UAPD Provider Representatives. The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to select the UAPD Provider Representatives. The Employer agrees that there will be no discrimination against the authorized UAPD Provider Representatives because of Union activity. The UAPD Provider Representatives shall not be recognized by the Employer until the Union has notified the Employer in writing of the selection of such UAPD Provider Representatives who shall be responsible for conducting union business as described in and limited by this agreement. The UAPD Provider Representatives shall make every effort to ensure that their activity as a UAPD Provider Representatives does not interfere with the performance of their normal duties. Union UAPD Provider Representatives shall obtain permission from their immediate supervisor for absences from their normal work place to conduct Union business. UAPD Provider Representatives shall not lose pay through their participation in grievance or disciplinary meetings. Twice a year, the Union shall submit to the Human Resources Department an accurate list of UAPD Provider Representatives at each facility. Each covered site will have one or more named UAPD Provider Representatives assigned to cover it. Sites with less than five bargaining unit members will be covered by a UAPD Provider Representative at a nearby location. Sites with five or more bargaining unit members will have a maximum of two (2) UAPD Provider Representatives. Additionally one bargaining unit member working in Santa Clarita, Canoga Park, and Xxx Xxxx shall be appointed by UAPD to be the UAPD Provider Representative for each regional area. For the purpose of counting members in this article only “bargaining unit members” shall be considered individuals who work at the covered site for an average of 20 hours per week or more.
