Common use of Union Representation and Activities Clause in Contracts

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit with members of the Bargaining Unit or with official representatives of the Employer on University property, provided such business does not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the Union. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement shall be entitled to convene a meeting with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect of their employment performance or working conditions, with Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ notice.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 ‌ 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their Scheduled Work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of their Employment Supervisor prior to leaving work, and such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 (a) A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes to provide an overview of the role of the Union at any University-wide orientation for Employees in this Bargaining Unit as long as the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about Union activity does not conflict with the Collective Agreement and Union representative’s Scheduled Work duties. The Employer will notify the UnionUnion at least thirty (30) Calendar Days before such an orientation session is being held. 6.08 (b) The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar yearinvite the Union as soon as possible but no less than one (1) week prior to all TA, TF, and RA employment orientation sessions. A The Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion for Employees in this Bargaining Unit. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement shall be entitled to convene a meeting with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect of their employment performance or working conditions, with Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ notice.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their scheduled worktimes. If this is not possible, the representative shall obtain permission of their Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer University, on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any Faculty wide or University wide orientation event for Employees as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Employer shall notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement 5.08 No later than September 30 of each year, the Employer shall be entitled pay the Local Union, in one (1) lump sum, the equivalent of one fourth (1/4) of the salary minimum, to convene a meeting assist the Local Union in the administration of the Agreement. The Local Union shall have full discretion in how these funds are allotted to its member representatives. This sum is inclusive of the Employer’s contribution to the PSAC Social Justice Fund. 5.09 The Employer shall recognize PSAC bargaining team members and PSAC Local Executive members for up to two (2) additional Semesters after their employment contract(s) with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect University end, for the sole purpose of their employment performance or working conditions, with conducting Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticebusiness.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of his/her scheduled work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of his/her Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 5.03 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer University, on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid fifteen minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any department-wide or University-wide orientation event for Employees in this Bargaining Unit as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Office of the Xxxxxxx/Academic Affairs will notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 6.09 Employees covered by this 5.08 No later than September 30th of each year, the Employer shall pay the Local Union, in one (1) lump sum, the minimum value of two (2) three (3) credit classroom Courses to assist the Local Union in the administration of the Collective Agreement Agreement. The Local Union shall be entitled have full discretion in how these hours are allotted to convene a meeting with its member representatives. This sum is inclusive of the Faculty Supervisor Employer’s contribution to discuss any aspect of their employment performance or working conditions, with Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticethe PSAC Social Justice Fund.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their scheduled work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of their Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer University, on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any Faculty-wide or University-wide orientation event for Employees as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Office of the Xxxxxxx will notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement 5.08 No later than September 30 of each year, the Employer shall be entitled pay the Union, in one (1) lump sum, the equivalent of two (2) Full TAships (560 hours) at the rate of pay of a TA/RA holding a Master’s degree to convene a meeting with assist the Faculty Supervisor Union in the administration of the Agreement. The Union shall have full discretion in how these hours are allotted to discuss any aspect its member representatives. This sum is inclusive of their employment performance or working conditions, with Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticethe Employer’s contribution to the PSAC Social Justice Fund and the PSAC Local 000555 Hardship Fund.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 ‌ 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their scheduled work times. If this is not possible, the representative shall obtain permission of their Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer University, on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any Faculty-wide or University-wide orientation event for Employees as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Office of the Xxxxxxx will notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement 5.08 No later than September 30 of each year, the Employer shall be entitled pay the Union, in one (1) lump sum, the equivalent of three (3) Full TAships (840 hours) at the rate of pay of a TA/RA holding a Master’s degree to convene a meeting assist the Union in the administration of the Agreement. The Union shall have full discretion in how these hours are allotted to its member representatives. This sum is inclusive of the Employer’s contribution to the PSAC Social Justice Fund and the PSAC Local 000555 Hardship Fund. 5.09 The Employer shall recognize PSAC bargaining team members and PSAC Local Executive members for up to two (2) additional consecutive Semesters after their employment contract(s) with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect University end, for the sole purpose of their employment performance or working conditions, with conducting Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticebusiness.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their scheduled worktimes. If this is not possible, the representative shall obtain permission of their Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer Employer, on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any Faculty wide or University wide orientation event for Employees as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Employer shall notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement 5.08 Beginning on September 30, 2023 and no later than September 30 of each year thereafter, the Employer shall be entitled pay the Local Union, in one (1) lump sum, the equivalent of one half (1/2) of the salary minimum, to convene a meeting assist the Local Union in the administration of the Agreement. The Local Union shall have full discretion in how these funds are allotted to its member representatives. This sum is inclusive of the Employer’s contribution to the PSAC Social Justice Fund. 5.09 The Employer shall recognize PSAC bargaining team members and PSAC Local Executive members for up to two (2) additional Semesters after their employment contract(s) with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect University end, for the sole purpose of their employment performance or working conditions, with conducting Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticebusiness.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name names of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit with members of the Bargaining Unit or with official representatives of the Employer on University property, provided such business does not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the Union. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement shall be entitled to convene a meeting with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect of their employment performance or working conditions, with Union representation, with at least twenty- twenty-four (24) hours’ notice.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their Scheduled Work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of their Employment Supervisor prior to leaving work, and such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 (a) A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any University-wide orientation for Employees in this Bargaining Unit as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Union representative’s Scheduled Work duties. The Employer will notify the Union at least thirty (30) Calendar Days before such an orientation session is being held. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement (b) The Employer shall invite the Union to all TA, and TF, and RA employment orientation sessions. The Union shall be entitled to convene a meeting with up to fifteen (15) minutes to provide an overview of the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect role of their employment performance or working conditions, with the Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticefor Employees in this Bargaining Unit.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their scheduled work times. If this is not possible, the representative shall obtain permission of their Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer Employer, on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any Faculty wide or University wide orientation event for Employees as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Office of the Xxxxxxx shall notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement 5.08 No later than September 30 of each year, the Employer shall be entitled pay the Local Union, in one (1) lump sum, the minimum value of five (5) three (3) credit Courses to convene a meeting assist the Local Union in the administration of the Agreement. The Local Union shall have full discretion in how these funds are allotted to its members or member representatives. This sum is inclusive of the Employer’s contribution to the PSAC Social Justice Fund and the PSAC Local 000555 Hardship Fund. 5.09 The Employer shall recognize PSAC bargaining team members and PSAC Local Executive members for up to two (2) additional consecutive Semesters after their employment contract(s) with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect University end, for the sole purpose of their employment performance or working conditions, with conducting Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticebusiness.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their Scheduled Work times. If this is not possible, the representative will obtain permission of their Employment Supervisor prior to leaving work, and such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 (a) A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any University-wide orientation for Employees in this Bargaining Unit as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Union representative’s Scheduled Work duties. The Employer will notify the Union at least thirty (30) Calendar Days before such an orientation session is being held. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement (b) The Employer shall invite the Union to all TA, TF, and RA employment orientation sessions. The Union shall be entitled to convene a meeting with up to fifteen (15) minutes to provide an overview of the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect role of their employment performance or working conditions, with the Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticefor Employees in this Bargaining Unit.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 5.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 5.02 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 5.03 The Union shall notify the Employer in writing, and on the Union’s website, of the name and jurisdiction of its representatives as well as any updates or changes to that list as they occur. 5.04 Whenever possible, a representative shall investigate Employee complaints or process a grievance or undertake any other Union business, outside of their scheduled work times. If this is not possible, the representative shall obtain permission of their Supervisor prior to leaving work, where the Supervisor is readily available. 5.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 5.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit Union with members of the Bargaining Unit Union or with official representatives of the Employer University, on University property, provided such business does shall not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 5.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the UnionUnion at any Faculty-wide or University-wide orientation event for Employees as long as the Union activity does not conflict with the Employee’s scheduled work duties. The Office of the Xxxxxxx will notify the Union when an orientation session has been scheduled where a Union representative could be present. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement 5.08 No later than September 30 of each year, the Employer shall be entitled pay the Union, in one (1) lump sum, the equivalent of three (3) Full TAships (840 hours) at the rate of pay of a TA/RA holding a Master’s degree to convene a meeting assist the Union in the administration of the Agreement. The Union shall have full discretion in how these hours are allotted to its member representatives. This sum is inclusive of the Employer’s contribution to the PSAC Social Justice Fund and the PSAC Local 000555 Hardship Fund. 5.09 The Employer shall recognize PSAC bargaining team members and PSAC Local Executive members for up to two (2) additional consecutive Semesters after their employment contract(s) with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect University end, for the sole purpose of their employment performance or working conditions, with conducting Union representation, with at least twenty- four (24) hours’ noticebusiness.

Union Representation and Activities. 6.01 The Employer acknowledges the right of the Union to appoint or otherwise select Employees as representatives. 6.02 The Union agrees that no Employee or group of Employees shall undertake to represent the Union to the Employer without proper authorization of the Union. To this end, the Union shall provide the Employer, in writing, and on the Union’s website, with the names and position titles of its Officers and the names and jurisdiction of its Local Representatives, as well as the name names of its Regional Representative. 6.03 The Employer shall provide the Union, in writing, with the names and position titles of those in Faculty Relations and in Human Resources who are responsible for liaison with the Union; and with the names of Deans of Faculties, or equivalent. Both parties shall provide updates or changes of the above representatives as they occur. 6.04 The Union shall determine the jurisdiction of each representative. 6.05 The Employer shall ensure that new Employees are provided with the list cited in 6.02 and the Union’s website URL. 6.06 Duly authorized representatives of the Union shall be permitted to transact official business of the Bargaining Unit with members of the Bargaining Unit or with official representatives of the Employer on University property, provided such business does not interfere with the normal operations of the University. 6.07 A Union representative shall be entitled to up to thirty (30) paid minutes at the conclusion of each New Employee Orientation Session held by Human Resources to meet a newly hired Employee and provide information about the Collective Agreement and the Union. 6.08 The Employer shall convene at least two Postdoctoral Post-Doctoral Orientation Sessions in each calendar year. A Union Representative shall be entitled to up to fifteen (15) minutes during such orientation sessions to provide an overview of the role of the Union. 6.09 Employees covered by this Collective Agreement shall be entitled to convene a meeting with the Faculty Supervisor to discuss any aspect of their employment performance or working conditions, with Union representation, with at least twenty- twenty-four (24) hours’ notice.