Union Rep. On Leave Of Absence For Union Business 429
Union Rep. The Union agrees to notify the Company in writing newly elected Stewardandoftheoperatingunits theemployeeacts Before changing the status of any Xxxxxxx who is to continue in the Company’s employ,so as to renderthe employeeineligibleto representthe employee’svoting unit, such Stewardshall be allowed reasonable time to transfer the employee’sduties as Xxxxxxxxx the employee’ssuccessor.
Union Rep. The Union may name a Grievance Committee of not more than members who shall be employees of the Company covered by this Agreement. The Union may designate and the Company shall recognize Shop Stewards in such numbers as shall be agreed by the parties hereto to be reasonable and proper. The Union shall keep the Company informed of the name of each Shop Xxxxxxx and the work represents. The Company agrees to compensate, at straight-time rates, up to five stewards and/or grievance committee people for time lost during normal working hours for attendance at grievance meetings held under the provisions of Article Grievance Procedure. The Company will also pay Union Representativesfor time lost during normal working hours for attendance at meetings called by the Company. Shop Stewards handling a grievance at STEP shall be paid the appropriate rate. The Union may designate and the Company shall recognize not more than five (5) members who are employees of the Company covered by this Agreement and who shall constitute a negotiating committee. The function of such committee shall be to meet with Company representatives for the purpose of negotiating a Collective Agreement. The Company will handle the payment for wages lost by Union Representatives for attendance at wage negotiations in connection with the re- opening of the Labour Agreement and approved leaves of absence requested by the Union of up to three weeks to attend official union functions, through the Company Payroll Department even though the cost of such wage payment shall be borne by the Union. The Union will reimburse the Company for such payment. The rate of pay shall be the employee’s straight-time rate on the last day worked prior to being absent. Should any difference arise between the parties bound by this Agreement concerning its interpretation, application or any alleged violation thereof, including any questions as to whether any matters are arbitrable, there shall be no interference with the progress of the work, and the difference shall be finally and conclusively settled as hereinafter provided. Either party may initiate grievances with the procedure pursued as expeditiously as possible. A grievance shall be submitted within five (5) working days from the time the employee and/or the Union receives knowledge of the alleged infraction. An employee seeking adjustment of a complaint coming under the scope of this Agreement shall in the first stage, confer with the appropriate immediate supervis...
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