Common use of Time Off, Meeting Space and Telephone Use Clause in Contracts

Time Off, Meeting Space and Telephone Use. The grievant(s) and/or union xxxxxxx will be permitted reasonable time off without loss of pay during their working hours to file or appeal grievances and to attend grievance step meetings. The xxxxxxx shall be given reasonable time off without loss of pay during his/her working hours to investigate grievances. Witnesses whose testimony is relevant to the Union's presentation or argument will be permitted reasonable time off without loss of pay to attend a grievance meeting and/or respond to the Union's investigation. The xxxxxxx shall not leave his/her work to investigate, file or process grievances without first notifying and making mutual arrangements with his/her supervisor or designee as well as the supervisor of any unit to be visited. Such arrangements shall not be unreasonably denied. Upon request, the grievant and Union shall be allowed the use of an available, appropriate room, and copier, where available, for the purpose of copying the grievance trail while processing a grievance. The Union shall be permitted the reasonable use of telephone facilities for investigating or processing grievances. Any telephone tolls shall be paid by the Union.