Agent. 20.5 All shop stewards shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERattend Xxxxxxx Training.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION shall have The Union may designate or redesignate, from the right to designate a working journeyman Industry Experience Roster, one employee as a xxxxxxxXxxxxxx to inspect all working conditions affecting the terms of this Agreement. Each such designation or redesignation, as the case may be, shall be for a period of not longer than six (6) months. The UNION Union may make such a designation or redesignation or remove such Xxxxxxx at any time, but shall discuss the matter with the Producer before doing so. It shall be the responsibility of the Xxxxxxx to settle minor grievances with the head of the department in which the grievance arises and, in the event such grievance cannot be adjusted, to notify the EMPLOYER in writing of the identity of their Business Representative. The Xxxxxxx so designated xxxxxxx. In addition shall be permitted to perform these duties, but such duties shall not unduly interfere with his work as an employee, the xxxxxxx shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment of the same with the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx he shall not leave his work area station without first notifying his appropriate supervisor immediate supervisor. Notwithstanding the provisions for layoff or xxxxxxx rehire contained in subparagraph (b) of Paragraph 68, such Xxxxxxx, during his above­ described term as Xxxxxxx, shall not be laid off, or when on layoff shall be the first to be rehired, so long as there is work available for him in his intent and the reason thereof, he can be reacheddepartment; provided that: such Xxxxxxx is willing to do, and is qualified physically and possesses the estimated time that he will necessary ability and skill for, the particular work to be gone. Stewards performed; such Xxxxxxx shall not have any such preference in layoff or rehire over the Department Head, if there is any in the unit, or over any employee classified and paid as a xxxxxxx, gang or shift boss or supervisory employee; such preference in layoff or rehire shall not apply on the sixth or seventh day worked in such Xxxxxxx'x workweek or holidays, nor to station jobs, nor when it would disturb the continuity of a project; such Xxxxxxx shall not have such preference over employees who have been specially rehearsed or cued for a job, nor over persons operating specialized equipment; Producer's right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem discharge such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx for cause shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, be limited in addition to any manner by this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours provision; and such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties Xxxxxxx shall be performed as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to dischargethe provisions of Paragraph 68. Under this provision, only one such Xxxxxxx may be designated who will have such preference in layoff and rehire as provided above. This does not preclude the Union from appointing "acting" Stewards, but such employees shall not be considered, in any manner whatsoever, as Stewards hereunder for the purpose of preference in layoff and recall, as above provided. The EMPLOYER agrees to Union shall notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed Producer in writing stating the cause, prior to termination advance of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation appointment of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERany such "acting" Stewards.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

Stewards. Each UNION The Employer shall have recognize a Xxxxxxx for each work site, elected by the right to designate a working journeyman as a xxxxxxxUnion. The UNION Union shall supply the Employer with names of Stewards and the unit chairperson immediately after their election, and the Union shall immediately notify the EMPLOYER in writing Employer’s Human Resources Coordinator of any changes. The authority of the identity Stewards shall be limited to and shall not exceed the following duties and responsibilities: (1) With his/her Program Director's permission, a Xxxxxxx may be allowed to switch shifts with a co-worker or use accrued time to attend local Union Meetings. (2) The discussion, investigation and presentation of grievances to the Employer in accordance with the provisions of this Collective Bargaining Agreement provided that the Stewards shall not neglect their designated xxxxxxxwork nor interfere with the work of others. (3) Except as set forth herein, Stewards shall not be compensated by the Employer for his/her duties as the Union Xxxxxxx and shall perform such duties when he/she is not scheduled to work. In addition For grievance and arbitration purposes only, each Union Xxxxxxx (maximum 7) may be allowed one (1) hour of paid release time each work week with the permission of his/her Program Director, subject to his work the operational needs as an employee, determined by the xxxxxxx Employer. Time off request procedures normally used shall have the right to receive, but not to solicit, complaints or grievances, and to discuss and assist in the adjustment be used when requesting such time. Documentation of the same with legitimate use of such days shall be provided upon request of the employee's appropriate supervisor. The EMPLOYER will not discriminate against the xxxxxxx in the proper performance of his union duties. The xxxxxxx Program Director. (4) A Xxxxxxx shall not leave his his/her workstation without authorization from his/her manager and the manager of the work area without first notifying his appropriate supervisor or xxxxxxx as he/she wishes to his intent enter. The Xxxxxxx will indicate the name of the person(s) he/she desires to see and the reason thereof, he can be reached, and the estimated time that he reason. Permission will be gone. Stewards shall not have the right to determine when overtime shall be worked or who shall work overtime. The EMPLOYER shall have the right to implement a system of written accountability of time spent by all stewards in the performance of their duties whenever they deem such action necessary. The presence or absence of the xxxxxxx shall not affect the work of the craft. The xxxxxxx, in addition to this work as a journeyman, will be permitted to perform during the work hours such of his normal UNION duties as cannot be performed at other times. The UNION agrees that such duties shall be performed arbitrarily denied. (5) Where required Stewards will undergo an EEC XXXX/DCF evaluation as expeditiously as possible and the EMPLOYER agrees to allow the xxxxxxx a reasonable amount of time to perform such duties. The xxxxxxx shall receive his regular craft rate of pay. The xxxxxxx'x duties shall not include any matters relating to any supervisory function over which the EMPLOYER retains sole control. If a xxxxxxx violates any of the rules of this Article, or fails to work or competently perform work assignments, the EMPLOYER shall have the right to take whatever action deemed appropriate, including termination. The working xxxxxxx designated for one EMPLOYER has no authority with regard to the work of another EMPLOYER. If he should become involved in the affairs or disputes of another EMPLOYER, he will be subject to discharge. The EMPLOYER agrees to notify the UNION two (2) working days, confirmed in writing stating the cause, prior to termination of the working xxxxxxx except for a violation of work rules. The xxxxxxx shall be the last EMPLOYEE laid off provided he is qualified to perform the remaining work of the EMPLOYERrequired by Massachusetts Regulations.

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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement

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