Common use of Time-Off - Union Representatives Clause in Contracts

Time-Off - Union Representatives. The Company recognizes the importance of prompt handling of Union business, such as the handling of grievances throughout the process, negotiating of amendments to agreements, and attendance at Union meetings at various levels. The Company further recognizes the importance of the role of Union representatives in carrying out the functions of Union business. It is therefore agreed that Union representatives will be granted reasonable time off to carry out such functions. This time will be allowed as promptly as possible consistent with service pressures. In order to facilitate this process it will be the obligation of the Union representative(s) to afford as much notice as possible of such needs and to obtain permission for the time required from the Station Manager or Designate. 19.03.01 For meetings involving the Company and the Union, the Company will absorb the cost of the scheduled time lost by Union Members and representatives. The Union will bear the cost of the scheduled time lost by Union Members and representatives while participating in activities authorized by the Union. The Union Local will be billed for the time off except in those cases where the Company has agreed to absorb the cost. In either case the employees involved will not be deducted or removed from the payroll.

Time-Off - Union Representatives. The Company recognizes the importance of prompt handling of Union business, such as the handling of grievances throughout the process, negotiating of amendments to agreements, and attendance at Union meetings at various levels. The Company further recognizes the importance of the role of Union representatives in carrying out the functions of Union business. It is therefore agreed that Union representatives will be granted reasonable time off to carry out such functions. This time will be allowed as promptly as possible consistent with service pressures. In order to facilitate this process it will be the obligation of the Union representative(s) to afford as much notice as possible of such needs and to obtain permission for the time required from their immediate Supervisor/Manager and the Station Manager or DesignateSupervisor of the employee(s) involved. Additionally, the Union representative will notify their Supervisor when returning to duty. 19.03.01 20.03.01 For meetings involving the Company and the Union, Union the Company will absorb the cost of the scheduled time lost by Union Members and representatives. The Union will bear the cost of the scheduled time lost by Union Members and representatives while participating in activities authorized by the Union. The Union Local will be billed for the time off except in those cases where the Company has agreed to absorb the cost. In either case the employees involved will not be deducted or removed from the payroll.where