Common use of Union Representation and Activities Clause in Contracts

Union Representation and Activities. Section 1 - Representation A. From employees in the bargaining unit, the Union shall select a reasonable number of union stewards. The Union shall furnish and keep an up-to-date list of all such employees authorized to act as stewards to the Board. In addition, the Union shall furnish and keep an up-to-date list of Union Staff Representatives and Local 850 Officers to the Board. B. Whenever Union representation is requested by an employee, the representative shall be so selected and designated by the Union. X. Xxxxxxxx who are designated by the Union shall be selected according to the following general guidelines: 1. One (1) xxxxxxx at each facility or work location which has a supervisor who has the authority to settle grievances. 2. Where more than one shift is required there may be one (1) xxxxxxx per shift. 3. If the number of employees on a particular shift, or in a work location, exceeds fifty (50) employees, an additional xxxxxxx may be selected; however, when selecting stewards at such work location, consideration shall be given to restricted areas, number of work units, and other factors unique to that installation or facility. 4. After having requested and been given prior approval from the Principal or Worksite Supervisor, the xxxxxxx or a local union officer will be allowed time to represent bargaining unit members at grievance conferences with the supervisor during regular work hours without loss of pay or benefits. The xxxxxxx or local union officer will secure approval of the Principal or Worksite Supervisor in the area where the grievance is to be investigated and will conduct the investigation in a way that does not interfere with Board operations. 5. Stewards, Local officers, and other Local representatives shall have permission to examine an employee's file as permitted by Florida Statutes. Section 2 - Bulletin Boards A. Where Board controlled bulletin boards are available, the Board agrees to provide space on such bulletin boards for Union use. Where bulletin boards are not available, the Board agrees to provide such boards. The Board and AFSCME will conduct an inventory of bulletin boards to assure compliance with this article and appropriate placement of the bulletin boards. B. Posting of Union literature shall be confined to Union bulletin boards, and these boards shall be used for the following notices: 1. Recreational and social affairs of the Union 2. Union meetings 3. Union elections 4. Reports of Union committees 5. Union benefit programs 6. Current Union contract 7. Training and Educational opportunities C. Postings must be dated and bear the signature of an authorized Union Representative. D. Nothing in the contract will be construed to authorize Union distribution of any material or information which libels School Board members or employees. Section 3 - Employee Lists The Board will upon timely written request provide the Union a listing giving the name, home address, home telephone number, email address if on file, classification title, and gross salary for each employee covered by the bargaining unit. Such list will cover the fiscal quarter in which they are requested. Any and all costs incidental to the production of such list will be borne by the bargaining unit. Section 4 - Class Specifications/Rules The Board will provide the Union Staff Representative and Local 850 Union President each with a copy of classification specifications and Board Personnel Rules and Regulations that affect employees within the bargaining unit. Section 5 - Representative Access The Board agrees that an accredited representative of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, whether Local Union representatives, District Council Representatives, or International Representatives shall have access to the premises of the Board on the same basis as they are available to the general public. Access to premises shall be during working hours and shall be relative to the administration of this agreement. Access to employees will be during the non-working hours of the employee including their lunch break. Phone calls and emails must also be made during non-working hours. Section 6 - Consultation A. In order to provide a means of continuing communication between the parties and upon request of either the Board or the Union Staff Representative, the Superintendent and/or his designated representative(s) and not more than eight (8) representatives of the Union shall meet and consult monthly, the time and place to be designated by the Board. B. The purpose of such consultation meetings shall be to discuss matters relating to the administration of this Agreement and matters covered by this Agreement. It is understood that these meetings shall not be used for the purpose of discussing pending grievances or for negotiation purposes. The parties shall exchange agenda indicating the matters they wish to discuss no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing and a copy shall be provided to each party. C. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing, titled Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and a copy shall be provided to each party. The MOU shall be included in the next scheduled negotiations and ratification procedure.

Union Representation and Activities. Section 1 - Representation A. From employees in the bargaining unit, the Union shall select a reasonable number of union stewards. The Union shall furnish and to the Board an keep an up-to-date list of all such employees authorized to act as stewards to the Boardstewards. In addition, the Union shall furnish to the Board and keep an up-to-date a list of Union Staff Representatives and Local 850 Officers to the BoardOfficers. B. Whenever Union representation is requested by an employee, the representative shall be so selected and designated by the Union. X. Xxxxxxxx who are designated by the Union shall be selected according to the following general guidelines: 1. One (1) xxxxxxx at each facility or work location which has a supervisor who has the authority to settle grievances. 2. Where more than one shift is required there may be one (1) xxxxxxx per shift. 3. If the number of employees on a particular shift, or in a work location, exceeds fifty (50) employees, an additional xxxxxxx may be selected; however, when selecting stewards at such work location, consideration shall be given to restricted areas, number of work units, and other factors unique to that installation or facility. 4. After having requested and been given prior approval from the Principal or Worksite Supervisor, the xxxxxxx or a local union officer will be allowed time to represent bargaining unit members at grievance conferences with the supervisor during regular work hours without loss of pay or benefits. The xxxxxxx or local union officer will secure approval of the Principal or Worksite Supervisor in the area where the grievance is to be investigated and will conduct the investigation in a way that does not interfere with Board operations. 5. Stewards, Local officers, and other Local representatives shall have permission to examine an employee's file as permitted by Florida Statutes. Section 2 - Bulletin Boards A. Where Board controlled bulletin boards are available, the Board agrees to provide space on such bulletin boards for Union use. Where bulletin boards are not available, the Board agrees to provide such boards. The Board and AFSCME will conduct an inventory of bulletin boards to assure compliance with this article and appropriate placement of the bulletin boards. B. Posting of Union literature shall be confined to Union bulletin boards, and these boards shall be used for the following notices: 1. Recreational and social affairs of the Union 2. Union meetings 3. Union elections 4. Reports of Union committees 5. Union benefit programs 6. Current Union contract 7. Training and Educational opportunities C. Postings must be dated and bear the signature of an authorized Union Representative. D. Nothing in the contract will be construed to authorize Union distribution of any material or information which libels School Board members or employees. Section 3 - Employee Lists The Board will upon timely written request provide the Union a listing giving the name, home address, home telephone number, email address if on file, classification title, and gross salary for each employee covered by the bargaining unit. Such list will cover the fiscal quarter in which they are requested. Any and all costs incidental to the production of such list will be borne by the bargaining unit. Section 4 - Class Specifications/Rules The Board will provide the Union Staff Representative and Local 850 Union President each with a copy of classification specifications and Board Personnel Rules and Regulations that which affect employees within the bargaining unit. Section 5 - Representative Access The Board agrees that an accredited representative of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, whether Local Union representatives, District Council Representatives, or International Representatives shall have access to the premises of the Board on the same basis as they are available to the general public. Access to premises shall be during working hours and shall be relative to the administration of this agreement. Access to employees will be during the non-working hours of the employee including their lunch break. Phone calls and emails must also be made during non-working hours. Section 6 - Consultation A. In order to provide a means of continuing communication between the parties and upon request of either the Board or the Union Staff Representative, the Superintendent and/or his designated representative(s) and not more than eight (8) representatives of the Union shall meet and consult monthly, the time and place to be designated by the Board. B. The purpose of such consultation meetings shall be to discuss matters relating to the administration of this Agreement and matters covered by this Agreement. It is understood that these meetings shall not be used for the purpose of discussing pending grievances or for negotiation purposes. The parties shall exchange agenda indicating the matters they wish to discuss no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing and a copy shall be provided to each party. C. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing, titled Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and a copy shall be provided to each party. The MOU shall be included in the next scheduled negotiations and ratification procedure.

Union Representation and Activities. Section 1 - Representation A. From employees in the bargaining unit, the Union shall select a reasonable number of union stewards. The Union , shall furnish to the Board and keep an up-to-date a list of all such employees authorized to act as stewards to the Boardstewards. In addition, the Union shall furnish to the Board and keep an up-to-date a list of Union Staff Representatives and Local 850 Officers to the BoardOfficers. B. Whenever Union representation is requested by an employee, the representative shall be so selected and designated by the Union. X. Xxxxxxxx C. Stewards who are designated by the Union shall be selected according to the following general guidelines: 1. One (1) xxxxxxx at each facility or work location which has a supervisor who has the authority to settle grievances. 2. Where more than one shift is required there may be one (1) xxxxxxx per shift. 3. If the number of employees on a particular shift, or in a work location, exceeds fifty (50) employees, an additional xxxxxxx may be selected; however, when selecting stewards at such work location, consideration shall be given to restricted areas, number of work units, and other factors unique to that installation or facility. 4. After having requested and been given prior approval from the Principal or Worksite Supervisor, the xxxxxxx or a local union officer will be allowed time to represent bargaining unit members at grievance conferences with the supervisor during regular work hours without loss of pay or benefits. The xxxxxxx or local union officer will secure approval of the Principal or Worksite Supervisor in the area where the grievance is to be investigated and will conduct the investigation in a way that does not interfere with Board operations. 5. Stewards, Local officers, and other Local representatives shall have permission to examine an employee's file as permitted by Florida Statutes. Section 2 - Bulletin Boards A. Where Board controlled bulletin boards are available, the Board agrees to provide space on such bulletin boards for Union use. Where bulletin boards are not available, the Board agrees to provide such boards. The Board and AFSCME will conduct an inventory of bulletin boards to assure compliance with this article and appropriate placement of the bulletin boards. B. Posting of Union literature shall be confined to Union bulletin boards, and these boards shall be used for the following notices: 1. Recreational and social affairs of the Union 2. Union meetings 3. Union elections 4. Reports of Union committees 5. Union benefit programs 6. Current Union contract 7. Training and Educational opportunities 8. The postings referenced above must be removed by the authorized Union Representative five days after the date of posting. C. Postings must be dated and bear the signature of an authorized Union Representative. D. Nothing in the contract will be construed to authorize Union distribution of any material or information which libels School Board members or employees. Section 3 - Employee Lists The Board will upon timely written request provide the Union a listing giving the name, home address, address and home telephone number, email address if number on file, classification title, and gross salary for each employee covered by the bargaining unit. Such list will cover the fiscal quarter in which they are requested. Any and all costs incidental to the production of such list will be borne by the bargaining unit. Section 4 - Class Specifications/Rules The Board will provide the Union Staff Representative and Local 850 Union President each with a copy of classification specifications and Board Personnel Rules and Regulations that which affect employees within the bargaining unit. Section 5 - Representative Access The Board agrees that an accredited representative of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, whether Local Union representatives, District Council Representatives, or International Representatives shall have access to the premises of the Board on the same basis as they are available to the general public. Access to premises shall be during working hours and shall be relative to the administration of this agreement. Access to employees will be during the non-working hours of the employee including their lunch break. Phone calls and emails must also be made during non-working hoursemployee. Section 6 - Consultation A. In order to provide a means of continuing communication between the parties and upon request of either the Board or the Union Staff Representative, the Superintendent and/or his designated representative(s) and not more than eight (8) representatives of the Union shall meet and consult monthly, the time and place to be designated by the Board. B. The purpose of such consultation meetings shall be to discuss matters relating to the administration of this Agreement and matters covered by this Agreement. It is understood that these meetings shall not be used for the purpose of discussing pending grievances or for negotiation purposes. The parties shall exchange agenda indicating the matters they wish to discuss no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing and a copy shall be provided to each party. C. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing, titled Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and a copy shall be provided to each party. The MOU shall be included in the next scheduled negotiations and ratification procedure.

Union Representation and Activities. Section 1 - Representation A. From employees in the bargaining unit, the Union shall select a reasonable number of union stewards. The Union , shall furnish to the Board and keep an up-to-date a list of all such employees authorized to act as stewards to the Boardstewards. In addition, the Union shall furnish to the Board and keep an up-to-date a list of Union Staff Representatives and Local 850 Officers to the BoardOfficers. B. Whenever Union representation is requested by an employee, the representative shall be so selected and designated by the Union. X. Xxxxxxxx who are designated by the Union shall be selected according to the following general guidelines: 1. One (1) xxxxxxx at each facility or work location which has a supervisor who has the authority to settle grievances. 2. Where more than one shift is required there may be one (1) xxxxxxx per shift. 3. If the number of employees on a particular shift, or in a work location, exceeds fifty (50) employees, an additional xxxxxxx may be selected; however, when selecting stewards at such work location, consideration shall be given to restricted areas, number of work units, and other factors unique to that installation or facility. 4. After having requested and been given prior approval from the Principal or Worksite Supervisor, the xxxxxxx or a local union officer will be allowed time to represent bargaining unit members at grievance conferences with the supervisor during regular work hours without loss of pay or benefits. The xxxxxxx or local union officer will secure approval of the Principal or Worksite Supervisor in the area where the grievance is to be investigated and will conduct the investigation in a way that does not interfere with Board operations. 5. Stewards, Local officers, and other Local representatives shall have permission to examine an employee's file as permitted by Florida Statutes. Section 2 - Bulletin Boards A. Where Board controlled bulletin boards are available, the Board agrees to provide space on such bulletin boards for Union use. Where bulletin boards are not available, the Board agrees to provide such boards. The Board and AFSCME will conduct an inventory of bulletin boards to assure compliance with this article and appropriate placement of the bulletin boards. B. Posting of Union literature shall be confined to Union bulletin boards, and these boards shall be used for the following notices: 1. Recreational and social affairs of the Union 2. Union meetings 3. Union elections 4. Reports of Union committees 5. Union benefit programs 6. Current Union contract 7. Training and Educational opportunities 8. The postings referenced above must be removed by the authorized Union Representative five days after the date of posting. C. Postings must be dated and bear the signature of an authorized Union Representative. D. Nothing in the contract will be construed to authorize Union distribution of any material or information which libels School Board members or employees. Section 3 - Employee Lists The Board will upon timely written request provide the Union a listing giving the name, home address, address and home telephone number, email address if number on file, classification title, and gross salary for each employee covered by the bargaining unit. Such list will cover the fiscal quarter in which they are requested. Any and all costs incidental to the production of such list will be borne by the bargaining unit. Section 4 - Class Specifications/Rules The Board will provide the Union Staff Representative and Local 850 Union President each with a copy of classification specifications and Board Personnel Rules and Regulations that which affect employees within the bargaining unit. Section 5 - Representative Access The Board agrees that an accredited representative of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, whether Local Union representatives, District Council Representatives, or International Representatives shall have access to the premises of the Board on the same basis as they are available to the general public. Access to premises shall be during working hours and shall be relative to the administration of this agreement. Access to employees will be during the non-working hours of the employee including their lunch break. Phone calls and emails must also be made during non-working hoursemployee. Section 6 - Consultation A. In order to provide a means of continuing communication between the parties and upon request of either the Board or the Union Staff Representative, the Superintendent and/or his designated representative(s) and not more than eight (8) representatives of the Union shall meet and consult monthly, the time and place to be designated by the Board. B. The purpose of such consultation meetings shall be to discuss matters relating to the administration of this Agreement and matters covered by this Agreement. It is understood that these meetings shall not be used for the purpose of discussing pending grievances or for negotiation purposes. The parties shall exchange agenda indicating the matters they wish to discuss no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meetingmeet ing. Any agreement reached between the parties at a t consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing and a copy shall be provided to each party. C. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing, titled Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and a copy shall be provided to each party. The MOU shall be included in the next scheduled negotiations and ratification procedure.Section 7 - School Board Courier Systems

Union Representation and Activities. Section 1 - Representation A. From employees in the bargaining unit, the Union shall select a reasonable number of union stewards. The Union , shall furnish to the Board and keep an up-to-date a list of all such employees authorized to act as stewards to the Boardstewards. In addition, the Union shall furnish to the Board and keep an up-to-date a list of Union Staff Representatives and Local 850 Officers to the BoardOfficers. B. Whenever Union representation is requested by an employee, the representative shall be so selected and designated by the Union. X. Xxxxxxxx who are designated by the Union shall be selected according to the following general guidelines: 1. One (1) xxxxxxx at each facility or work location which has a supervisor who has the authority to settle grievances. 2. Where more than one shift is required there may be one (1) xxxxxxx per shift. 3. If the number of employees on a particular shift, or in a work location, exceeds fifty (50) employees, an additional xxxxxxx may be selected; however, when selecting stewards at such work location, consideration shall be given to restricted areas, number of work units, and other factors unique to that installation or facility. 4. After having requested and been given prior approval from the Principal or Worksite Supervisor, the xxxxxxx or a local union officer will be allowed time to represent bargaining unit members at grievance conferences with the supervisor during regular work hours without loss of pay or benefits. The xxxxxxx or local union officer will secure approval of the Principal or Worksite Supervisor in the area where the grievance is to be investigated and will conduct the investigation in a way that does not interfere with Board operations. 5. Stewards, Local officers, and other Local representatives shall have permission to examine an employee's file as permitted by Florida Statutes. Section 2 - Bulletin Boards A. Where Board controlled bulletin boards are available, the Board agrees to provide space on such bulletin boards for Union use. Where bulletin boards are not available, the Board agrees to provide such boards. The Board and AFSCME will conduct an inventory of bulletin boards to assure compliance with this article and appropriate placement of the bulletin boards. B. Posting of Union literature shall be confined to Union bulletin boards, and these boards shall be used for the following notices: 1. Recreational and social affairs of the Union 2. Union meetings 3. Union elections 4. Reports of Union committees 5. Union benefit programs 6. Current Union contract 7. Training and Educational opportunities 8. The postings referenced above must be removed by the authorized Union Representative five days after the date of posting. C. Postings must be dated and bear the signature of an authorized Union Representative. D. Nothing in the contract will be construed to authorize Union distribution of any material or information which libels School Board members or employees. Section 3 - Employee Lists The Board will upon timely written request provide the Union a listing giving the name, home address, address and home telephone number, email address if number on file, classification title, and gross salary for each employee covered by the bargaining unit. Such list will cover the fiscal quarter in which they are requested. Any and all costs incidental to the production of such list will be borne by the bargaining unit. Section 4 - Class Specifications/Rules The Board will provide the Union Staff Representative and Local 850 Union President each with a copy of classification specifications and Board Personnel Rules and Regulations that which affect employees within the bargaining unit. Section 5 - Representative Access The Board agrees that an accredited representative of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, whether Local Union representatives, District Council Representatives, or International Representatives shall have access to the premises of the Board on the same basis as they are available to the general public. Access to premises shall be during working hours and shall be relative to the administration of this agreement. Access to employees will be during the non-working hours of the employee including their lunch breakemployee. Phone calls and emails must also be made during non-working hours. Section 6 - Consultation A. In order to provide a means of continuing communication between the parties and upon request of either the Board or the Union Staff Representative, the Superintendent and/or his designated representative(s) and not more than eight (8) representatives of the Union shall meet and consult monthly, the time and place to be designated by the Board. B. The purpose of such consultation meetings shall be to discuss matters relating to the administration of this Agreement and matters covered by this Agreement. It is understood that these meetings shall not be used for the purpose of discussing pending grievances or for negotiation purposes. The parties shall exchange agenda indicating the matters they wish to discuss no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled meeting. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing and a copy shall be provided to each party. C. Any agreement reached between the parties at consultation meetings shall be reduced to writing, titled Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and a copy shall be provided to each party. The MOU shall be included in the next scheduled negotiations and ratification procedure.