UNION BUSINESS/REPRESENTATIVES. 7.1 The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to designate stewards from the bargaining unit. The union will endeavor to have Sergeants represent Sergeants and Lieutenants represent Lieutenants and will avoid obvious conflicts of interest. The Union will inform the Office of Labor Relations of the stewards’ names.
7.2 Paid release time for the designated stewards will be provided for representing employees at investigatory meetings (upon request, the Employer will allow bargaining unit members to be represented at investigatory meetings when the employee reasonably believes disciplinary action may result from the meeting) and at grievance meetings attended by both parties. When designated stewards are granted paid release time they shall experience no loss in pay, however such time shall not be construed as work time and overtime will not be paid when meetings extend beyond the employee's regular work hours. Paid release time shall be granted by the supervisor following a request but in consideration of any job responsibilities. If permission for time off cannot be immediately granted, the supervisor will arrange for time off at the earliest reasonable time thereafter.
7.3 The union shall prevail upon all employees in the bargaining unit and especially Union stewards, to make a diligent and serious attempt to resolve complaints at the lowest possible level. The Employer, likewise, shall prevail upon its supervisory personnel to cooperate fully with the Union stewards in the speedy resolution of any grievances that may arise.
UNION BUSINESS/REPRESENTATIVES. 3 The Union Business Representatives will be designated in writing to the 4 Company and shall have access to the Company facility located at Phoenix Sky Harbor 5 International Airport subject to normal airport security procedures, for the purpose of 6 adjusting disputes, investigating working conditions, attending arbitration hearings, and 7 ascertaining that the Agreement is being adhered to, provided that the representative 8 shall not cause an interruption to the Company’s business operations. The 9 representative will notify the general manager or director of operations 24 hours in 10 advance or as soon as possible. 11 All costs associated with the Union Business Representative’s access, and visits, 12 to the Company’s facilities shall be the responsibility of the Union.
UNION BUSINESS/REPRESENTATIVES. The Employer recognizes the right of the Union to designate Business Representatives and Shop Stewards who shall be permitted to represent bargaining unit employees. The Union will inform the Office of Labor Relations of the names of Union representatives and Shop Stewards. Paid release time for the designated Shop Stewards will be provided for representing employees at grievance meetings (including informal attempts at resolution) attended by both parties, for participating in Joint Labor/Management Committee meetings, for pre- disciplinary/pre-determination meetings, and for collective bargaining meetings. When designated Shop Stewards are granted paid release time they shall experience no loss in pay, however such time shall not be construed as work time and overtime will not be paid when meetings extend beyond the employee’s regular work hours. Paid release time shall be granted by supervision following a request but in consideration of any job responsibilities. If permission for time off cannot be immediately granted, the supervisor will arrange for time off at the earliest reasonable time thereafter. The Union shall prevail upon all employees in the bargaining unit, and especially Shop Stewards, to make a diligent and serious attempt to resolve complaints at the lowest possible level. The Employer, likewise, shall prevail upon its supervisory personnel to cooperate fully with the Union’s representatives in the speedy resolution of any grievances that may arise. The Employer shall designate a bulletin board for use by the Union for the posting of notices relating to official Union business and provide space for that purpose. At the Union’s option, the Employer provided bulletin board(s) may be replaced by the Employer with a locked, covered bulletin board furnished by the Union. The Union will supply the Employer with a key to the bulletin board. Any costs associated with replacement, upkeep, or installation will be paid for by the Union. Location of bulletin board to be determined by the Employer. Union business such as investigating grievances and other legitimate routine matters may be conducted on Police Department premises, provided that such business does not interfere with Police Department operations. The Employer shall provide reasonable access to Department premises to authorized Union representatives for the purpose of handling grievances and other legitimate Union business, provided that such access does not interfere with the work and dut...
UNION BUSINESS/REPRESENTATIVES. The City agrees that authorized Union representatives, who are currently certified in writing with the City and who have obtained advance approval from the City, may have reasonable access to City premises during working hours for assisting in the administration of this Agreement or conducting official Union business so long as such visits do not create any disruption of work.
UNION BUSINESS/REPRESENTATIVES. The Union Business Representative shall have access to the SBM Services Inc., located at the UTC site in Jupiter, Florida subject to normal security procedures, for the purpose of adjusting disputes, investigating working conditions, and ascertaining that the Agreement is being adhered to, providing that there is no interruption of the Company's business. These visits will be conducted during working hours. The Representative will notify the Site Manger Manager twenty-four (24) hours in advance or as soon as possible, (ARTICLE 12 - UNION REPRESENTATION continues)
