Common use of UNION REPRESENTATION AND SAFETY Clause in Contracts

UNION REPRESENTATION AND SAFETY. 8.01 The Union shall submit the name of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Union Stewards to the Company in writing. 8.02 The parties agree to have quarterly labour relations meetings on Company time, if necessary. The necessity for such meeting shall be identified by either party submitting an agenda of matters to be discussed. The General Chairperson of District 140 may be present at the meeting with the Company. 8.03 The Union shall designate and the Company shall recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx and a Xxxxxxx. The Union shall also designate Alternate Stewards and the Company will recognize the Alternate Stewards in the absence of regular Stewards. The Union will endeavour to appoint employees who are on different shifts as its stewards so that a xxxxxxx is available to assist employees when required. The Company shall be kept informed of the name of each Union Xxxxxxx and the shift for which he has responsibility. The parties agree to increase the number of Stewards in the event the Company substantially increases the current number of employees. 8.04 The Company recognizes that the necessity for performance by a Xxxxxxx of the functions described in Article 9 hereof for settlement of a complaint or grievance which can commonly arise during his regularly scheduled working hours and agrees that, as reasonably permitted by the operational requirements of the company, he shall be permitted the necessary time off without loss of pay to perform such functions. Before leaving his regular Company duties to attend to such matters, the Xxxxxxx shall obtain permission of his immediate Supervisor, such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. He shall report to the Supervisor when resuming his regular duties.

UNION REPRESENTATION AND SAFETY. 8.01 The Union shall name a Shop Committee of not more than three (3) members, one (1) of which should be from the Grooming Department. The Union shall submit the name of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Union Stewards their names to the Company in writing. 8.02 The parties agree to have quarterly labour relations Labour Relations meetings with the Shop Committee on Company time, if necessary. The necessity for such meeting shall be identified by either party submitting an agenda of matters to be discussed. The General Chairperson of Transportation District 140 may be present at the meeting with the Company. 8.03 The Union shall designate and the Company shall recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx and a XxxxxxxStewards. The Union shall also designate Alternate Stewards Xxxxxxx(s) and the Company will recognize the Alternate Stewards Xxxxxxx(s) in the absence of regular Stewards. The Union will endeavour to appoint employees who are on different shifts as its stewards Stewards so that a xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx is available to assist employees when required. The Company shall be kept informed of the name of each Union Xxxxxxx and the shift for which he has responsibility. The parties agree to increase the number of Stewards in the event the Company substantially increases the current number of employees. 8.04 The Company recognizes that the necessity for performance by a Xxxxxxx of the functions described in Article 9 hereof for settlement of a complaint or grievance which can commonly arise during his regularly scheduled working hours and agrees that, as reasonably permitted by within reason and without an adverse effect on the operational requirements of the companyoperation, he shall be permitted the necessary time off without loss of pay to perform such functions. Before leaving his regular Company duties to attend to such matters, the Xxxxxxx shall obtain permission of his immediate Supervisor, such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. He shall report to the Supervisor when resuming his regular duties. 8.05 The Company agrees to recognize a Bargaining Committee consisting of three (3) Union Stewards for the purpose of negotiating the renewal of this Collective Agreement. A Union Negotiating Committee member who is scheduled to work shall be granted time off with pay necessary to conduct direct negotiations with the Company for a new Collective Agreement. 8.06 Any time consumed on Union business or activities that has been authorized by the Company or agreed to under this Collective Agreement, excluding Articles 8 & 9 will be paid by the Company and charged to Local Lodge 2413, plus a ten percent (10%) administration fee. The Local Lodge will provide the Company with the respective time clearance request and will reimburse the Company by month end. 8.07 The Chief Xxxxxxx shall have super seniority for the purposes of layoff only and shall work a shift that allows access to the greatest number of employees while still being accessible to Management, the times of which shall be mutually agreed. Such agreement shall not be unreasonably withheld. Such shift shall be based on forty (40) hours pay per week. 8.08 Prior to effecting any schedule change, management shall give the Union Schedule Committee an opportunity to present their views of any such proposed changes prior to management making its' final decision. The Union shall keep the Company informed of the two (2) employees who make up the Union Schedule Committee.

UNION REPRESENTATION AND SAFETY. 8.01 The Union shall submit the name a Shop Xxxxxxx Committee of not more than fourteen (14) members who shall be employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx Company covered by this Agreement. However, no more than four (4) members shall attend any meeting between Management and Union Stewards to the Company in writingUnion. 8.02 The parties agree Matters pertaining to have quarterly labour relations meetings on the interpretation, application, or administration of this Agreement shall be discussed and adjusted by the Company time, if necessary. The and the Shop Committee who shall meet during working hours as often as may be deemed necessary indicating the necessity for such meeting shall be identified by either party submitting an agenda of matters to be discussed. The General Chairperson Only an Officer of District 140 may the Union shall be present at the meeting with the Company. 8.03 (a) The Union shall may designate and the Company shall recognize a Shop Stewards, Senior Stewards, and Chief Xxxxxxx Stewards for such work areas as shall be agreed by the parties hereto to be reasonable and a Xxxxxxx. The Union shall also designate Alternate Stewards and the Company will recognize the Alternate Stewards in the absence of regular Stewards. The Union will endeavour to appoint employees who are on different shifts as its stewards so that a xxxxxxx is available to assist employees when requiredproper. The Company shall be kept informed of the name of each Union Shop Xxxxxxx, Senior Xxxxxxx, and Chief Xxxxxxx and the shift for which he work area the Union has responsibilityso designated him. (b) The Company and Union agree to establish a Health and Safety Committee consisting of six (6) Union members and not less than two (2) Management members and abide by the Canada Labour Code in all matters pertaining to health and safety. The parties agree Company agrees to increase abide by the number Canada Labour Code in all matters of Stewards in the event the Company substantially increases the current number of employeessafety. 8.04 The Company recognizes that the necessity for performance by a Xxxxxxx Shop Xxxxxxx, Senior Xxxxxxx, Chief Xxxxxxx, and Local Lodge Executive of the functions described in provided by Article 9 hereof for settlement of a complaint or grievance which grievance, can commonly arise during his regularly regular scheduled working hours and agrees that, as reasonably permitted by the operational requirements of the companywithin reason, he shall be permitted the necessary time off without loss of pay to perform such functions. Before leaving his regular Company duties to attend to such matters, the Xxxxxxx matters he shall obtain permission of his immediate Supervisor, such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. He , and when resuming his regular duties he shall report to the Supervisor when resuming his Supervisor. 8.05 The Shop Committee, Shop Stewards, Senior Stewards, Chief Xxxxxxx, and Local Lodge Executive shall perform the functions herein provided in such manner as to promote good order and shop discipline and with the least possible interference with the regular dutiesduties of their employment. 8.06 The Union Negotiating Committee shall be granted the time off work with pay necessary to draft proposals and conduct the business of negotiating with the Company for a new Collective Agreement. The Negotiating Committee shall consist of six (6) employees and the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx whose names are to be submitted to the Company in writing. 8.07 The Chief Xxxxxxx will be a full-time position, employed on a day shift Monday to Friday in order that he will be available to discuss Union matters with both the membership and management. The full-time xxxxxxx is to be paid the highest negotiated wage in the Collective Agreement. The wages will be paid as outlined in Local Lodge 16’s Policies and Procedures and as mutually agreed between the company and the union. The Company will make every effort to provide an office to the Chief Xxxxxxx. The Union will require a phone with long distance capabilities. The Company will maintain the monthly telephone maintenance costs and the Union will be recharged for all long distance charges.

UNION REPRESENTATION AND SAFETY. 8.01 The Union shall submit the name a Shop Committee of not more than fourteen (14) Members who shall be employees of the Chief Xxxxxxx Company covered by this Agreement. However, no more than four (4) Members shall attend any meeting between Management and Union Stewards to the Company in writingUnion. 8.02 The parties agree Matters pertaining to have quarterly labour relations meetings on the interpretation, application, or administration of this Agreement shall be discussed and adjusted by the Company time, and the Shop Committee who shall meet once per month if necessarynecessary during working hours. The necessity for such meeting shall be identified by either party submitting an agenda of matters to be discussed. The General Chairperson An Officer of District 140 the Union may be present at the meeting with the Company. 8.03 (a) The Union shall designate and the Company shall recognize Shop Stewards for each work shift such that a Chief Shop Xxxxxxx and a Xxxxxxxis working the majority of hours on each shift. The Union shall also designate Alternate Stewards Should there be no Shop Xxxxxxx on shift and the Company requests a Shop Xxxxxxx to attend a meeting, he will recognize the Alternate Stewards in the absence of regular Stewards. The Union will endeavour to appoint employees who are on different shifts as its stewards so that be paid a xxxxxxx is available to assist employees when requiredminimum four (4) hour callout. The Company shall be kept informed of the name of each Union Shop Xxxxxxx and the shift for which he has responsibility. (b) The Company and Union agree to establish a Health and Safety Committee consisting of six (6) Union Members and not less than two (2) Management members and abide by the Canada Labour Code in all matters pertaining to health and safety. The parties agree Company agrees to increase abide by the number Canada Labour Code in all matters of Stewards in the event the Company substantially increases the current number of employeessafety. 8.04 The Company recognizes that the necessity for performance by a Shop Xxxxxxx of the functions described in Article 9 hereof hereof, for settlement of a complaint or grievance which can commonly arise during his regularly scheduled working hours and agrees that, as reasonably permitted by the operational requirements of the companywithin reason, he shall be permitted the necessary time off without loss of pay to perform such functions. Before leaving his regular Company duties to attend to such matters, the Xxxxxxx matters he shall obtain permission of his immediate Supervisor, such . Such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. He withheld and when resuming his regular duties he shall report to the Supervisor when resuming his regular dutiesSupervisor.

UNION REPRESENTATION AND SAFETY. 8.01 13.01 The Employer agrees to recognize a total of seven (7) stewards no more than one (1) per yard or sub yard as may from time to time be appointed by the Local Union. The Employer shall not be obligated to recognize such stewards until it has been informed in writing by the administrative Local Union shall submit the name of the Chief Xxxxxxx and Union Stewards to names of all the Company in writing. 8.02 The parties agree to have quarterly labour relations meetings on Company time, if necessarystewards as they are appointed. The necessity for such meeting shall be identified by either party submitting an agenda of matters to be discussed. The General Chairperson of District 140 may be present at the meeting with the Company. 8.03 The Union shall designate and the Company shall recognize a Chief Xxxxxxx and a Xxxxxxx. The Union shall also designate Alternate Stewards and the Company will recognize the Alternate Stewards in the absence of regular Stewards. The Union will endeavour to appoint employees who are on different shifts as its stewards so It is recognized that a xxxxxxx is available to assist employees when required. The Company shall be kept informed an employee of the name of each Union Xxxxxxx Employer and the shift for which he has responsibility. The parties agree to increase the number of Stewards in the event the Company substantially increases the current number of employees. 8.04 The Company recognizes that the necessity for performance by a Xxxxxxx of the functions described in Article 9 hereof for settlement of a complaint or grievance which can commonly arise during his regularly scheduled working hours and agrees that, as reasonably permitted by the operational requirements of the company, he shall be permitted the necessary time off without loss of pay to perform such functions. Before leaving his regular Company duties to attend to such matters, the Xxxxxxx perform. A xxxxxxx may not leave his duties without prior permission from his Patrol Supervisor. Such permission shall obtain permission of his immediate Supervisor, such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. He The administrative Local Union shall inform the Employer in writing of those who cease to be stewards. 13.02 The Business Manager and/or Business Representative of the Local Union shall have access to all jobs of the Employer during working hours, but in no case shall his visits interfere with the progress of work. When visiting a job, he will first report to the Supervisor company superintendent or other supervisory personnel of the Employer in charge of the job. 13.03 In circumstances where the Employer does not have the authority to allow access, the Employer agrees to make a joint application with the Union to the owner to gain such access prior to the job commencing. 13.04 The Local Union representative, when resuming his regular dutieson site, shall abide by all reasonable site regulations, safety and security rules as stipulated in the appropriate safety acts. 13.05 Each xxxxxxx shall be one (1) of the last two (2) men employees (covered under this agreement) to remain working, provided such xxxxxxx is capable and qualified to perform the work required. The xxxxxxx will not be excluded from overtime work where possible provided he is capable and qualified to do the work required. 13.06 Where required by legislation, a certified Health and Safety Representative will be appointed by the Union. 13.07 The Union reserves the right to appoint such safety representatives as needed given the changing number of employees and work locations over the year.

UNION REPRESENTATION AND SAFETY. 8.01 The Union shall submit the name of the a Chief Shop Xxxxxxx and a Shop Xxxxxxx that shall attend any meeting between the Union Stewards to the Company in writingand Management. 8.02 The parties agree Matters pertaining to have quarterly labour relations meetings on the interpretation, application or administration of this Agreement shall be discussed and adjusted by the Company time, if necessary. The and the Chief Shop Xxxxxxx and the Shop Xxxxxxx who shall meet during working hours as often as may be deemed necessary indicating the necessity for such meeting shall be identified by either party submitting an agenda of matters to be discussed. The General Chairperson of District 140 may be present at the meeting with the Company. 8.03 (a) The Company and Union shall designate and agree that the Company shall recognize a Chief Shop Xxxxxxx and a Xxxxxxxworker will also participate as the Health and Safety Committee with one manager. (b) Employees injured at work who are not able, will not be required to make accident reports before they are given medical attention, but will make them as soon as possible thereafter. The Union shall also designate Alternate Stewards and Transportation, as recommended by the First Aid Attendant or as required by the employee, will be provided by the Company will recognize the Alternate Stewards in the absence of regular Stewards. The Union will endeavour to appoint employees who are on different shifts as its stewards so that and from a xxxxxxx is available to assist employees when doctor or hospital, if medical care required. The Company shall be kept informed of the name of each Union Xxxxxxx and the shift for which he has responsibility. The parties agree to increase the number of Stewards in the event the Company substantially increases the current number of employees. 8.04 The Company recognizes that the necessity for performance by a the Chief Xxxxxxx and the Shop Xxxxxxx of the functions described in provided by Article 9 9.00 hereof for settlement of a complaint or grievance which grievance, can commonly occasionally arise during his regularly regular scheduled working hours and agrees that, as reasonably permitted by the operational requirements of the companywithin reason, he shall be permitted the necessary time off without loss of pay to perform such functions. Before leaving his regular Company duties to attend to such matters, the Xxxxxxx shall obtain permission of his immediate Supervisor, such permission will not to be unreasonably withheld. He shall report to the Supervisor when resuming his regular duties.matters he shall