Common use of Stewards Clause in Contracts

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1l) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-non- grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional 24/7 facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1l) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-non- grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article and Title 22, State Government Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional 24/7 facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency in writing of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. Stewards and/or union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.06 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-agency representation except as follows: a chapter president shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies' stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility ("facility" as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably denied.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across Agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of stewards to provide representation. The Union agrees to find ways to encourage more members to volunteer and train as stewards within their respective chapter/jurisdiction. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate Union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances, limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency, in writing, of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. The parties agree that where a bargaining unit member is unable or unwilling to represent his/her own interest(s), a designated xxxxxxx shall be provided with all necessary documentation regarding the issue and will stand in the place of the member as their Union representative. Stewards and/or Union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.07 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-Agency representation except as follows: a Chapter President shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies’ stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility (facility as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably denied.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of stewards to provide representation. The Union agrees to find ways to encourage more members to volunteer and train as stewards within their respective chapter/jurisdiction. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances, limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency, in writing, of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. The parties agree that where a bargaining unit member is unable or unwilling to represent his/her own interest(s), a designated xxxxxxx shall be provided with all necessary documentation regarding the issue and will stand in the place of the member as their Union representative. Stewards and/or union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.07 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-agency representation except as follows: a chapter president shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies’ stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility (“facility” as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably denied.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a A grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendanceinvestigating or processing the grievance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards or in attendance at all timesgrievance hearings. In additionEach installation (a work location; commonly a barrack, at all correctional facilitiesdivision, there section or unit) shall be a primary and an alternate have one xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who union, except that for Maryland State Police (MSP) Field Operations Bureau, Maryland Capitol Police (MCP) and Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR) installations, an alternate shop xxxxxxx may be designated. It is understood that shop stewards assigned to the same installation will not be absent from duty concurrently as a result of his / her responsibilities as a xxxxxxx. For bureaus or divisions where an installation is not clearly defined (e.g., a task force) and the union believes it is reasonable and necessary to have a xxxxxxx designated at the operation, the matter will be responsible for non-grievance activities related referred to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating Labor Management Committee (LMC) for resolution. In the activities of other stewards, event the LMC is unable to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possibleagree, the issue will be submitted to the State’s Chief Negotiator and the President of the Union for final action. The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director Employer in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulationhandle grievances. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetingsgrievance hearings, the Employer shall take reasonable steps to adjust a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be is on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer and the Union recognize the value of having an adequate number of stewards to provide representation. The Union agrees to find ways to encourage more members to volunteer and train as stewards within their respective chapter/jurisdiction. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances, limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency, in writing, of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. The parties agree that where a bargaining unit member is unable or unwilling to represent his/her own interest(s), a designated xxxxxxx shall be provided with all necessary documentation regarding the issue and will stand in the place of the member as their Union representative. Stewards and/or union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.07 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-agency representation except as follows: a chapter president shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies' stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility ("facility" as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably denied.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a A grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendanceinvestigating or processing the grievance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards or in attendance at all timesgrievance hearings. In additionEach installation (a work location; commonly a barrack, at all correctional facilitiesdivision, there section or unit) shall be a primary and an alternate have one xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who union, except that for Maryland State Police (MSP) Field Operations Bureau, Department of General Services (DGS) and Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation (DLLR) installations, an alternate shop xxxxxxx may be designated. It is understood that shop stewards assigned to the same installation will not be absent from duty concurrently as a result of his / her responsibilities as a xxxxxxx. For bureaus or divisions where an installation is not clearly defined (e.g., a task force) and the union believes it is reasonable and necessary to have a xxxxxxx designated at the operation, the matter will be responsible for non-grievance activities related referred to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating Labor Management Committee (LMC) for resolution. In the activities of other stewards, event the LMC is unable to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possibleagree, the issue will be submitted to the State’s Chief Negotiator and the President of the Union for final action. The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director Employer in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulationhandle grievances. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetingsgrievance hearings, the Employer shall take reasonable steps to adjust a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be is on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. a. The Employer will recognize stewards Union shall furnish the City with an accurate list of stewards. The Union may submit amendments to this list at any time. If a xxxxxxx is not officially designated in writing by the Union who Union, none will be responsible recognized for investigating that area or shift. b. The Union recognizes that it is the responsibility of the xxxxxxx to assist in the resolution of grievances at the lowest possible level. 48. c. Upon notification of an appropriate management person, stewards or designated officers of the Union subject to management approval which shall not be unreasonably withheld, shall be granted reasonable release time to investigate and processing process grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievanceappeals. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part Stewards shall advise their supervisors of the training process area or work location where they will be investigating or processing grievances. The Union will attempt to insure that xxxxxxx release time will be equitably distributed. 49. d. In emergency situations, where immediate disciplinary action is taken because of an alleged violation of law or a City departmental rule (intoxication, theft, etc.) the xxxxxxx shall not unreasonably be denied the right to leave the xxxxxxx’x post or duty to assist in the grievance procedure. 50. e. Stewards shall not interfere with the work of any employee. It shall not constitute interference with the work of an employee for the second a xxxxxxx, in addition to the course of investigating or processing a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewardsgrievance, to ensure interview an employee during the efficient use of release employee's duty time. 51. Whenever possible, f. Stewards shall orient new employees on matters concerning employee rights under the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing provisions of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the EmployerAgreement.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-non- grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional 24/7 facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts shifts, who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1l) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary xxxxxxx and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts shifts, who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement MOU and coordinating the activities of other stewards, stewards to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director Employer, in writing writing, of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement MOU and otherwise represent employees in accordance with under the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3Law, State Personnel Law, or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and Pensions Article)meetings, law a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this MOU and coordinating the activities of other stewards to ensure the efficient use of release time. The Union will notify the Employer, in writing, of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the MOU and otherwise represent employees under the Collective Bargaining Law, Law, or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a A grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendanceinvestigating or processing the grievance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards or in attendance at all timesgrievance hearings. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there Each installation shall be a primary and an alternate have one xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who union, except that for MSP-Field Operations Bureau, DGS and DLLR installations, an alternate shop xxxxxxx may be designated. It is understood that shop stewards assigned to the same installation will not be absent from duty concurrently as a result of his/her responsibilities as a xxxxxxx. For bureaus or divisions where an installation is not clearly defined (e.g. task force) and the union believes it is reasonable and necessary to have a xxxxxxx designated at the operation, the matter will be responsible for non-grievance activities related referred to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating Labor Management Committee for resolution. In the activities of other stewards, event the Labor Management Committee is unable to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possibleagree, the issue will be submitted to the State’s Chief Negotiator and the President of the Union for final action. The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director Employer in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulationhandle grievances. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetingsgrievance hearings, the Employer shall take reasonable steps to adjust a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be is on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. a. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will Unions have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does appoint or elect Stewards. Stewards are representatives of the Union(s) in certain matters pertaining to this Agreement, including the processing of grievances. Stewards are not appear on a stewards listpermitted to amend any terms of the Agreement. Designated stewards The ratio of Stewards to Employees will be mutually agreed upon at the Pre‐Job Conference. The Contractor will not have the right to determine which Employees will be Stewards. b. Stewards will not absent themselves from their work to deal with Union business without first obtaining the permission of the Contractor. Permission will not be withheld unreasonably and the Contractor will pay such Stewards at their regular hourly rates while attending to such matters during regular working hours. Where such matters are expected to last more than fifteen (15) minutes, the Contractor may direct they be dealt with during breaks. Stewards shall receive an amount as defined in Attachment 1 ‐ Schedule "A" for all hours worked. c. Stewards will be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay laid off or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees reduced in number in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs completion of the Employervarious phases of the project, or seasonal downturn in work. Subject to the operating requirements of the Contractor, the Unions may request that Stewards be retained on the job or project when there is a reduction of the work force. When so requested, the Contractor may assign the Xxxxxx to a classification which, in the opinion of the Contractor, the Xxxxxxx is qualified to perform. In the event the Contractor transfers the Xxxxxxx to another project, the Union shall appoint a new Xxxxxxx.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there the Union shall designate primary and alternate stewards for each campus. These stewards shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will to be responsible for non-non- grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency MSD’s personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), the Public Employee Relations Law (Title 22, State Government Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated Employees appointed by the Union as employee representatives shall be known as “stewards”. The names of stewards and the names of other Union representatives who may represent employees during the life of this Agreement shall be certified in writing to Transition Projects, Inc., by the Union within thirty (30) days of the signing of the contract. The Union will inform the Agency of any additions to the xxxxxxx list prior to the time the employee is designated as a xxxxxxx who will be responsible available for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related representation. Any deletions to the grievancexxxxxxx list will be provided to Transition Projects., Inc., within seven (7) calendar days. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition Any employees wishing to become stewards shall be referred to a staff Union representative. Stewards may meet with bargaining unit members on Transition Projects premises on non-work time. Should the xxxxxxx need to meet with a bargaining unit employee or employees on work time, but there shall permission must be requested and received in advance from the Executive Director or his/ her designee. Such permission will not be unreasonably denied. Bargaining unit employees will not receive compensation from Transition Projects for activities outside of their job descriptions, with the following exceptions: Bargaining unit employees will be paid for any agreed upon labor/management meetings, contract negotiations, or other activities as described in this agreement. Unless mutually agreed, the number of employees to be released on paid time will be no more than the number of service sites operated by the employer. This is to include grievance and/investigatory meetings provided there is not more than one xxxxxxx involved. By mutual agreement, a newly-appointed xxxxxxx shall be permitted to attend up to two (2) stewards grievance/investigatory meetings for training purposes. Employees will notify their supervisors in attendance writing (e-mail is acceptable) of such obligations at all timesleast 24 hours in advance of the event. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related Exception to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time24 hour notification requirement can be made for emergency situations. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer Such requests shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employerdenied.

Stewards. A. Each Local Union shall have the right to designate a working journeyperson as a Xxxxxxx (and an alternate who shall serve as a Xxxxxxx only when the regular Xxxxxxx is unavail- able) and shall notify the Contractor(s) or sub-contractor(s) and CM of the identity of the desig- nated Xxxxxxx (and alternate) prior to the assumption of such duties with the understanding that at no time shall there be more than one designated Xxxxxxx and one designated alternate per trade on the Project Site regardless of the number of Contractors on the Project Site.. Stewards shall not exercise supervisory functions and will receive the regular rate of pay for their craft classifi- cations. There will be no non-working Stewards on the Project. B. In addition to their work as an employee, the Xxxxxxx shall have the right to re- ceive complaints or grievances and to discuss and assist in their adjustment with the CM’s, the Contractor or sub-contractor's appropriate supervisor. Each Xxxxxxx shall be concerned with the employees of the Xxxxxxx'x Contractor or sub-contractor but not with the employees of any other Contractor or sub-contractor. The Employer CM will recognize stewards designated not discriminate against the Xxxxxxx in the proper per- formance of his Union duties. C. Stewards shall assist in implementing the Agreement in the spirit on labor man- agement cooperation. D Stewards shall not be compensated by the Union who will be responsible Contractor for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related Xxxxxxx work performed away from the Project Site, except to the extent that the duties being performed off-Site relate to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence -arbitration procedure of a second xxxxxxx is part Article 7 or 9 of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all timesAgreement. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer Stewards shall not deny a State employee be compensated for time spent on Union business which requires the Xxxxxxx to leave the Project Site. E The Stewards shall not have the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards determine when overtime shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay worked, or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift who shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employerwork overtime.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all 24/7 healthcare and correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts shifts, who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the The Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x xxxxxxx’x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. Recognizing the importance of the role of the Union xxxxxxx in re- solving problems or disputes between the Employer and its employ- ees, the Employer reaffirms its commitment to the active involve- ment of union stewards in such processes in accordance with the terms of this Article. The Job Xxxxxxx or the representative or the designated alternate shall be permitted reasonable time to investi- gate, present and process grievances on the Company’s property without interruption of the Employer’s operation. Upon notification to their supervisor, a xxxxxxx shall be afforded the right to leave their work area for a reasonable period of time to investigate, present and process grievances and to represent a fellow employee concerning grievances or discipline so long as such activity does not interrupt the Employer’s operations. This shall include the xxxxxxx’x right to represent an employee in connection with any grievance concerning safety issues. The Employer will recognize make a reasonable effort to ensure that its operations are not interrupted by the xxxxxxx’x engaging in such activity. The Employer shall not use interruption of its opera- tion as a subterfuge for denying such right to the xxxxxxx. Stewards and/or alternate stewards shall not be subject to discipline for per- forming any of the duties within the scope of their authority as de- fined in this Section, in the manner permitted in this Section. Where mutually agreed to by the Local Union and the Employer, stewards may investigate off the property or other than during their regular schedule, without loss of time or pay. Stewards will be paid for time spent in meetings under this Article which occur during the stew- ard’s regular working hours. Stewards shall also be paid for time spent at the meetings which occur outside their working hours, or on days off, by mutual consent. Such time spent during the Job Xxxxxxx’x or the designated alternate’s regular working hours shall be considered working hours in computing daily and/or weekly overtime if within the regular schedule of the Job Xxxxxxx or the designated alternate. The Employer recognizes the employee’s right to be given requested representation by a xxxxxxx or the designated alternate at such time as the employee reasonably contemplates disciplinary action. The Employer also recognizes the xxxxxxx’x right to be given requested representation by another xxxxxxx, or the designated alternate, at such time as the xxxxxxx reasonably contemplates disciplinary ac- tion. When requested by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilitiesemployee, there shall be a primary and xxxxxxx present whenever the Employer meets with an employee concerning grievances or discipline or investigatory interviews. In such cases, the meeting shall not be continued until the xxxxxxx or alternate xxxxxxx is present. If an employee does not wish to have a Union Xxxxxxx present in any meeting where the employee has the right to Union representa- tion under this Article, the employee shall sign a waiver of Union representation in the presence of the Union Xxxxxxx. A copy of the waiver shall be furnished to the Union upon its request. If requested by the Local Union, the designated Stewards will be provided with copies of all Warning, Suspension and Discharge let- ters. The Employer shall, upon written request, provide the Local Union or the Xxxxxxx designated by the Union Local Union, with docu- ments/information that is reasonably related (based on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related NLRA xxxx- dards) to the administration pending grievance. In cases of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possiblevoluntary resignation, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee has the right to represent have a xxxxxxx present, or if the xxxxxxx is not available, another hourly paid employee simply because his/her name can witness the resignation. If an employee who is voluntarily resigning does not appear on wish to have a stewards list. Designated stewards xxxxxxx or other employee present the employee shall be allowed sign a reasonable amount waiver statement to this effect in the presence of duty time without charge to pay a Union xxxxxxx or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employeranother hourly paid employee.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency in writing of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. Stewards and/or union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.06 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervi sor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-agency representation except as follows: a chapter president shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies' stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility ("facility" as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably denied.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there the Union shall designate primary and alternate stewards for each campus. These stewards shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will to be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency MSD’s personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), the Public Employee Relations Law (Title 22, State Government Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will recognize stewards designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional 24/7 facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a job stewards list. Designated stewards shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary to participate toparticipate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and will be consistent with the operational needs of the Employer.

Stewards. The Employer will agrees to recognize a reasonable number of local stewards as designated by the Union who will be responsible for investigating Union. Stewards and processing grievances and participating in any hearings or conferences related to the grievance. Typically, a grievance will have no more than one (1) xxxxxxx in attendance, unless the presence of a second xxxxxxx is part of the training process for the second xxxxxxx, in addition to a staff representative, but there shall be no more than two (2) stewards in attendance at all times. In addition, at all correctional facilities, there shall be a primary and an alternate xxxxxxx designated by the Union on all primary shifts who will be responsible for non-grievance activities related to the administration of this Agreement and coordinating the activities of other stewards, to ensure the efficient use of release time. Whenever possible, the Union will notify the appropriate agency personnel director in writing of the names of the designated stewards prior to them assuming any duties. The Employer shall not deny a State employee the right to represent another employee simply because his/her name does not appear on a stewards list. Designated stewards chapter officers as defined above shall be allowed a reasonable amount of duty time without charge to pay or leave away from their regular duties to administer the Agreement and otherwise represent at the facility where they work only within their own Agency unless the Agencies involved agree to representation across agency lines. In situations where there are only a few employees in accordance with of one Agency working at the Collective Bargaining Law (Title 3facility of another Agency, State Personnel and Pensions Article), law or regulation. To the extent necessary agreement to participate in hearings and meetings, a designated xxxxxxx'x shift such representation shall be adjusted so that such participation shall be on official duty time. Release from duty and shift adjustments will not be unreasonably denied and withheld. In situations where there are only a few employees of one Agency in a county, the Employer agrees that the right of stewards from one Agency to represent bargaining unit employees from other Agencies shall not be unreasonably denied. The Employer recognizes that to ensure adequate union representation, in occasional or unusual circumstances limited travel time for stewards may be necessary. The Union will notify the Agency in writing of the stewards designated prior to the xxxxxxx assuming any duties. It is understood that the release of stewards is for contract administration purposes. Reasonable diligence will be consistent exercised by stewards in performing their duties so that they do not interfere with the operational needs of the Employer. Stewards and/or union representatives requiring release time for contract administration purposes, shall follow procedures outlined in Section 25.06 of the Agreement before leaving their work location. Stewards shall contact the supervisor or designee of an area to be visited and shall secure the signature of that supervisor or designee. There shall be no cross-agency representation except as follows: a chapter president shall be allowed to cross Agency lines to represent employees covered by this Agreement in other Agencies when those Agencies' stewards are not available. The Agencies must be housed in the same building or facility ("facility" as used in this Article is defined to mean an institution or a complex of buildings in close physical proximity to one another). Agreement to such representation shall not be unreasonably d enied.