Union Affairs. Employees elected or appointed to attend conferences, conventions, seminars and schools or to conduct the Union's affairs shall, where reasonably possible, be granted a Union paid leave of absence for the same provided the Corporation is given reasonable notice. The Corporation will consider such leaves on a case by case basis subject to operational requirements concerning scheduling and shall not be unreasonably denied. Such leaves without pay shall not total more than fifteen hundred (1500) hours in the year excluding travelling time. The Corporation will continue to pay the employee's salary and benefits and invoice the Union for the same. It is the responsibility of the Union to seek approval directly from the applicable manager for the purpose of all leaves concerning Union affairs, save and except grievance and grievance mediation hearings; arbitration hearings; regularly scheduled labour/ management meetings; and sessions to amend the collective agreement, all of which will be coordinated by Human Resources.
Union Affairs. The Foundation shall grant leave of absence to employees representing the Union in accordance with the following provisions:
(a) In the event that employees are elected to the negotiating committee for the Union, they shall be granted leave, at their regular rate of pay, for the purpose of attending joint collective bargaining, conciliation or mediation meetings in the establishment of a new Collective Agreement. It is understood that no more than three (3) employees from the Union will be granted leave with pay for the purpose of attending said meetings on behalf of the Union and that Management will be advised in writing of the names of the elected employees at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the earliest opening date of the Collective Agreement.
(b) If accredited representatives of the Union are required to investigate or meet with Foundation representatives or attend a hearing to discuss a grievance during working hours, they shall be granted leave with pay subject to suitable arrangements with their immediate supervisor concerning their own work responsibilities. If the employees who are grieving are required to attend a hearing, they shall be granted leave with pay.
(c) Leave of absence with pay shall be for those hours the employees normally would have worked had they not been required to meet with representatives of the Foundation.
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(a) Duly authorized representatives of the Union, not on the payroll of the Employer, shall be per mitted to visit the various places of business of the Employer for the purpose of observing working condi tions and to see that this Agreement is being fully car ried out.
Union Affairs. Employees elected or appointed to attend conferences and conventions or to conduct the Union’s affairs shall, where reasonably possible, be granted a leave of absence without pay for the same provided the employer is given reasonable notice. No more than one (1) employee per Centre, to a maximum of four (4), may be absent at any one time and such leaves without pay shall not total more than twenty (20) working days per year, excluding traveling time. The Umbrella will continue to pay the employees’ salary and benefits and invoice the Union for the same.
Union Affairs. Members designated by the Union shall be allowed released time with pay for official business of the International Union, provided that the employee has given the employee's supervisor and the Head of Human Resources or designee written notice of not less than five (5) working days, and further provided that the employee's absence from the job will cause no undue hardship on the operation of the employee's department. Such released time shall not exceed a combined total of twenty (20) days per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) for all Union members. In the event of a request exceeding the combined total of twenty (20) days or more than four (4) employees at any one time, the HR office will make efforts to accommodate the exception. Additional unpaid released time may be granted for official Union business provided that written notice of not less than five (5) working days is given to the supervisor and the Head of
Union Affairs. The Union and the Company agree that there will be no intimidation, interference, restraint or coercion exercised or practice by either of them or their representatives, upon employees of the Company because of membership or non-membership in the Union. The Union will select or appoint not less than four (4) stewards or more than seven stewards plus a Plant Chairperson to represent employees in presenting their grievances under Article of this Agreement. The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to select or appoint a Negotiating Committee of five employees including the Plant Chairperson. Those members of the Negotiating Committee who are in attendance at negotiation meetings with the Company except mediation shall be paid their regular straight time hourly rate for their regularly scheduled hours the day of said meeting. It shall be the Negotiation Committee's function to meet with the Company to negotiate the renewal and modification of this Agreement at the expiration of the current Agreement. The Union shall notify the Company in writing of the names of stewards, committee members and the Plant Chairperson and any alterations thereto. The Company shall not be required to recognize any xxxxxxx or committee member or the Plant Chairperson until such notification from the Union has been received. The Company agrees to schedule a meeting place at the request of a Union xxxxxxx or the Plant Chairperson to deal with employee concerns or grievances. The Company will make available an office for the use of the Union Committee. The Union agrees that committee members, stewards and the Plant Chairperson have their regular duties to perform on behalf of the Company and they will not leave their regular duties without first receiving permission from their supervisor. Such permission will not be unreasonably withheld. Committee members, stewards and the Plant Chairperson will return to their regular duties as expeditiously as possible.
Union Affairs. Employees elected or appointed to attend conferences, conventions, seminars and schools or to conduct the Union's affairs shall, where reasonably possible, be granted leave of absence without pay for the same provided the Corporation is given reasonable notice. No more than two (2) employees from each unit may be absent at any one time and such leaves without pay shall not total more than fifteen hundred (1500) hours in the year excluding travelling time. The Corporation will continue to pay the employee's salary and benefits and invoice the Union for the same. It is the responsibility of the Union to seek approval directly from the applicable manager for the purpose of all leaves concerning Union affairs, save and except grievance and grievance mediation hearings; arbitration hearings; regularly scheduled labour/ management meetings; and sessions to amend the collective agreement, all of which will be coordinated by Human Resources.
Union Affairs. It is agreed that no Union activities or Union business of any kind be carried on by Stewards or other Union members during the time they are gainfully employed on shift by the Company. It is further agreed that Stewards or other Union officers may, if they wish, solicit Union members, collect membership dues, contact new employees, or otherwise carry on Union business in the Company locker room prior to and after the close of each shift, providing all parties concerned are off shift. In case of emergency, which is recognized by mutual agreement between the Plant Manager and any Union official, said official may, with the consent of the Plant Manager, carry on such Union business during the working hours as in the opinion of the Plant Manager is warranted by the occasion.
Union Affairs. (1) It is specifically understood and agreed that there will be no restraint, coercion, interference or discrimination by the Employer or any of its agents against any members of the Union because of membership therein or the carrying on of any Union Activities.
(2) It is further understood and agreed that it will not be just cause for discharge of any Employee that such Employee engages in Union activities of any kind.
(3) The Unit Chair, Department Xxxxxxx Benefit Representative, Health & Safety representative and/or Union Officer may, with permission from his/her supervisor, handle any Union business, without loss of pay, that requires his/her attention. This permission will be granted without undue delay, taking into account work requirements but in no event will permission be granted later than two [2] hours after the request.
(4) In the course of their Union duties, it is understood that local Union officials will have the right to visit their plant when off duty and that National Union officials will have the right to visit the plant. The Union will notify the Employer in advance of the visit of any National Union officials. It is understood that such officials will secure visitors' passes from the Employer at the beginning of such visits.
(5) Officers and members of the Union will be allowed time off without pay for official Union business with due regard given production requirements of the Employer.
(6) A limited number of Employees (a maximum of five in those meetings requiring the bargaining committee) will be paid the applicable rate of pay by the Employer for all time consumed on labour management conferences called or accepted by the Employer during said Employees' regular working hours on the Employer's premises. Should the labour management conference be allowed to extend beyond regular working hours than normal overtime rates will apply.
(7) The Employer will provide a bulletin board with a lock upon which notices concerning official Union business may be posted.
(8) Shop stewards are not to be transferred out of their Classification without consultation and agreement with the Union.
(9) The Employer agrees to pay for any Employer and Unit Chair approved and authorized Union Business and be reimbursed at the end of each month by the Union, providing that the Employee was otherwise entitled to regular wages.
(10) The Employer will pay the cost of all Contract, Benefit books, and Pension text and will supply a copy of each to all employees ...
Union Affairs. 8.01 The Company acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select a committee that shall be composed of up to three (3) stewards, one per shift. The Union agrees to furnish the Company with a list of names of employees who have been elected or appointed Union Officers and Stewards authorized to represent the Union, and the Union will keep this list up to date. The Company does not have to recognize a Xxxxxxx or Union Officers unless notified by the Union in writing of their appointment to such position.
8.02 All stewards have a responsibility to uphold consistent observance of the provisions of this Agreement and to report any infractions to Management for prompt and appropriate action.
8.03 There shall be no discrimination against the Stewards provided that they function in accordance with the appropriate provisions of this Agreement.
8.04 The Stewards shall have no authority to alter, amend, violate or otherwise change any part of this Agreement.
8.05 Stewards shall be allowed reasonable time to service grievances, provided the Xxxxxxx concerned has secured authorization from his Supervisor before leaving his work. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld.
8.06 Representatives of the Union shall be allowed access to the Company premises for the purpose of contacting Stewards or investigating matters pertaining to the provisions of this Agreement, upon securing authorization to do so from the Plant Manager or appropriate Departmental Manager. Such authorization shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such meetings with Stewards should not occur at times when the Xxxxxxx is scheduled to work.
