UNION RECOGNITION & RELATIONS. 4.1 The bargaining unit shall comprise all employees included in the bargaining unit as described in the certificate, issued by the Labour Relations Board of British Columbia, except positions excluded by mutual agreement between the local parties or excluded by the Labour Relations Board of British Columbia. a) The question of inclusion or exclusion of a new position created by the Employer will be negotiated with the Union prior to any posting of the position. In the event the parties do not agree, the question of inclusion or exclusion may be referred to the relevant labour relations legislation. Where the parties fail to agree and pending a decision from the relevant body administering the labour relations legislation, the position may be filled and worked. The Employer will provide the Union with a copy of the organizational chart for the immediate branch or program where the position is located, a copy of the position’s job description and a copy of the job description for the position which supervises the position in question. b) If an existing position is changed, such that the union has concerns about its status, the information as described in a) above will be supplied upon request. In the event the parties cannot agree, the question of inclusion or exclusion may be referred to the relevant labour relations legislation. Where the parties fail to agree and pending a decision from the relevant body administering the labour relations legislation, the position may be filled and worked in the jurisdiction in which the position is currently contained. 4.2 The College recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining authority for all employees as certified in accordance with the Labour Relations Code of British Columbia. Further, the College agrees to negotiate with the Union concerning all matters affecting their relationship, aiming towards a peaceful and amicable settlement of any differences. 4.3 The College shall not bargain or enter into any agreement with an individual employee. An employee shall not undertake to represent the Union without the proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be achieved, the Union shall provide the President or his delegate with a list of the names of its officers. Likewise, the President or his delegate shall provide the Union with a list of the names of its personnel with whom the Union may be required to conduct business. 4.4 A designated representative of the Union shall report to and make arrangements with her supervisor when it is necessary for her to be absent from duty with pay for the purpose of carrying on negotiations with the College and/or of attending any mutually agreed-upon meeting or proceeding related to Union-College relations. 4.5 The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of CUPE or any other advisor when dealing or negotiating with the College. Such a representative/advisor shall have access to the College premises to investigate and assist in the settlement of a grievance. 4.6 The College shall accommodate on-site Union meetings when possible - it being understood and agreed that the scheduling of such meetings shall not interfere with the operation of the College.
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UNION RECOGNITION & RELATIONS.
4.1 The bargaining unit shall comprise all employees included in the bargaining unit as described in the certificate, issued by the Labour Relations Board of British Columbia, except positions excluded by mutual agreement between the local parties or excluded by the Labour Relations Board of British Columbia.Columbia.
a) The question of inclusion or exclusion of a new position created by the Employer will be negotiated with the Union prior to any posting of the position. In the event the parties do not agree, the question of inclusion or exclusion may be referred to the relevant labour relations legislation. Where the parties fail to agree and pending a decision from the relevant body administering the labour relations legislation, the position may be filled and worked. The Employer will provide the Union with a copy of the organizational chart for the immediate branch or program where the position is located, a copy of the position’s job description and a copy of the job description for the position which supervises the position in question.
b) If an existing position is changed, such that the union has concerns about its status, the information as described in a) above will be supplied upon request. In the event the parties cannot agree, the question of inclusion or exclusion may be referred to the relevant labour relations legislation. Where the parties fail to agree and pending a decision from the relevant body administering the labour relations legislation, the position may be filled and worked in the jurisdiction in which the position is currently contained.
4.2 The College recognizes the Union as the sole and exclusive collective bargaining authority for all employees as certified in accordance with the Labour Relations Code of British Columbia. Further, the College agrees to negotiate with the Union concerning all matters affecting their relationship, aiming towards a peaceful and amicable settlement of any differences.differences.
4.3 The College shall not bargain or enter into any agreement with an individual employee. An employee shall not undertake to represent the Union without the proper authorization of the Union. In order that this may be achieved, the Union shall provide the President or his their delegate with a list of the names of its officers. Likewise, the President or his their delegate shall provide the Union with a list of the names of its personnel with whom the Union may be required to conduct business.business.
4.4 A designated representative of the Union shall report to and make arrangements with her their supervisor when it is necessary for her them to be absent from duty with pay for the purpose of carrying on negotiations with the College and/or of attending any mutually agreed-upon meeting or proceeding related to Union-College relations.relations.
4.5 The Union shall have the right to have the assistance of a representative of CUPE or any other advisor when dealing or negotiating with the College. Such a representative/advisor shall have access to the College premises to investigate and assist in the settlement of a grievance.grievance.
4.6 The College shall accommodate on-site Union meetings when possible - it being understood and agreed that the scheduling of such meetings shall not interfere with the operation of the College.College.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
